Follow in the footsteps of musical legends, such as Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King, on this walking tour of Beale Street in downtown Memphis. Your guide knows the ins and outs of the street—said to be where blues began—ensuring you won't miss a beat of its storied past. Pass by highlights including Lansky Brothers, where Elvis Presley was known to shop, as well as the more-than-100-year-old A. Schwab General Store.
- Walking tour of Beale Street in downtown Memphis
- Trace the street’s transformation from red-light district to the home of blues
- Learn about Memphis’ significance in the civil rights movement
- See highlights including stores frequented by the likes of Elvis
What To Expect
Beale Street
The Home of the Blues, and pone of America’s most historic and iconic streets/
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Handy Park
History of the famous bluesmen’s park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lansky Bros. Clothier to the King
History of the famous store where Elvis adopted his signature style
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
A. Schwab
History of the old fashioned general store and soda fountain founded in 1876, the city’s oldest business
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
W.C. Handy Memphis Home and Museum
History of the “shotgun house” of W.C. Handy
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Provide Viator Voucher to show proof of purchase
The walking distance is 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
Stroller accessible
The tour is a walking tour on public city sidewalks, and is wheelchair 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 15 travelers
Max group – 15
