Memphis Historic Guided Walking Tour Beyond Beale: Cotton Row, Court Square, Peabody Hotel, and Orpheum Theater Option
by Backbeat Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$65.84Overview
This guided walking tour in Memphis lasts about two to three hours and covers several important historic sites. The tour begins with a discussion of the history of yellow fever in Memphis, followed by a visit to the location of WDIA, known as the "Goodwill Station." It continues to one of Memphis' oldest parks, then moves on to Fourth Bluff Park, the site of the Battle of Memphis in 1862. The guide explains the significance of the Mississippi River before leading the group to the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row. Next, the tour visits Howard's Row, the oldest collection of original buildings in downtown Memphis. The route includes a stop at the Peabody Hotel, where participants can watch the March of the Ducks, a long-standing local tradition. The tour covers the area beyond Beale Street and includes views of the river and stories about Civil War rebels and Prohibition-era bootleggers. An optional guided visit to the Orpheum Theater, a major entertainment venue since 1928, is available Monday through Wednesday only and adds about one hour to the tour. The tour is suitable for families and includes a professional guide and local taxes. Gratuities, hotel transfers, food, and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Yellow Fever History
A 10-minute explanation of the history and impact of yellow fever outbreaks in Memphis.
10 min
WDIA Goodwill Station
Drive-by stop of WDIA, known as the "Goodwill Station."
10 min
Historic Park Overview
A 20-minute stop at one of Memphis’s oldest and most attractive parks, discussing its background and significance.
20 min
Fourth Bluff Park and Battle of Memphis
A 15-minute visit to Fourth Bluff Park, renamed in 2016, where the Battle of Memphis took place in June 1862 during the Civil War.
15 min
Mississippi River History
A 15-minute segment focusing on the history and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis.
15 min
Cotton Exchange and Cotton Row
A 10-minute look at the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row, key to Memphis’s trade history.
10 min
Howard’s Row Buildings
A 10-minute walk past the oldest group of original buildings in Downtown Memphis, once known as Howard’s Row.
10 min
Peabody Hotel and Duck March
A 20-minute stop at the South’s Grand Hotel, the Peabody, where the famous March of the Ducks tradition is observed.
20 min
Orpheum Theater Guided Tour
A one-hour guided tour of the Orpheum Theater, the main entertainment venue in Memphis since 1928, available only if the option is selected on Monday through Wednesday, subject to availability.
60 min
Meeting point
Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
End point
Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Memphis Historic Guided Walking Tour Beyond Beale: Cotton Row, Court Square, Peabody Hotel, and Orpheum Theater Option
by Backbeat Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$65.84Overview
This guided walking tour in Memphis lasts about two to three hours and covers several important historic sites. The tour begins with a discussion of the history of yellow fever in Memphis, followed by a visit to the location of WDIA, known as the "Goodwill Station." It continues to one of Memphis' oldest parks, then moves on to Fourth Bluff Park, the site of the Battle of Memphis in 1862. The guide explains the significance of the Mississippi River before leading the group to the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row. Next, the tour visits Howard's Row, the oldest collection of original buildings in downtown Memphis. The route includes a stop at the Peabody Hotel, where participants can watch the March of the Ducks, a long-standing local tradition. The tour covers the area beyond Beale Street and includes views of the river and stories about Civil War rebels and Prohibition-era bootleggers. An optional guided visit to the Orpheum Theater, a major entertainment venue since 1928, is available Monday through Wednesday only and adds about one hour to the tour. The tour is suitable for families and includes a professional guide and local taxes. Gratuities, hotel transfers, food, and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Yellow Fever History
A 10-minute explanation of the history and impact of yellow fever outbreaks in Memphis.
10 min
WDIA Goodwill Station
Drive-by stop of WDIA, known as the "Goodwill Station."
10 min
Historic Park Overview
A 20-minute stop at one of Memphis’s oldest and most attractive parks, discussing its background and significance.
20 min
Fourth Bluff Park and Battle of Memphis
A 15-minute visit to Fourth Bluff Park, renamed in 2016, where the Battle of Memphis took place in June 1862 during the Civil War.
15 min
Mississippi River History
A 15-minute segment focusing on the history and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis.
15 min
Cotton Exchange and Cotton Row
A 10-minute look at the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row, key to Memphis’s trade history.
10 min
Howard’s Row Buildings
A 10-minute walk past the oldest group of original buildings in Downtown Memphis, once known as Howard’s Row.
10 min
Peabody Hotel and Duck March
A 20-minute stop at the South’s Grand Hotel, the Peabody, where the famous March of the Ducks tradition is observed.
20 min
Orpheum Theater Guided Tour
A one-hour guided tour of the Orpheum Theater, the main entertainment venue in Memphis since 1928, available only if the option is selected on Monday through Wednesday, subject to availability.
60 min
Meeting point
Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
End point
Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.