Memphis City Highlights: Guided Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Welcome to Memphis, Tennessee, a city rich in history, music, and Southern charm. This guided sightseeing tour will take you on a journey through the vibrant streets of Memphis, where you'll explore iconic landmarks and delve into the city's musical heritage. Sit back, relax, and let's begin our adventure through Memphis!
Our first stop is Mud Island, a beautiful area that offers stunning views of the mighty river. You might even catch a glimpse of a riverboat passing by, reminiscent of the golden age of steamboats. After touring Mud Island, you'll pass Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital before making your way to the World Famous Beale Street, where you'll have time to soak up the atmosphere and take some photos!
Other highlights include the National Civil Rights Museum (where Martin Luther King Jr's legacy is chronicled and preserved), Sun Studio (where Elvis Presley recorded his first record), and the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum.
Our first stop is Mud Island, a beautiful area that offers stunning views of the mighty river. You might even catch a glimpse of a riverboat passing by, reminiscent of the golden age of steamboats. After touring Mud Island, you'll pass Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital before making your way to the World Famous Beale Street, where you'll have time to soak up the atmosphere and take some photos!
Other highlights include the National Civil Rights Museum (where Martin Luther King Jr's legacy is chronicled and preserved), Sun Studio (where Elvis Presley recorded his first record), and the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum.
Inclusions
- Guided Sightseeing Tour
- Time to take photos of tour highlights
- Luxury transportation throughout the tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mud Island, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Journey along the picturesque Mississippi Riverfront, soaking in the scenic views and river breeze.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum, 826 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38107-2302
Hear what makes this 20th-century home a unique part of African American history.
Pass By: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, along with campus expansion.
Pass By: Sun Studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103-3218
History of the legendary studio and its role in the development of rock and roll music
Pass By: The Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
History and cultural significance
Stop At: Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Step onto the world-famous Beale Street, known as the "Home of the Blues", and explore historic clubs, music venues, and vibrant street performances
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103-4214
History of the Civil Rights Movement at the National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated. Admission into the museum is not included.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: I AM A MAN Plaza, Hernando St, Memphis, TN 38126, USA
History of the plaza and its connection to the Civil Rights Movement
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3715
History of the museum, as it uncovers the roots of rock and soul music. Admission into the museum is not included.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mud Island, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Journey along the picturesque Mississippi Riverfront, soaking in the scenic views and river breeze.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum, 826 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38107-2302
Hear what makes this 20th-century home a unique part of African American history.
Pass By: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, along with campus expansion.
Pass By: Sun Studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103-3218
History of the legendary studio and its role in the development of rock and roll music
Pass By: The Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
History and cultural significance
Stop At: Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Step onto the world-famous Beale Street, known as the "Home of the Blues", and explore historic clubs, music venues, and vibrant street performances
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103-4214
History of the Civil Rights Movement at the National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated. Admission into the museum is not included.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: I AM A MAN Plaza, Hernando St, Memphis, TN 38126, USA
History of the plaza and its connection to the Civil Rights Movement
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3715
History of the museum, as it uncovers the roots of rock and soul music. Admission into the museum is not included.
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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October 2023
Recommend this tour to be your first! It’s a private driving tour that’s very informative. It gives you an overview of Memphis and where things are. Making it easier to figure out what you’d like to do and how close or far from where you might be staying.
Recommend this tour to be your first! It’s a private driving tour that’s very informative. It gives you an overview of Memphis and where things are. Making it easier to figure out what you’d like to do and how close or far from where you might be staying.Judy_G
September 2023
I wish we could give Cassandra and this tour more than five stars! With this tour, it is a private tour (in our case, it was just my husband and I) so she was able to tailer the tour to our specific interests yet making sure we saw everything Memphis has to offer. Because our scheduled changed,...
I wish we could give Cassandra and this tour more than five stars! With this tour, it is a private tour (in our case, it was just my husband and I) so she was able to tailer the tour to our specific interests yet making sure we saw everything Memphis has to offer. Because our scheduled changed, we were able to call Cassandra directly from the number provided on our booking confirmation and she had the availability to modify our tour time. When we met her, we immediately felt comfortable with her and her love and knowledge of Memphis shined! Some of the highlights for us was our visit to the Lorraine Motel where MLK was shot, the I am a Man Plaza which Cassandra shared the story of how this was created, a stop at the Burkle Estate where we heard about the slave haven provided at this home, the founding, development and impact of the St. Jude Research Hospital, and a stop at the Peabody Hotel to see the ducks! With just a short time to spend in Memphis, Cassandra made sure we had a good feel of everything this city has to offer. HIGHLY recommend this tour!! HIGHLY recommend Cassandra!Judy_C
May 2023
Cassandra was an excellent tour guide. She showed us places I don’t think we would have seen on our own being new to the area. She was very knowledgeable about wherever we went. Being in her private car was great too. She answered any questions we asked and was very nice and comfortable to be...
Cassandra was an excellent tour guide. She showed us places I don’t think we would have seen on our own being new to the area. She was very knowledgeable about wherever we went. Being in her private car was great too. She answered any questions we asked and was very nice and comfortable to be with. We highly recommend this tour.D5525XGkathleenl
September 2023
Cassandra was an excellent tour guide! Since it was a driving tour she made sure we saw everything as described online and provided other bits of information that weren’t readily known. Her knowledge of the city was vast!
Cassandra was an excellent tour guide! Since it was a driving tour she made sure we saw everything as described online and provided other bits of information that weren’t readily known. Her knowledge of the city was vast!Hattie_E
April 2023
The most memorable part of trip was Lorraine Hotel and how knowledgeable our tour guide was of the city and her friendly and professional Attitude.
The most memorable part of trip was Lorraine Hotel and how knowledgeable our tour guide was of the city and her friendly and professional Attitude.Judith_W
May 2023
Our guide, Casandra, was excellent! She adapted the tour to our interests, and was so friendly and informative. My teenaged granddaughters loved the tour!
Our guide, Casandra, was excellent! She adapted the tour to our interests, and was so friendly and informative. My teenaged granddaughters loved the tour!