Beale Street Guided Walking Tour

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Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.
Marlene_R
48 days ago
Mary knew her stuff. It was extremely informative. Alot of great history. Thank you for making it fun !!

Explore the street where the blues began on this one hour walking tour of historic Beale Street. Voted “America’s Most Iconic Street” by USA Today, Beale Street has a long, colorful history. From its early days as a red light district to its heyday as the center of the city’s vibrant African-American culture, you'll explore the stories behind the legends and the colorful characters who helped make Beale Street the “Home of the Blues.”

Duration
1 hour

Languages Available

  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Beale Street
, , Memphis, Tennessee
The Home of the Blues, and pone of America's most historic and iconic streets/
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Handy Park
200 Beale St, , Memphis, Tennessee
History of the famous bluesmen's park
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lansky Bros. Clothier to the King
126 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
History of the famous store where Elvis adopted his signature style
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: A. Schwab
163 Beale St, Memphis, Tennessee
History of the old fashioned general store and soda fountain founded in 1876, the city's oldest business
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: W.C. Handy Memphis Home and Museum
352 Beale St, , Memphis, Tennessee
History of the "shotgun house" of W.C. Handy
Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Provide Viator Voucher to show proof of purchase
  • The walking distance is 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
  • The tour is a walking tour on public city sidewalks, and is wheelchair accessible
  • Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
Inclusions
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Redemption Instructions
• Depart from:  Alfred's on Beale 197 Beale St.
Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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