Memphis Mojo Bus Tour
Description
The Mojo Tour is a unique, high-energy musical tour of Memphis, a city that’s given the world three great genres of popular music: blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and sweet Southern soul. Led by professional Beale Street musicians and featuring live music, comedy, history, and storytelling, the tour brings this famed musical heritage to life on the nation’s only music bus. Along the way you’ll see such famous landmarks as Sun Studio, Beale Street, Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, Peabody Hotel, Overton Park, and the early homes of Elvis and B.B. King. It’s no accident that legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash, BB King and Otis Redding all got their start in the city known as the Home of the Blues: find out how it all went down on this entertaining tour of Memphis’ greatest hits.
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Itinerary
The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.
Explanation of how WC Handy became known as the "Father of the Blues."
History of the South's grand hotel
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
History and importance of the Mississippi River
History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's
The birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission)
History of Sam Phillips' second recording studio, the successor to "Sun Studio"
Overton Park Shell and the story of Elvis' first concert (short stop is subject to availability and weather)
History of Overton Square and Lafayette's
Home of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!
Explanation of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The bus does not have a wheelchair lift, but if you have a collapsible wheelchair and have some mobility, we should have no problem accommodating you. Please contact us in advanced with any additional questions.
- Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
Reviews(1,579)
The narrator/musician on the bus is very knowledgeable and a skilled musician. He’s the reason behind the success of the tour. The bus driver is great, too!
This was by far the best bus tour I have ever taken. The story telling and the singing added a unique experience that really immersed you into Memphis. Amazing!
Energetic and Informative - this tour highlighted key places in Memphis in an entertaining way and Emily is a wonderful performer!
Excellent tour of musical history of the city. Guide was very talented, knowledgeable, and fun. We learned a lot about Memphis.
The bus was hot. Very bouncy roads were terrible. It did not stop for lunch like was indicated on web site. The entertainment was so so. Couldn't really sing but had informative information. Wouldn't waste my money.
Run smoothly..! Had a great time..!
This tour was SO MUCH FUN! Emily was our musician/tour guide. So talented and she gave us great information! Sean was our driver & again, AWESOME! Some of those turns & construction are terrible. A fantastic way to see & learn a lot about Memphis in a clean, comfortable, air conditioned bus! 100% recommend!
Indiana is a fantastic tour guide and musician. Princess is a great driver. Loved this tour. Highly recommend this tour.
Fun and informative. Good introduction to Memphis music history. Guide plays guitar and sings as you go.
Another great ride with the Mojo Bus tour I think it was my third time going on it but always a great time had by all! Easy place to meet the bus and also get a drink and use the bathroom before you board. Did the Sun Studio package which is informational. My friends enjoyed the music and humor of the musician on board and we learned a lot. I will do another trip next time I'm in town!
