Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Duration

6 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover Memphis’ rich history, musical heritage, and Southern cuisine on this comprehensive “best of Memphis” tour. Take in all the highlights of downtown Memphis, from the Blues bars of Beale Street and historic Victorian mansions, to the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and one of Elvis’ early apartments. Get insight into the city's amazing musical heritage at the Smithsonian's Rock 'n' Soul Museum, then finish the tour with a delicious BBQ tasting, a photo op of the city skyline at Mud Island Park's iconic "Memphis" sign, and a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.

Kayak through Shell Key Preserve and Fort Desoto Park with a small group
Glass-bottom kayaks let you see what’s beneath you in the water
Catch sight of wildlife like dolphins, rays, and manatees
Free parking is available at the meeting location in Tierra Verde

What To Expect

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History of one of the most famous streets in America

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Story of WC Handy and the birth of the Blues

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Home of the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC professional soccer

• Admission Ticket Free

Home of teenaged Elvis Presley

• Admission Ticket Free

World-class medical research hospital

• Admission Ticket Free

Beautiful Victorian-era mansions of “Millionaire’s Row”

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oldest home in Memphis

• Admission Ticket Free

Historic center of the city

• Admission Ticket Free

oldest church in the city

• Admission Ticket Free

center of the Memphis cotton industry

• Admission Ticket Free

Moving tribute and memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Sanitation Strike

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Site of the assassination of Rev. Dr., Martin Luther King, Jr. Please note that you do not have the option to enter the museum, and we will only stop outside.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Barbeque tasting

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Free time to explore shops and restaurants of Beale Street

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Beale Street store in the city with old-time charm

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walk the Riverwalk and photo op at the iconic “Memphis” sign

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scenic sightseeing cruise on the Mississippi River

2 hours • 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 strong physical fitness level
Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
This tour includes a visit to Mud Island River Park and the 50-foot MEMPHIS sign on the south end of the island. This is approximately .6 miles round-trip walking from the bus to the sign and back.
The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% incline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr.
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

Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks
Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and dropoff
Drinks
Entry/Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (no option to enter)

Durations

6 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

from 88 $