Beale Street Guided Walking Tour

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Duration

1 hour (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Follow in the footsteps of musical legends, such as Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King, on this walking tour of Beale Street in downtown Memphis. Your guide knows the ins and outs of the street—said to be where blues began—ensuring you won't miss a beat of its storied past. Pass by highlights including Lansky Brothers, where Elvis Presley was known to shop, as well as the more-than-100-year-old A. Schwab General Store.

Walking tour of Beale Street in downtown Memphis
Trace the street’s transformation from red-light district to the home of blues
Learn about Memphis’ significance in the civil rights movement
See highlights including stores frequented by the likes of Elvis

What To Expect

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The Home of the Blues, and pone of America’s most historic and iconic streets/

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

History of the famous bluesmen’s park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History of the famous store where Elvis adopted his signature style

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History of the old fashioned general store and soda fountain founded in 1876, the city’s oldest business

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History of the “shotgun house” of W.C. Handy

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Provide Viator Voucher to show proof of purchase
The walking distance is 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
Stroller accessible
The tour is a walking tour on public city sidewalks, and is wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Durations

1 hour (approx.)

Tour's Location

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

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