From US$33 per person
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4.8 / 5 from 450 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 9
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 / 5 · 450 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
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Itinerary
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- 1
History of yellow fever in Memphis(10 min)
- 2
History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station"(10 min)
- 3
History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks(20 min)
- 4
Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862(15 min)
- 5
History and importance of the Mississippi River(15 min)
- 6
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row(10 min)
- 7
Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis(10 min)
- 8
History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march(20 min)
Know before you go
- 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.
Included
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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