Nashville

Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter

Name: Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter
Brand: Steven Whitson
SKU: 120347P1
Price: 454.55 USD
Rating: 5.0 (391 reviews)

Nashville, USA

2 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Don’t miss the opportunity to take a private tour of Nashville & Music City in the company of a local singer/songwriter. During this excursion, you’ll see some of the city’s top landmarks and locations while getting a chance for scenery/group photo opps and a private performance from your guide. You’ll get to admire the Centennial Park/Parthenon, Bicentennial Park, Music Row, Broadway/Honky Tonk Row, 12th Avenue South, the Gulch, Bluebird Cafe, Marathon Village, and more sites and stories in between…while getting a behind-the-scenes insight into Nashville’s music scene, this is ideal for music buffs and music fans alike!

Explore Nashville alongside a local musician during this private tour
Choose from a flexible start time to suit your schedule
Take home a complimentary CD of your guide’s music
Benefit from private round-trip transportation from select Nashville locations

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
CD's of your guide's music

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
FREE Parking lot between Tennessee State Museum/ Nashville Farmer's Market

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Monday - Friday : 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday : 08:30 AM - 08:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Flexible on pickup within reasonable distance from downtown Nashville. The tour mainly takes place within the downtown area of Nashville and surrounding suburbs. There is an option to extend the tour past the allotted 2 hour booking fee. Ask your guide directly about this if interested.

What To Expect

Downtown Nashville

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Antique Archaeology

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Music Row

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vanderbilt University (Pass By)

Nashville Parthenon

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Bluebird Cafe

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Draper James

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Gulch (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Not liable for any accidents, damages, or injuries that occur on or during the tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

391 reviews

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Personable Experiences

Stacy_B, Sep 2023

How personable this experience was for us made the entire trip. Steven takes a normal tour and cranks it up a level. He is the reason I would recommend this tour to everyone I know.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thanks so much Stacy for such personal review! I’m so grateful for you kind word of recommendation… -Steven

Be sure to book this tour!

Mary_F, Sep 2023

Steven Whitson is an incredible musician, Nashville historian, and tour guide extraordinaire! I’ve been coming to Nashville every year for twelve years. Steven shared sights and info that I’d never seen or heard of before! He wanted to be sure my group walked away with new “nuggets” of knowledge, and he did not disappoint! I even got a different perspective of sights I’d seen before. Fantastic tour!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thanks so very much Mary for this incredible and kind review! So glad I was able to introduce you to some new things with all your times here before! Hope to see ya on your next visit…-Steven

A One of A Kind Experience!

Christy_V, Aug 2023

Wonderful tour and guide! What a gentleman! Your momma would be proud! Very fun, educational, and well planned. We learned a lot and enjoyed Steven’s jokes and music! We would do this “tur” again! Bless His Heart!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks so much Christy for this one of a kind review and for choosing me as your guide to be apart of your Anniversary/ friends Birthday trip to town! It was so much fun getting to show y’all around my city and please come back to visit anytime! -Steven

Must-Do tour

michelle_s, Jul 2023

By far the best tour we did in Nashville. Tour guide, Steven, has all the fine details dialed in to make it the most educational and memorable experience. Highly recommend!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks so very much for this review! Please keep in touch and come back to visit anytime! -Steven

Nashville in 3 hours

Bob_L, Jun 2023

Best part of our short trip to Nashville. Saw lots of Nashville in a very short time. Steve was very knowledgeable, funny and a joy to be with. I would recommend this trip to those that have never been to Nashville so they can get an overview of the city.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks so much for this review extending the tour an extra hour for the “3 hour TUR!” Lol! I’m so glad y’all enjoyed your time! Tour guiding is not a one-time encounter; it is an opportunity to establish a connection not only with the guests but also with the city. Your kind words means so much and I’m happy I was able to help create some special memories for y’all on your short trip to town! -Steven

