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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).

Itinerary

  • Barboro Alley

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    History of yellow fever in Memphis

  • WDIA-WHRK Radio Building

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"

  • Court Square

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks

  • Confederate Park

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862

  • Mississippi River

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    History and importance of the Mississippi River

  • The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row

  • Memphis Tourism

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis

  • The Peabody Ducks

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march

  • The Orpheum Theatre

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    **IF OPTION SELECTED** Visit the Orpheum Theater, the premier entertainment venue in Memphis since 1928. If the add -on option is selected, guests will be allowed to participate in a guided tour of the building (available Monday-Wednesday only and subject to change based on availability).

What's included

INCLUDED

Professional guide
Local taxes
Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected, MONDAY-WEDNESDAY ONLY)

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Orpheum Theater guided tour (not available Thursday-Sunday)

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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.
Guests who choose the Orpheum Theater guided tour (AVAILABLE MONDAY-WEDNESDAY ONLY) 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.

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States 38103

Provider

Backbeat Tours

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