Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Professional guide
Local taxes
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Departure Point
197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, United States The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred's on Beale 5 minutes
Court Square, Memphis, Tennessee, United States History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks 20 minutes
Confederate Park, Memphis, Tennessee, United States History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis 20 minutes
The Peabody Ducks, Memphis, Tennessee, United States History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march 20 minutes
Memphis, TN 38103, USA History and importance of the Mississippi River 15 minutes
General Washburn's Escape Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA Civil War history of Memphis 15 minutes
112 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station" 10 minutes
Barboro Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA History of yellow fever in Memphis 10 minutes
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange, Memphis, Tennessee, United States History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Happiness50901647746
09 Apr 2024
Fabulous tour guide. Got a real sense of what’s going on in Memphis. Recommend this tour to get a start in the town. She was friendly, funny and informative.
Patricia_D
07 Apr 2024
It was a fun experience. I feel the guide needs a microphone, the street noise was a bit loud. The guide was very informative.
Richard_F
04 Apr 2024
Kate gave us a great tour. Very clear and informative! One suggestion would be to plan for/ask if anyone needs to use a restroom.
This tour in
Memphis
is organized by
Backbeat Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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