Historic Memphis Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale
A fascinating walking tour of old Memphis, from the author of A History Lover’s Guide to Memphis & Shelby County, and A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis.
HISTORIC MEMPHIS WALKING TOUR: MEMPHIS BEYOND BEALE
Length: 2-3 hours
Departs From:
Peabody Hotel Lobby (near Concierge Desk)
Price:
| Adults | $30 |
| Children (5-12) | $15 |
| Infants (0-4) | free |
Advance purchase required. Tours sell out quickly! To purchase by phone, call (877) 230-0331 or (901) 527-9415
This 2-hour walking tour of Memphis explores the city’s rich history at a fun and leisurely pace. You’ll explore Court Square, the lovely and historic heart of 19th century Memphis; enjoy sweeping views of the Mississippi River; and hear fascinating tales of rebels, cotton barons and bootleggers. You’ll also experience a time-honored Memphis tradition, the famous March of the Ducks at The Peabody Hotel. Along the way you’ll see:
- Historic Court Square
- Fourth Bluff Park, overlooking the Mississippi River
- Civil War sites (the Battle of Memphis and Forrest’s Raid)
- Cotton Row
- Deadman’s Alley
- Main Street, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last march
“This was a great tour with a fantastic tour guide! The stories were fantastic and very informative. I would recommend anyone visiting to go on the tour.”
Anonymous, November 2019
