Optional Tours

General Details

Registration
Please register for the tours/activities by using the on-line registration system. This system automatically controls the inventory of available places on each activity. We recommend that you sign up as soon as possible to ensure you obtain your first choice and aren't disappointed. Registration will close on Friday September 29th.

Once the registration has closed we will know whether we have enough interest to run an individual tour, based on the minimum required. We will then issue invoices for the tours. If there is not enough interest then we will be back in touch with you as soon as possible so that you can make an alternative choice.

Pricing
The prices for each tour reflect the actual US dollar costs charged by the supplier. We have reviewed a range of tour options and the prices listed reflect the market prices for comparable tours and activities. The price is also based on a minimum number of participants, as indicated. If fewer than the minimum number sign up for a tour then the tour will be cancelled.

Payment
Please note that these optional activities are not included as part of the conference package. We will send you an invoice immediately after your tour is confirmed and payment in CDN funds needs to be made then. Cash, cheque or credit cards are accepted (a 3.5% merchant fee applies to credit card payment).

Cancellation
The tours and excursions are subject to the terms and conditions of the third party suppliers, as listed by each activity. These cancellation terms will apply unless we are able to resell your spot to another participant.

A Taste of "Midtown & Vanderbilt Nashville" – Neighbourhood Tour

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Nestled between downtown, Vanderbilt University and Music Row, Midtown is where Nashville put down its culinary roots more than a generation ago. This bustling area remains home to long­standing destinations and impressive newcomers.

Once more of a business district, Midtown now hums with residential high-rises, hotels and a host of drinking and dining options. This is where old Nashville meets "New Nashville." Where big city development embraces small-town charm. Where down­home diners meld with upscale eateries, and Southern hospitality is always on the menu. Explore this ever­changing neighborhood with us and indulge in Nashville's passion for taking Southern fare to new heights while staying grounded in old-fashioned favorites.

With six tasting stops over three hours, you'll savor a wonderful variety of local foods and learn the stories behind Nashville's dining institutions and rising culinary stars. You'll enjoy elevated Southern cuisine, chef driven pub fare and tastes that Nashvillians have enjoyed for decades. And you'll receive personal attention from chefs and food industry experts creating our dynamic food culture. Between bites, you'll walk Nashville's "Rock Block" – a Launchpad for unexpected stars—and stroll through the oldest part of Vanderbilt University. You'll hear about a celebrity-studded high-rise and a restaurant that attracted the likes of Muhammad Ali and the Rolling Stones. Our engaging guide will share stories that even locals don't know. By the end of the tour, you'll understand how Nashville's culture is reflected through food.

Cost per person: USD $213; This tour has a minimum of 12 people.

Cancellation Terms:You may cancel up to 31 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes:Round trip transportation, Tour Guide, six tastings at local establishments, coffee, tea, water, sodas, and all taxes and tips at the restaurants.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

1:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:30 PM		Arrive at East Neighbourhood, walking food tour begins
4:30 PM		Depart for hotel
5:00 PM		Arrive at Hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Downtown Music History Walking Tour

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

This 3-hour guided tour begins at the Hermitage Hotel where you will depart on foot towards the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman is where bluegrass was born, where Johnny Cash met June Carter, where souls were saved and where a slice of history was nearly lost. After exploring the "mother church" of country music you will then walk down historic Lower Broadway. You will start to hear the sweet sounds of Music City and feel the energy of its soul, as you learn the history of how the city has transformed over the past few decades. The tour will conclude with a couple stops at the famous Honky Tonks on Broadway, where you can grab a drink and experience what live music in Nashville is really like.

Cost per person: USD $93; This tour has a minimum of 15 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 10 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Tour guide; admission to the Ryman auditorium with a backstage tour; and all taxes.

Not Included: Beverages at the Honk Tonks, tips for the band, and tips for your guide.

1:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:15 PM		Ryman Auditorium Tour
2:15 PM		Downtown tour & stop at Honky Tonks
4:00 PM		Return to Hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Downtown Nashville History Tour

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

This 1.5-mile guided walk tour begins with the history of the Hermitage hotel. The tour takes you around the downtown area, focusing on key aspects of Nashville when it was a wild frontier town. Visit the sight of the original settlement and stroll through the old Public Square while learning about Nashville during the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, Prohibition and the Women's Suffrage Movement. You will also see the Tennessee State Capitol and other famous historic landmarks.

Cost per person: USD $66; This tour has a minimum of 15 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Guide, and all taxes.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

1:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
		Walking tour of downtown Nashville
3:30 PM		Return to hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Downtown Music History Walking Tour

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017

This 3-hour guided tour begins at the Hermitage Hotel where you will depart on foot towards the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman is where bluegrass was born, where Johnny Cash met June Carter, where souls were saved and where a slice of history was nearly lost. After exploring the "mother church" of country music you will then walk down historic Lower Broadway. You will start to hear the sweet sounds of Music City and feel the energy of its soul, as you learn the history of how the city has transformed over the past few decades. The tour will conclude with a couple stops at the famous Honky Tonks on Broadway, where you can grab a drink and experience what live music in Nashville is really like.

You can combine this Thursday afternoon tour with the morning Country Music Hall of Fame/Johnny Cash Museum Tour for a great day in Nashville, if you want.

Cost per person: USD $93; This tour has a minimum of 15 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Tour guide; admission to the Ryman auditorium with a backstage tour; and all taxes.

Not Included: Beverages at the Honk Tonks, tips for the band, and tips for your guide.

2:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
2:15 PM		Ryman Auditorium Tour
3:15 PM		Downtown tour & stop at famous Honky Tonks
5:00 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Carnton Plantation & Downtown Franklin

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017

Head into the Tennessee countryside, 14 miles south of Nashville, to the town of Franklin. Our first stop will be a guided tour of the Carnton Plantation, built in 1826 by one of Tennesse's founders, Randal McGavock, and years later inherited by his son, John. This historic southern mansion is a great example of 1800's southern architecture and living, but more importantly it was a critical part of the Battle of Franklin, when it was used as a field hospital for wounded Confederate soldiers. After the war John and his wife, Carrie, set aside nearly two acres of their property so that the remains of Southern dead who died in the battle might be properly buried. This National Historic Landmark provides a stark testament to the brutality of the Civil War and the humanity which appeared during it.

After, the journey will take you to downtown Franklin. A vibrant blend of historic preservation and modern Southern hospitality, Franklin has a 16-block district of award-winning antique shops, brick-and-mortar gift and book stores, fashion-forward boutiques, privately owned art galleries, lovingly restored homes and more. It is a great spot to wander and enjoy lunch.

Cost per person: USD $88; This tour has a minimum of 20 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 31 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Roundtrip transportation; tour guide, admission and tour of the Carnton Plantation; time to explore downtown Franklin; and all taxes and tips at the Carnton Plantation.

Not Included: The cost of lunch, and tips for your guide.

9:30 AM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
10:00 AM		Carnton Plantation Tour
11:30 AM		Depart for downtown Franklin
11:45 AM		Explore downtown and lunch on own
1:45 PM		Depart downtown Franklin
2:30 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Country Music Hall of Fame & Johnny Cash Museum

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017

This guided walking tour includes two of the most famous "Country Music" must-sees in Nashville. Your guide will provide background as you walk from the hotel and between these two "shrines".

The first stop is The Johnny Cash Museum, dedicated to the life and music career of the late "Man in Black". Exhibits feature the world's largest most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia. The museum chronicles Cash's legacy through stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology. Items include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten lyrics as well as contributions from family members and notable friends. This is a self-guided visit within the museum.

Next up is The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum which seeks to collect, preserve, and interpret the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is the definitive home of country music, safeguarding more than 2.5 million priceless artifacts, including countless recordings and photographs, numerous stage costumes, musical instruments, and more. There is a great handheld audio tour which allows you to self-navigate the exhibits at your own pace.

