Memphis Discovery Tour
Overview
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Get the complete Memphis experience on this all-inclusive city tour. It’s a part history tour, part attraction hopping, part food tour that will introduce you to everything that makes Memphis special. You’ll visit World Famous Beale Street (the Home of the Blues), see the Mississippi River and historic Cotton Row, and get a barbecue tasting at one of the best barbecue joints in the city! Along the way, we'll show you our favorite Memphis sights, including Victorian Village, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, historic churches, and Court Square, the lovely and historic heart of 19th century Memphis. Visit the Lorraine Motel. to see the balcony where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated.
Admission to the National Civil Rights Museum, the Rock 'n' Soul Museum or Edge Motor Museum is available (please make sure you select that option).
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
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Beale Street
The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Admission included (if option selected) to this world-class museum telling the complete story of Memphis music
What‘s Included
National Civil Rights Museum admission (if option selected)
BBQ tasting (BBQ is pork, and we do not offer substitutions)
Professional guide
Rock 'n' Soul Museum admission (if option selected)
Edge Motor Museum admission (if option selected)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks (alcohol)
Options
Tour Only: No Museum Admission
Duration: 2 hours
Tour + Civil Rights Museum
Civil Rights admissions: Admission to the National Civil Rights Museum Duration: 3 hours: Adds additional hour to basic tour
Tour + Edge Motor Museum
Edge Motor Museum admissions: Admission to Edge Motor Museum Duration: 3 hours: Adds additional hour to basic tour
Tour + Rock'n'Soul Museum
Rock'n'Soul admissions: Admission to the Memphis Rock'n'Soul Museum Duration: 3 hours: Adds additional hour to basic tour
Reviews
744 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kate was a fabulous story...
Rosemary M,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kate was a fabulous story teller- so knowledgeable about Memphis !!! Wish we had more time at the Civil Rights Museum
Great Tour
Joseph H,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time. Saw many interesting sites and our host was very knowledgeable and informative. He obviously is very passionate about Memphis and its culture.
Fantastic History of Memphis!
Marianne P,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Mary! We usually do a city tour when arriving someplace new, and this was by far one of the absolute best. The depth of information provided took you through the history and making of Memphis, far beyond this music history. This stop at Central Barbecue was a special treat too. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis!
Great Tour
Roam67661092685,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable and informative tour. Our guide was obviously very passionate about the city of Memphis and very knowledgeable.
Best tour ever
kimjK6861VK,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The host tour guide was very impressed he knew a lot about the history
Enjoyable, interesting tour
I9119ABteresaw,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable tour, interesting commentary, great lunch,
Great tour!
Erika H,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good way to acclimate yourself in Memphis and see the main sites. Learned some history and ate some good BBQ. John was a knowledgable guide!
John was a great tour guide
Darrel B,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was very knowledgable. Said he lived in Memphis 17 years and in Tennessee his whole life. He talked almost nonstop the entire time we were in the bus. Very informative and very emotional about some of the events that had taken place. Well worth the cost.
Highly recommend
Juliann T,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour director was well informed and passionate about the city. He was very friendly as well.. the tour was a great way to start our visit.
Just what we was looking for
lynsays2026,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic way for learning the history uou wouldn't normally hear or see when you walk around! John the tour guide was truly amazing...and a joy to talk to
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