A Self Guided Walking Tour of Brews, Blues and BBQ in Memphis
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Memphis without joining a tour group? On this self-guided tour, you'll discover where to find the best beats, BBQ and brews in town.
Many visitors to Bluff City think of its historic woes in the 1970s and 1980s, during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, when the inner city was rife with riots and looting. But Memphis is on the rebound, and on this walking tour, I’ll share how the city is reclaiming its spot as the cultural hub of the Delta blues, brews, and BBQ.
You'll walk from Central Station Memphis, through the downtown area and the historical Beale Street Entertainment District, home of the Blues.
Along the way, Phil, a tour producer and working actor, will show you opulent theatres, skyscrapers, churches, and monuments, including Orpheum Theatre, The Peabody Memphis Hotel, Tennessee Club and the National Civil Rights Museum.
What's Included
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
545 South Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Memphis Pyramid
Memphis, TN 38105, USA
The tour ends at the Great American Pyramid
What To Expect
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Memphis Central Station (pass by)
Earnestine & Hazel's (pass by)
The Arcade Restaurant (pass by)
1866 Memphis Historic Marker (pass by)
Lorraine Motel (pass by)
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel (pass by)
Blues Hall of Fame Museum (pass by)
I am a Man Mural (pass by)
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (pass by)
African Americans from Memphis (pass by)
The Orpheum Theatre (pass by)
Beale Street Entertainment District (pass by)
Silky O'Sullivan's (pass by)
The Peabody Memphis (pass by)
General Washburn's Escape Alley (pass by)
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous (pass by)
Sterick Building (pass by)
Court Square Park (pass by)
Memphis City Hall (pass by)
Tennessee Welcome Center (pass by)
Memphis Pyramid (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Food and drink.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Self Guided Walking Tour of Brews, Blues and BBQ in Memphis is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Self Guided Walking Tour of Brews, Blues and BBQ in Memphis will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
