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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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $66.00

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Sun 22 Sep

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)

Ellenski25

Sep 2019

The tour “Queen,” makes these tours so memorable! She is a true entertainer and historian of Memphis African Americans. If you have a weekend to learn something about the city and just enjoy your time, schedule a tour of Possibilities!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for your support. Sharing this city with a person who calls Memphis home means so much!

CoachGwen

Sep 2019

This was a fantabulous tour! Queen Carolyn was our guide and she does an excellent job. It was very engaging and seemed to just fly by! 6 Star!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for this awesome review! We appreciate your support more than you will ever know!

dbsmith14

Sep 2019

Queen treated my husband and I like VIPs. We made a last minute trip for Labor Day weekend from Charlotte,NC to Memphis after cancelling our planned trip to Florida due to Hurricane Dorian. Since this trip was spur of the moment, we did not have time to research things to do in the area; however I knew I wanted to do a black history tour of the area. I did several quick searches Saturday morning and Tour of Possibilities kept popping up and included all of the sites we wanted to see. I was excited and called the number for the booking service from the Viator site and was quickly disappointed to find out the next available tour was not until Wednesday but I needed to leave Memphis on Tuesday. I asked if there was a waitlist for Sunday or Monday but the booking service was not able to provide the info. I went directly to the Tour of Possibilities website and found another number. I spoke with someone from the touring company and was able to schedule a tour on Labor Day. The tour started on time and Queen was very hospitable and accommodating. She was very knowledgeable about the area. The tour covered the major spots in Memphis, the significant role of African Americans had in building the city and major events from civil rights movement. It was EXACTLY what my husband wanted a d highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

It was our absolute pleasure to share the richness of Memphis’ history with you both. We appreciate your kind words. Continued blessings on your safe return home!