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2.5 Hours Essence of Memphis African American History Tour

2.5 Hours Essence of Memphis African American History Tour

Overview

On this 2.5 hour African American History tour, we will be your "conductor" and take you on a journey through Memphis that will be sure to open your eyes to some of the most historical sites connected to slavery through to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. There is so much more to Memphis than Downtown to experience, so we will also explore some of our interesting neighborhoods.

This tour is for residents, families, and visitors who are looking for the activities to do that are safe, fun and insightful.

City: Memphis

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $66.00

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Fri 27 Dec

Starting at $66.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
3 person minimum required.
Dress code is smart casual
This tour does not stop for guests to visit museums. Visits can be made at your leisure on your own. We will drive by sites with narration.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff

What To Expect

National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

From our vehicle you will see the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, room 306 where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. This is also the location of the National Civil Rights Museum.

Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum

This was once the home of Jacob Burkle, a German immigrant who chose to participate in the Underground Railroad. This home was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is now a museum.

Beale Street

We will tell you the "rest of the story" about this most iconic street. Once referred to as the Negro Mainstreet USA.

Historic Mason Temple

This is the world headquarters for the Church of God in Christ. It was here where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop" less than 24 hours before he was assassinated.

Clayborn Temple

It was in this church, built in the late 1800's, Sanitation Workers gathered to strategize the strike that caused Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to come to Memphis.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (98)

Colemanhaircompany

Feb 2020

Wow! What can I say ...the owner “QUEEN” was everything! She was fun, exciting, sweet,extremely knowledgeable, entertaining etc . Literally the best tour I’ve ever been on... Queen even came picked my fiancé and I up from the hotel for his surprise birthday tour. We learned so much about Memphis and it’s connection to black history. If you’re looking for a fun informative black history tour stop looking ...you’ve found it! Oh did I mention the company is black owned😉

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you for choosing Memphis and A Tour of Possibilities to celebrate. It was our pleasure to share the richness of Memphis’ history with you both. Thanks for sharing your experience and support!

ndpendent

Jan 2020

Ms.Jackie is the gold standard of tour guides. I came away from a Tour of Possibilities with more knowledge, appreciation and understanding of Black Memphis than I could’ve imagined. Ms Jackie is able to weave together storytelling, music and song into a very entertaining and informative experience. As we drove around the city, Ms Jackie pointed out both well known sites like the Lorraine motel to little known areas like Rev C.L. Franklin’s home church, Black Beale street and the best BBQ and soul food cafes. Prompt pickup, a warm and gracious welcome combined with Ms.Jackie’s uncanny ability of making history come alive makes a Tour of Possibilities an experience you won’t forget.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for sharing your experience and choosing A Tour of Possibilities. Jackie is amazing! So glad you were able to join us!

Susan_G

Dec 2019

Ms Jackie is a most unusual tour guide, full of knowledge and very outgoing and personable. If your lucky she might even sing her song “Souldance” for you. BTW you can check it out on you tube! We saw so many important places in Memphis and America’s ongoing quest for civil rights. We followed the tour up with a visit the next day to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Very moving and having the background from the tour was a great foundation.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you so much for this awesome review! ATOP is so fortunate to have Ms. Jackie as part of our team.