Memphis Discovery Tour: History, Food & Sights
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Beale Street's vibrant nightlife
- Visit the National Civil Rights Museum
- Discover the history at Sun Studio
- Enjoy a traditional Memphis barbecue lunch
- Stroll through the historic Victorian Village
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Memphis' historic sites
- Admission to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum
- Authentic Memphis barbecue lunch
- Gratuities for the tour guide
Itinerary
The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues
Admission included (if option selected) to this world-class museum telling the complete story of Memphis music
Enjoy a delicious tasting of Memphis BBQ
History of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Admission included if option selected (1.5 hours tour)
Pass by: History and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis
Pass by: History of "Millionaire's Row," the beautiful historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons
Pass by: History of the city's oldest surviving residence
Pass by: History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
Pass by: History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis
Pass by: History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's
Pass by: History of one of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks
Pass by: History of the Orpheum Theater
Pass by: History of baseball in Memphis
History of WC Handy, the "Father of the Blues," and the birth of the blues on Beale Street
Pass by: History of the Shelby County Courthouse
Pass by: History of the city's oldest church
Pass by: History of the South Main Historic District
Admission included (if option selected) to see Memphis' newest attraction exploring the history of the American sports car.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
- Vegetarian options available upon request
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a camera to capture memorable moments
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Learning Memphis
Our guide was very knowledgeable on everything Memphis. It was fun and enjoyable!
An all around great experience
It was very enjoyable and the staff was very pleasant, Really impressed with our tour guide / Dj. He was awesome 😎
Great tour guide!
We had a great experience on this Memphis tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. He shared not only historical details, but also great stories, caveats, and anecdotes about the people and places we visited. The tour was just the right length but probably need more time for those visiting museums. The tour was reasonably priced and well worth it. Everyone involved was professional, and the BBQ stop was especially enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis.
Great Time
The tour guy John was very informative. He had a great personality. I would recommend this tour to anyone that decides to check out Memphis.
The tour was...
The tour was informational surrounding the history of Memphis’ music and economic history. The tour guide was exceptional, knowledgeable, personable, energetic!