Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour
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- 2 hr
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.
Itinerary Details
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Stop At: Beale Street
The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred's on Beale
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Court Square
History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Confederate Park
History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Peabody Ducks
History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mississippi River
History and importance of the Mississippi River
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Civil War history of Memphis
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
History of yellow fever in Memphis
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
Stop At: Beale Street
The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred's on Beale
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Court Square
History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Confederate Park
History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Peabody Ducks
History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mississippi River
History and importance of the Mississippi River
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Civil War history of Memphis
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
History of yellow fever in Memphis
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
