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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $27.44

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Sun 22 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)

rmntsc

Aug 2019

We really enjoyed the tour, Cathy was our guide and she was wonderful. She was very funny and friendly and answered all of our questions about what to see and do in Memphis and good places to eat as well as all of the history and stories about Memphis that enhance the tour. You get to see Main Street, the riverfront, the walking of the ducks at the Peabody Hotel along the way. The walking was at a leisurely pace with lots of stops so you never feel rushed. I would highly recommend this tour, especially for first time visitors.

Jarrod N

Aug 2019

Super tour! Well worth it! She did a fantastic job of giving the backstory on the city and much much more! Must do tour!

Susan A

Jul 2019

It was a very interesting way to learn more about the city and its history. Our tour guide, Mike, was very passionate about the city. We saw quite a bit during the tour. I would say that they should supply a free bottle of water during the tour because it was 2 hours long. Maybe, condense the tour to 90 minutes.