Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale
Memphis, USA
From 2 hours to 3 hours
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What You Will Do
This 2-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, Monday-Wednesday only).
What's Included?
- Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected)
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
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Barboro Alley
10 minutes
History of yellow fever in Memphis
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Backbeat Tours
- 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.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Informative
2025-04-13
Guide was punctual, friendly, and well informed. Walking tour took us around Memphis streets with interesting history.
Interesting
2025-04-09
Charlie was a very nice young man. My husband and I were the only 2 people on the tour. We met at the beautiful old Peabody Hotel, we got started at 9:20 AM. We walked down through the pedestrian and trolley street,(no trolleys they are being repaired). We walked to the river park, nice view! Charlie knew dates and some interesting stories. We arrived back at the Peabody Hotel at 10:30 AM. Charlie recommended watching the duck parade and then go up to the top floor, go outside and see the city from up there!! Lovely!! The only suggestion would be for Charlie to slow down his voice cadence, we had a couple times we missed what he said.
Perfect walking tour to...
2025-04-03
Perfect walking tour to learn about Memphis landmarks. Love ending at the Peabody for the March of the Ducks! Go to the bar and order a rubber ducky cocktail to finish off the tour!
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