Memphis Historical Walking Tour Experience

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).

Meeting Point

The Peabody Memphis

149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.

What's included:

• Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected)
• Professional guide
• Local taxes

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

Barboro Alley

Barboro Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

History of yellow fever in Memphis

10 minutes

WDIA-WHRK Radio Building

112 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"

10 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

Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862

15 minutes

Mississippi River

Memphis, TN 38103, USA

History and importance of the Mississippi River

15 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

10 minutes

Memphis Tourism

47 Union Ave, Memphis, Tn 38103, United States, Memphis, Tennessee

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

10 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

The Orpheum Theatre

203 S Main St, , Memphis, 38103-3905, Tennessee

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).

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included