You can combine this Thursday morning tour with the afternoon Downtown Music Tour for a great day in Nashville, if you want.

Cost per person: USD $82; This tour has a minimum of 15 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable. 

Tour includes: Tour guide, admission to the Johnny Cash Museum, admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame with audio tour, and all taxes and tips at the museums.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

9:00 AM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
9:15 AM		Johnny Cash Museum tour
10:25 AM		Depart museum
10:30 AM		Country Music Hall of Fame tour
12:15 PM		Depart for hotel
12:30 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Progressive Lunch

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017

An award winning author, a prominent TV personality, and a James Beard Award of Excellence winner, Chef Maneet Chauhan sits on the permanent panel of Judges on Food Network's Emmy Award nominated show 'Chopped'. The program airs as a prime time weekly TV show on Food Network USA and internationally in Canada, UK, Dubai and India. Chef Maneet has brought her skills to Nashville opening up 3 restaurants within one block; all with different concepts.

Take a flavorful journey on this progressive lunch tour through the three restaurants created by Chef Maneet. Your first stop is at the Chauhan Ale & Marsala house which is where Indian meets southern comfort. Next is Tansuo, which means "to explore" in Cantonese, where guests will explore contemporary Chinese food. The last stop is the Mockingbird where Maneet's inspiration is drawn from that of a classic diner, featuring comfort foods creatively executed with a unique global spin.

Cost per person: USD $213; This tour has a minimum of 15 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Round trip transportation, appetizers (2 dishes family style) at Chauhan, entrées (2 dishes family style) at Tansuo, and Dessert (2 dishes family style) at the Mockingbird, coffee, tea, water, sodas, and all taxes and tips at the restaurants.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Belle Meade Plantation & Culinary Tour

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017

Led by a costumed guide, discover the 1845 Belle Meade Mansion, founded by John Harding. This great example of Southern Grand Plantations, began with just a single log cabin and 250 acres. The estate quickly grew to become a 5,400 acre thoroughbred horse farm complete with a Greek Revival Mansion, deer park, train station and rock quarry. It has supported five generations of owners, their servants and enslaved workers.

Today Belle Meade Plantation retains 34 acres of its original property and several outbuildings including the Mansion and original homestead.  Today's site functions as an educational resource dedicated to the preservation of Tennessee's Victorian architecture, history and equestrian history.

After the tour of the Mansion, indulge your senses as you sample southern food classics like biscuits, meats and jams in the original Plantation kitchen. Explore the south's largest smoke house, and the family herb garden; then enjoy a distinctive wine tasting.

Cost per person: USD $137; This tour has a minimum of 20 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 31 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Round trip transportation, guided tour of the Plantation, culinary tour and sampling, wine tasting, and all taxes and tips at the Plantation.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

1:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:30 PM		Plantation tour and food sampling
3:30 PM		Wine tasting and grounds exploration
4:30 PM		Depart Belle Meade
5:00 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

A Taste of "East Nashville" – Neighbourhood Lunch Tour

Date: Friday, November 3, 2017

East Nashville put Music City on the culinary map, and it continues to WOW with an ever expanding food and drink scene two miles across the river from downtown Nashville. There are Chef owned restaurants and casual eateries, local coffee shops and breweries, and specialty food shops launched by creative entrepreneurs. They all add up to a vibrant neighborhood recently named one of the coolest in America.

With five tasting stops over three hours, you'll have a chance to try a variety of local foods, including several voted "Best of Nashville." Tastings vary with seasonal ingredients and always include a delicious mix of savory and sweet.

At many locations, you'll also receive personal attention from chefs, owners, and managers creating a dynamic experience. Between bites, you'll stroll past Victorian homes and bungalows preserved amid tornadoes and tear downs. You'll learn about a music studio where Johnny Cash, Neil Young and Aretha Franklin made records. By the end of the tour, you'll understand the appeal of East Nashville!

