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Memphis Visit
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Memphis Discovery Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $49 / person
- Location
- Memphis
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 778 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 36
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Backbeat Tours
- Meeting point
- Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
Description
Get the complete Memphis experience on this all-inclusive city tour. It’s a part history tour, part attraction hopping, part food tour that will introduce you to everything that makes Memphis special. You’ll visit World Famous Beale Street (the Home of the Blues), see the Mississippi River and historic Cotton Row, and get a barbecue tasting at one of the best barbecue joints in the city! Along the way, we'll show you our favorite Memphis sights, including Victorian Village, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, historic churches, and Court Square, the lovely and historic heart of 19th century Memphis. Visit the Lorraine Motel. to see the balcony where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Admission to the National Civil Rights Museum, the Rock 'n' Soul Museum or Edge Motor Museum is available (please make sure you select that option).
Tour Options
Itinerary
Beale Street
The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Admission included (if option selected) to this world-class museum telling the complete story of Memphis music
Enjoy a delicious tasting of Memphis BBQ
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
History of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Admission included if option selected (1.5 hours tour)
History and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis
Victorian Village Historic District
History of "Millionaire's Row," the beautiful historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons
Magevney House
History of the city's oldest surviving residence
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's
Court Square
History of one of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks
The Orpheum Theatre
History of the Orpheum Theater
AutoZone Park
History of baseball in Memphis
Handy Park
History of WC Handy, the "Father of the Blues," and the birth of the blues on Beale Street
History of the Shelby County Courthouse
History of the city's oldest church
History of the South Main Historic District
Edge Motor Museum
Admission included (if option selected) to see Memphis' newest attraction exploring the history of the American sports car.
What's included
Included
National Civil Rights Museum admission (if option selected)
BBQ tasting (BBQ is pork, and we do not offer substitutions)
Professional guide
Rock 'n' Soul Museum admission (if option selected)
Edge Motor Museum admission (if option selected)
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks (alcohol)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
778 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
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 Memphis Discovery Tour take?
Memphis Discovery Tour lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 18 stops.
How much does Memphis Discovery Tour cost?
Prices start at $49 per person for this Memphis experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Memphis Discovery Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Memphis Discovery Tour 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 36 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Memphis Discovery Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 778 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Backbeat Tours.
Reviews(778)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Great!
Terrific guide (Mandy), comprehensive overview of history, culture and importance of Memphis. Delightful and informative!! I wholeheartedly recommend it.
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Amazing "Must Do" Experience
This was an amazing tour jam packed with information. Our tour guide Shannon was phenomenal. Hands down the best tour guide we have ever had on any type of tour in our travels. Our group of 19 ranted and raved about the tour and the breadth of knowledge Shannon shared with us.
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Great tour
This a great overview of the history and sites of Memphis. Our tour guide John was informative and entertaining
C
Don't hesitate to sign up for one of these tours they are fabulous
The customer service was outstanding. We were late getting to the tour and they generously held the tour and then picked us up a few blocks down from where the tour started. The young lady we worked with was Charming it was an overall amazing experience
M
Our memories
Very enjoyable. Staff friendly and up to date with her history and to round it off with a cruise on the mississippi river superb
J
Informative tour!
We enjoyed the tour very much! We had an excellent driver and Mandy, our tour guide was a delight and personable.
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Lots of information!
Was well worth the price...enjoyed!
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Miss Princess & John!
What brilliant fountain of knowledge John is .. we thoroughly enjoyed both John's knowledge and Princess's expert driving ... Fabulous experience!!
W
Excellent Overview
Loved the energy of our tour guide and bus driver was extremely helpful with my mother’s walker. I learned a lot of Memphis history and look forward to returning to explore more.
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