Murals of Nashville Instagram Tour by Golf Cart

Nashville’s best-known sights involve music, but this golf-cart ride shows you the city’s other colorful side: giant wall paintings tucked into alleys, shop districts, and neighborhood streets. You’ll move through The Gulch, 12th South, Marathon Village, Downtown, and East Nashville, getting out often for photos.

I like the easy access and the personal guiding. A golf cart can slip into narrow streets and alleys where a bus cannot, while guides such as Tyler, Will, Eric, and Scotty have been praised for taking photos, sharing restaurant tips, and adjusting the route to the group. I also like the range of stops, from the famous What Lifts You mural to broad city views and music landmarks.

The main catch is weather and price. You ride in an open cart for roughly 90 minutes to two hours, rain or shine, hot or cold, and the $64.84 price is not cheap if your group stops at only five or six murals. Small groups may also be paired with others.

Quick points before you book

• Expect a moving photo session: You stop at murals for pictures, then continue by golf cart through several Nashville districts.
• The route covers more than wall art: Downtown, Music Row, Marathon Village, The Gulch, SoBro, Midtown, and East Nashville may all feature in the outing.
• Guides shape the experience: Tyler, Will, Eric, Scotty, Adam, Austin, Dylan, and others have been praised for humor, city tips, and help with photos.
• The pace can vary: If you take your time at each mural, you may see five or six. A faster group might pass 30 to 40 pieces.
• The cart is open to the weather: Bring clothing suited to the forecast. There are no weather exceptions.
• Children need special planning: Children four and under are not allowed. Children ages five to eight must use a booster or car seat.

Why Nashville murals make a good first stop

The appeal here is simple: you see Nashville from the street instead of from behind a tour-bus window. Murals add color and personality, but the ride also gives you a quick look at how different parts of the city fit together.

The tour begins at Joyride Nashville, at 833 9th Ave S. From there, your guide drives the open-air cart through selected mural areas. The exact order and number of stops can change, since the route needs to account for traffic, group interests, and how long you spend taking photos.

This is not a formal art lecture or a dedicated Nashville history tour. You’ll get background on some murals and artists, along with local stories and city facts, but the main purpose is to find good photo settings and see more of town in a short time.

That distinction matters. If you want detailed information about every artist, this may feel light. If you want a lively orientation with plenty of chances to get out, snap pictures, and ask a local guide what to do next, it fits well.

The Gulch, where Nashville’s mural scene gets colorful

The Gulch is one of the central parts of the route. It mixes murals with restaurants, shops, and converted urban spaces, so you are not looking at isolated walls with nothing around them. You get a sense of the district as a place to return later for food or a walk.

The famous What Lifts You mural is one of the likely highlights. Its large wings have become a classic Nashville photo stop. Your guide can help position your group for pictures, and several guides have been praised for taking photos rather than simply pointing out the wall and moving on.

A practical warning: popular murals can be very large, and the best picture may require patience, a wider camera angle, or a little cooperation with other people nearby. You should not expect every mural to work as an easy individual backdrop. Some are better as striking pieces of public art than as portraits.

The Gulch is valuable early in a Nashville visit because it gives you an immediate sense of the city’s modern side. It is also one of the areas where the contrast between giant painted walls and polished retail streets is most obvious.

Downtown and SoBro beyond the honky-tonks

Downtown Nashville is usually linked with Broadway’s bars and live music. This tour gives you a different reason to look down side streets and around building walls. In the SoBro area, short for South of Broadway, you may see murals tucked near businesses and busy city routes.

The cart helps here. You can cover more ground than you could on foot, and you do not need to spend your whole morning trying to map out separate mural locations. The ride also lets you observe the city between stops, which is part of the value.

Do not expect a stop at every attraction you pass. One planned sight is the chance to see the outside of a world-famous museum between mural visits. The point is a quick look and orientation, not admission or a museum visit.

That makes the tour useful as a first-day activity. You can mark places you want to revisit, then return later on foot or by car. A guide may also suggest places to eat and drink. One guide even dropped a group at a recommended lunch spot when it was along the way, though you should treat that as a personal courtesy rather than a promised part of the tour.

Marathon Village and Music Row

Marathon Village brings another side of Nashville into view. The area is linked with creative businesses and old industrial spaces, and the tour uses it as a mural and photo stop rather than presenting it as a full neighborhood walking tour.

You will also pass through Music Row, the center of Nashville’s country music business. Record-label offices, radio stations, and recording studios give this section a useful connection to the city’s musical identity. It is a good reminder that Nashville is not only the neon strip around Broadway.

The tour does not promise entry into recording studios or label offices. You see the district from the cart and hear about the area as you go. For many people, that is enough for a first look, especially when combined with the murals and other parts of the city.

I like this pairing because it prevents the outing from becoming a single-theme photo hunt. You get public art, music-industry landmarks, and ordinary city streets in one short ride.

Midtown and East Nashville, the more local-feeling stops

Midtown is described as an area where locals spend time, with many murals of its own. Depending on timing, your guide may point out additional wall art or suggest a local stop. A playful detail from the tour is the possibility of asking about a RootBeer Float shot if there is time.

East Nashville adds another change of scene. The route may not give you a long visit in each district, but moving through several areas helps you understand that the city’s murals are not all concentrated downtown.

The exact route matters less than the coverage. You are buying a compact city sampler, not a checklist with a guaranteed number of walls. Some groups see only five or six murals because they linger over photos. Others may see 30 to 40 pieces when the ride keeps moving.

