Memphis History & Heritage: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Name: Memphis History & Heritage: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 225 USD
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Like cities, the world over, the history of Memphis is one best understood by knowing the lay of the land, and the geography which shaped it. As you walk through the city, your guide will explain how the city’s features have defined and shaped the institutions and culture of Memphis.

Visit historic Beale Street - where nightclubs, pawnshops, restaurants, and theatres have been playing the blues for over a century.

Learn about the street’s history dating back to the mid-19th century, where Black commerce thrived in spite of the odds. Hear tales of Ida B Wells, 'Beale Street Blues', B.B. King, and Dr King.

Then, enter into the heart of the American story at the National Center for Civil Rights Museum, where your guide will take you on an hour tour.

Included

Daily Memphis Trolley Pass
National Civil Rights Museum admission tickets
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Not included

Transportation
Food and drink
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and dropoff

What you'll do

Memphis
Memphis, United States
Enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the Mississippi River from the Skyway Roof of the Peabody hotel, and learn about the hidden General Washburn's Escape Alley used in 1864 in an attempt to run away from Nathan Bedford Forrest sympathizers. Explore other attractions, such as the Cotton Museum, and also walk past the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
30 min
Beale Street
Memphis, United States
Stroll down Beale Street - an iconic street and one of the historic centres of African-American culture for nearly two centuries.
30 min
Discover the WDIA-WHRK Radio Building, home to the first radio station in the US
programmed entirely for the black community since 1947.
30 minAdmission not included
The Orpheum Theatre
203 S Main St, Memphis, United States
Learn about the heritage of the historic Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
30 minAdmission not included
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry St, Memphis, United States
Cath the trolley to reach the National Center for Civil Rights for a self-guided tour. Learn about the legacy of Memphis in the struggle for Civil Rights, and see the Lorraine Motel - now part of the museum - where Dr King was assassinated in 1968. Hear how the centre continues to play a central role in moving forward the push for civil rights nationwide.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Your guide will meet you at the entrance to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame located at 126 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103, United States.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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