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
Max group – 9
