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).
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Local taxes
Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected, MONDAY-WEDNESDAY ONLY)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Orpheum Theater guided tour (not available Thursday-Sunday)
Meeting Points
Departure
The Peabody Memphis
Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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).
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Local taxes
Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected, MONDAY-WEDNESDAY ONLY)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Orpheum Theater guided tour (not available Thursday-Sunday)
Meeting Points
Departure
The Peabody Memphis
Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
Return
Itinerary
1
Barboro Alley
History of yellow fever in Memphis
10 minutes
2
WDIA-WHRK Radio Building
History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"
10 minutes
3
Court Square
History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks
20 minutes
4
Confederate Park
Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862
15 minutes
5
Mississippi River
History and importance of the Mississippi River
15 minutes
6
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
10 minutes
7
Memphis Tourism
Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis
10 minutes
8
The Peabody Ducks
History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
20 minutes
9
The Orpheum Theatre
**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).
