Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 36 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Backbeat Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Riverboat Cruise admission (if option selected)
Included: Professional guide
Included: Snacks: BBQ tastings (BBQ is pork, we do not offer substitutions)
Included: National Civil Rights Museum admission

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Lunch: Food purchased on the Riverboat is NOT included in your ticket price

Itinerary

Beale Street

10 min

The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues
AutoZone Park

Passing by

Home of the Memphis Redbirds, Minor League Baseball team
Court Square

Passing by

One of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks
Victorian Village Historic District

10 min

"Millionaire's Row", beautiful historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons and
Stop 5

Passing by

Memphis' oldest surviving residential home
Danny Thomas Pavilion

Passing by

History of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Orpheum Theatre

Passing by

History of the Orpheum Theater
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

Passing by

History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
Stop 9

15 min Admission included

Enjoy a tasting of Memphis BBQ
Stop 10

Passing by

South Main Historic Arts District, home to local restaurants and shops
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

1 h 30 min Admission included

Site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and now home to the National Civil Rights Museum
Stop 12

1 h 30 min Admission included

History and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check in and meet your tour guide at the Backbeat Tours podium, located on the Patio at Alfred's on Beale St.

End point

Please check in and meet your tour guide at the Backbeat Tours podium, located on the Patio at Alfred's on Beale St.

Using your ticket

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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.

Options

Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum admission
Tour + Civil Rights +Riverboat

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