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Music tour
Tour was great. Guide sang well and was very fun.
Memphis Mojo Bus Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min–3h
- Price from
- $38 / person
- Location
- Memphis
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 1,652 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
- 197 Beale St.
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Beale Street
The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.
Handy Park
Explanation of how WC Handy became known as the "Father of the Blues."
The Peabody Ducks
History of the South's grand hotel
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
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
Sun Studio
The birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission)
History of Sam Phillips' second recording studio, the successor to "Sun Studio"
Overton Park
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
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Home of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Explanation of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What's included
Included
Local taxes
Admission to Sun Studio (IF OPTION SELECTED)
Guided sightseeing tour
Admission to Stax Museum (IF OPTION SELECTED)
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission to Sun Studio or Stax Museum is NOT included (UNLESS option is selected)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
1,652 reviews
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.
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 Mojo Bus Tour take?
Memphis Mojo Bus Tour lasts about 1h 30min–3h. The itinerary has 13 stops.
How much does Memphis Mojo Bus Tour cost?
Prices start at $38 per person for this Memphis experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Memphis Mojo Bus 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 197 Beale St. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Memphis Mojo Bus 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
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
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.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Memphis Mojo Bus Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,652 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Backbeat Tours.
Reviews(1,652)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Trip not to miss
Sit back, enjoy guitar and singing as he gives a guided tour. Check if your ticket includes a tour of the Sun Studio..we got off the bus not realising until they rang to check our whereabouts, but we'd ordered food by then.
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Made Memphis Memorable
Had we not done this tour, I think we would have been disappointed in our trip to Memphis. This tour made it much more memorable.
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Cecil Yancy is a gem. He...
Cecil Yancy is a gem. He not only is a fount of knowledge about Memphis and music but he makes it fun. Never sang along on a tour bus before but enjoyed every minute.
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Bus trip
Good experience. If you’re in to this kind of history.
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Mojo Bus Tour
Tour was very much as advertised- bus with live entertainment. Very nice review of the history of Memphis music. Just one problem…AC on the bus was absolutely inadequate. We were sweltering the whole time.
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Don't miss the Mojo bus tour.
Easy walk to the pickup spot, got a drink before boarding (highly recommended), singer/guide was great, lots of stories and lots of good music. Only downside was the heat, hot outside and warm to hot inside. We loved it!
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Outstanding value
Singer did a fabulous job playing and telling about the area! Excellent & well worth the price!
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Super fun and original tour!
A fun and original way to see pieces of Memphis. A musical guide that tells fun anecdotes. Recommendation!
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SO MUCH FUN!
This was an excellent way to tour Memphis. It was 90 minutes of interesting and fun music and Memphis history. We learned so much about the area that we would never have been able to find out ourselves. Our "singing" tour guide was awesome and it made it even more fun that we could sing along the entire trip! Definitely a must do when visiting Memphis!
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