After meeting your guide at the ticket podium at BB King Blues Club at 11:45am, youll begin a 45-minute guided tour of the famous Beale Street in downtown Memphis. Known as one of Americas most Iconic streets. Beale Street is steeped in colorful history. From the early days of sin and vice to its heyday as the center of the citys vibrant African-American culture and the struggle for civil rights, youll explore the stories behind the legends and the musicians, gangsters, crooks and heroes who helped make Beale Street the Home of the Blues.The tour includes A. Schwabs old fashioned general store and soda fountain founded in 1876 (the citys oldest business), Handy Park, where you can hear the sounds of Memphis, and the original Lansky Bros. Clothing store, the Clothier to the King, where the young Elvis Presley adopted his signature style. Youll also see the historic Gallina Building and old Saloon Row, including one of the most notorious early 20th century whiskey dens known as The Castle of Missing Men.The tour ends at 12:30pm at BB King Blues Club.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingProvide Viator Voucher to show proof of purchaseThe walking distance is 0.5 miles (0.8 km)The tour is a walking tour on public city sidewalks, and is wheelchair accessibleInclusionsProfessional guideAll taxes, fees and handling chargesExclusionsGratuities (optional)Food and drinksHotel pickup and drop-offDeparture PointHard Rock CafeDeparture Time11:45amDuration45 minutesReturn DetailsReturns to original departure pointVoucher InfoYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Backbeat Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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