Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission

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.

1. 1

   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

2. 2

   AutoZone Park

   Pass by

   Home of the Memphis Redbirds, Minor League Baseball team

3. 3

   Court Square

   Pass by

   One of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks

4. 4

   Victorian Village Historic District

   10 min

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

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   Memphis' oldest surviving residential home

6. 6

   Danny Thomas Pavilion

   Pass by

   History of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

7. 7

   The Orpheum Theatre

   Pass by

   History of the Orpheum Theater

8. 8

   The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

   Pass by

   History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row

9. 9

   Stop 9

   15 min

   Enjoy a tasting of Memphis BBQ

10. 10

    Stop 10

    Pass by

    South Main Historic Arts District, home to local restaurants and shops

11. 11

    National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

    1.5 hours

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

12. 12

    Stop 12

    1.5 hours

    History and importance of the Mississippi River to Memphis

• 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.

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