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Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

4.4(617)Memphis6h 30min
VIATOR4.4(368)TRIPADVISOR4.4(249)
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat 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.

Tour Options

Memphis City Tour/Riverboat

Pickup included

Itinerary

Memphis Best Tours

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.

Beale Street

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.

The Peabody Ducks

Don't forget about The Peabody Hotel to stop and see the March of the World Famous Ducks!

National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Pass by

You will witness history at the Lorraine Hotel where Martin Luther King was assassinated on the balcony

Memphis Riverboats
Admission included

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.

Tom Lee Park
Pass by

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

Included
Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (select Memphis hotels only)
Professional Guide with Live Narration
Pass Victorian homes, historical statues and cultural landmarks
Guided Memphis City Day Tour with Riverboat Cruise
Pass sites such as Pyramid Arena and Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated
Admission to Memphis Riverboats: Paddlewheel Cruise along the Mississippi River
Free time to explore famous Beale Street in Downtown Memphis
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch (time for lunch on own between city tour and riverboat cruise)

Pickup Locations & Times

Must call 24 hours prior to tour departure to reconfirm tour

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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617 reviews
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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.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

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

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Dorothy_H
September 28, 2026 · via Viator
Our tour guide, Michelle,...

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.

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robbiehZ4479YV
September 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Tour of the City.

Great Tour guide on the tour bus and on the boat. Very entertaining and informative.

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charles_y
September 19, 2026 · via Viator
Riverboat overview

It provides a good overview of Memphis history in a short period of time. Nice riverboat cruise and very good commentary

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Scooter
September 18, 2026 · via Viator
We were picked up at our...

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!

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PELAYO_V
September 16, 2026 · via Viator
Awful

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

Operator response

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

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CapeCodKate30
September 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun tour

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.

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jenniferhP3957GG
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Had a great time

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

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U3105HPsarahm
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Don't waste your money

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.

Operator response

Unfortunately you have written this review on the wrong company's page. We do not operate the dinner cruise that is a different company.

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R3863JYnancys
August 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The Memphis Never Seen

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.

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Laura_G
August 19, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour!

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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