| TOUR GUIDE SERVICES |     |
Numerous guided tours of the city and its attractions help bring the past to life and set the context for the present and future. Take advantage of our licensed park guides, who look forward to sharing the rich history of Vicksburg with you.
PERSONAL GUIDED TOURS
Licensed National Military Park Guides have made history come alive since the 1950's.They offer visitors the unique opportunity to explore the battlefield and city with a professional, who has excellent knowledge of civilian life, siege and defense of Vicksburg in the spring and summer of 1863.Tours are 2 hours in length and are easily arranged for individuals, families, and groups of all sizes. Guides must ride in the visitor's vehicle since they are not permitted to provide transportation. Reservations are suggested and preferred: rates are $40 for 1-6 persons; $60 for 7-15 persons; $80 for more than 16 persons.
DISCOVER VICKSBURG TOURS
Blue Scenic Tour
I-20 - Exit 4-B West Clay Street
Blue shield shaped signs lead the way from the Vicksburg National Military Park to African American History, 1830 - 1870 Period Homes, Churches, The Old Court House Museum, Restaurants, Southern Culture, Unique Shops, Mural History at the City Waterfront, Casinos and ending with a view of the present day Mississippi River.
Red Scenic Tour
I-20 - Exit 1-A Washington Street
Marked by Red Shield Shaped Signs, this historic driving tour begins with a view of the mighty Mississippi River at the Mississippi State Welcome Center. Travel North on Washington Street to begin an unforgettable tour of "Historic Vicksburg". Turn Right on the Frontage Road then left on Confederate Avenue, a section of the Confederate defense lines around our city in1863. Left on Mulvihill and right on Drummond leads you to early 1900 period homes. From this point you will pass by churches, a unique shopping area complete with street lights, restaurants, museums and historic homes and ending your tour at the Vicksburg National Military Park.
Mississippi River Tours on the Sweet Olive(docked at the city waterfront behind the murals)
601-883-1083 / 866-807-2628
Sunset cruises offered year round. Call for information on other tours and for reservations. Enjoy an entertaining narrated history tour of the Mississippi River, Vicksburg, and the
surrounding areas while cruising aboard the Sweet Olive. Also offering a snack bar. May accommodate schools and tour buses.
MC, Visa, Discover / Please pay at boat.
www.msrivertours.com
info@msrivertours.com
VICKSBURG HISTORICAL GHOST TOURS
3201 North Frontage Road • 601-636-0611
An hour-long walking tour through eight blocks of the historic streets of downtown Vicksburg where you will hear stories of Vicksburg’s past mixed with haunting tales.
Tours in Spring & Fall, and school groups& buses during the school year. Must have reservations.
Chris Tillotson of Griz Portrait Studio provides these tours and his business number is listed above.
griziii@aol.com
VICKSBURG LIMOUSINE SERVICE
601-661-9747
1105 Harrison Street • 601-661-9747
Tours, weddings, business, pleasure, or airport service. Stretch limo seating up to 8.
Available 24/7.
All major credit cards and checks accepted
www.vicksburgtours.info
info@visitvicksburg.info