Magnificent Tour of Music City

James_S, Oct 2022

This tour was really fantastic. Steven is an expert on Nashville history and music. He is a gracious and generous host, always making certain we were comfortable and happy. He will have a few surprises for you. This experience enriched our trip! You will love it.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks so much James for this kind review! Your kindness and generosity means so much…-Steven

Fantastic Way to Get Acquainted with Nashville and the Country Music Industry

Karen_K, Sep 2022

Steven was a treasure trove of information delivered in a warm, humorous and fun way. He knows Nashville like the back of his hand and loved sharing his huge data base with us. Not only was he full of Nashville trivia, he remembered all six of our names without one mistake! That was no small feat. All six of us were a bit uncertain what to expect, but Steven quickly gave us the lay-of-the-land and thoroughly entertained us for three hours. His two serenades were special treats. Don’t hesitate to book a memorable and fun way to get acquainted with Nashville. You won’t go wrong with Steven. P.S. He also gave me many restaurant referrals in Nashville as well as in Gatlinburg, our next stop. Steven truly goes above and beyond what you would expect in making certain all your questions are answered…..in a very timely manner.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Loved reading this review Karen! It was so much fun getting to know you, Robert, Mike, Melody, Jack, and Abby and to show y’all around my city! Thanks for intrusting me to help y’all experience Nashville and the Smokies from a local song writers point of view…please keep in touch and please keep spreading the word to your family & friends who are planning a trip to Nashville so I can take good care of them! Thanks again, Steven

Best Tour in Nashville for music lovers

suzanne_b, Jun 2022

Steven W. was incredibly helpful before we even began the tour. He gave us recommendations and pro tips about Nashville over the phone before we arrived. He brought snacks, water and the best attitude! He was very knowledgeable about Nashville and the Country music industry. The best part was that he performed one of his songs for us on the tour and he is extremely talented! We thoroughly enjoyed this tour!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Suzanne, I'm so glad I was able to meet you and your awesome family during your visit to Nashville. Y'all were such a blessing and felt like I had known y'all forever...Thanks again for taking the time out to write a review and please come back when you have more time to stay! Safe travels back home...-Steven

“Bless Your Heart” Tour by Steve

Patti_Y, May 2022

Steve was very knowledgeable and entertaining. His car was comfortable and clean. He was on time and started communicating with me from the moment I booked the tour. Our tour lasted 21/2 hours and we felt we saw all of the highlights of the city and were told glimpses of what being apart of the music industry here is like. We were even entertained with a few of his songs. Loved our time with Steve!!

Response from Host, May 2022

So glad y’all enjoyed your time during the Nashville “tur”experience! Thanks again for taking time out to leave a review…-Steven

The tour was fabulous....

Linda_S, May 2022

The tour was fabulous. Steven is a awesome guide. He has a great personality and was so aware of what we wanted.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks so much for this fabulous review! So glad you were able to have a good experience and see all of what Nashville has to offer…Thanks for recommending to your friends/family and please come back and visit soon! -Steven

Nashville Tour with southern hospitality, entertainment and charm!

Melissa_L, Mar 2022

Best tour!!! Steven personalized day to make sure we had the best Nashville experience! He even surprised my mom with a Nashville local birthday cupcake. He showed us all the must see spots and few hidden secrets as well. If you are looking for a grand tour with a little southern hospitality, charm and entertainment then Steven is your guy!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thanks so much Melissa! It was so much fun showing you, Melonie, Megan, and “Momma J” around my city! Y’all are family now…Please come back to visit and please spread the word to all your friends who are planning a trip to Nashville!

The Best Tour of Nashville Ever!

