Murals & Mimosas Tour

Nashville’s murals are scattered across town, and finding the best ones takes more than a quick walk down Broadway. This three-hour tour links 10 or more mural photo stops by air-conditioned bus, with a guide to share city stories and help you get the shot. The route can include downtown, the Gulch, 12 South, and East Nashville, though you may not visit every neighborhood.

I like two things here: you can see far more street art without spending the day walking between neighborhoods, and guides such as Luke, TT, Will, and Emily have made the outing fun with local stories and group photos. The rooftop stop, with a mimosa and fruit, gives the tour a social finish and city views.

One consideration: the name can suggest drinks throughout the ride, but the included mimosa is served at the end. The mural route and food details can vary, too, so bring your own drinks for the bus and don’t count on a specific neighborhood or donut stop.

• More than 10 mural photo stops give you time to look and pose, rather than just pass by.
• Neighborhoods vary: downtown, the Gulch, 12 South, and East Nashville are possible stops, not a guaranteed checklist.
• Air-conditioned bus, cooler, ice, and water make the drive between murals more comfortable.
• The rooftop stop comes at the end and includes one mimosa and fresh fruit, with nonalcoholic options available.
• BYOB is allowed on the bus, a useful detail if you expected drinks during the ride.
• The group is capped at 24, and the tour starts and ends at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

Murals scattered across Nashville, gathered into one ride

Street art is one of Nashville’s most photogenic attractions, but the murals sit in separate neighborhoods. This tour solves the distance problem: instead of trying to stitch together a route on your own, you ride between mural locations with a guide and step out for photos.

The route may include downtown, the Gulch, 12 South, and East Nashville. These areas offer a different feel from the central entertainment district, and the guide can add context about the art, the neighborhoods, and the city’s music culture. But the stops change, so treat the tour as a guided sampler rather than a promise to cover every neighborhood on that list.

You’re scheduled to visit 10 or more murals. That gives you a good run of photo opportunities, but the exact number and time at each stop can depend on the day’s route. One less positive account described seeing fewer than a dozen murals in roughly two hours. That’s a useful expectation to set: the point is a series of brief visits, not a long art talk at every wall.

Starting at the Omni and riding between neighborhoods

The tour begins at 11 a.m. outside the Omni Nashville Hotel, at 250 Rep. John Lewis Way S. Arriving at the named meeting point should make the start straightforward, especially if you’re staying downtown or already sightseeing nearby. The tour also ends back there, so you won’t need to arrange a separate ride from the last stop.

Once aboard, you’ll travel in an air-conditioned bus with a cooler, ice, and water. That comfort matters in warm weather, when repeated walks and drives can wear you down. The bus also lets the guide connect neighborhoods that are not especially close to one another, leaving you more time for the art itself.

The vehicle is not just a shuttle. The guide is part of the experience, sharing fun facts about Nashville and the murals as you go. Past guides named by visitors include Luke, Thomas, TT, Will, Emily, Jonathan, and Camden, with Mike also praised as a driver. The guide assigned to your date may be different, of course, but the strongest feature of the tour is often the combination of local commentary, humor, and help with group photos.

The group can have up to 24 people. That is large enough to create a lively social outing, but it can also mean waiting for others to finish taking pictures. If you’re hoping for a quiet, in-depth art tour, this may not be your best fit. If you’re with friends and enjoy a relaxed group atmosphere, that shared energy can be part of the fun.

Photo stops, local stories, and room to look around

At each mural stop, you’ll get time to take pictures and pose in front of the art. Guides have helped groups with poses and taken photos, a practical perk if you want everyone in the frame rather than relying on a stranger’s phone skills. You can also ask questions and hear about the art and the surrounding neighborhood.

Some stops may offer a little time to walk around or pop into nearby shops, as has happened in 12 South. Don’t assume there will be a long shopping break, though. The route is built around mural stops, and the schedule needs to keep the group moving.

The guide’s city commentary can be especially useful if this is your first visit. The tour is not a full city-history outing, but you may hear about local culture, places to eat, hangouts, and the music scene along the way. One couple hoping for a broader city tour found the focus too centered on taking photos. That’s a fair distinction: this is a mural tour with some city context, not a complete introduction to Nashville.

You may find that the murals themselves are only part of the appeal. The combination of colorful backdrops, group pictures, and a guide who keeps the ride lively can make the outing feel like a social activity as much as sightseeing. If you mainly want to study public art, ask about the route and how much time is spent at each stop before booking.

