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Old Town Trolley Tours Nashville
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Old Town Trolley Tours: Hop aboard the Old Town Trolley. More than just a sightseeing tour, it is a fun and educational adventure as your trolley conductor provides an entertaining narration that includes little known facts and behind-the-scenes tips.
Soul of Music City Tour: Experience the true heart of Nashville aboard our Soul of Music City Tour! Led by a talented performing guide, you’ll be transported on an exciting journey to explore the different music genres that have been in Music City over the years.
The very mention of Nashville often conjures up the image of a stage full of ornate boot and cowboy hat clad, banjo picking entertainers performing in front of star-struck concert-goers keeping time to the rhythm and dreaming of one day gracing that stage themselves.
While that’s a fairly common scenario, we’re going to show you that Nashville is so much more than that. Long before Nashville got its name, it was a promised land for pioneers and idealists of varying genre – A place for talented, hard-working, passionate folks to stake their fortunes not only in music and the arts, but medicine, high tech, academia and even candy!
From the hunter-gatherers making their home along the Cumberland and the lone French fur trader establishing a trading post, to the initial hearty settlers of Fort Nashborough and the first musician to step off a bus onto Broadway with nothing but a guitar and dream—Nashville has been the hook on which the brave and entrepreneurial have hung their hopes and aspirations.
Their success inspires others to hone their chops and journey to Music City in search of their own big hit. As we weave our way through this rich and vibrant city learning about, and paying tribute to its legends and pioneers, you won’t help but feel inspired, too!
Planning your day around Nashville just got easier. With the Trolley Tracker Map, you can see where all Old Town Trolley Nashville vehicles are in real time and know when trolleys are expected to arrive at each stop. It helps you decide when to head out, when to take a break, or when to catch the next ride without guessing. It’s a simple way to stay informed and keep your plans moving smoothly as you explore the Music City!
From the city’s rhythm & blues heritage and honky tonks, to its famous music venues, uncover insider stories and intriguing facts about the people, places, and events responsible for the city’s iconic reputation. It’s an evening filled with music, history and fun and a close-up view of some of the most legendary spots in town.
A Few Points of Interest:
Be sure to allow time during your visit to Nashville to see Marathon Motor Works, where you can see some of the original Marathon Vehicles on display, see many relics from the days when this was the Marathon factory, and now see incredible shops.
The consumption of beer, ale, wine, or other alcoholic beverages upon or within a seated sightseeing vehicle is strictly prohibited.
Seated sightseeing vehicle passengers must remain seated at all times when the vehicle is in operation.
1. Marathon Motor Works
2. Centennial Park
3. Hot Chicken
4. Belmont Mansion
5. The Gulch
6. Union Station Hotel / Frist Art Museum
7. Country Music Hall of Fame
8. 201 Broadway
9. Ryman Auditorium
10. TPAC / Legislative Plaza
11. Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
12. Farmers’ Market
13. Capitol View
Marathon Motor Works – Trolley Stop #1
Sales reps are available at 1200 Clinton St.
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Country Music Hall of Fame Area – Trolley Stop #7
1 Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201.
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Broadway Area – Near Trolley Stops #7 & #8
315 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201.
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Downtown Nashville – Trolley Stop #8
201 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201.
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Ryman Auditorium – Trolley Stop #9
Rep. John Lewis Way at 5th + Broadway
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Tours open daily.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Length of tour: 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Closed on following days: Rock ‘n’ roll Marathon, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
*Tour length may vary depending upon road conditions or traffic.
Boarding Location:
Marathon Motor Works
1200 Clinton Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Parking:
Paid parking is available in the boarding area at 1200 Clinton Street.
See calendar for tour times.
Call us at (615) 375-3166.
*Soul of Music City Tour: Reservations required. Reservation based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time. Tour length times may vary depending upon road conditions or traffic.