If taking pictures is your priority, tell the guide early. The strongest experiences described by past customers came when the guide adjusted the ride to what the group wanted, allowed time for photos, and explained the art instead of rushing everyone back into the cart.

What the golf cart changes

The vehicle is the reason this tour works better than trying to find Nashville murals alone in a short visit. Each cart holds five to seven people, and the open sides give you a clear view of the streets. You can hop off for a picture, then continue without organizing a new taxi or walking a long distance between walls.

The cart also reaches small streets and alleys more easily than a full-size tour bus. That can reveal murals you would miss from the main roads. You get the fun of an open vehicle without committing to a long walking tour.

There are trade-offs. The cart is not enclosed, so cold weather can be genuinely uncomfortable. One winter outing was described as freezing, and the company does not provide a weather exception. A blanket would be useful, but you should plan to bring your own warm layers.

Heat can be just as tiring. One group rode on a 96-degree day and still enjoyed the trip, but the lesson is clear: dress for the forecast, bring what you need, and do not assume the moving cart will solve every weather problem.

Noise is another possible issue. One cart was reported to have a loud exhaust that made the guide hard to hear. This does not appear to be the normal experience, but it is worth knowing that an open vehicle can be affected by traffic, engine noise, and city sounds.

The guides are a major part of the value

The route is important, but the guide can make or break the experience. Several guides have earned specific praise for being friendly, funny, flexible, and willing to answer questions.

Tyler has been singled out for city tips, mural information, and an easygoing style. Will has been praised for tailoring the ride to the group, sharing local advice, and allowing enough time for pictures. Eric has been described as funny and helpful, while Scotty has received praise for taking photos and pointing out things that are easy to miss.

Other named guides include Adam, Austin, Dylan, Keith, Joe, Sean, Bryce, and a guide using the nickname Heisenberg. You cannot assume you will receive a particular guide, but these examples show the kind of personality the company aims for: informal, social, and engaged with the people in the cart.

Some rides have included a free moonshine tasting, and one group stopped for it to warm up on a cold day. Treat that as a possible extra rather than a guaranteed feature. The published inclusions are the guide, cart transport, mural photo stops, fees, taxes, and 24-hour trip insurance.

Is $64.84 a fair price?

At $64.84 per person, this is a mid-priced short tour. The cost makes the most sense if you value convenience, photo help, and a guide who can connect several neighborhoods in less than two hours.

You are not simply paying to look at walls. The price also covers the cart, local transportation, route planning, stops, and the chance to ask for food and sightseeing suggestions. The included fees and taxes make the advertised price easier to understand, and the ticket includes $6.99 per person in 24-hour trip insurance.

Still, the value depends on your pace. If your group takes long photos at every stop and sees only five or six murals, you may feel the tour is expensive. If you want to cover a broad area and see many pieces without planning the route yourself, the price is easier to justify.

Groups of two can book, but they may be paired with other people. Larger groups use multiple carts, and the total activity can include up to 50 participants across the operation. Ask before booking if having a cart entirely to yourself is important.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would choose this for first-time Nashville visitors, photographers, couples, families with eligible children, and friends who want a break from music venues. It also suits anyone who likes a guide with personality rather than a scripted lecture.

It is especially useful on your first day because it covers several districts and helps you decide where to spend more time later. Instagram users will appreciate the number of backdrops, but you do not need to care about social media to enjoy the art and the easy ride.

I would hesitate if you dislike open vehicles, need guaranteed shelter from the weather, or want a serious art-history tour. The tour is built around seeing murals and taking pictures, with city context added along the way.

Children four and under cannot join. Children ages five through eight must use a booster or car seat, so families should confirm they can meet that requirement before reserving.

Booking, timing, and cancellation details

The activity runs in the morning, afternoon, or evening, with a total duration of about one and a half to two hours. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the tour begins and ends at 833 9th Ave S.

It operates rain or shine, in hot or cold conditions. Wear comfortable clothing for the forecast and remember that this is an open cart, not a sheltered vehicle. Service animals are allowed, public transportation is nearby, and most people can participate.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The company also requires a minimum number of participants, so if it cancels for that reason, you receive a different option or a full refund.

Should you book the Murals of Nashville Golf Cart Tour?

Book it if you want a friendly, efficient look at Nashville’s street art and several city districts without walking between every stop. The best reason to go is the combination of a nimble cart, flexible guides, and frequent photo opportunities.

Skip it if your main goal is a detailed art lesson, a guaranteed private cart, or a weatherproof ride. For everyone else, this is a smart way to get your bearings, find murals you would probably miss alone, and collect useful ideas for the rest of your Nashville stay.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin and end?

The tour begins at 833 9th Ave S, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. It ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the tour last?

The activity lasts approximately one and a half to two hours.

What areas of Nashville does the route cover?

The route may include The Gulch, 12th South, Marathon Village, Downtown, East Nashville, Music Row, SoBro, and Midtown.

Is this a historical tour?

No. The main purpose is to visit Nashville murals and take photos. Guides also share city facts, mural information, and local stories during the ride.

Is the golf cart private?

The experience uses a golf cart for your booking, but groups of two may be paired with other people. Each cart holds five to seven passengers.

Are children allowed?

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

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

Yes. Tours operate rain or shine, in hot or cold weather. You should dress for the conditions because the cart is open-air.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.