Step into Nashville’s hidden nights on a two-hour Prohibition-era cocktail crawl. Visit four Jazz Age–inspired venues in small groups, hear true tales of bootleggers and flappers, and sip pay-as-you-go drinks as you walk under neon and church steeples.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The streetlights pool onto cobbles, a muted trumpet threads between brick facades, and a guide with a pocketful of scandal ushers your small group into a low-lit alley. This is downtown Nashville after dark: the hum of Honky Tonk Row recedes and Printer's Alley leans in, daring you to listen for the city’s bootlegged past.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required—suitable for most walkers comfortable standing and short urban strolls
Wildlife
History
During Prohibition (1920–1933) Nashville developed a network of hidden bars and after-hours clubs; Printer's Alley became synonymous with bootleg whiskey and jazz.
Conservation
Support local businesses, avoid single-use plastics, and keep noise and litter to a minimum to preserve historic alleys and resident quality of life.
Reserve your spot on the Nashville’s 1st Prohibition Cocktail Crawl: Secrets & Scandals today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring valid photo ID
Bars require 21+ ID; venues will check it before serving—keep it accessible to speed entry.
Pace your orders
Drinks are pay-as-you-go; plan rounds to keep the group moving and avoid long tabs at small bars.
Comfortable shoes for cobbles
Streets and alleys are uneven—flat, supportive footwear reduces slips on wet or irregular pavement.
Plan transportation home
Downtown parking is limited late-night; schedule a rideshare or use public transit to avoid a disrupted evening.
Government-issued photo ID
Required for alcohol service and venue entry.
Comfortable walking shoes
Flat shoes handle cobbles and short stairways between venues.
Light jacket or layers
Alleyways cool quickly at night, especially near the riverfront.
fall
Portable phone charger
Keeps your camera and rideshare apps powered through the evening.