Cost per person: USD $213; This tour has a minimum of 12 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 31 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Round trip transportation, Tour Guide, Five tastings at local establishments, all within approximately 1.5 Miles, coffee, tea, water, sodas, and all taxes and tips at the restaurants.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

12:30 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:00 PM		Arrive at East Neighbourhood
		Walking food tour begins
4:00 PM		Depart for hotel
4:30 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Belle Meade Plantation & Culinary Tour

Date: Friday, November 3, 2017

Led by a costumed guide, discover the 1845 Belle Meade Mansion, founded by John Harding. This great example of Southern Grand Plantations, began with just a single log cabin and 250 acres. The estate quickly grew to become a 5,400 acre thoroughbred horse farm complete with a Greek Revival Mansion, deer park, train station and rock quarry. It has supported five generations of owners, their servants and enslaved workers.

Today Belle Meade Plantation retains 34 acres of its original property and several outbuildings including the Mansion and original homestead.  Today's site functions as an educational resource dedicated to the preservation of Tennessee's Victorian architecture, history and equestrian history.

After the tour of the Mansion, indulge your senses as you sample southern food classics like biscuits, meats and jams in the original Plantation kitchen. Explore the south's largest smoke house, and the family herb garden; then enjoy a distinctive wine tasting.

Cost per person: USD $137; This tour has a minimum of 20 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 31 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Round trip transportation, guided tour of the Plantation, culinary tour and sampling, wine tasting, and all taxes and tips at the Plantation.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

1:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:30 PM		Plantation tour and food sampling
3:30 PM		Wine tasting and grounds exploration
4:30 PM		Depart Belle Meade
5:00 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Ocean Way Studio Singer/Songwriter Experience

Date: Friday, November 3, 2017

Singer/songwriters and recording studios are what Nashville is all about. This afternoon you can tour one of Nashville's most famous studios, Ocean Way Studios, and then spend time with a singer/songwriter to hear their passions, stories and, of course, their songs.

Among the world's finest recording facilities, Ocean Way Studio's client roster reads like a who's who of the music world spanning a range of styles from pop/rock to country to classical. Housed in a 100-year-old Gothic revival grey stone church, Ocean Way Nashville provides an exceptional acoustical space tuned specifically for music recording in the rich visual beauty of a church sanctuary. Clients include Celine Dion, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Harry Connick Jr., Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney and Sheryl Crow, to name a few.

What can you expect from the songwriter? Hear hit songs from the person who created them. Experience the compelling stories of how the songs came to life and found their way to your favorite recording artists.

Cost per person: US $383; This tour has a minimum of 25 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 31 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Round trip transportation, tour of Ocean Way Studios, private use of Studio A at Ocean Way Studios, a Hit/Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter to perform up to 60 minutes, and all taxes and tips.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

1:30 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:45 PM		Arrival at Ocean Way Studios tour
2:15 PM		Singer/songwriter show
4:15 PM		Depart Studio
4:45 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Music History Walking Tour

Date: Friday, November 3, 2017

This 3-hour guided tour begins at the Hermitage Hotel where you will depart on foot towards the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman is where bluegrass was born, where Johnny Cash met June Carter, where souls were saved and where a slice of history was nearly lost. After exploring the "mother church" of country music you will then walk down historic Lower Broadway. You will start to hear the sweet sounds of Music City and feel the energy of its soul, as you learn the history of how the city has transformed over the past few decades. The tour will conclude with a couple stops at the famous Honky Tonks on Broadway, where you can grab a drink and experience what live music in Nashville is really like.

Cost per person: USD $93; This tour has a minimum of 15 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Tour guide; admission to the Ryman auditorium with a backstage tour; and all taxes.

Not Included: Beverages at the Honk Tonks, tips for the band, and tips for your guide.

1:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:15 PM		Ryman Auditorium Tour
2:15 PM		Downtown tour & stop at Honky Tonks
4:00 PM		Return to hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

A Taste of "SoBro/Downtown Nashville" – Neighbourhood Lunch Tour

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017

Just south of Broadway, home to Nashville's famous honkytonks, the culinary food scene is booming. One of Nashville's most happening areas, SoBro completely transformed in less than a decade. Hotels and high-rises replaced parking lots; live music venues emerged from old industrial sites; and culinary hotspots opened so quickly that local food lovers are still catching up with the changes.

