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Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour

Memphis, USA
From 2 hours to 3 hours
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Date
Friday
March 14, 2025
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Time
9:30 am
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Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour
Orpheum Theater guided tour
Guided tour of Orpheum Theater: Since 1928, the Orpheum has been the epicenter of entertainment in Memphis. Enjoy a guided tour of this working theater.
Infant
Ages: 0-3 years old
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Child
Ages: 4-12 years old
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Adult
Ages: 13-64 years old
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What You Will Do

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. Also available is an additional guided tour of the historic Orpheum Theater (if option selected).

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

Show 8 more stops

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