Explore Beale Street on a Guided Walking Tour
Walk Beale Street and hear the stories behind the “Home of the Blues”
Duration
1 Hour
Includes
Guided walking tour
Highlights
Take a one-hour guided walk along Beale Street and dig into the history that shaped this iconic Memphis destination. Hear stories of musicians, gangsters, politicians, and local characters along the way.
- Walk Beale Street and learn why it’s called the “Home of the Blues”
- Hear stories from the street’s early days of sin and vice
- Explore its rise as a center of African-American culture
- Discover legends and local lore behind the music scene
- Stroll past historic sites with a guide
Things to know
Meet at the Backbeat Tours ticket podium at Alfred’s on Beale (197 Beale Street). Check in 10–15 minutes before your tour.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
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
197 Beale St Memphis, TN US 38103
