2.5 Hours Essence of Memphis African American History Tour
Explore the city of Memphis through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement during this driving sightseeing tour. See key landmarks and monuments that are important to African-American history such as Slave Haven, the National Civil Rights Museum, and Beale Street. Listen to engaging commentary about the history of the area from periods of slavery to the civil rights movement to present-day.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the African-American history of Memphis on a driving sightseeing tour
- ✓See key landmarks like Beale Street and the Masonic Temple
- ✓Learn about the history of the region from slavery to present-day
What you'll see & do
- ✓From our vehicle you will see the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, room 306 where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. This is also the location of the National Civil Rights Museum.
- ✓This was once the home of Jacob Burkle, a German immigrant who chose to participate in the Underground Railroad. This home was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is now a museum.
- ✓We will tell you the "rest of the story" about this most iconic street. Once referred to as the Negro Mainstreet USA.
- ✓This is the world headquarters for the Church of God in Christ. It was here where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop" less than 24 hours before he was assassinated.
- ✓It was in this church, built in the late 1800's, Sanitation Workers gathered to strategize the strike that caused Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to come to Memphis.
What's included
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
This tour does not stop for guests to visit museums. Visits can be made at your leisure on your own. We will drive by sites with narration.
A minimum of 4 travelers are required to operate this tour. (This can be achieved with more than one party making a reservation)
You will be contacted if the minimum requirement to operate is not reached.
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.
2.5 Hours Essence of Memphis African American History Tour
Explore the city of Memphis through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement during this driving sightseeing tour. See key landmarks and monuments that are important to African-American history such as Slave Haven, the National Civil Rights Museum, and Beale Street. Listen to engaging commentary about the history of the area from periods of slavery to the civil rights movement to present-day.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the African-American history of Memphis on a driving sightseeing tour
- ✓See key landmarks like Beale Street and the Masonic Temple
- ✓Learn about the history of the region from slavery to present-day
What you'll see & do
- ✓From our vehicle you will see the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, room 306 where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. This is also the location of the National Civil Rights Museum.
- ✓This was once the home of Jacob Burkle, a German immigrant who chose to participate in the Underground Railroad. This home was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is now a museum.
- ✓We will tell you the "rest of the story" about this most iconic street. Once referred to as the Negro Mainstreet USA.
- ✓This is the world headquarters for the Church of God in Christ. It was here where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop" less than 24 hours before he was assassinated.
- ✓It was in this church, built in the late 1800's, Sanitation Workers gathered to strategize the strike that caused Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to come to Memphis.
What's included
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
This tour does not stop for guests to visit museums. Visits can be made at your leisure on your own. We will drive by sites with narration.
A minimum of 4 travelers are required to operate this tour. (This can be achieved with more than one party making a reservation)
You will be contacted if the minimum requirement to operate is not reached.
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.