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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

Thu 24 Jul

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Starting at $72.00

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Thu 24 Jul

Starting at $72.00

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
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.
A minimum of 3 travelers are required to operate this tour. (This can be achieved with more than one party making a reservation)

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 (166)

982jakig

Mar 2023

So educational. We learned so much about the City, the history and the music. I highly recommend this tour! The Queen was wonderful. I appreciate everything she shared with us!

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you! It was our pleasure!

Barb12KP

Mar 2023

My Tour of Memphis today was FANTASTIC. I toured with Carolyn Michael-Banks ( affectionately known as Queen) . She is the owner of A Tour of Possibilities. Her tour focuses on the African American history of Memphis. Queen is one of the most knowledgeable and fascinating tour guides I have ever had. Her stories are enthralling. Her knowledge is deep and wide ranging. Her story telling is wonderful and it is pure joy to have spent 2 and 1/2 hours with her. I need to return to Memphis…..there is much I did not do! I encourage everyone to get down here. But, if you plan a trip, please, do yourself a favor and dedicate a morning or an afternoon to a tour with A Tour of Possibilities.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Wow! Thank you for this awesome review. It was my pleasure to share the richness of Memphis’ history with you❣️

FloridaNative81

Mar 2023

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with our tour guide, Queen😊. She is a fantastic storyteller and educator! The only “negative” would be that we didn’t get time to stop and get out at more locations. For travelers I would recommend taking this tour as an overview of Memphis first and then going to the Civil Rights Museum and Beale street on your own for a deeper dive.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you for your review! The tour is designed as an opportunity to get an overview of this incredible city. You can then select what places of interest you would like to visit on your own. There is so much to experience here!