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Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour

Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour

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.

City: Memphis

Sat 21 Sep

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What's Included

Professional guide

Local taxes

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.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guests are recommended (but not required) to wear face masks on each tour.

What To Expect

1

Beale Street

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

2

Court Square

History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks

3

Confederate Park

History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis

4

The Peabody Ducks

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

5

Mississippi River

History and importance of the Mississippi River

6

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (246)

Larry_H

Sep 2022

Lots of good information our guide Late was fun and interesting she did a great job! She seemed very knowledgeable about Memphis

Happytraveler649

Sep 2022

Great 👍 Our guide was very informative and added alot of relaxed personal knowledge. The walk was easy. Best to go in the morning.

Robin_M

Sep 2022

Kate was a wonderful guide and shared lots of interesting information. The impact of scarlet fever and it’s demise was the most interesting.

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