Memphis Discovery Tour: Highlights, BBQ, Riverboat Cruise
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58 Ratings
Memphis
Experience the best of Memphis on this comprehensive tour. Explore downtown highlights, indulge in delicious BBQ, and cruise along the Mississippi River.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Beale Street - History of one of the most famous streets in America
  • Handy Park - Story of WC Handy and the birth of the Blues
  • AutoZone Park - Home of the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC professional soccer
  • Lauderdale Courts - Home of teenaged Elvis Presley
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - World-class medical research hospital
  • Victorian Village Historic District - Beautiful Victorian-era mansions of “Millionaire’s Row”
  • Magevney House - Oldest home in Memphis
  • Court Square - Historic center of the city
  • Calvary Episcopal Church - oldest church in the city
  • The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange - center of the Memphis cotton industry
  • I AM A MAN Plaza - Moving tribute and memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Sanitation Strike
  • National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel - Site of the assassination of Rev. Dr., Martin Luther King, Jr. Please note that you do not have the option to enter the museum, and we will only stop outside.
  • Central BBQ - Downtown - Barbeque tasting
  • Beale Street - Free time to explore shops and restaurants of Beale Street
  • A. Schwab - Beale Street store in the city with old-time charm
  • Memphis Riverboats - Scenic sightseeing cruise on the Mississippi River
What's Included
  • Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Drinks
  • Entry/Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (no option to enter)
Additional Information

Explore Memphis’ rich past, musical roots, and fine Southern culinary traditions on this encompassing ‘best of Memphis’ journey. Witness all the key sights of downtown Memphis, from Beale Street’s Blues bars and historic Victorian homes, to the location where Martin Luther King Jr. was gunned down and an early apartment of Elvis’. Round off the journey with a scrumptious BBQ sampling and a scenic Mississippi River cruise. Please bear in mind: The Memphis Riverboat Cruise Adventure commences at 2:00pm and wraps up at 4:00pm. You’ll have leisure time on Beale St. (unless you choose a museum option) following the Discovery Tour and prior to the Riverboat Cruise.

  • Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
  • This tour includes a visit to Mud Island River Park and the 50-foot MEMPHIS sign on the south end of the island. This is approximately .6 miles round-trip walking from the bus to the sign and back.
  • 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.
Location
197 Beale St
Beale Street
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(58 Ratings)
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David
Apr 4, 2024
Slice of Memphis - Larry was an awesome tour guide, enjoyed the stories and his talents as a commentator. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see and experience a small slice of Memphis. The Paddle boat experience is awesome as well and worth the money!
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Josephine_m
Mar 25, 2024
Super ride - MLK museum. Larry the guide. Excelent. Enough said. Not to be missed. Stop asking for more. This review is done.
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Scenic15349456653
Mar 25, 2024
Eye opening! Memphis has a ver - Far exceeded my expectations! The guides were very knowledgeable. The pace was good and the accommodations were very comfortable.
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David_s
Mar 18, 2024
Memphis tour and Mississippi River tour - Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained. Definitely recommend this experience . Can’t say enough about our guide and even the bus driver was fun
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Harvey_s
Mar 17, 2024
Great adventure - Boat ride and thanks to Captain who gave ride down hill for seniors. City tour also great with knowledgeable guide.
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Janice_p
Mar 14, 2024
Wonder Trip - The tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and could answer all questions. We enjoyed the tour very much. The bus driver was also friendly and helpful. The cruise was very enjoyable. We were entertained and learned a lot about the Mississippi River. For older visitors the incline to the boat presents a challenge.
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Candace_m
Mar 14, 2024
Good experience - Larry was great. Good information, well paced and good humor along the way. Highly recommend. Appropriate suggestions and sights.
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Sandra_b
Mar 13, 2024
Interesting, gained knowledge on the Mississippi River and Memphis - The tour guide was very knowledgeable out Memphis history. It was a bit cold that day so it was nice to be able to go inside out of the weather. Met a very nice from Australia they were very friendly
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Michele
Mar 12, 2024
Glimpse into Memphis - Guide, Shannon, was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Have a great tour. Great glimpse into Memphis. Highly recommend.
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429williamu
Mar 8, 2024
Anniversary - Was very disappointed because it Was canceled by the company and was not able to make the tour will try again some other time maybe
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