Memphis Tour: History, Music, and BBQ Highlights

Experience the best of Memphis on this comprehensive tour. Explore downtown highlights, indulge in delicious BBQ, and cruise along the Mississippi River.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beale Street - Discover the history of one of America’s most iconic streets
  • Handy Park - Learn about WC Handy and the origins of the Blues
  • AutoZone Park - Home to the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC professional soccer teams
  • Lauderdale Courts - Former residence of a young Elvis Presley
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital -…
What's Included
  • Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Admission to Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum (if option selected)
  • Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (if option selected)
  • Admission to Edge Motor Museum (if option selected)
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Explore the vibrant history, musical legacy, and delightful Southern cuisine of Memphis on this all-encompassing “best of Memphis” tour. Experience the key attractions of downtown Memphis, including the iconic Blues bars on Beale Street, charming Victorian mansions, the poignant site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, and one of Elvis Presley’s…

Location
197 Beale St
Beale Street
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paula_m
May 12, 2025
This was a great day out... - This was a great day out and full of information on Memphis. Great food and the paddle steamer was a lovely way to end the day. Would definitely recommend this trip. I think the ladies name was Kate who was our tour guide.
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Znx5k8wjdd
May 11, 2025
Riverboat Cruise - This cruise and tour was one of the best I have taken so informative and the Civil Rights Museum is a must see and a need to see for myself personally when I have more time. This was a deep experience on my history as a black woman and it’s American history so important especially now more than ever. Excellent experience thank you Memphis!!😉
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Robert_d
May 10, 2025
Memphis tour and river cruise - Our guide was terrific. She was easy to understand and very knowledgeable. She pointed out things we would have missed on our own. The river cruise was great as well There was a different guide on the boat who was interesting as well as intertwining Worth the price.
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Andrea_w
May 10, 2025
Very enjoyable - The tour was in an air conditioned bus. Very friendly tour guide and driver. We felt welcomed. I learned a lot about Memphis history. We stopped at several locations and got off the bus to see attractions up close. The BBQ tasting at Central BBQ was delicious and was enough food to make it through the 6 hour tour. The Riverboat was relaxing. Alcohol and snacks were available for purchase on the cruise. The guide on the cruise was very knowledgeable and did a great job. The option of a museum entry was included. We went to the Civil Rights museum. There was not enough time to see everything in depth. It was such a great museum...very impactful.
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W3402dususane
May 7, 2025
Fantastic! - The tour was amazing and Shannon knew so much. It was a real enhancement to our visit. I highly recommend it for everyone.
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Paul_d
May 7, 2025
Excellent day by a... - Excellent day by a wonderful passionate guide followed by a great steamboat MC The bbq snacks was more substantial than expected!
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Lawaide
May 1, 2025
Great learning experience! - We learned a lot of Memphis and Tennessee River history while having a great cruise on the river. It was worth every penny we paid for the cruise.
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Northstar06203037494
Apr 30, 2025
Great Tour - The tour was outstanding. One of the best tours we have ever been on. Shannon was extremely knowledgeable and especially helpful.
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Jackie_v
May 4, 2025
Our guide Larry was very... - Our guide Larry was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He had many numerous stories regarding the history of Memphis. Very disappointed that the riverboat tour was cancelled due to weather.
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Debbie
Apr 29, 2025
A Taste of Memphis - Great "taste" of Memphis. Shannon, our tour guide was amazing. We were dropped off at the Rock & Roll museum. Way to much time there. Everyone was finished within 45 min with 45 minutes left until pick up. Since we had already eaten, there was not much to do but wait. We were picked up at 130 for a 230 cruise. Again, too much time. But at least we were able to get on the boat and sit down. All in all a good day 😊
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).