Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Overview
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Memphis City Sightseeing Tour
See top Memphis attractions on this narrated sightseeing tour that takes you along the Mississippi River. Pass Victorian homes, historical statues and cultural landmarks like the Pyramid Arena and the Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated.
Memphis Riverboats (if upgrade option purchased at checkout)
Upgrade to include a cruise aboard the Memphis Riverboats, a Paddlewheel sail along the Mississippi River. Cruise down the Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain. Pass by Tom Lee Park and learn about its namesake, then discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas along the way.
Sun Studio (if upgrade option purchased at checkout)
Tour the famous studio where an 18-year old Elvis Presley recorded his forst song.
After your combo tour you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Memphis Best Tours
Starting from your downtown Memphis hotel, your friendly, fun, professional guide will take you on narrated sightseeing tour by mini-coach.
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
See statues of Elvis Presley and BB King and pass the National Civil Rights Museum, located in the Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated.
What‘s Included
Admission to Sun Studio (if upgrade option selected at checkout)
Memphis City Bus Tour
Admission to Memphis Riverboats Cruise along Mississippi River (if upgrade purcahsed at checkout)
See top Memphis sights such as Lorraine Motel, Sun Studio, Beale Street, and More!
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (select downtown Memphis hotels)
Stop at the Peabody Hotel to see the march of the World Famous Ducks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
City Tour + Memphis Riverboat
Duration: 7 hours: City Tour with Memphis Riverboats and Beale Street total duration is approximately 6-7 hours.
City Tour/Memphis Riverboats: Memphis City Tour with Memphis Riverboats Cruise and free time on Beale Street. Departs 9:30am.
Pickup included
City Tour + Sun Studio(Age 6+)
Duration: 4 hours: Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio total duration is approximately 4-4.5 hours.
Ages 6+ Only: Sun Studio portion of tour is ages 6+ ONLY.
Pickup included
Tour + Riverboat + Sun Studio
Duration: 7 hours: City Tour with Sun Studio and Memphis Riverboats total duration is approximately 6-7 hours.
City Tour + 2 Attractions: Ages 6+ ONLY. Option includes Memphis City Tour with Admission to Sun Studio and cruise aboard the Memphis Riverboats.
Pickup included
Memphis City Tour Only
Duration: 2 hours: Memphis City Tours are approximately 2 hours in duration.
Memphis City Tour : Memphis City Tour Only. Duration is approximately 2 hours long.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,804 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
City tour with Sun studio add on
Janice K,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the city tour with the Sun studio add on, it was a wonderful experience. Our guide Sam was amazing, he was so friendly and knowledgeable and the restaurants he recommended were great! I highly recommend taking this tour!
Great tour of highlights
Amy D,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sun Studio is small so not for handicap, 25 steps to get upstairs. They were able to join in recording studio
Nice Tour
Tom E,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was pretty good. Not too much of Memphis was seen. A little too much emphasis on St. Jude. Our ticket said riverboat tour included (paid for the option) but the riverboats were closed for the season.
Good tour.
Gary B,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was good but Michelle didn’t need a microphone to talk. She has a very loud voice and is was almost too munch inside that little shuttle. That was the only complaint from all of us otherwise it was great!!
Weekend in Memphis
Earl H,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful guide. He explained things very well and made sure everyone saw everything.. he had an excellent sense of humor.
Memphis City tour
Michele E,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00you get to hit the big spots in city Beale street, the welcome center and seemany places you will want to go back and explore more
Appreciate more of Memphis
Aline F,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Darrell was great host/travel guide. Shared interesting background related to points of interest and helped us appreciate “his” Memphis. Really glad to be in heated tour bus as temperature was near 32 all day! Stopping at Sun Studios was great finish.
Great experience!
Michael M,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very informative and provided several stops along the way to take in the sights. Our tour guide Michelle was awesome! Worth every penny!
Fun time
Kathy A,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best guide. Sam!! He was extremely knowledgeable and fun!! Learned so many things about Memphis
Great tour
Wendy B,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Saw everything we wanted to see and got alot of interesting info about the city and it's amazing history. Our driver, Darryl, was friendly, punctual and knowledgeable. It was a full day of Memphis
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