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

Include

Professional guide
BBQ tasting
Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum admission (if option selected)
Edge Motor Museum admission (if option selected)

Exclude

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks