Murals of Nashville Instagram Tour by Golf Cart

Nashville’s music sights get most of the attention, but its murals give you a more colorful look at the city. This open-air golf cart tour links photo-friendly walls across the Gulch, Marathon Village, downtown, Music Row, SoBro, and East Nashville, with a guide handling the driving and route.

I like the easy hop-on, hop-off rhythm and the chance to cover far more ground than you could on foot. I also like the personal touch: guides such as Tyler, Will, Eric, Scotty, and Adam have been praised for taking photos, sharing local tips, and adjusting the route to suit the group. The main drawback is weather. The carts run rain or shine, and a cold or very hot day can affect the experience.

Key points at a glance

• See several Nashville districts in 90 minutes to two hours: The route can include the Gulch, Marathon Village, downtown, Music Row, SoBro, Midtown, and East Nashville.
• Ride in a small open-air cart: Each cart holds five to seven people, though small bookings may be paired with another group.
• Expect a photo-focused outing, not a formal art lecture: You stop at murals, hear stories about the art and city, and get time for pictures.
• The route can change with your group: Depending on how long you spend at each stop, you might see roughly 5 to 6 murals or as many as 30 to 40.
• Price is $64.84 per person: That includes the guide, golf-cart transport, taxes, mural stops, and 24-hour trip insurance.
• Plan for the weather: The cart is uncovered, and the tour operates in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions.

Nashville’s murals give the city a different face

The best reason to book this tour is simple: it shows you a side of Nashville that is easy to miss between honky-tonks, recording studios, and Broadway bars. Murals appear on building walls, in side streets, and around neighborhoods that do not fit neatly into the usual sightseeing circuit.

You are not just driven past the artwork. The cart stops so you can get out, look closely, and take pictures. Some walls are enormous and better appreciated in person than captured in a single frame. Others give you a more useful backdrop for individual or group photos.

The tour is especially handy early in a Nashville visit. You get a quick orientation across several districts, then can return later to the places that catch your eye. A guide may also point out restaurants, shops, studios, and other stops worth adding to your plans.

This is not an in-depth historical tour. You should expect stories about murals, artists, Nashville neighborhoods, and local life rather than a carefully dated account of every building. Still, the guides often add enough city information to make the ride feel like more than a series of photo stops.

Starting at Joyride Nashville on 9th Avenue South

The meeting point is at 833 9th Ave S, Nashville, and the activity ends back there. You meet the guide, board the open cart, and settle in for a route that may cover several parts of the city.

The carts carry five to seven people. A booking for two may be paired with another party, so do not assume you will have the entire vehicle to yourselves. Larger groups use more than one cart. The activity can accommodate up to 50 people in total, although the small vehicle format usually feels more personal than a standard sightseeing bus.

The private-guide setup is one of the tour’s strongest features. Guides have been singled out for being funny, patient, flexible, and helpful with photos. Eric has been praised for his humor and for taking pictures. Scotty has been noted for pointing out places that are easy to miss and helping with group photos. Will has adjusted the route to suit the people aboard, while Tyler has offered restaurant and drinking suggestions.

Guides are not interchangeable in personality, of course. You cannot count on receiving a particular person unless the company allows a request, but the repeated praise for Tyler, Will, Eric, Scotty, Adam, Austin, Joe, Keith, Dylan, Sean, and others suggests that the human side of this outing matters as much as the cart itself.

The Gulch and the What Lifts You mural

The Gulch is one of the most photo-oriented parts of the route. Along with murals, you will find shops, restaurants, and other city sights, so this is a good area to revisit after the tour if you want lunch or a longer look.

The What Lifts You Mural is the signature photo stop. Its large wings are designed for people to stand between them, making it easier to get a strong individual or group picture. This is the kind of stop that explains the tour’s Instagram focus: you do not need to search for the wall or work out the best place to stand while cars and pedestrians pass by.

The tradeoff is that famous murals can be busy, and very large walls are not always easy to photograph in full. If your priority is a perfect portrait at every stop, the number of murals you see may drop. If you are happy with quick photos and a broader look at Nashville, the guide can cover much more ground.

Marathon Village, downtown, and Music Row

Marathon Village brings a different feel, with old industrial buildings, creative businesses, and photo opportunities tucked away from the main downtown strip. The cart makes it easier to reach several places in one outing, including streets and alleys that would take longer to connect on foot.

Downtown Nashville provides the familiar city center, but the mural route keeps your attention on wall art rather than turning into a standard honky-tonk tour. You may pass major sights along the way, including the famous museum mentioned as part of the route. The tour does not include admission to that museum, so treat it as a landmark to note for a separate visit.

Music Row is another useful part of the ride. This is the heart of Nashville’s country music industry, with record-label offices, radio stations, and recording studios. The mural tour does not replace a dedicated Music Row visit, but seeing the area from the cart helps connect the music business to the wider city.

You may hear more city background here, especially if you ask questions. Several guides have been praised for adding Nashville facts and neighborhood context between mural stops. That extra information is valuable because the art route otherwise could feel like a fast-moving photo hunt.

SoBro, Midtown, 12th South, and East Nashville

The itinerary can extend into SoBro, short for South of Broadway. This area offers more murals and a break from the most heavily visited section of downtown. Since the art is spread around the city, the cart saves you from building a complicated walking route or relying on several short rides.

Midtown is described as a place where locals spend time, with numerous murals of its own. One guide may even suggest a RootBeer Float shot if timing allows. That possibility is not guaranteed, so think of it as a playful extra rather than a promised stop.

