Memphis Discovery Tour 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.

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

• 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.

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  Civil Rights Museum +Riverboat: Tour includes admission to the National Civil Rights Museum and Riverboat Cruise
  Duration: 6 hours: Adds additional 3 hours to tour + museum option
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• Riverboat Cruise admission (if option selected)
• Professional guide
• National Civil Rights Museum admission

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Tour Departs from the Backbeat Tour Ticket Counter at Alfred's on Beale (197 Beale St.) 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.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Backbeat Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.