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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.
Also available is an additional guided tour of the historic Orpheum Theater (if option selected).
City: Memphis
Fri 04 Apr
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Starting at $32.92
Fri 04 Apr
Starting at $32.92
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What's Included
Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected)
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.
  • 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.
What To Expect
1
Court Square
History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
2
Confederate Park
Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862
3
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
4
Memphis Tourism
Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis
5
The Peabody Ducks
History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
6
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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (386)
TNgirl2019
Jun 2022
Our tour guide did a great job walking us through downtown Memphis and sharing interesting facts about the city. I live in Memphis for 20 years now and had family visiting from California. All of us learned a lot and now see the city through a different set of eyes. Thank you!
Julie_L
Jun 2022
I really enjoyed all the back stories of the locations we visited in Memphis. Unique perspectives that you wouldn't get if you were just doing a self guided walk.
Robin_S
Jun 2022
Great history tour. Charlie was knowledgeable and kind. I'd recommend starting your Memphis experience with this tour. Two things to keep in mind: this is a 2.5 hour walking tour without a sitting break. Also, you won't be able to see the Peabody ducks on a Saturday tour.

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