Memphis was both a gracious old Southern city and a rowdy river town and Beale Street
was the main street of it all. Your guide will unfold the turbulent history and some of the
characters who have made it one of the most unique and colorful places that it is today.
There are plenty of historical tales to keep you entertained as you follow your guide to
explore the most popular spots.
Highlights:
Narrated Walking Tour
Learn how the Civil Rights Movement affected Beale Street and the culture of Memphis
Walking distance is 0.5 miles
Wheelchair accessible
Let the Beale Street Walking Tour take you on a fascinating journey back in time and follow
the street from its turbulent beginnings as it historically unfolds into one of “America’s Most
Iconic Streets” by USA Today.
Follow your guide as he or she takes you around to popular spots on this main street of
Memphis. Beale Street is steeped in colorful history. From the early days of sin and vice to
its heyday as the center of the city’s vibrant African-American culture. You'll explore the
stories behind the legends of musicians, gangsters, politicians, crooks and heroes who
helped make Beale Street one of the most unique and colorful places that it is today.
Along the way you will see:
- A. Schwab's
- Handy Park
- Old Lansky's
- Saloon Row
- "The Castle of Missing Men"
There are plenty of historical tales to keep you entertained as you follow your guide to
explore the most popular spots.
This tour is appropriate for all ages. Make your reservations and get your eTickets today
for the Beale Street Walking Tour. Learn about the fascinating story of this culturally and
historically rich city and why it is called the "Home of the Blues".
Name:
Beale Street Walking Tour
Operating Times:
March-Nov: Monday-Saturdays at 1:30 pm
February: Saturdays at 1:30 pm and Closed in December and January.
Reservation Notes:
Reservations are required. Ticket confirmed for date and time selected. No refunds for cancellations or for
late-arriving.
Duration:
45 minute
Booth Location:
Check in 15 min early to exchange your Ticket at the Backbeat Tours ticket booth at Alfred's at 197 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103.
Nearest Intersection:
Beale St. and B.B. King Blvd.
Parking:
There are four different parking garages close by: on the northwest and southeast corners
of Peabody Place and Second Street (one block north from the tour location); on Second
Street just south of Beale Street behind BB King's Blues Club location); and at Peabody
Place and Third Street (two blocks from starting location).
There's also an open air public lot across Beale Street from the Orpheum Theater; the entrance to the lot is from Peabody Place.
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 Peabody Place between Front and Second.
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Age Requirements:
Child: Ages 5-12. Children 4 and under are free.
Notes:
Tours sell out quickly!
