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Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour

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Memphis, USA

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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).

What's Included

  • Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected)
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Start Time • Daily 9:30 AM

What To Expect

Barboro Alley

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

WDIA-WHRK Radio Building

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

Court Square

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

Confederate Park

Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mississippi River

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

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

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

Memphis Tourism

Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Peabody Ducks

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

The Orpheum Theatre

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).
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: The Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour has a Free Cancellation policy. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-3111HISTORY

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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