Memphis Music Scene: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Memphis
Durations- 3 hours (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- 126 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Music wasn’t invented in Memphis, but some of the best songs were written in these city streets. Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and plenty more iconic musicians rocked Memphis over the last century, and this walking tour is your private history lesson. Learn about W.C. Handy, Sam Phillips, and other artists who influenced the music industry. This private tour includes a full-day trolley pass and tickets to the Rock n’ Soul Museum.

  • Discover hidden gems along popular Beale Street
  • Visit the Peabody Ducks in the Peabody Hotel
  • Option to visit the Memphis Music Hall of Fame
  • Stop for photos at iconic clubs and landmarks like Orpheum Theatre

What To Expect

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Beale Street



Stroll down Beale Street – an iconic street in the heart of downtown Memphis.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Orpheum Theatre



Learn about the heritage of the historic Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Memphis Music Hall of Fame



Walk past the Hard Rock Cafe, and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, while also discovering the WDIA-WHRK Radio Building, home to the first radio station in the US programmed entirely for the black community since 1947.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

B.B. King’s Blues Club



Walk past B.B King’s Blues Club, a favourite of locals and visitors alike.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Peabody Ducks



Pop into The Peabody Hotel to see the iconic Peabody ducks (only during morning tours).

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum



End your tour at the Rock n’Soul Museum, to learn more about the huge musical impact that the community had on the entire world.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Max group – 12