Private tour in Memphis Brandon C

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 285 USD

Downtown Memphis Essentials: Music, History & Civil Rights Walking Tour

Tour #1048708
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 5 people

2 hours

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Memphis tour:

Step into downtown Memphis where legendary musicians, civil rights heroes, and American history converge on this premium walking tour. Experience the iconic Beale Street where blues pioneers made history, and witness the powerful legacy of the Civil Rights Movement along Main Street. Discover architectural gems from the early 1900s, including the historic Peabody Hotel and stunning Art Deco buildings that showcase Memphis's golden age. Your expert guide brings Memphis history to life through carefully chosen stops and engaging storytelling. Perfect for first-time visitors and history enthusiasts alike, this intimate tour adapts to your interests. Whether you're passionate about music history, architecture, civil rights, or Memphis culture, you'll experience the authentic soul of downtown Memphis. Note: The tour focuses on exterior visits and storytelling rather than museum entries.

Your Memphis tour itinerary

• Beale Street: Walk this National Historic Landmark where blues was born. See historic clubs and juke joints while hearing stories of B.B. King, W.C. Handy, and Elvis Presley. • Historic Main Street: Experience architectural gems and Civil Rights landmarks. Learn how this street played a crucial role in Memphis's development and social change. • Peabody Hotel: Visit this grand 1925 hotel, famous for its marble lobby and duck march tradition. Discover stories of Memphis's glamorous past. • Cotton Row: Explore the historic cotton trade district that built Memphis's wealth, featuring stunning early 20th-century architecture. • Court Square: One of Memphis's oldest public spaces, surrounded by beautiful architectural landmarks. • The Orpheum Theatre: Stand before this 1928 entertainment palace where countless legends performed. • Handy Park: Honor W.C. Handy, the "Father of the Blues," at this historic Beale Street park. ...and much more! Our route adapts to special events and your interests.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Downtown fun, here we come! We'll cover approximately 1 - 2 miles on foot.

What's included
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Tickets
Meeting location

203 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee, 38103 United States

Underneath the marquee of the historic Orpheum Theatre.

Other details
Tour categories

Art And Culture

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
5

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 5 people

    Duration:

    2 hours

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 5 people

    Duration:

    2 hours

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

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    View our cancellation policy

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