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.
- Kayak through Shell Key Preserve and Fort Desoto Park with a small group
- Glass-bottom kayaks let you see what’s beneath you in the water
- Catch sight of wildlife like dolphins, rays, and manatees
- Free parking is available at the meeting location in Tierra Verde
What To Expect
Beale Street
History of one of the most famous streets in America
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Handy Park
Story of WC Handy and the birth of the Blues
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
AutoZone Park
Home of the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC professional soccer
• Admission Ticket Free
Lauderdale Courts
Home of teenaged Elvis Presley
• Admission Ticket Free
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
World-class medical research hospital
• Admission Ticket Free
Victorian Village Historic District
Beautiful Victorian-era mansions of “Millionaire’s Row”
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Magevney House
Oldest home in Memphis
• Admission Ticket Free
Court Square
Historic center of the city
• Admission Ticket Free
Calvary Episcopal Church
oldest church in the city
• Admission Ticket Free
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
center of the Memphis cotton industry
• Admission Ticket Free
I AM A MAN Plaza
Moving tribute and memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Sanitation Strike
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Civil Rights Museum – Lorraine Motel
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Central BBQ – Downtown
Barbeque tasting
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Beale Street
Free time to explore shops and restaurants of Beale Street
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
A. Schwab
Beale Street store in the city with old-time charm
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mud Island River Park
Walk the Riverwalk and photo op at the iconic “Memphis” sign
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Memphis Riverboats
Scenic sightseeing cruise on the Mississippi River
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Max group – 10
