Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour

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Memphis, USA

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Overview

This two-hour walking tour of Memphis explores the city's rich history at a fun and leisurely pace. You'll explore historic Cotton Row and Court Square, the lovely and historic heart of 19th century Memphis; enjoy sweeping views of the Mississippi River; and hear fascinating tales of rebels during the Civil War as well as Prohibition Era bootleggers. You'll also experience a time-honored Memphis tradition, the famous March of the Ducks at The Peabody Hotel. This tour is suitable for the whole family.
Also available is an additional guided tour of the historic Orpheum Theater (if option selected).

What's Included

  • Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected)
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Alfred's On Beale, 197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Beale Street

The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred's on Beale
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Court Square

History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Confederate Park

History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Peabody Ducks

History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mississippi River

History and importance of the Mississippi River
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

General Washburn's Escape Alley

Civil War history of Memphis
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

WDIA-WHRK Radio Building

History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barboro Alley

History of yellow fever in Memphis
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange (Pass By)

History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
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The Orpheum Theatre

Visit the Orpheum Theater, the premier entertainment venue in Memphis since 1928. If the add -on option is selected, guests will be allowed to participate in a guided tour of the building (available Monday-Wednesday only and subject to change based on availability).
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Guests who choose the Orpheum Theater guided tour will arrive at the theater for the 12:00pm tour. Your tour guide will depart at that time; the Orpheum Theater is just 2 blocks from where the tour begins.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-3111HISTORY

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376 reviews

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