Memphis Mojo Bus Tour: Interactive Music Experience
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1,104 Ratings
Memphis
Experience the spirit of blues music in Memphis on the city’s exclusive Music Bus! Genuine local musicians will guide you through the city’s highlights, entertain you, and render the tunes for which Memphis is globally recognized. We welcome audience involvement! The tour starts from Alfred’s On Beale at 197 Beale St, Memphis.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Beale Street - The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred’s on Beale.
- Handy Park - Explanation of how WC Handy became known as the “Father of the Blues.”
- The Peabody Ducks - History of the South’s grand hotel
- The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange - History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
- Mississippi River - History and importance of the Mississippi River
- Lauderdale Courts - History of the Presley family’s first real home in Memphis
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude’s
- Sun Studio - The birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll! (Optional admission.)
- Sam Phillips Recording Studio - History of Sam Phillips’ second recording studio, the successor to “Sun Studio”
- Overton Park - Overton Park Shell and the story of Elvis’ first concert
- Lafayette’s Music Room - History of Overton Square and Lafayette’s
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music - Home of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!
- National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel - Explanation of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What's Included
- Admission to Sun Studio (included with selected option)
- Admission to Stax Museum (included with selected option)
- Local taxes covered
- Expert-guided sightseeing tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Admission to Sun Studio (if option not selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission to Stax Museum (if option not selected)
Additional Information
- The bus does not have a wheelchair lift, but if you have a collapsible wheelchair and have some mobility, we should have no problem accommodating you. Please contact us in advanced with any additional questions.
- 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.
Location
Alfred's On Beale
Beale Street
197 Beale St.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Cecilia_o
Mar 21, 2024
The tour is worth the money - The music man makes it fun. He provided lots of history. We got off the bus at the shell, where Elvis had his first outdoor concert.
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Francine
Mar 20, 2024
Absolutely brilliant tour, expert guide who sang and played his guitar all the way around Memphis . - It’s was absolutely brilliant . Our tour guide sang and played his guitar and at the same time told us many stories about the history off all the different districts in Memphis. One of the best tours we’ve done anywhere
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Susan_a
Mar 20, 2024
Worth every penny - I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis , Andrew our musician was so good and told us so many interesting facts
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Marlys_w
Mar 20, 2024
Guitarist was very... - Guitarist was very entertaining, knowledgeable, friendly - a great way to see the city and get a flavor of the start of rock and roll
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Lori_e
Mar 19, 2024
Wonderful music and insight into Memphis history - The musical and history narration was fun and interesting. Great tour and I learned all about Memphis.
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Mark_t
Mar 17, 2024
Great experience of the music scene - Great tour and experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history, both musical and general. Certainly gave us our Mojo a kickstart!!
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Bettyjeanc2016
Mar 14, 2024
Musical tour of Memphis history - The tour was a wonderful overview of the city Memphis and the music history of the city. The tour guide/musician, Andrew Best was terrific. He was knowledgeable, personable, and extremely talented. His performances made the history come alive. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.
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Menteth2018
Mar 14, 2024
Excellent guide, Great value for your money! - Emily our guide was one of the most knowledgeable and friendly people from Memphis we had the pleasure to spend time with. Highly recommend the tour and her specifically as your guide (if you can swing it).
Great way to see the town and get to learn about the history of Memphis music's roots.
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Pat_d
Mar 14, 2024
Cross Generation Journey - 2 grandparents, 2 local grandchildren (13 and 11) and 2 grandchildren (14 and 7) visiting from Phoenix LOVED this tour! Emily’s beautiful voice, humor, friendliness and knowledge of Memphis very much complemented Princess’s excellent driving. We will do this again!!
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Roving811779
Mar 23, 2024
Do it! - I would definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Sarah set up a makeshift stage in the front of the bus facing backwards where she narrated and sang songs accompanied by her guitar. The volume was a little loud maybe. The bus crowd was fun. We got a good feel for Memphis and its musical history, with its place among the iconic music cities of the world assured.
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