Memphis Historical Walking Tour
Get to know Memphis and its top attractions on this educational and entertaining walking tour. In addition to Beale Street, one of the most iconic streets in America, stroll along Main Street to Confederate Park, commemorating the Civil War’s Battle of Memphis. See additional Civil War sites recognizing the Battle of Memphis and Forrest's Raid on Memphis; Court Square Center, stop at the Peabody Hotel to watch the March of the Ducks, General Washburn's Escape Alley and more. Along the way, hear the history of this rowdy river town and its people—from tough frontiersmen such as Davy Crockett and Sam Houston to the Confederate soldiers and Civil War spies. Learn about everyone from the gamblers, speculators and fancy ladies who arrived by steamboat and train to the gangsters and machine bosses fueled by Prohibition-era greed. It truly is a fun and fast way to get to know Memphis and the many amazing attractions it offers.
Highlights
- ✓History-focused walking tour of Memphis
- ✓Admire landmarks such as Court Square Fountain and Confederate Park
- ✓Hear stories about Memphis' Civil War and Prohibition history from your guide
- ✓Watch the March of the Ducks at the Peabody Hotel
What you'll see & do
- ✓History of yellow fever in Memphis
- ✓History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"
- ✓History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
- ✓Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862
- ✓History and importance of the Mississippi River
- ✓History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
- ✓Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis
- ✓History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Local taxes
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Memphis Historical Walking Tour
Get to know Memphis and its top attractions on this educational and entertaining walking tour. In addition to Beale Street, one of the most iconic streets in America, stroll along Main Street to Confederate Park, commemorating the Civil War’s Battle of Memphis. See additional Civil War sites recognizing the Battle of Memphis and Forrest's Raid on Memphis; Court Square Center, stop at the Peabody Hotel to watch the March of the Ducks, General Washburn's Escape Alley and more. Along the way, hear the history of this rowdy river town and its people—from tough frontiersmen such as Davy Crockett and Sam Houston to the Confederate soldiers and Civil War spies. Learn about everyone from the gamblers, speculators and fancy ladies who arrived by steamboat and train to the gangsters and machine bosses fueled by Prohibition-era greed. It truly is a fun and fast way to get to know Memphis and the many amazing attractions it offers.
Highlights
- ✓History-focused walking tour of Memphis
- ✓Admire landmarks such as Court Square Fountain and Confederate Park
- ✓Hear stories about Memphis' Civil War and Prohibition history from your guide
- ✓Watch the March of the Ducks at the Peabody Hotel
What you'll see & do
- ✓History of yellow fever in Memphis
- ✓History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"
- ✓History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
- ✓Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862
- ✓History and importance of the Mississippi River
- ✓History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
- ✓Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis
- ✓History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Local taxes
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.