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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $27.44

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Mon 23 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)

Michael_J

Dec 2020

Thank you for the kind tour guide. I have more understanding of the city of Memphis after the tour. The tour guide was kind and professional.

leitrips

Nov 2020

Michael our guide was timely and personable. Seven in our group so it was manageable to get us around to our various stops on the tour. He was considerate about checking if we needed a pit stop or had questions. He provided interesting historical info about Memphis and surrounding areas. Topics included cotton, civil war, segregation, civil rights & music. Thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour - definitely recommend it.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

Sounds like you and your group all had a great time! We love getting reviews like yours, so thanks for taking the time to write one. Michael will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour. We hope you enjoyed Memphis and come back again soon!

Kristen_R

Oct 2020

Could tell guide tried to tailor content to our interests which I appreciated. “Read the crowd” well so to speak, although it was only me and my fiancé so easier to do with just 2 people. We enjoyed our walk and the history our guide shared, but at times I had wished more history and less chit chat, and transition continuity, but those are not picky complaints! Overall, really enjoyed, would like to do another sometime.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Our guides do like to chat! So glad you had a good time and that you got a more private experience. We would love to have you back on another tour any time!