Is It a History Tour? Is It a Bar Hop? It’s Both—and It’s Brilliant
- Cody Witten
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
If you've ever found yourself stuck between taking a traditional city tour or just hitting the bars in a new town, let me introduce you to the ultimate way to do both. Our Historically Tipsy Pub Crawl is equal parts storytelling, sipping, and straight-up good times—and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds.
When most folks think about guided tours, they imagine someone holding a little flag and rattling off dry facts about buildings. And when they think of bar crawls, they picture chaotic college parties with matching t-shirts and watered-down drinks. This tour? It’s neither of those—and that’s the point.
Our pub crawl is for travelers who want to dig into Nashville’s boozy, bizarre, and downright entertaining history while actually enjoying the kinds of drinks that made it all possible. It’s for people who want to sip a Tennessee whiskey while hearing about the bootleggers who risked everything to make it. Who want to clink glasses in bars where legends once sat. Who think history is better served with a side of bourbon.
So What Exactly Happens on This Crawl?
This isn’t a wild night out—it’s a spirited afternoon adventure. We run the crawl during the day, which means you beat the crowds and still have your evening free. You’ll visit some of the best bars in downtown Nashville—spots that have stories, not just drink specials. Along the way, your guide (that’s probably me!) will weave in the wild, true tales that shaped this city from 1787 to today.
We focus on Nashville’s deep and complicated relationship with alcohol: the rise of local distillation, the outlaw years of Prohibition, the bootleggers and rebels who kept the spirits flowing, and how the whiskey scene is thriving now more than ever.
This isn’t a dry lecture and it sure isn’t a frat party. We keep it casual, keep it moving, and keep it fun. You’ll laugh, you might gasp, and you’ll definitely walk away with some new favorite drinks and even better stories.
Who’s This For?
First-time Nashville visitors who want more than the same old Broadway experience
Locals who think they’ve heard it all (spoiler: you haven’t)
Whiskey lovers, cocktail sippers, beer drinkers—we don’t judge
People who like their history with a twist (of lime or lemon, depending on your order)
Why Book This Instead of Another Tour?
Because this one is actually fun. You get the local insights, the hidden gems, and the unexpected stories—all while hopping from bar to bar and supporting great local businesses. It’s a vibe. It’s a daytime hang. And yes, you’ll learn something too.
So if you’re looking for a tour that’s as much about the laughs as it is the landmarks, come join us on the Historically Tipsy Pub Crawl. History might not have been your favorite subject in school—but throw in a good drink and a great guide, and I promise you’ll be hooked.
Cheers to doing Nashville right.
Book Here to join our: Historically Tipsy Pub Crawl!
