Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission
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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 heritage at the The National Civil Rights Museu, site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After visiting the museum of choice, you'll be driven safely back to Beale St., or to the Memphis Riverboat to enjoy a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.
Your experience
Stop 1
The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues
Stop 2
Home of the Memphis Redbirds, Minor League Baseball team
Stop 3
One of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks
Stop 4
"Millionaire's Row", beautiful historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons and
Stop 5
Memphis' oldest surviving residential home
Stop 6
History of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Stop 7
History of the Orpheum Theater
Stop 8
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
Stop 9
Enjoy a tasting of Memphis BBQ
Stop 10
South Main Historic Arts District, home to local restaurants and shops
Stop 11
Site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and now home to the National Civil Rights Museum
Stop 12
History and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis
What’s included
- Riverboat Cruise admission (if option selected)
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- National Civil Rights Museum admission
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Please check in and meet your tour guide at the Backbeat Tours podium, located on the Patio at Alfred's on Beale St.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can accommodate fold-up walkers or wheelchairs. We do not have a wheelchair lift and therefore cannot assist those in powered wheelchairs or with no mobility.
- 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.
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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