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    Historic Memphis Walking Tour With Peabody Duck March

    Walk 1.5 miles of downtown Memphis history with the author of a local guidebook

    4.5 stars• 218 reviews
    From$34/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Guide, Walking tour

    Highlights

    Explore the Bluff City on a 2-hour guided walking tour led by the author of A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis. Cover about 1.5 miles as you hear stories from Memphis’s river-town roots to Civil War events and Prohibition-era characters.

    • Meet in the Peabody Hotel lobby near the Concierge Desk
    • Watch the Peabody Duck March
    • Walk Main Street and explore historic Court Square
    • Visit Fourth Bluff Park overlooking the Mississippi River
    • Learn about Civil War sites including the Battle of Memphis and Forrest’s Raid
    • Plan to tip your guide since gratuity is not included

    Things to know

    Route and stops may vary, and you’ll walk about 1.5 miles on city-maintained sidewalks. Wheelchairs and walkers are welcome at the guest’s discretion. Tour operates rain or shine unless there are severe weather warnings.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts, and check in at the ticket counter no later than 10–15 minutes before departure.

    The walking tour operates rain or shine, unless there are severe weather warnings.

    Plan on about 1.5 miles of walking on city-maintained sidewalks.

    Meeting details

    149 Union Ave. Memphis, TN US 38103

    Experience provided by Backbeat Tours
    Experience provided by Backbeat Tours

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    $34.72

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $17.36

    Ages 5-12

    0

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    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
    218 reviews•Google Maps
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    Memphis music history comes alive on these tours, largely thanks to guides who clearly love what they do. Names like Charlie, Emily, Shannon, and Sheena pop up repeatedly in reviews, each praised for being knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the city. The Memphis Mojo bus tour draws the most attention, blending storytelling, live music, and stops at iconic spots like Sun Studio into a crowd-pleasing package. Ghost and true crime walking tours are also popular, with guide Sheena earning particular praise for making them both entertaining and informative. A couple of reviewers noted that bus air conditioning ran weak, and one flagged punctuality as a strict policy, so arriving early is a smart move. These are worth keeping in mind, though the overwhelming majority of visitors leave happy and many say it was a trip highlight. The tour is especially well-suited for first-time visitors to Memphis looking for a solid, fun introduction to the city before deciding where to spend the rest of their time.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great experience on the Memphis Discovery Tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. He shared not only historical details, but also great stories, caveats, and anecdotes about the people and places we visited. The tour was reasonably priced and well worth it. Everyone involved was professional, and the BBQ stop was especially enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis.

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    Danny Banks Sr

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great experience on the Memphis Discovery Tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. He shared not only historical details, but also great stories, caveats, and anecdotes about the people and places we visited. The tour was reasonably priced and well worth it. Everyone involved was professional, and the BBQ stop was especially enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis.

    Photo of Danny Banks Sr

    Danny Banks Sr

    July 6, 2026

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