Memphis Trip Overview
This two-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.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Memphis, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Memphis, Tennessee, United States
This two-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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
The tour starts on historic Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, at Alfred’s on Beale
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Court Square, 45 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103-2226
History of one of Memphis’ oldest and most beautiful parks
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Confederate Park, Near Mud Island River Park, Memphis, TN
History of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Memphis
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Peabody Ducks, 149 Union Ave The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, TN 38103-2638
History of the South’s Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mississippi River, Tennessee
History and importance of the Mississippi River
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: General Washburn’s Escape Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Civil War history of Memphis
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: WDIA-WHRK Radio Building, 112 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
History of WDIA, the “Goodwill Station”
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Barboro Alley, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
History of yellow fever in Memphis
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange, 65 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103-5196
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
