Beale Street Walking Tour: Discover Blues History

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.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

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…

Location
Alfred's On Beale
Beale Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Marlene_r
May 24, 2025
Beale Street History Tour - Mary knew her stuff. It was extremely informative. Alot of great history. Thank you for making it fun !!
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Suzanne
May 13, 2025
Informative and enjoyable - Taylor Nicole led us on a great tour of Beale street. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We learned a lot and gained more of an appreciation for the role the area played in the history of Memphis and of blues music.
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Susan_w
May 11, 2025
Wonderful Beale Street Tour - The tour was wonderful and our guide, Taylor was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Daryl_w
Apr 17, 2025
Great time - You will have a great time. The guide is so knowledgeable. I don't have anything else to say. Good job
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735rosiec
Apr 6, 2025
Great value informative tour - Mary was great, passionate, informative and full of knowledge about Beale Street. We dodged the rain going from shop to shop but still her enthusiasm was boundless. Great value your.
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Jeffrey_w
Mar 17, 2025
Very Informative and Engaging! - We ended up having a private tour with Mary and she made the tour and experience most enjoyable. She is a Memphis native and takes great pride in her city and Beale Street in particular. She took us all the way up and down Beale and shared wonderful stories of all the places and people that made the area so famous. I would recommend doing this tour without hesitation especially if you get Mary as your tour guide!
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Doug_o
Mar 10, 2025
Beale Tour - Good detailed overview of Beale Street history. The guide was very friendly and informative. Would go again.
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Rkarp2013
Jan 25, 2025
Great guide and interesting overview - Our guide Charlie was very knowledgeable about the history of Beale Street and Memphis in general. He was very entertaining and we enjoyed the tour even though the temp was barely above freezing. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about the history of Beale Street.
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Granton220
Jan 25, 2025
Beale Street insider. - An excellent tour. Charlie was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area, including economic developments, Artistic, political, literary, civil rights, military events, interpersonal anecdotes, real estate changes—widely interconnected. He had a great sense of humor, and was considerate of the chilly weather to try to position us in the sunshine when possible. Highly recommended.
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Thomasaf435
Nov 23, 2024
Beale Street Walking Guided Tour - Memphis - Great city tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. She provided both a historical context for the tour, and great information about the changes that have taken place on Beale Street over the past 100+ years. We were able to walk on the steps of some Memphis greats, with their notes stamped in concrete including Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Earl the Pearl Banks, Robert Johnson, Aretha Franklin, and Albert King. Live music played in the background, super fun! Highly recommend!
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).