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Sista’s In Our Roots!
Our tour guide John was very kind and polite. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Beale Street. We would highly recommend this tour. Thanks, John!
Beale Street Guided Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $22 / person
- Location
- Memphis
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 196 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Backbeat Tours
Description
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.”
Tour Options
Itinerary
Beale Street
The Home of the Blues, and pone of America's most historic and iconic streets/
Handy Park
History of the famous bluesmen's park
History of the famous store where Elvis adopted his signature style
A. Schwab
History of the old fashioned general store and soda fountain founded in 1876, the city's oldest business
W.C. Handy Memphis Home and Museum
History of the "shotgun house" of W.C. Handy
What's included
Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
196 reviews
Important 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.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Beale Street Guided Walking Tour take?
Beale Street Guided Walking Tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Beale Street Guided Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $22 per person for this Memphis experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Beale Street Guided Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Beale Street Guided Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible The tour is a walking tour on public city sidewalks, and is wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Beale Street Guided Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 196 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Backbeat Tours.
Reviews(196)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Great Beale Street Walking Tour
Mary was an outstanding guide! She was fun, energetic, and very informative. We loved the walking tour!
S
Fantastic tour
Very interesting and informative Our tour guide John was the font of all knowledge and delivered it in such a fun way
J
More to Beale St than bars.
My tour guide had good knowledge of the history of Beale Street. I learned much about the street beyond just bars and music.
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Entertaining & knowledgeable guide, passionate about his city.
Our guide, John, provided many interesting behind-the-scenes and historical stories about Beale St. His passion and love for the city was contagious! We also enjoyed hearing his personal experiences as a performer . We appreciated that he accommodated our slower walking pace and found shade on a very hot day. Making the reservation by calling the operator directly was super simple.
O
Shannon was an excellent guide
Shannon was an excellent guide - adapted to our knowledge base from previous tours and she filled so many gaps
F
Excellent
John was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of Beale Street.
D
Learning the history of Beale Street
Fun learning the stories of Beale street! Had seen it walking around in the evening - was nice to learn the back stories!
H
Great Tour
John was a great guide who gave us really good information about the area.
J
Tour of Beal street
Great insight to the history of Beal street. John was very friendly and gave us great information. Definitely worth it!
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