The route may also include 12th South and East Nashville, two areas that help show the city beyond the center. The exact order and number of stops can change. That flexibility is useful when your group wants more time at a favorite mural, but it also means you should not book expecting a fixed checklist of every named neighborhood.

One of the most helpful features is the ability to choose morning, afternoon, or evening departure. Morning light may suit bright photos, while an evening ride can give the city a different mood. The activity description does not promise a particular lighting condition or a sunset, so choose the time based on your schedule and weather tolerance rather than a guaranteed photography effect.

How many murals will you actually see?

This is where expectations matter most. A quick-moving group may see 30 to 40 murals, while a group that spends time posing and taking pictures may see only 5 or 6. Both can be good tours, but they serve different purposes.

If you want quantity, keep your photo stops efficient. Take a few shots, listen while the guide shares the main story, and get back aboard. If you are celebrating a birthday or traveling with family, taking your time may matter more than reaching another neighborhood.

Some murals are too large to use as an easy portrait background. You may photograph part of the work rather than stand directly in front of it. The guide can help you choose the most practical stops, and several guides have been praised for taking photos rather than leaving one person out of the group picture.

I would tell you to bring a phone with enough storage and battery for repeated pictures. That is basic advice, not a special amenity provided by the company. The tour’s value depends partly on how much you use these stops.

What the $64.84 price includes

At $64.84 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see a few walls. Its value comes from combining transportation, a local guide, a city overview, and access to scattered murals in one 90-minute to two-hour outing.

You are paying to avoid the planning work. Finding murals across the Gulch, Marathon Village, Music Row, SoBro, Midtown, and East Nashville would take time, and walking between all those areas would not be practical. The cart also lets you cover side streets and alleys that a larger bus may skip.

The price includes:

• Local professional guide
• Golf-cart transportation
• Stops for mural photos
• All fees and taxes
• $6.99 per person in 24-hour trip insurance

It does not include a separate museum admission, meal, or guaranteed tasting. Some participants have had an informal moonshine tasting or stopped for another local extra, but you should not treat that as part of the guaranteed package.

For couples or friends who care about photos and want a quick city overview, the cost can be fair. For someone interested only in formal art interpretation, the price may feel high because the route is casual and the number of stops changes. A previous rider also felt the value depended on how many murals the group reached. That is a fair concern.

Weather, comfort, and the golf cart setup

The carts are open air, and the company operates in all weather conditions. Dress for the forecast, not for the Nashville you hope to find. A cold afternoon can feel much colder once the cart is moving, while a hot day offers little relief.

Bring layers in cooler months. A light rain jacket is sensible when showers are possible. In hot weather, use sun protection and carry water. There is no promise of blankets, and one cold-weather outing would have been more comfortable with them.

The golf cart is a smart choice for this route because it is small and easy to load and unload. You can move through areas that are awkward for a full-size vehicle and stop close to the art. It is also more social than sitting behind a bus window.

Sound quality can depend on the cart. One participant had trouble hearing because of loud exhaust, while the guide received strong praise. If you cannot hear, tell the guide right away and move closer if possible. This is a small vehicle, but traffic and engine noise can still interfere.

Children age four and under are not allowed. Children ages five through eight must use a booster or car seat. Service animals are allowed, and the tour is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but the company does not describe the cart as a fully enclosed or weather-controlled vehicle.

Who will enjoy this Nashville mural tour?

I would choose this outing if you want a friendly introduction to several Nashville neighborhoods without spending half a day walking between them. It suits couples, friends, families with older children, and anyone building a photo collection of the city.

It also works well as a first-day activity. You can see where the Gulch, Music Row, downtown, and other districts fit, then decide where to return. Guides often provide food and drink suggestions, and one guide even dropped a participant at a nearby lunch spot after the tour. That kind of help depends on the route and guide, but it shows how useful a local driver can be.

This is less suitable if you need a fixed itinerary, guaranteed private use of the cart, or a serious art lecture. A two-person booking may be paired with other people. The experience is relaxed and flexible, not a museum tour on wheels.

The activity is offered in English, and confirmation arrives when you book. It is commonly reserved about 25 days ahead, so popular departure times may require planning. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Inside that window, changes and refunds are not accepted. If the minimum number is not met and the company cancels, you receive another option or a full refund.

Should you book the Murals of Nashville Instagram Tour?

Book it if you want to see more of Nashville than Broadway and hear local stories while collecting good photos. The golf cart is the right tool for a scattered mural route, and the guides are the main reason the experience works so well. Tyler, Will, Eric, Scotty, Adam, and the other named guides have been praised for humor, flexibility, city tips, and help with pictures.

Before booking, accept three limits: the ride is open to the weather, the cart may be shared, and the number of murals depends on your group’s pace. If those conditions suit you, $64.84 buys a practical city sampler with plenty of photo stops and a personal guide.

If your main goal is a formal history lesson or a guaranteed list of every mural, choose another activity. For a relaxed first look at Nashville’s street art and neighborhoods, this is a strong pick.

FAQ

Where does the Murals of Nashville golf-cart tour start?

The tour starts at 833 9th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point on 9th Avenue South.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $64.84 per person.

How many people fit in one golf cart?

Each golf cart carries five to seven passengers. Larger groups use multiple carts.

Will a group of two have a private cart?

Not necessarily. Groups of two may be paired with other people.

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

Yes. The tour operates rain or shine, in hot or cold conditions. You should dress for the weather.

Are young children allowed?

Children age four and under are not allowed. Children ages five through eight must use a booster or car seat.