Memphis Beale Street Walking Tour, 1 hr

Follow the sound of the blues through Memphis on a self-guided Beale Street walking tour. Neon signs, storied storefronts, and music landmarks bring this celebrated street’s history to life as you explore at your own pace.

Begin outside FedExForum, then make your way to sites including Beale Street Baptist Church, the Withers Collection Museum & Gallery, and A. Schwab, the street’s oldest general store. Continue to the W.C. Handy Home and Museum, honoring the musician known as the Father of the Blues, before reaching the Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum and Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Along the route, discover stories of the musicians and civil rights figures who helped shape Memphis. Your download includes an audio guide and digital route map, so you can follow the walk on your own schedule. Bring your smartphone to access the tour.

Set out when you’re ready and experience the music, heritage, and landmarks that make Beale Street a defining part of Memphis. This Memphis Beale Street walking tour lets you take in the city’s history one stop at a time.