With five tasting stops over three hours, you'll savor a variety of local flavors. Elevated Southern fare mingles with comfort food, and seasonal ingredients are always in the mix. You'll indulge in the world's first combination candy bar created more than 100 years ago. At many locations, you'll enjoy personal interaction with chefs and food industry professionals.

Between bites, you'll walk on Nashville's Music Mile and learn fun facts about the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Johnny Cash Museum and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. You'll hear the story behind Nashville's "Athens of the South" nickname, along with who dubbed Nashville "Music City."

Cost per person: US $213; This tour has a minimum of 12 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 31 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Round trip transportation, tour tuide, five tastings at local establishments, all within approximately 1.5 miles, coffee, tea, water, sodas, and all taxes and tips at the restaurants.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

12:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:00 PM		Arrive at SoBro Neighbourhood.
		Walking food tour begins.
4:00 PM		Depart for hotel
4:30 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Carnton Plantation & Downtown Franklin

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017

Head into the Tennessee countryside, 14 miles south of Nashville, to the town of Franklin. Our first stop will be downtown Franklin. A vibrant blend of historic preservation and modern Southern hospitality, Franklin has a 16 block district of awardwinning antique shops, brick and mortar gift and book stores, fashion forward boutiques, privately owned art galleries, lovingly restored homes and more. It is a great spot to wander and enjoy lunch.

After lunch we will head out to Carnton Plantation, built in 1826 by one of Tennesse's founders, Randal McGavock, and years later inherited by his son, John. This historic southern mansion is a great example of 1800's southern architecture and living, but more importantly it was a critical part of the Battle of Franklin, when it was used as a field hospital for wounded Confederate soldiers. After the war John and his wife, Carrie, set aside nearly two acres of their property so that the remains of Southern dead who died in the battle might be properly buried. This National Historic Landmark provides a stark testament to the brutality of the Civil War and the humanity which appeared during it.

Cost per person: USD $88; This tour has a minimum of 20 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 31 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Roundtrip transportation; tour guide, admission and tour of the Carnton Plantation; time to explore downtown Franklin; and all taxes and tips at the Carnton Plantation.

Not Included: The cost of lunch, and tips for your guide.

12:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
12:30 PM		Explore downtown Franklin & lunch on own
2:30 PM		Depart for Carnton Plantation
2:45 PM		Tour of Planation
4:15 PM		Departure
5:00 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Downtown Nashville History Tour

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017

This 1.5 mile guided walk tour begins with the history of the Hermitage hotel. The tour takes you around the downtown area, focusing on key aspects of Nashville when it was a wild frontier town. Visit the sight of the original settlement and stroll through the old Public Square while learning about Nashville during the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, Prohibition and the Women's Suffrage Movement. You will also see the Tennessee State Capitol and other famous historic landmarks.

Cost per person: USD $66; This tour has a minimum of 15 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Guide, and all taxes.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

1:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
		Walking tour of downtown Nashville
3:30 PM		Return to hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Country Music Hall of Fame & Johnny Cash Museum

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017

This guided walking tour includes two of the most famous "Country Music" must-sees in Nashville. Your guide will provide background as you walk from the hotel and between these two "shrines".

The first stop is The Johnny Cash Museum, dedicated to the life and music career of the late "Man in Black". Exhibits feature the world's largest most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia. The museum chronicles Cash's legacy through stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology. Items include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten lyrics as well as contributions from family members and notable friends. This is a self-guided visit within the museum.

Next up is The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum which seeks to collect, preserve, and interpret the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is the definitive home of country music, safeguarding more than 2.5 million priceless artifacts, including countless recordings and photographs, numerous stage costumes, musical instruments, and more. There is a great handheld audio tour which allows you to self-navigate the exhibits at your own pace.

