Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected)
Professional guide
Local taxes

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

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).

Meeting points

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Beale Street

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

5 minutes
Court Square

History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks

20 minutes
Confederate Park

History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis

20 minutes
The Peabody Ducks

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

20 minutes
N/A

History and importance of the Mississippi River

15 minutes
N/A

Civil War history of Memphis

15 minutes
N/A

History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"

10 minutes
N/A

History of yellow fever in Memphis

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

History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
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).

1 hour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Charlie was professional...

Published on Jan, 2025

Charlie was professional and very informative. We learned a lot about Memphis history and enjoyed our tour!

Great intro to Memphis downtown

Published on Dec, 2024

Kate was a wonderful guide. It was a cool wet morning which did not deter her at all. Kate gave us a good history of the city, starting on Beale Street, and ending arriving at the Peabody just in time for the famous duck walk.

Great experience

Published on Nov, 2024

Great experience. Mary was excellent. Explain a lot history and was easy to explore a city. I would definitely recommend it

Awesome tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

This tour was awesome!! Charlie did a great job! We learned so much about the history of Memphis. We have done four tours since we have been here, and this is our favorite!

Excellent tour! 100% would recommend!

Published on Nov, 2024

This tour was fantastic! Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable! I think her name was Shannon (sorry, I have a horrible memory). I would 100% recommend this tour! It was great to do this first thing in the morning getting all of the hot tips for the remainder of our visit to Memphis!

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