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.

Customer Ratings
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Mirella_p
Feb 21, 2026
Charlie was very friendly... - Charlie was very friendly and knowledgeable. We thought the tour was very interesting and enjoyed it a lot.
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90annek
Feb 19, 2026
Perfect whistle stop tour - Great tour - just what we wanted / the history - amazing what goes on in just one ne streer
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Markmu3361hy
Feb 7, 2026
Great Tour - Our tour guide was knowedgeable, informative, and entertaining. Just the right length and etail. It was a very enjoyable tour.
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Kevincl1218zp
Dec 13, 2025
Great way to start your visit to Beale Street - Very good, local tour that gives you a good amount of history of the area with some interesting facts and stories. Our guide, Mary, was great.
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Sheilasl9175ls
Oct 26, 2025
A pleasant hour - A nice walk up and down Beale Street hearing the stories that make the place - we had a very knowledgeable guide. The tour took an hour.
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Krupap204
Oct 19, 2025
Great experience - The tour was a great way to learn a little bit more about Memphis and Beale Street. Our tour guide Mary was knowledgeable and lovely. Highly recommend.
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Lcjmilway
Oct 16, 2025
Beale Street walking tour - Mary, our tour guide, brought Beale Street to life. Would highly recommend for a comprehensive understanding of the history of Beale Street.
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Michael_f
Aug 28, 2025
Great 👍 - We had a great time, our guide was very friendly, professional and most of all knowledgeable. We enjoyed it very much
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Emilie
Mar 6, 2026
Fun - This was a fun little tour. Our guide has years of Beale Street experience and had lots of side tidbits to share. It was really fun
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Chicagoliz11
Aug 31, 2025
Nice overview of Beale Street - This was a good tour of Beale Street with some good information. I would recommend it. Nice information about the history and the present day.
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).