Historic Memphis Walking Tour

Highlights / General details

Experience the city on foot! This 2-hour walking tour through the downtown historic district features panoramic rooftop views of the city and the Mississippi River, along with historic sites and landmarks such as Beale Street, Confederate Park, Court Square, the Lincoln American Tower, Calvary Episcopal Church, and The Peabody Hotel.

Your tour includes:

The Peabody Duck March

Main Street

Beale Street

Confederate Park, overlooking the Mississippi River

Calvary Episcopal Church (1843), the oldest public building in the city

Civil War sites (the Battle of Memphis and Forrest's Raid)

Civic Center

Historic Court Square

Panoramic rooftop views of the city

Inclusion

Guided tour through downtown Memphis.

The famous Peabody Duck March.

A 20 minute stop for snacks.

Exclusion

Gratuity, Transportation, Food and beverage.

Hours of operation

Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays (March – November).

Tour departs at 10:30am.

Duration

Tour is approximately 2 hours.

Location

Tour departs from the Backbeat Tours ticket counter at BB King’s Blues Club (143 Beale Street).

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**