Trace Memphis' history, from the Civil War to modern-day, on this guided walking tour. Learn about the history of this rowdy blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll river town, and visit many of the city’s top attractions—Beale Street and sections of the Mississippi River among them. Experience, too, a time-honored Memphis tradition: Peabody Hotel's March of the Ducks.

History-focused walking tour of Memphis
Admire landmarks like 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 To Expect

Beale Street

The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred’s on Beale
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Court Square

History of one of Memphis’ oldest and most beautiful parks
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Confederate Park

History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Peabody Ducks

History of the South’s Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mississippi River

History and importance of the Mississippi River
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

General Washburn’s Escape Alley

Civil War history of Memphis
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

WDIA-WHRK Radio Building

History of WDIA, the “Goodwill Station”
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barboro Alley

History of yellow fever in Memphis
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Include

Professional guide
Local taxes

Exclude

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks