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.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred's on Beale
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Court Square, 45 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103-2226
History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Confederate Park, Near Mud Island River Park, Memphis, TN
History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Peabody Ducks, 149 Union Ave The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, TN 38103-2638
History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mississippi River, Tennessee
History and importance of the Mississippi River
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: General Washburn's Escape Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Civil War history of Memphis
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: WDIA-WHRK Radio Building, 112 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Barboro Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
History of yellow fever in Memphis
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange, 65 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103-5196
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred's on Beale
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Court Square, 45 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103-2226
History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Confederate Park, Near Mud Island River Park, Memphis, TN
History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Peabody Ducks, 149 Union Ave The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, TN 38103-2638
History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mississippi River, Tennessee
History and importance of the Mississippi River
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: General Washburn's Escape Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Civil War history of Memphis
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: WDIA-WHRK Radio Building, 112 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Barboro Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
History of yellow fever in Memphis
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange, 65 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103-5196
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Cathy_P
May 2022
Shannon was a wonderful tour guide. She knows the history of Memphis in depth and shared so much information with us. It was 2 hours well spent during our vacation.
Shannon was a wonderful tour guide. She knows the history of Memphis in depth and shared so much information with us. It was 2 hours well spent during our vacation.Robin_K
May 2022
Enjoyed the history of Memphis. Liked seeing the Peabody ducks. Very easy walking tour. Tour guide was very nice.
Enjoyed the history of Memphis. Liked seeing the Peabody ducks. Very easy walking tour. Tour guide was very nice.DriveAllNight
April 2022
This tour was largely disappointing. While we did get some good history of Memphis which we enjoyed, the tour guide was not engaging. To begin, she never told us her name. While not integral to the tour, most guides ask where people are from and tell a bit about themselves. She did not. More impo...
This tour was largely disappointing. While we did get some good history of Memphis which we enjoyed, the tour guide was not engaging. To begin, she never told us her name. While not integral to the tour, most guides ask where people are from and tell a bit about themselves. She did not. More importantly, every time someone asked a question she answered softly. No one else could hear the answer or engage in the conversation. She seemed bored at times, telling us the Peabody ducks were boring as she sees them several times per week. Honestly, I’m not sure that she enjoyed her role as a tour guide. That being said, we did enjoy seeing more of Memphis and learning its history. We’ve taken a lot of walking tours both in the U.S. and abroad. This one was simply not one of the best.Helene_K
April 2022
Our guide shared so much information that we would never have found in guide books. He was fun and informative. The time flew.
Our guide shared so much information that we would never have found in guide books. He was fun and informative. The time flew.Mike_B
April 2022
Guide was knowledgeable, articulate and passionate about her stories. Guide in training was part of tour and also very friendly. I enjoyed learning about Elvis, BB King, Civil War, MLK and Memphis. I have already retold what I learned several times. Nicely done.
Guide was knowledgeable, articulate and passionate about her stories. Guide in training was part of tour and also very friendly. I enjoyed learning about Elvis, BB King, Civil War, MLK and Memphis. I have already retold what I learned several times. Nicely done.I421KAtims
April 2022
Our tour guide was fantastic! I can’t say enough about her knowledge, presentation, and ability to keep everyone engaged. Highly recommended!
Our tour guide was fantastic! I can’t say enough about her knowledge, presentation, and ability to keep everyone engaged. Highly recommended!