Knoxville History Walking Tour- Half Day

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Nataliya L.

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Knoxville

English (Native), Russian (Native), Spanish

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Nataliya L.)

Up to 3 people

Embark on a captivating walking tour through the heart of Knoxville, where history, culture, and modern charm converge to create a delightful urban experience. We will be stopping at the famous Sun Sphere, World Fair Park, Market Square, Gay Street, and Blount Mansion, and swing into the Five Thirty Lounge Rooftop Bar where you can sit down for lunch and enjoy the views of the city.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

The Sunsphere

- The Sunsphere is Knoxville’s iconic observation tower and the centerpiece of World’s Fair Park, built for the 1982 World’s Fair to embody the theme “Energy Turns the World.”

10:50 AM

World's Fair Park

A vibrant and historic destination built on the legacy of the 1982 World’s Fair.

11:20 AM

Market Square

Market Square is a center for live music and public performances including Shakespeare plays, outdoor movies, and themed concerts, established in 1854.

12:20 PM

Gay Street

Gay Street in Knoxville is both the historic and cultural heartbeat of downtown—a must-see for visitors looking to experience the city's past and present in one vibrant stretch.

01:20 PM

Lunch at Five Thirty Lounge rooftop in Hyatt Hotel

Located on the 10th floor, Five Thirty Lounge offers a sleek indoor bar surrounded by 15-foot floor‑to‑ceiling glass with panoramic views of downtown Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains.

02:00 PM

Blount Mansion

We will finish off the exploration with admission to a guided history tour of the inside of the Blount Mansion. Known as the birthplace of Tennessee, the residence of Governor William Blount, and the early territorial capital.

Ending Point

Blount Mansion

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

-Your admission to the Sunsphere and the Blount House is included.

-Private Guide

What‘s not included

Lunch at the rooftop is not part of the fee. Please bring your own accommodations.

Tour Important Information

I can pick you up at your hotel if it is within 3 miles of downtown Knoxville, or you can meet me at the Sunsphere. This will be a walking tour.

Important message from the supplier

If you need to be picked up in Knoxville and would like to take any tours in the Smoky Mountains, there will be an additional fee for extra time and mileage, as Knoxville is about an hour away from the Smoky Mountains.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Nataliya L.

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About Tour Guide Nataliya L.

Greetings fellow explorers!

I'm hoping you will choose me to show you around the beautiful place they call East Tennessee! I fell in love with TN many years ago when I used to travel for work. I moved here from Chicago about 5 years ago, and have learned the ins and outs of everything it has to offer. I have been to all 50 states, and could tell you some interesting things about every part of this diverse country.

Are you a foodie? I know the local spots for mouth watering dishes and deserts!

Do you like nature? This is the perfect place to discover some trails with epic views!

Want to go on a Moonshine tour? Let me take you to a few local distilleries that you won't find anywhere else in the country!

Let's wander together and make new memories!