Overview
Get the complete Memphis experience on this all-inclusive city tour. It’s a part history tour, part attraction hopping, part food tour that will introduce you to everything that makes Memphis special.
You’ll visit World Famous Beale Street (the Home of the Blues); the Lorraine Motel, to see the balcony where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated; the Rock 'n' Soul Museum or Edge Motor Museum (if option selected); see the Mississippi River and historic Cotton Row; and get a barbecue tasting at one of the best barbecue joints in the city!
Along the way, we'll show you our favorite Memphis sights, including Victorian Village, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, historic churches, and Court Square, the lovely and historic heart of 19th century Memphis.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional guide
Rock 'n' Soul Museum admission (if option selected)
BBQ tasting
Edge Motor Museum admission (if option selected)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Tour Departs from the Backbeat Tour Ticket Counter at Alfred's on Beale (197 Beale St.)
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.
What to expect
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Beale Street
10 min
The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues
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Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
1 hour
Admission included (if option selected) to this world-class museum telling the complete story of Memphis music
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Central BBQ - Downtown
15 min
Enjoy a delicious tasting of Memphis BBQ
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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
10 min
History of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Admission is not included to enter the museum. -
Mississippi River
10 min
History and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis
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Victorian Village Historic District
10 min
History of "Millionaire's Row," the beautiful historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons
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Magevney House
10 min
History of the city's oldest surviving residence
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The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
10 min
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
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Lauderdale Courts
10 min
History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
10 min
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's
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Court Square
10 min
History of one of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks
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The Orpheum Theatre
10 min
History of the Orpheum Theater
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AutoZone Park
10 min
History of baseball in Memphis
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Handy Park
5 min
History of WC Handy, the "Father of the Blues," and the birth of the blues on Beale Street
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Shelby County Courthouse
5 min
History of the Shelby County Courthouse
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Calvary Episcopal Church
5 min
History of the city's oldest church
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South Main
5 min
History of the South Main Historic District
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Edge Motor Museum
1 hour
Admission included (if option selected) to see Memphis' newest attraction exploring the history of the American sports car.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
FAQs about Memphis Discovery Tour
Can I cancel Memphis Discovery Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
Where does it start?
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
What's included?
- Professional guide
- Rock 'n' Soul Museum admission (if option selected)
- BBQ tasting
- Edge Motor Museum admission (if option selected)
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Beale Street, Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Central BBQ - Downtown, National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, Mississippi River, Victorian Village Historic District, Magevney House, The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Backbeat Tours
