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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 heritage at the your choice of one of three museums only found in Memphis: The National Civil Rights Museum, the Smithsonian's Rock 'n' Soul Museum, or the Edge Motor Museum.
After visiting your museum of choice, you'll be driven safely to the Memphis Riverboat to enjoy a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
Itinerary
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1Beale Street
History of one of the most famous streets in America
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Handy Park
Story of WC Handy and the birth of the Blues
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
AutoZone Park (Pass by)
Home of the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC professional soccer
Admission ticket free -
Lauderdale Courts (Pass by)
Home of teenaged Elvis Presley
Admission ticket free -
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Pass by)
World-class medical research hospital
Admission ticket free -
3Victorian Village Historic District
Beautiful Victorian-era mansions of "Millionaire's Row"
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Magevney House (Pass by)
Oldest home in Memphis
Admission ticket free -
Court Square (Pass by)
Historic center of the city
Admission ticket free -
Calvary Episcopal Church (Pass by)
oldest church in the city
Admission ticket free -
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange (Pass by)
center of the Memphis cotton industry
Admission ticket free -
4I AM A MAN Plaza
Moving tribute and memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Sanitation Strike
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Site of the assassination of Rev. Dr., Martin Luther King, Jr. Admission included *IF OPTION SELECTED*; guests will be given 1.5 hours to tour the museum. If the option is not selected, guests will only be allowed in the public area outside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Central BBQ - Downtown
Barbeque tasting
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Memphis Riverboats
Scenic sightseeing cruise on the Mississippi River
2 hours • Admission ticket included
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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
- 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.
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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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
- 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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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