Memphis Tours

Explore the top attractions in Memphis on this sightseeing tour along the Mississippi River. See landmark locations like the Memphis Pyramid, now a Bass Pro Shops “megastore” with shopping, a hotel, restaurants, a bowling alley, and an archery range; the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated and much more. A Memphis hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this tour.

Shake, rattle, and roll through Memphis on this guided musical bus tour. Local musicians lead the way on a fun-loving ride through the home of blues, complete with live music and tambourines, shakers, and bongos for all to enjoy. Visit historic Beale Street, one of the most iconic streets in America, plus Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, and more. Upgrade to include admission to Sun Studio, the most famous recording studio in the world.

While visiting Memphis, take a guided sightseeing tour of downtown then board a paddlewheel boat for a cruise on the Mississippi River. See all that Memphis has to offer, including Beale Street and the former mansions of the Victorian Village neighborhood. This seasonal combo tour operates March–November and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take a spooky stroll through Memphis during this guided ghost walking tour. Experience the darker side of downtown, and hear tales of the city's haunted heritage as told by a professional storyteller. Explore Earnestine and Hazel's, a former brothel that is well known as one of the most haunted buildings in Memphis, as well as the Orpheum Theatre and the John Alexander Austin House.

Explore downtown Memphis on this all-inclusive tour. Visit the Smithsonian’s Rock N' Soul Museum along with top attractions such as Beale Street, known as the home of the blues, and Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. A barbecue tasting and trip to the Peabody Hotel's March of the Ducks, a much-loved Memphis tradition, are also included.

Drive past the Mississippi River, grand Victorian homes, and cultural landmarks on this narrated tour of Memphis, which takes you beyond the city’s obvious sights. A tour of the legendary Sun Studios, where artists such as Johnnie Cash and Elvis Presley recorded their music is also included as is round-trip transportation from your downtown Memphis hotel.

Perhaps most famous for being home to Elvis and the iconic musical landmark Graceland, the city of Memphis, Tennessee has many other famous musical attributes. During this private tour of Beale Street and Sun Studio, you’ll discover the city’s musical heritage, how Sun Studio started, its importance and who recorded it there. Sam Phillips, the founder, led the likes of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash to fame from this studio. You’ll visit Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, the most significant music street in America when it comes to blues music and an important location in the city’s history. *Please note: this tour finishes at Sun Studio, where you will be responsible for arranging your own transport. If you wish for us to arrange a hotel drop off for you, please be in touch before the tour.

Trace Memphis' history, from the Civil War to modern-day, on this guided walking tour. Learn about the history of this rowdy blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll river town, and visit many of the city’s top attractions—Beale Street and sections of the Mississippi River among them. Experience, too, a time-honored Memphis tradition: Peabody Hotel's March of the Ducks.

Memphis’ music scene is legendary, and the city’s most famous musical icon has to be Elvis Presley. On this private walking tour, explore the city in the footsteps of Elvis, and visit sites such as his childhood home and the studio where he signed his first contract. After lunch (own expense) at a local diner, transfer by Uber with your guide to Graceland, and discover the star’s lavish mansion on a guided tour.

Visit the birthplace of Elvis from Memphis, on this guided tour with hassle-free transportation. After being picked up at your hotel, travel to Tupelo, Mississippi, the home where Elvis lived for 13 years. With a guide, tour the 2-room house built by Elvis’ father. Then, visit his elementary school, church, and soda fountain he often frequented.

Get your Memphis vacation off to a smooth start with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Memphis International Airport (MEM), and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence in the greater Memphis area, the cities of Collierville or Germantown in Tennessee, or the cities of Olive Branch or Tunica in Mississippi.

Forget about fighting traffic and looking for a parking spot at the Memphis International Airport. Skip all the headaches associated with getting to the airport and travel with confidence by scheduling a private, luxury sedan that holds up to three passengers. Then sit back and relax as a professional chauffeur drives from any accommodation in the greater Memphis area — plus the cities of Collierville or Germantown in Tennessee, or the cities of Olive Branch or Tunica in Mississippi — to catch all the Memphis airport departures 24/7.

