Our tour guide, Michelle, was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She knew lots of things about the city and could answer any questions we had. We had plenty of time for lunch on Beale Street before the boat cruise.
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise



At a glance
- Duration
- 6h 30min
- Price from
- $95 / person
- Location
- Memphis
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 617 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 42
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Memphis Best Tours
Description
This combo tour will help you experience all Memphis has to offer. Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will not leave feeling like you missed out on Memphis. It's a great opportunity to see it all while you are here. After your City Hour, you'll have free time to explore Beale Street or stop for lunch on your own before heading to the riverboats. Next, enjoy a cruise on the Memphis Riverboats, a Paddlewheel sail along the Mississippi River. Cruise down the Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain. Pass by Tom Lee Park and learn about its namesake, then discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas along the way.
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Itinerary
After pickup from your downtown Memphis hotel, Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will see some of the most famous and infamous sites around our historical city.
Sites such as Beale Street, which is a location where all the blues clubs are located and has become a major attraction here in Memphis. We will also show you Victorian Village which are homes built in the 1800's, two statues of the Kin Elvis Presley and B.B King.
Don't forget about The Peabody Hotel to stop and see the March of the World Famous Ducks!
You will witness history at the Lorraine Hotel where Martin Luther King was assassinated on the balcony
The Island Queen, a historical paddle-wheel boat with three decks offering great views. We will cruise down the mighty Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain.
Pass by Tom Lee Park, named after Tom Lee, a worker who jumped into the river to save the lives of 32 passengers of a sinking steamboat in 1925. Along the way, you'll learn all about the history of the river and discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas. After this combo tour, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Must call 24 hours prior to tour departure to reconfirm tour
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Total tour duration is approximately 6.5-7 hours
- Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise take?
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise cost?
Prices start at $95 per person for this Memphis experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Must call 24 hours prior to tour departure to reconfirm tour Pickup points include Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown By IHG, Residence Inn by Marriott Memphis Downtown.
What languages is Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 42 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 617 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Memphis Best Tours.
Reviews(617)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Great Tour guide on the tour bus and on the boat. Very entertaining and informative.
It provides a good overview of Memphis history in a short period of time. Nice riverboat cruise and very good commentary
We were picked up at our hotel, the driver came 5 minutes early, comfy shuttle bus, the best part was going to the Peabody hotel and seeing the duck march! Our driver was very knowledgable and professional. Shown sights of the area, let out for hour and half lunch on Beale St,driven to boat ride, long walk from shuttle to paddle boat ride with up and down steps, normally would be ok but it was a 100 degree day! Given ride back to our hotel, long day but better than driving or walking in that heat!! Learned a lot of Memphis history!
Absolutely the worse experience in all of my Viator tours. We were told the boat captain was sick do they canceled the boat ride. We were told the tour was going to be fir approximately 6 1/2 hours and it lasted 2 1/2 hours. We were picked at our hotel at 8:30 and we were back at 2:15 after 1 1/2 picking people from hotels for other tours and 1 1/2 hours taking them back A complete disaster and a very bad experience to go through in our vacation We scheduled another tour from Viator if it turns out like this horrible experience we don't know if we ever fo another tour with Viator. We had done many in EUROPE with no problems
Sorry about your experience but this is over exaggerated. We do pickup guests from hotels just like we picked you up. The tour starts at 9:30 so you wouldn't have spent 1 1/2 hours picking up if so the tour would have began after 10am. We don't own the boat we just Partner with the boat just like we Partner with Sun Studios and Graceland. Again we don't own the boat and if the captain cancels the boat their is nothing we can do about that. Please call and we can discuss it. 901 870 7386
Pick up on time. Michelle was our tour guide and fabulous !! Great overview of the city . Bus was gloriously air conditioned in 96 degree heat River boat cruise was and adventure to get to and to leave. It’s down a very steep hill partly uneven cobblestone an incline with steps. Not really much to see but fellow gave a great historical dialogue. Overall did enjoy it.
The City tour was the best with Sam, he’s a wealth of knowledge about Memphis, went by St Jude’s , hospital no longer allows tour of the museum, Peabody ducks were neat but crowded, well worth the money and the 20(?) passenger bus was air conditioned, it was 🥵. The river cruise was ok, enclosed area was supposed to be air conditioned, doubts on that. Would definitely recommend the city tour with Sam, funny guy and he knew good places to eat. Stay in a downtown hotel, website will show a list and they will pick you up at the door. Look there before you book the tour so you know
The food was awful and the band was not good. The staff were all very friendly and did a great job. The views of the Mississippi River and the bridge all lit up were cool but not worth $50/pp for inedible food.
Unfortunately you have written this review on the wrong company's page. We do not operate the dinner cruise that is a different company.
Been to Memphis many times to visit Grandparents, but never as a tourist. Enjoyed this tour immensely. Darrel did a great job of pointing out and explaining many sites. Was on time for pick ups. Peabody duck parade was an unexpected delight. Bus was roomy and comfortable. River boat tour was great as well. Tour was well worth the time and money.
Darryl was great and very informative. He was funny and had good recommendations. The cruise tour guide was very good and knowledgeable as well. My friend lost a Christmas ornament she had just purchased and the bar staff made calls to their company and the bus tour company to find it- which they did! Thanks go above and beyond!!
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