Nashville African American History & Civil Rights Walking Tour
Overview
This Nashville walking tour is a fun-filled experience uncovering the empowering stories behind the key women and men of the civil rights movement. You will hear stories about history’s fiercest women and most courageous men.
We'll visit the Davidson County Courthouse and stand on the front steps where civil rights leader, Diane Nash, confronted the mayor demanding change. Then, discover how women played a central role in the planning, strategies, tactics, and actions of the movement — including the civil rights marches. Enter the Witness Walls, a secret art attraction with hidden images that has a math and science component.
In between stops, you will get the inside scoop on leading African American entrepreneurs and business leaders in Nashville today. With United Street Tours, you’ll take action by walking to celebrate equality.
What's Included
- Live guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
What sets this tour apart is that it combines history, culture, and sightseeing from a local's point of view.
You'll have the opportunity to visit landmarks that have played a pivotal role in shaping Nashville's identity. Starting at the Nashville Visitor Center to the Hall of Fame Museum, each stop offers a glimpse into the city's heritage and the significant influence on its culture.
The most notably stop is Lower Broadway. This area has over 30 bars & is a live music paradise!
One of the highlights of the tour is undoubtedly the quick stop to National Museum for African American Music. Here, you'll be transported into the world of soulful melodies.
But that's not all - this tour goes beyond the well-trodden path, allowing you to discover hidden gems and lesser-known attractions. You'll learn the background stories of Assembly Food Hall, a place of mouthwatering local food. You'll stop by the Civil Rights Museum to hear the story of local heroes.
You'll have photo ops in front of colorful street art and murals. You'll learn the history of how the city went from a segregated farm town to one of the most desired cities in the US that welcomes billions of guest each year.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-72254P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
- Live guide.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Nashville African American History & Civil Rights Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Nashville African American History & Civil Rights Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Live guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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