Take aim at an exciting active experience while enjoying local brews at Craft Axe Throwing in Memphis. You’ll receive help from Axe Masters and Axe Coaches who will teach you the technique needed to make the axe stick in the target in three throws or fewer. Hone your technique and keep score with your friends then celebrate with craft beer available for purchase on-site.

Beale Street in Memphis is one of America's most iconic venues for music, so it only makes sense it's the site of the popular Hard Rock Cafe Memphis. When touring the length of bustling Beale Street, stop and enjoy a prix-fixe menu of classic American cooking, with meals that are themed after different music genres. Feast on entrees like hickory smoked ribs, a classic cheeseburger or salmon, and all meals are accompanied by dessert as well as coffee or soda.

Combine sightseeing and family-friendly fun in a way impossible to replicate independently on this Memphis Scavenger Hunt. Prebook for two to five people for a time that suits you, and enjoy a smartphone-guided walking tour that showcases Memphis’ historical sights, poses puzzles and challenges, and charts the city’s music legends and attractions. En route, enjoy time to relax and eat (own expense), and record your scores for the hunt leaderboard.

Wander through the most famous street in Memphis, with your private guide, where you will immerse yourself in the history of Memphis, the stars of the show, and their stories. Visit the classic Peabody Hotel and see where Elvis first signed his first album. See one of the city’s most loved radio stations. Beale Street is in Downtown Memphis and runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of nearly 2 miles. Your tour finishes with a drink at a local haunt, where your guide will get you a drink (beer, house wine, coffee, or soda) and give you insight into the best place to indulge in Memphis’s music scene.

Follow in the footsteps of musical legends, such as Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King, on this walking tour of Beale Street in downtown Memphis. Your guide knows the ins and outs of the street—said to be where blues began—ensuring you won't miss a beat of its storied past. Pass by highlights including Lansky Brothers, where Elvis Presley was known to shop, as well as the more-than-100-year-old A. Schwab General Store.

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum will have you tapping your toes. Book this admission ticket and discover Memphis' history of blues, rock and soul music. An included audio guide adds depth to the extensive exhibits, with more than 100 songs to bring liveliness to the displays. Delve into Memphis' musical legacy and learn all about the pioneers like BB King and Muddy Waters who put Memphis on the map.

Visit the Memphis Music Hall of Fame to learn all about the city's legendary music history. Browse exhibits and museum displays about the musicians and artists who shaped the Memphis Sound.

Tour the historic Memphis home of the Woodruff and Fontaine families. The Victorian era mansion was built in the French style and is furnished in period antiques. This is your chance to visit the past and learn what Memphis was like in the 19th Century. There are also QR codes throughout the house to allow visitors to scan and learn at their own pace.

Chow down like a bonafide Memphian during this history-packed Memphis food crawl. You’ll enjoy seven specially prepared food tastings at six different hotspots, including both family-owned eateries and award-winning restaurants. Classic dishes—from hot tamales to house-made desserts—use only sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, and you’ll discover the culture and history of the dynamic Tennessee city along the way.

Learn about the haunted history of Memphis on this informative walking tour. Listen as your guide shares stories of famous hauntings and locations known for paranormal activity such as Earnestine and Hazel’s, the Arcade Restaurant, the Green Beetle, and Orpheum Theater. Stop for photos along the route as you delve deep into city’s dark past.

Explore the city of Memphis through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement during this driving sightseeing tour. See key landmarks and monuments that are important to African-American history such as Slave Haven, the National Civil Rights Museum, and Beale Street. Listen to engaging commentary about the history of the area from periods of slavery to the civil rights movement to present-day.

First-time visitors to Memphis appreciate this overview driving tour of the city's key sights. Choose from morning or afternoon departures to see the city's Victorian homes, Beale Street, and Graceland, among other attractions. Stop to visit the famous ducks that make their home at the Peabody Hotel. Round-trip transport from and to your hotel (most mid-south properties) is included.