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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 The National Civil Rights Museu, site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
After visiting the museum of choice, you'll be driven safely back to Beale St., or to the Memphis Riverboat to enjoy a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please check in and meet your tour guide at the Backbeat Tours podium, located on the Patio at Alfred's on Beale St.
Itinerary
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1Beale Street
The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
AutoZone Park (Pass by)
Home of the Memphis Redbirds, Minor League Baseball team
Admission ticket free -
Court Square (Pass by)
One of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks
Admission ticket free -
2Victorian Village Historic District
"Millionaire's Row", beautiful historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons and
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Memphis' oldest surviving residential home
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
History of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
History of the Orpheum Theater
Admission ticket free -
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange (Pass by)
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
Admission ticket free -
3Central BBQ - Downtown
Enjoy a tasting of Memphis BBQ
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
South Main Historic Arts District, home to local restaurants and shops
Admission ticket free -
4National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and now home to the National Civil Rights Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
History and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis
1 hour 30 minutes • 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
- We can accommodate fold-up walkers or wheelchairs. We do not have a wheelchair lift and therefore cannot assist those in powered wheelchairs or with no mobility.
- 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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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
- We can accommodate fold-up walkers or wheelchairs. We do not have a wheelchair lift and therefore cannot assist those in powered wheelchairs or with no mobility.
- 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.
- 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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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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