Memphis Downtown History Walking Tour - Peabody Duck March Included

Walk through
the two faces of Memphis history

Starting from The Peabody, walk through downtown Memphis at a relaxed pace with an expert guide. Memphis was both an elegant Southern city that prospered on riverboats and the cotton trade, and a noisy riverfront town full of rough characters, gangsters, and gamblers. Your guide highlights both sides of the city's history and introduces the characters who made Memphis such a unique and colorful place.

See Court Square and views of the Mississippi

Pass Historic Court Square and Fourth Bluff Park overlooking the Mississippi River, and visit sites important to the Civil War, including the sites of the Battle of Memphis and Forrest's Raid. Stroll Cotton Row and look out over the city from a rooftop for a fresh perspective on Memphis.

Walk Dead Man's Alley and Main Street

Pass Dead Man's Alley and Main Street, and follow the route of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last march. Your guide shares stories of Memphis's past connected to each place.

Watch the Peabody Duck March

During the tour, stop by The Peabody to watch the famous Duck March, a Memphis tradition since 1933, for about 20 minutes and take photos. After exploring a bit more of downtown, the tour ends back at The Peabody.

※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.