Why choose this tour ?
Discover Memphis’ rich history, musical heritage, and Southern cuisine on this comprehensive “best of Memphis” tour. Take in all the highlights of downtown Memphis, from the Blues bars of Beale Street and historic Victorian mansions, to the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and one of Elvis’ early apartments. Get insight into the city's amazing musical heritage at the Smithsonian's Rock 'n' Soul Museum, then finish the tour with a delicious BBQ tasting, a photo op of the city skyline at Mud Island Park's iconic "Memphis" sign, and a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.
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What makes Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River a unique experience ?
History of one of the most famous streets in America
Story of WC Handy and the birth of the Blues
Home of the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC professional soccer
Home of teenaged Elvis Presley
World-class medical research hospital
Beautiful Victorian-era mansions of "Millionaire's Row"
Oldest home in Memphis
Historic center of the city
oldest church in the city
center of the Memphis cotton industry
Moving tribute and memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Sanitation Strike
Site of the assassination of Rev. Dr., Martin Luther King, Jr. Please note that you do not have the option to enter the museum, and we will only stop outside.
Barbeque tasting
Free time to explore shops and restaurants of Beale Street
Beale Street store in the city with old-time charm
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
- This tour includes a visit to Mud Island River Park and the 50-foot MEMPHIS sign on the south end of the island. This is approximately .6 miles round-trip walking from the bus to the sign and back.
- The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% incline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr.
- 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.
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Included with Your Ticket
- Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
- Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Drinks
- Entry/Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (no option to enter)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Backbeat Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 188 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
