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Bullet Historic Memphis Walking Tour (ADULT)
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Bullet Historic Memphis Walking Tour (CHILD)
Child Age: 7-12 yrs old. Under 7 are free.

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Historic Memphis Walking Tour

Join in on this fascinating history tour of Memphis. The Mississippi riverfront and the parks and buildings of tree-lined Main Street hold a wealth of stories from Memphis' colorful past. Hear the fascinating tales told by professional and talented Memphis guides/storytellers.

Highlights of the Historic Memphis Walking Tour:
 

bullet Beale Street
bullet Main Street
bullet Civil War sites - the Battle of Memphis and Forrest's Raid
bullet Confederate Park
bullet Historic Court Square
bullet Old Shelby County Jail - once home to James Earl Ray and Machine Gun Kelly
bullet Cotton Row - the "Wall Street" of Memphis
bullet Magevney House - oldest house in Memphis
bullet Historic cobblestone steamboat landing
   
Overview:

The Historic Memphis walking tour visits sites relating to the city's founding, the river and cotton trade, the Civil War, yellow fever epidemics, and late 19th century to early 20th century events. The Mississippi riverfront and the parks and buildings of tree-lined Main Street hold a wealth of stories from Memphis' colorful past.

Hear these stories and more on this walking tour of Historic Memphis as told by friendly, professional tour guides. They will provide you with a fun, unforgettable experience and captivate you with their own magical blend of storytelling as they bring history alive!

The tour stops briefly outside each site to hear detailed stories about the history of that place. You will be on your feet for the majority of the tour (90 minutes), but you will be walking at a leisurely pace and will also enter into city parks with benches if you do feel the need to sit down. The tour will cover approximately 1 mile and is appropriate for all ages. A fun and interesting way to expose kids to history!

Make your reservations and get your eTicket today to join the Historic Memphis Walking Tour.
Learn the fascinating story of this culturally and historically rich city.

Always fun, always entertaining, always a good time - you'll want to tour with Backbeat Tours again and again ... Every tour is a unique experience!

 

Civil War Site
Civil War Site

Mississippi Riverfront
Mississippi Riverfront

Memphis Music History
Memphis Music History

Confederate Park
Confederate Park

Magevney House
Magevney House

TOUR DETAILS:
Historic Memphis Walking Tour

Operating Times:
Tour operates @ 10:00am
Mar 1 - May 31: Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat
Sep 1 - Nov 30: Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat
Tour doesn't operate Jun, July, Aug or Dec
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

Duration: 90 minutes

Booth Location:
Blues City Cafe| 140 Beale Street | Memphis, TN 38103 | On the corner of Second and Beale Streets, Downtown (Memphis, TN)

Nearest Intersection:
Second and Beale Streets

Parking:
There's plenty of parking just one block north on Peabody Place between Main and Third.

Age Requirements:
Child Ticket: ages 7- 12 yrs old. Children under 7 can come on the tour for free and do not need to have a ticket.

Notes: Reservations are required. Tickets must be purchased at least 48 hours in advance of desired tour. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, book well in advance! | The tour run in most weather conditions. In the event of unsafe or severe weather, the tour will be canceled, and you can reschedule (subject to availability) or receive credit for a future event | The tour ends at Memphis Civic Plaza on Main Street, approx 7 blocks from the starting point. You can walk or ride the Main Street trolley back to Beale Street | If you enjoyed the trip, tips are highly appreciated! | There are no foods or beverages included on the tour; however, there are some beverages available at the meeting location. Water and sodas are $2, and beer is $4.50. You can bring any foods or beverages you would like on the tour | The tour route follows city sidewalks and the Main Street pedestrian mall, and should be accessible to most wheelchair users.

Guarantee Note: Due to the limited reserved seating and factors beyond the control of the operator, this product does not fall under the Trusted Tours and Attractions Guarantee program.