Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission
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.
What you'll see & do
- ✓The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues
- ✓Home of the Memphis Redbirds, Minor League Baseball team
- ✓One of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks
- ✓"Millionaire's Row", beautiful historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons and
- ✓Memphis' oldest surviving residential home
- ✓History of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- ✓History of the Orpheum Theater
- ✓History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
- ✓Enjoy a tasting of Memphis BBQ
- ✓South Main Historic Arts District, home to local restaurants and shops
- ✓Site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and now home to the National Civil Rights Museum
- ✓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
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Alcoholic Beverages
- ✓Food purchased on the Riverboat is NOT included in your ticket price
Good to know
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission
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.
What you'll see & do
- ✓The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues
- ✓Home of the Memphis Redbirds, Minor League Baseball team
- ✓One of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks
- ✓"Millionaire's Row", beautiful historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons and
- ✓Memphis' oldest surviving residential home
- ✓History of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- ✓History of the Orpheum Theater
- ✓History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
- ✓Enjoy a tasting of Memphis BBQ
- ✓South Main Historic Arts District, home to local restaurants and shops
- ✓Site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and now home to the National Civil Rights Museum
- ✓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
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Alcoholic Beverages
- ✓Food purchased on the Riverboat is NOT included in your ticket price
Good to know
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.