Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River

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 your choice of one of three museums only found in Memphis: The National Civil Rights Museum, the Smithsonian's Rock 'n' Soul Museum, or the Edge Motor Museum. After visiting your museum of choice, you'll be driven safely to the Memphis Riverboat to enjoy a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.

History of one of the most famous streets in America

Story of WC Handy and the birth of the Blues

Home of the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC professional soccer

Home of teenaged Elvis Presley

World-class medical research hospital

Beautiful Victorian-era mansions of "Millionaire's Row"

Oldest home in Memphis

Historic center of the city

oldest church in the city

center of the Memphis cotton industry

Moving tribute and memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Sanitation Strike

Site of the assassination of Rev. Dr., Martin Luther King, Jr. Admission included *IF OPTION SELECTED*; guests will be given 1.5 hours to tour the museum. If the option is not selected, guests will only be allowed in the public area outside.

Barbeque tasting

Free time to explore shops and restaurants of Beale Street

Beale Street store in the city with old-time charm

• 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
• Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
• 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.
• 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.

• Tour + Edge Motor + Riverboat
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  Edge Motor Museum admissions: Tour includes admission to Edge Motor Museum and Riverboat Cruise
• Tour + Rock'n'Soul + Riverboat
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  Rock'n'Soul admissions: Tour includes admission to Rock'n'Soul Museum and Riverboat Cruise
• Tour + Civil Rights +Riverboat
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  Civil Rights Museum admissions: Tour includes admission to the National Civil Rights Museum and Riverboat Cruise

• Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
• Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum (if option selected)
• Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (if option selected)
• Admission to Edge Motor Museum (if option selected)

• Hotel pickup and dropoff
• Drinks

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 4.7 Stars based on 235 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.