Historic Memphis Walking Tour
Memphis, Tennessee
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Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 2 hours
On this walking tour of Memphis, admire architectural landmarks such as Court Square Fountain, the Lincoln American Tower and Calvary Episcopal Church while hearing entertaining stories from your guide about Memphis’ fascinating pioneer, Civil War and Prohibition history. Enjoy sweeping views of the Mississippi River and witness the famous Peabody Ducks march at The Peabody Memphis hotel. This tour is suitable for the whole family.
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On this walking tour of Memphis, admire architectural landmarks such as Court Square Fountain, the Lincoln American Tower and Calvary Episcopal Church while hearing entertaining stories from your guide about Memphis’ fascinating pioneer, Civil War and Prohibition history. Enjoy sweeping views of the Mississippi River and witness the famous Peabody Ducks march at The Peabody Memphis hotel. This tour is suitable for the whole family.
Meet your guide on Beale Street in the morning to begin your leisurely stroll through the tree-lined streets of Memphis.
Spot stately architectural landmarks such as Court Square Fountain, the Lincoln American Tower and Calvary Episcopal Church. Along the way, your guide will tell entertaining stories of this rowdy riverside town and its inhabitants, from tough frontiersmen like Davy Crockett and Sam Houston to dashing Confederate soldiers and Civil War spies to gamblers and gangsters fueled by Prohibition-era greed.
Stop at a local hangout spot to enjoy some breakfast and coffee (own expense). You’ll then enjoy sweeping views of the Mississippi River from the rooftop of the beautiful Madison Hotel.
Your historic Memphis walking tour ends back on Beale Street in time to watch the famous Peabody Ducks march to and from the Grand Lobby of the nearby Peabody Memphis hotel. This time-honored tradition dates back to 1933!
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