Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale

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.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   History of yellow fever in Memphis

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"

3. 3

   Court Square

   20 min

   History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks

4. 4

   Confederate Park

   15 min

   Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862

5. 5

   Stop 5

   15 min

   History and importance of the Mississippi River

6. 6

   The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

   10 min

   History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row

7. 7

   Memphis Tourism

   10 min

   Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis

8. 8

   The Peabody Ducks

   20 min

   History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march

• 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
• 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.

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