Welcome to Memphis: A Downtown Orientation Walk
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Just arrived in Memphis? Start your visit with a relaxed 60-minute downtown orientation. Instead of a traditional history tour, this experience is designed to help you get your bearings, see the city's most recognizable landmarks, and understand how everything connects, from Beale Street and the Mississippi River to South Main and the National Civil Rights Museum. Along the way, you'll get helpful local tips on where to eat, where the music happens, and how to easily explore the city on your own. You'll also spot the Elvis status many visitors miss and hear about the historic Arcade Restaurant, where Elvis loved his peanut butter and banana sandwich. The experience concludes at the Peabody Hotel in time to see the famous Peabody Ducks. Guests also receive access to a self-guided Beale Street experience that explores the music history and iconic spots along this legendary street. It's a great way to explore more of Beale Street later at your own pace.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided orientation walk
- Local Guide
What's not
- Food and drink
Itinerary
Meet outside the main entrance of the Orpheum Theatre on South Main Street.
From the downtown bluff, you'll see expansive views of the Mississippi River and learn how to access the riverfront parks below, while also discovering one of the city's favorite scenic spots for walking and enjoying the view.
South Main is one of most historic streets in downtown Memphis, filled with local cafes, restaurants, and longtime neighborhood spots. The street also leads directly to the National Civil Rights Museum and the historic Arcade Restaurant, a favorite stop of Elvis Presley.
Beale Street is the heart of Memphis' music scene, known for its live blues, restaurants, and colorful neon lights. This historic street has been a gathering place for musicians and visitors for generations and remains one of the most famous entertainment districts in the country.
The walk concludes outside the Peabody Memphis, where guests can stay to watch the famous Peabody Ducks march through the lobby.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet outside the Orpheum theatre. Your guide will be standing just outside the entrance and will be holding a small sign with the experience name. Guests are encouraged to arrive 5–10 minutes early for a smooth start.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Bluff City Concierge, LLC
- 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
How it compares in Memphis
- Its from-price is 56% below the median of the 78 experiences we list in Memphis.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Memphis
Memphis is a Mississippi River city in Tennessee, home of the blues and Elvis, with Beale Street, Sun Studio, Graceland and slow-smoked barbecue.
Memphis stands on a bluff above the Mississippi River in south-west Tennessee, and its streets are a birthplace of the blues, soul and rock and roll. Beale Street, lined with neon-lit blues clubs, is the best known of its music strips. Sun Studio, a small recording room, is where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis made early records, and Graceland, the mansion where Elvis lived, is south of the centre.
Top-ranked sights in Memphis: Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum, Peabody Hotel Ducks.
Special offers in Memphis
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