Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

9 people

Languages

English

Overview

Trace Memphis' history, from the Civil War to modern-day, on this guided walking tour. Learn about the history of this rowdy blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll river town, and visit many of the city’s top attractions—Beale Street and sections of the Mississippi River among them. Experience, too, a time-honored Memphis tradition: Peabody Hotel's March of the Ducks.

History-focused walking tour of Memphis
Admire landmarks like Court Square Fountain and Confederate Park
Hear stories about Memphis’ Civil War and Prohibition history from your guide
Watch the March of the Ducks at the Peabody Hotel

What To Expect

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The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred’s on Beale

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History of one of Memphis’ oldest and most beautiful parks

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History of the South’s Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History and importance of the Mississippi River

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Civil War history of Memphis

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History of WDIA, the “Goodwill Station”

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History of yellow fever in Memphis

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller 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 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

Professional guide
Local taxes

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

from 33 $