Beale Street Guided Walking Tour

Explore the street where the blues began on this one hour walking tour of historic Beale Street. Voted “America’s Most Iconic Street” by USA Today, Beale Street has a long, colorful history. From its early days as a red light district to its heyday as the center of the city’s vibrant African-American culture, you'll explore the stories behind the legends and the colorful characters who helped make Beale Street the “Home of the Blues.”

1. 1

   Beale Street

   1 hour

   The Home of the Blues, and pone of America's most historic and iconic streets/

2. 2

   Handy Park

   10 min

   History of the famous bluesmen's park

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   History of the famous store where Elvis adopted his signature style

4. 4

   A. Schwab

   10 min

   History of the old fashioned general store and soda fountain founded in 1876, the city's oldest business

5. 5

   W.C. Handy Memphis Home and Museum

   Pass by

   History of the "shotgun house" of W.C. Handy

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Provide Viator Voucher to show proof of purchase

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.