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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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $27.44

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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

Beale Street

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

Court Square

History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks

Confederate Park

History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis

The Peabody Ducks

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

Mississippi River

History and importance of the Mississippi River

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)

dawnpw77

Oct 2022

Kate was very informative and told stories well. She welcomed questions and knew all the answers. She went at a good pace too

Laura_R

Oct 2022

Kate was an excellent guide with tons of knowledge of Memphis and it's history. She answered all our questions and threw in tidbits here and there to make the 2 hrs very interesting.

Deborah_G

Oct 2022

Did not do tour - heavy rain & thunderstorms was forecast. No message in advance as to possible weather cancellation. Guide showed up at time of tour - rain pouring down - asked US what we wanted to do! We said not to do tour & receive a refund. Guide contacted his manager and said ok.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Our policy has always been to run our tours rain or shine, barring truly dangerous conditions (none of which were forecast here). And in fact, though it was raining at the start of your tour, it did clear up pretty quickly; a not-infrequent occurrence in Memphis. That said, even though we’re prepared to walk in the rain, we realize some of our guests might not wish to do so, which is why our guide asked if you’d like to begin, or wait it out a little, or simply cancel for a refund. You chose cancel for a refund, which we happily and immediately gave. I apologize for any confusion or misunderstanding on our rain policy. I do hope you consider giving us another chance on a sunnier day!