Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Riverboat Cruise admission (if option selected)

Professional guide

BBQ tastings (BBQ is pork, we do not offer substitutions)

National Civil Rights Museum admission

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Alcoholic Beverages

Food purchased on the Riverboat is NOT included in your ticket price

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

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

AutoZone Park

Home of the Memphis Redbirds, Minor League Baseball team

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour + Civil Rights +Riverboat

Civil Rights Museum +Riverboat: Tour includes admission to the National Civil Rights Museum and Riverboat Cruise
Duration: 6 hours: Adds additional 3 hours to tour + museum option

Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum admission

Reviews

4.64

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Birthday Trip
tonyam67,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had such a informative tour , civil rights musuem awesome very emotional.. Shannon was awesome.. Our Driver Sean awesome.. Made My Birthday Trip one the best! Great team ...
Very informative. We...
Ebony J,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very informative. We learned about Memphis and the history of music , sports and culture of the city.
Highly recommended!
sarahcQ6501VO,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So much to see, learn and enjoy on this tour. The National Museum of Civil Rights was particularly impactful. I advise visiting the museum independently in order to have more time there.
Very moving, very informative, but very air-conditioned
sistermojiojnkjdnfql,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I put 3 because the air conditioning was way too strong! The museum deserves 4. Very large, music or sounds in every room. Films, photos, statues etc. So much to read! to watch, if you want to read everything it can take a very long time!
Best tour of Memphis
carviaw2024,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience learning the history of Memphis. Shoot out to our guide Taylor Nicole and driver Shawn. They were excellent. Memphis Discovery Tours
The tour was nice. I would recommend it.
Karen R,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The Civil Rights Museum/Lorraine Hotel visit exceeded my expectations. The Millionaire Row visit was unexpected. The tour guide was awesome. So was the driver.
Great introduction to Memphis
dhcoble,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour well organized and Taylor Nicolawas excellent. Needed more time at the museum as 1 1/2 hours wasn’t near enough time.
An eye opener and amazing tour
Reginald A,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great tour. We had a terrific tour guide. The tour starts off with a little history about musicians on Beale Street and then next you get on the bus and ride around the city. The guide provided such much knowledge on the history of Memphis regarding the times Memphis flourished and through its devastating periods. There is a break so you can taste so delicious BBQ before going to the museum. Once in the museum you are engulfed with so much history and trying to soak it all in. This museums captures so many moments of black history and fighting for justice and rights it’s so difficult to catch and see it all in one day. This is a must go see attraction if you are in Memphis.
Great way to tour Memphis!
Christiane B,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Friendly and patient tour guides and drivers. Kept us comfortable even though it was a hot day. The time at the Civil Rights Museum really needed to be longer, There is a great deal to see.
Fun and informative!
N3150JSdebbiej,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was entertaining and we had a good time. Learned a lot and our tour guide Taylor, Nicole was very fun!! We would recommend this discovery tour and riverboat Cruise.