Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale Discount Tickets

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Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale image
Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale image
Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale image
Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale image

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Overview

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).

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. History of yellow fever in Memphis
Duration: 10 mins
2. History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"
Duration: 10 mins
3. History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
Duration: 20 mins
4. Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862
Duration: 15 mins
5. History and importance of the Mississippi River
Duration: 15 mins
6. History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
Duration: 10 mins
7. Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis
Duration: 10 mins
8. History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
Duration: 20 mins
9. **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).
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide

Local taxes

Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected, MONDAY-WEDNESDAY ONLY)

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Orpheum Theater guided tour (not available Thursday-Sunday)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by Backbeat Tours

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