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Need to get to know Memphis in a hurry? Memphis tours are the best way to become acquainted with the city for first timers or anyone who wants to get to know Memphis a little better. Memphis has so much to see that it may seem overwhelming at first. The famous Beale Street, Victorian Village, Mud Island, the National Civil Rights Museum, Sun Studio, The Pyramid and St. Jude’s Hospital are just some of the sights worth seeing while in Memphis. Ride the Ducks of Memphis is an excellent way to see everything Memphis has to offer on the fun of an amphibious vehicle. This 60-minute tour goes all over the city with knowledgeable tour guides who will make you feel like a local in no time. Elvis lovers should be sure to look into Elvis Presley’s Graceland Platinum Tour Package or Elvis Presley’s heartbreak Hotel Package. Both offer great discounts on everything needed to reconnect with the King.
Cruise Tours
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The Memphis Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise is a voyage down the incredible Mississippi River. The large riverboat will glide past the Mud Island River Park, Memphis’ pyramid, the massive bluffs, the four bridges that cross the river at Memphis and more. All the while, tour participants will be learning the historic significance of many of these sights, and they’ll be regaled with tales like that of Tom Lee, the heroic man who, despite his inability to swim, saved the lives of 32 steamboat passengers when their boat sank on the Mississippi in 1925. This 90-minute cruise covers roughly 4.5 miles on the river.
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Music Tours
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No one knows Elvis quite like Memphians do, so what better way to learn all about The King than with Memphis musician tour guides who will lead you in the footsteps of his life to both the obvious and hard-to-find places, from where he grew up to where he recorded his first record and more. Not only will guests get the in-depth Elvis learning experience, they’ll be entertained with funny stories and performances of Elvis’ greatest songs. This tour also includes a one-hour stop for a guided tour of the legendary Sun Studio.
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For the music-lover in all of us, the Memphis Mojo Music Bus Tour is the only way to travel. As this awesomely restored 1950’s-era Memphis music bus rides by Beale Street, the Stax Museum, the Civil Rights Museum, Elvis Pressley Plaza and a few favorite secret sites that only the locals know, real Memphis musicians will entertain tour participants by telling hysterical tales, explaining the history of places and playing everything from blues to rock to soul. Participants can also opt to top their hour and a half long tour with an hour long guided tour of Sun Studio. Get ready to shake, rattle and roll - guaranteed fun for folks young and old!
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An affordable way to see some of the most popular attractions in Memphis, the Memphis Music Attraction Discount Pass offers entry into the heart of the Memphis’ rich musical history. Travelers will get to visit the over 2,000 interactive exhibits at the Stax Museum, the legendary Sun Studios where greats like Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Johnny Cash and many others launched their careers, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum which includes everything from stage costumes to rare film footage and vintage jukeboxes from the 20’s-70’s, and, of course, Graceland. Memphis visitors can check out all the attractions in one day, or they can break them up and spend a different day in each location.
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Delve into the history of Memphis – the birthplace of Rock n’ Roll – with an affordable journey through Sun Studios. The Sun Studio Guided Tour takes participants through the very hallways and recording studios where greats like Johnny Cash, Elvis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others got their start. The tour of this legendary studio also grants visitors a voucher to spend in the rockin’ Sun Studio Store, where everything from posters to clothing can be purchased, as well as the opportunity to experience recording a song.
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Walking Tours
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When in the mood for something different, take a walk on the darker side of Memphis with the Memphis Ghosts Walking Tour. This fascinating adventure explores some of Memphis’ oldest (and eeriest) landmarks, including Cotton Row, the Orpheum Theater and Handy Park. All the while, visitors will be regaled with the spine-tingling tales of the city’s supernatural occurrences and haunted history, as told by professional storytellers and tour guides. The tour lasts for 90 minutes and covers roughly one mile.
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