Tupelo Historic Tours

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Group Rates!  Call 1-800-572-6084
Private Tours Available:  Reservations Required.
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Tours offered Thursday-Saturday!  Reservations required for Sunday-Wednesday.

The Cradle Will Rock:  Elvis's Early Years
Circa 1935-1948

Designed for the Elvis enthusiast.  This tour explores the early years of Elvis's life.  It details his roots, his upbringing, and the lessons that ultimately shaped the man.  This was the foundation that built a legend.  Travel back in time to the years of his boyhood.  Hear the stories of his life and times in Tupelo.  Experience his days and walk a mile in his shoes.  Approximate time is 90 minutes and covers one mile.  Meets at the Old Courthouse lawn downtown. 

Rate:  $20.00 per adult
Under 12:  Free


The Ghosts of Tupelo's Past: A Haunted History
Twilight Tour
Circa 1736-1940

Seen a ghost lately?  Take a walk with us on a haunted ghost tour!  We meet at the old courthouse downtown.  Hear the stories of our haunted past.  We will be exploring a number of sites in the downtown area.  Bring your EMF detectors!  This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers a mile.  Please:  No alcohol before or during the tour! 

Rate:  $20.00 per adult

Must be 13 and older to participate in this tour.


  Historic Tupelo:  Through Trials, Triumphs, & Tragedy
Explore the birth of a city!
Circa 1862-1936

This is a Must See Tour for the History lover!  Find out how Tupelo started, who came here and why.  Who were our famous visitors?  What did the railroad mean for Tupelo?  Who was the famous gangster who left his signature marks in one of our buildings?  How much did a shave cost in 1871?  What was the Hagood House?  Find out!  This tour lasts 110 minutes and covers one mile.

Rates:  $20.00 per adult

Under 12:  Free


In the Land of Dixie:  A Civil War Tour
Circa 1861-1865

Tour covers the downtown area and unknown burial grounds.  Travel back in time with us to the headquarters and part-time command supply center for the Confederate Army of the West as we explore the sites in the downtown area.  Visit the original sites of the Confederate Prisoner of War camp and the Confederate magazine.  Hear the story of John Aughey who escaped execution and lived to tell his story.  Visit the site of Nathan Bedford Forrest's headquarters and campground and much more!  This tour lasts 110 minutes.

Rates:  $20.00 per adult

Under 12:  Free


  Coming......Fall 2013!
Through Indian Eyes:  A Native American Story
For the archaeologist and ancient history lovers!

Circa 1540-1800's

This will be a lecture series......Stay tuned!