KDKKATBABY, Mar 2022

OMG I cannot say enough about this Tour! Steven was a dream come true... He arrived early in his beautiful car with drinks and snacks! Let's start by saying at any stop, Steven would not allow anyone to open their door! What a gentleman! He showed us everything Nashville had to offer with so much historical information. His recommendations were spot on. We laughed for hours and will be forever friends! He is an amazing singer and busted out guitar performances at stops along the way! So many people came to listen! The tour was fantastic and I cannot recommend it enough! We cannot wait to listen to the cd's coming in the mail. Thanks Steven... we feel like we know all Nashville has to offer (Plus some)! Bless Your Heart! xoxo

Response from Host, Mar 2022

This review is nothing short of what I expected from “Queen” Kelly! ;) I had so much fun making memories and showing you and your amazing family around my city…thanks for recommending and spreading the word to anyone you know coming to Nashville to take the “tur”…Please keep in touch! -Steven

Best tour ever

Carole_D, Dec 2021

In all my travels, the tour of Nashville with Steven was the best one I have ever experienced. Interesting, informative, and so much fun. A bonus - Steven serenaded us - we loved his guitar playing and singing. We even got to hear some of his original songs while touring Nashville. And, we were given a selection of his CDs. Perfect Carole D.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Thanks so much for this awesome review Carole! Please come back and visit soon…

Our best experience in Nashville

Donald_C, Nov 2021

This is a can’t miss tour. Our guide Steven Whitson, sang two original songs for us and took us to the top sights in Nashville. The music was great and he customize the tour for what we wanted to see. He even shared a couple of his CDs with us. Thank you Stephen for a great day!

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thanks so much Donald! It was great showing y'all my city...Please come back and visit again soon!

This tour is a must ,...

Aidan_M, Oct 2021

This tour is a must , Steven is such a gentleman and a fantastic singer , we had a really enjoyable tour ,

Response from Host, Oct 2021

I appreciate this review so much Aidan…your family was a delight to meet and show around! Hope y’all can come back again when you have more time to stay!!!

Steven is charismatic,...

Cathy_M, Oct 2021

Steven is charismatic, knowledgeable, and very willing to please. We are adopting him into our family ❤️ Would highly recommend this private tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thanks so much “Aunt” Cathy ;) it was great meeting y’all and being adopted into your family!! Come back and visit soon…-Steven

The best way to begin our Nashville adventure…

Bob_D, Jul 2021

We had a great tour of Nashville with Steven! His love for his city is undeniable, and he know it inside and out! He is also an incredibly talented musician, and he was kind enough to perform an original song for us during our tour. Thanks again!

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Thanks so much for your review Bob! It was a pleasure showing you and your daughter around Music City! Excited to hear how Amanda’s recording/writing session goes today…

Beyond OUTSTANDING!

David_T, May 2021

Our tour with Steven last evening was beyond OUTSTANDING! He is a very kind, courteous, professional, funny, informative, and talented gentleman. We could not have asked for more. I booked our tour a couple months in advance. Within five minutes of booking I received a very welcoming text from Steven. Color me impressed. Leading up to our tour Steven stayed in contact with various bits of info pertinent to our tour. Again, impressive. The time came for our tour and we were met promptly at our hotel in downtown Nashville. This was a surprise for my wife on her birthday. Once meeting Steven he immediately greeted my wife with a lovely rendition of "Happy Birthday." She was thrilled. Off we went (my wife, myself, and our daughter) in his very comfortable SUV. He has his mic hooked up to the speakers in his car so everyone can easily hear as he describes the myriad of items on your tour. We were amazed at the many, many things we were able to experience (many off the beaten path) in and around Nashville. He was kind enough to stop multiple times for photos. The time flew by! We hated for our trip to end. If you are in Nashville and would like a tour, I cannot recommend this enough. The personal touch you get from Steven is above and beyond. Thanks Steven so much for our wonderful evening!

Response from Host, May 2021

Thanks David! I had an outstanding time too...thanks for letting me be apart of surprising Debbie for her Birthday...it was great showing you, your wife and daughter Kyle around Music City! Hope to visit with y'all again down the road...

Nashville Tour with Singer Songwriter

Mark_J, Aug 2019

Steven Whitson did an excellent job, very informative and cordial. My !st time to Nashville and we hit all the high points. I would recommend him., available.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Thanks so much for your Review! Please spread the word to all your friends visiting Music City!!!