Memphis History & Heritage: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Overview
Like cities, the world over, the history of Memphis is one best understood by knowing the lay of the land, and the geography which shaped it. As you walk through the city, your guide will explain how the city’s features have defined and shaped the institutions and culture of Memphis.
Visit historic Beale Street - where nightclubs, pawnshops, restaurants, and theatres have been playing the blues for over a century.
Learn about the street’s history dating back to the mid-19th century, where Black commerce thrived in spite of the odds. Hear tales of Ida B Wells, 'Beale Street Blues', B.B. King, and Dr King.
Then, enter into the heart of the American story at the National Center for Civil Rights Museum, where your guide will take you on an hour tour.
What's Included
- Daily Memphis Trolley Pass
- National Civil Rights Museum admission tickets
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
Meeting Location
126 South 2nd Street
Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Your tour ends inside the "National Civil Rights Museum" located at 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103, United States.
What To Expect
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Memphis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Beale Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
WDIA-WHRK Radio Building
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Orpheum Theatre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Daily Memphis Trolley Pass.
- National Civil Rights Museum admission tickets.
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Transportation.
- Food and drink.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and dropoff.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Memphis History & Heritage: Private Half-Day Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Memphis History & Heritage: Private Half-Day Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Daily Memphis Trolley Pass
- National Civil Rights Museum admission tickets
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
