Discover the birthplace of the blues on a captivating walking tour of Beale Street. Uncover the rich history and vibrant culture that shaped this iconic American street.
Discover the birthplace of the blues on a captivating walking tour of Beale Street. Uncover the rich history and vibrant culture that shaped this iconic American street.
- Beale Street - The Home of the Blues, and one of America’s most historic and iconic streets.
- Handy Park - The history of the renowned bluesmen’s park.
- Lansky Bros. Clothier to the King - The story of the famous store where Elvis developed his signature style.
- A. Schwab - The history of the old-fashioned general store and soda…
- Beale Street - The Home of the Blues, and one of America’s most historic and iconic streets.
- Handy Park - The history of the renowned bluesmen’s park.
- Lansky Bros. Clothier to the King - The story of the famous store where Elvis developed his signature style.
- A. Schwab - The history of the old-fashioned general store and soda fountain established in 1876, the city’s oldest business.
- W.C. Handy Memphis Home and Museum - The history of the “shotgun house” of W.C. Handy.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Embark on a one-hour journey on foot through the origins of blues music on the historical Beale Street. Celebrated as “America’s Most Iconic Street” by USA Today, Beale Street boasts a rich and vivid past. From its inception as a bustling red light district to its prime when it was the hub of the city’s dynamic African-American culture, you’ll delve…
Embark on a one-hour journey on foot through the origins of blues music on the historical Beale Street. Celebrated as “America’s Most Iconic Street” by USA Today, Beale Street boasts a rich and vivid past. From its inception as a bustling red light district to its prime when it was the hub of the city’s dynamic African-American culture, you’ll delve into the tales of the icons and the vibrant individuals who contributed to Beale Street being acclaimed as the “Home of the Blues.”
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.