Explore downtown Memphis on this all-inclusive tour. Visit the Smithsonian’s Rock N' Soul Museum along with top attractions such as Beale Street, known as the home of the blues, and Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. A barbecue tasting and trip to the Peabody Hotel's March of the Ducks, a much-loved Memphis tradition, are also included.
- Extensive guided tour of downtown Memphis
- Visit attractions and landmarks that speak to the city’s colorful history
- Tasting at one of Memphis’ best barbecue joints
- Includes admission to the Smithsonian’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum
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 Ticket Free
Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum
Admission included (if option selected) to this world-class museum telling the complete story of Memphis music
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Central BBQ – Downtown
Enjoy a delicious tasting of Memphis BBQ
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Civil Rights Museum – Lorraine Motel
History of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Admission is not included to enter the museum.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Mississippi River
History and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Victorian Village Historic District
History of “Millionaire’s Row,” the beautiful historic homes of Memphis’ cotton barons
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Magevney House
History of the city’s oldest surviving residence
• Admission Ticket Not Included
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Lauderdale Courts
History of the Presley family’s first real home in Memphis
• Admission Ticket Not Included
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude’s
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Court Square
History of one of the city’s oldest and most beautiful parks
• Admission Ticket Not Included
The Orpheum Theatre
History of the Orpheum Theater
• Admission Ticket Not Included
AutoZone Park
History of baseball in Memphis
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Handy Park
History of WC Handy, the “Father of the Blues,” and the birth of the blues on Beale Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shelby County Courthouse
History of the Shelby County Courthouse
• Admission Ticket Free
Calvary Episcopal Church
History of the city’s oldest church
• Admission Ticket Free
South Main
History of the South Main Historic District
• Admission Ticket Free
Edge Motor Museum
Admission included (if option selected) to see Memphis’ newest attraction exploring the history of the American sports car.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Max group – 9
