Memphis Beale Street History Walking Tour
Trace the music, legends and cultural history behind Beale Street
Duration
1 hour
Includes
Guided walking tour, history
Highlights
Explore the stories behind Beale Street’s legendary past and its place in Memphis music. Hear how the street evolved from its rough early days into a vibrant center of African-American culture.
- Discover the history behind the “Home of the Blues”
- Trace stories of musicians, gangsters, politicians and crooks
- Learn about the people and events that shaped the street
- Explore Memphis’s African-American cultural heritage
Itinerary
- Meet guide at Alfred's on Beale St. (Beale St/BB King Blvd.) and depart on foot.
- See the places and hear the stories of the people, buildings, and events that shaped Beale St. into "The Most Iconic Street in America" (USA Today, 2014).
- See the Ida B. Wells statue near Beale St. Baptist Church
- Return to meeting location
Important details
- Check in at the ticket counter 10–15 minutes before your tour
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: J2E2HE
FAQs
Check in at the ticket counter 10–15 minutes before your tour starts.
Take the Main Street trolley to the stop at Main Street and Beale Street, then walk two blocks to BB King Blvd.
There are multiple parking options nearby. Two convenient garages are on Peabody Place (between 2nd and BB King Blvd.) and on Second Street (between Beale St. and Lt. George W. Lee Ave.).
Meeting details
Alfred's on Beale, 197 Beale Street
