Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
History of one of the most famous streets in America
Stop 2
Story of WC Handy and the birth of the Blues
Stop 3
Home of the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC professional soccer
Stop 4
Home of teenaged Elvis Presley
Stop 5
World-class medical research hospital
Stop 6
Beautiful Victorian-era mansions of "Millionaire's Row"
Stop 7
Oldest home in Memphis
Stop 8
Historic center of the city
Stop 9
oldest church in the city
Stop 10
center of the Memphis cotton industry
Stop 11
Moving tribute and memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Sanitation Strike
Stop 12
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.
What’s included
- Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum (if option selected)
- Snacks
- Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (if option selected)
- Admission to Edge Motor Museum (if option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Drinks (alcohol)
Meeting and pickup
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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% decline 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.
- Not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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