Cost per person: USD $82; This tour has a minimum of 15 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Tour guide, admission to the Johnny Cash Museum, admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame with audio tour, and all taxes and tips at the museums.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

1:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:15 PM		Johnny Cash Museum tour
2:25 PM		Depart Museaum
2:30 PM		Country Music Hall of Fame tour
4:15 PM		Depart for hotel
4:30 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Germantown Neighbourhood Lunch Tour

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

One of Nashville’s historic neighbourhoods named because of the influx of German immigrants in the mid nineteenth-century, was Nashville’s first suburb.

The year-round Farmers' Market is divided into three distinct areas. The North and South Farm Sheds house up to 100 farmers and artisans. The Market House is home to 16 restaurants and shops serving cuisine from all over the world. And the Craft & Flea Shed with more than 50 merchants selling clothes, jewelry, home goods, and more. We are going to wander through Germantown sampling food at five of our favourite establishments.

Just across the street from is the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, where you can explore Tennessee via a 200-foot granite map of the state, a walkway featuring the 95 counties, 31 fountains representing the major rivers of Tennessee and an extraordinary wall depicting the history of the state.

Cost per person: USD $160; This tour has a minimum of 12 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 31 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes:Round trip transportation, tour guide, five tastings at local establishments, all within approximately 1.5 miles, coffee, tea, water, sodas, and all taxes and tips at the restaurants.

Not Included: Tips for your guide.

12:30 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:00 PM		Arrive at Germantown Neighbourhood
		Walking Food Tour begins
4:00 PM		Depart for hotel
4:30 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Johnny Cash and Pasty Cline Museums

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

This tour includes two of the most famous “Country Music” must-sees in Nashville.

The first stop is The Johnny Cash Museum, dedicated to the life and music career of the late “Man in Black". Exhibits feature the world’s largest most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia. The museum chronicles Cash’s legacy through stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology. Items include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten lyrics as well as contributions from family members and notable friends. This is a self-guided visit within the museum.

Next up is the recently opened Patsy Cline Museum, located on the 2nd floor, which represents the special life of the biggest icon of all time. Many of the artifacts include stage costumes, photo album, scrapbook, personal letters, and albums. This is a self-guided visit within the museum.

You can combine this tour with the morning Taste of SoBro/ Downtown Neighbourhood Tour, or the Country Music Hall of Fame Tour for a great day in Nashville, if you want.

Cost per person: USD $52; This tour has no minimum or maximum of people.

Cancellation Terms:You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable. 

Tour includes: Admission to the Johnny Cash Museum, and admission to the Patsy Cline Museum with audio components at both museums, and all taxes at the museums.

2:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
2:15 PM		Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Museum tours
4:15 PM		Depart for hotel
4:30 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

NOTE: It is only a 10 minute walk from the Museum to the hotel, so if you want to explore you can enjoy the Honky Tonk section of town after visiting the museum and return at your leisure.

 

Hiking Tour

Date: Friday, November 3, 2017

Rated as moderate, the Warner Woods Trail is an enjoyable 2.5 mile hike through one of Nashville's great parks. The trail's elevation changes often as you meander through heavily wooded areas. A short paved detour up to Lea's Summit rewards the hiker with a view of the Nashville area and its downtown skyline. On the trail will be many opportunities to observe wildflowers and wildlife. At the Belle Meade Overlook is the stone staircase into the park.

Cost per person: USD $75; This tour has no minimum or maximum of people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Roundtrip transportation, tour guide, and all taxes.

Not incuded: Tips for your guide.

1:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
1:30 PM		Arrive at Percy Warner Park, hiking begins
3:30 PM		Depart for hotel
4:00 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

 

Hiking Tour

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2017

Rated as moderate, the Warner Woods Trail is an enjoyable 2.5 mile hike through one of Nashville's great parks. The trail's elevation changes often as you meander through heavily wooded areas. A short paved detour up to Lea's Summit rewards the hiker with a view of the Nashville area and its downtown skyline. On the trail will be many opportunities to observe wildflowers and wildlife. At the Belle Meade Overlook is the stone staircase into the park.