The rooftop finish, and what the mimosa means

The tour ends with a stop at a rooftop venue for sweets, fresh fruit, and a mimosa. The rooftop has been associated with 12/30 Club, and the views over the city are part of the attraction. It’s a pleasant change of pace after the mural stops, giving you a chance to sit, snack, and spend time with the group before returning to the Omni.

Here’s the detail worth knowing before you book: the mimosa is at the end, not served throughout the bus ride. The stated inclusion is one mimosa and fresh fruit, with nonalcoholic options available. BYOB is permitted for the bus transportation, so bring your own drinks if you want something during the drive. You’ll need valid identification if you’re 21 or older and plan to drink alcohol.

The rooftop portion can take about an hour, while the mural circuit itself may be closer to two hours. That split explains why the experience can feel different from what the title suggests. Some groups have had a rooftop mimosa flight and donuts, while other accounts describe one drink and a shared fruit plate. The listed inclusion is one mimosa and fresh fruit, so treat donuts or a larger drink selection as a possible variation, not a guarantee.

Food service and portions may also depend on the day’s arrangements. If a particular dessert or tasting is important to your plans, check with the operator before you go. The rooftop is a nice finale, but it should not be the main reason you choose the tour.

Is $115 a fair price for three hours?

At $115 per person, this is not a bargain way to see a few walls. You’re paying for transport across several parts of town, a driver-guide, mural photo stops, local commentary, and a rooftop finish. If you would otherwise need rides between neighborhoods, the bus and route planning add real value. You also get the comfort of air conditioning and the convenience of having someone else handle the driving.

The value depends on what you want from the outing. If you’re looking for a fun group activity, want help getting photos, and like the idea of pairing street art with a rooftop stop, the price may feel reasonable. The guide’s energy can make a major difference. Guides including Luke, TT, Thomas, Will, and Emily have been praised for being funny, helpful, and good at sharing information or taking pictures.

If you’re focused on seeing murals as cheaply as possible, you could choose a few locations and visit them independently. Several stops may be accessible without a tour, and you could spend less by arranging your own transport and skipping the rooftop. The trade-off is the planning, travel time, and lack of a guide to connect the art with the surrounding neighborhoods.

The price is harder to justify if you expect a full three hours of mural viewing or several drinks and food tastings. The tour is approximately three hours, but the end-of-tour rooftop visit takes a sizeable part of that time. For the clearest value, think of it as a social half-day outing that combines transport, photos, city commentary, and a rooftop stop, rather than a dedicated art lesson.

Who will enjoy this Nashville outing most?

I’d consider this tour for a first day in Nashville, a friends’ weekend, or a birthday outing where photos and a relaxed group atmosphere matter as much as the murals. You’ll get a quick look at several neighborhoods without needing to map every stop. The air-conditioned bus is a welcome option if you’d rather not spend hours walking in the heat.

It can also work well for couples or small groups who want a guided activity with a built-in finish. The guides’ habit of taking photos is particularly useful if your group wants pictures together. And if you enjoy hearing about local hangouts and music culture while moving around town, the ride adds more than just transport.

I would look elsewhere if you want a detailed art-history tour, expect to visit every neighborhood named, or prefer a quiet outing with plenty of time at each mural. The tour is group-based and can include up to 24 people. Its route changes, and the exact food and drink arrangement may vary, so flexibility helps.

Practical details: the tour is offered in English, confirmation is provided at booking, and it operates in all weather conditions, so dress for the forecast. Most people can participate. It requires a minimum number of participants; if the minimum is not met, you’ll be offered another date or experience, or a refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. The suggested gratuity is 15 to 20 percent.

Should you book the Murals & Mimosas Tour?

Book it if you want an easy way to see murals in more than one Nashville neighborhood, value a guide who can keep the outing lively, and like ending with a rooftop drink and city views. Bring your own drinks for the bus, and think of the mimosa as a single end-of-tour treat rather than an open-ended tasting.

Skip it if you want a low-cost, self-paced mural walk or need a specific neighborhood, donut stop, or drink arrangement. For the right group, the mix of art, photos, city stories, and rooftop downtime makes this a fun start to a Nashville visit. For a more serious look at the art, you may be better off building your own route and spending longer at fewer murals.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at the Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, and returns to the same meeting point at the end.

What time does the tour begin?

The listed start time is 11 a.m.

How long is the tour?

It lasts approximately three hours. The mural circuit may take about two hours, followed by roughly an hour at the rooftop stop.

What is included in the price?

The $115 price includes an air-conditioned vehicle, cooler, ice and water, a professional driver-guide, fees and taxes, photo stops at 10 or more murals, one mimosa, and fresh fruit. Nonalcoholic drink options are available.

Can I bring my own drinks?

Yes. You may bring your own drinks for the bus transportation.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted.