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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $27.44

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $27.44

Make a reservation

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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)

erin464

Nov 2017

My husband and I took the Historic Memphis Walking Tour and really enjoyed it. We learned a lot about the history of Memphis (especially the history outside of the music scene). Our guide was friendly, informative, and engaging. I also absolutely loved that we got to see the Peabody Duck March on this tour. Our guide took us into the hotel, showed us where the ducks live on the roof, and then made sure we had good viewing spots to watch the march. All in all, a great introduction to the history and culture of Memphis, and a fun way to spend a morning.

howard k

Oct 2017

Knowledgeable guide. Good history, fun stories. Walk was a good speed. We covered a lot of the downtown!

Steven R

Apr 2017

The Historical Memphis Walking Tour was interesting but not a slam dunk. We did walk around downtown and it was fun but not as historical based as I would have like. The highlight was seeing the ducks at The Peabody but that is something you can do on your own.
It was a nice leisurely pace, good for my wife and I yet I hoped to see more and hear more about the history of Memphis.