Cost per person: USD $75; This tour has no minimum or maximum of people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Roundtrip transportation, tour guide, and all taxes.

Not incuded: Tips for your guide.

11:00 AM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
11:30 AM		Arrive at Percy Warner Park, hiking begins
1:30 PM		Depart for hotel
2:00 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

Warning: The departure time for this tour assumes you have had Sunday Brunch as there is no lunch included with the tour!

 

Nashville Mural Tour

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2017

Nashville has always prided itself on its music, and food. But now it’s insanely talented wall art has taken a hold on much of the culture. Experience some of Nashville’s most famous art with focus on the 12 South & Gulch neighborhoods on this guided tour via Cruzzin Cart!

Cost per person: USD $90; This tour has a minimum of 15 people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Roundtrip transportation, tour guide, and all taxes.

Not incuded: Tips for your guide.

11:15 AM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
11:30 AM		12 South tour & shopping
12:45 PM		Gulch tour & shopping
1:45 PM		Depart for Hotel
2:00 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Distillery Tour

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2017

This two hour tour begins at Corsair Distillery awarded “Craft Distillery of the Year” and “Innovator of the Year” from Whisky Magazine.  Spirits include: Artisan Gin, Red Absinthe, Vanilla Bean Spiced Rum, Triple Smoked Quinda Whiskey, Ryemageddon, Citra Double IPA, Pumpkin Spice Moonshine, Oak Smoked Wheat Whiskey, Oatmeal Stout, and Triticale Whiskey.

Next Grinder’s Switch Winery, family owned has been producing wines for over 8 years. Wines include: Blackberry Express, Switch Red, Razzbury, Blondy, Marathon, Honeysuckle Rose, River Blush, The General 1, The General 2, Magnolia White, Vidal Blanc, Dixiana, Zephyr, Three-Eighty-Two, Colleytown, Rebel, Chardonnay, Ivory Mist.

The final tour & tasting will take place at Nelson Green Brier Distillery, known for their award-winning Belle Meade Bourbon. Sprits include, Belle Meade Bourbon, Belle Meade Bourbon Cognac Cask Finish, Belle Meade Bourbon Sherry Cask Finish, Belle Meade Bourbon Single Barrel Tennessee White Whiskey.

Cost per person: USD $125; This tour has no minimum or maximum of people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes:Roundtrip transportation via Cruzzin’ cart, tour guide, tasting room visits, distillery tour, trivia & tour of neighbourhood, and all taxes and tip.

Not incuded: Tips for your guide.

12:00 PM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
12:15 PM		Tasting @ Corsair Brewstillery
12:45 PM		Tasting @ Grinder Switch Winery
1:15 PM		Tour & Tasting @ Nelson Green Brier Distillery
1:45 PM		Depart for Hotel
2:00 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

 

Country Music Hall of Fame Tour

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum which seeks to collect, preserve, and interpret the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is the definitive home of country music, safeguarding more than 2.5 million priceless artifacts, including countless recordings and photographs, numerous stage costumes, musical instruments, and more. There is a great handheld audio tour which allows you to self-navigate the exhibits at your own pace.

You can combine this tour with the afternoon tour of the Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Museums, or a Taste of SoBro/Downtown Neighbourhood Tour, for a great day in Nashville, if you want.

Cost per person: USD $35; This tour has no minimum or maximum of people.

Cancellation Terms: You may cancel up to 15 days prior to event with a 50% penalty. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.

Tour includes: Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame, with audio tour, and all taxes at the museum.

10:45 AM		Depart Hermitage Hotel
11:00 AM		Country Music Hall of Fame Tour
12:15 PM		Depart for hotel
12:30 PM		Arrive at hotel

What should you bring: Sunglasses, sweater or jacket, camera and don't forget your money!

NOTE: If you aren’t joining any of the other Wednesday afternoon tours, you can spend as long as you like in the Country Music Hall of Fame.