Memphis Historical Walking Tour Experience

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.

Meeting Point

Alfred's On Beale

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

What's included:

• Professional guide
• Local taxes

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Beale Street

, , Memphis, 38103, Tennessee

The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred's on Beale

5 minutes

Court Square

45 N 2nd St, , Memphis, 38103-2226, Tennessee

History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks

20 minutes

Confederate Park

Near Mud Island River Park, , Memphis, Tennessee

History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis

20 minutes

The Peabody Ducks

149 Union Ave, The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, 38103-2638, Tennessee

History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march

20 minutes

Mississippi River

Memphis, TN 38103, USA

History and importance of the Mississippi River

15 minutes

General Washburn's Escape Alley

General Washburn's Escape Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Civil War history of Memphis

15 minutes

WDIA-WHRK Radio Building

112 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"

10 minutes

Barboro Alley

Barboro Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

History of yellow fever in Memphis

10 minutes

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

65 Union Ave, Memphis, 38103-5196, Tennessee

History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row

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