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Memphis Discovery Tour

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Duration

2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

9 people

Languages

English

Overview

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

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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

Highlights

  • 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

Included/Excluded

  • Professional guide
  • BBQ tasting
  • Rock 'n' Soul Museum admission (if option selected)
  • Edge Motor Museum admission (if option selected)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks

Durations

2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
from 38 $

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