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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $66.00

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Tue 24 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)

miller90201

Apr 2018

Here's the bottom line: do NOT do this tour if... you're looking for a boring tour guide who reads from a script and makes dumb jokes... a surface-y tour where you don't learn anything... a tour that's fun, but totally void of content.... a snarky ill-tempered tour guide.... a tour guide who doesn't great you with a huge smile and a big hug... a tour guide who knows nothing about the subject. DO this tour if you want to... be greeted with a hug from an amazing tour guide and woman... have lots of interaction and fun with her while on the tour... learn an incredible amount of history that you probably never knew... have a tour guide who DOESN'T read from a script, but instead gives you information she actually understands and can impart intelligently... and you want to laugh with her as you learn. If THAT'S the kind of tour you're looking for, book Queen NOW!

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thank you so much. It was my pleasure!

rockydotdom

Apr 2018

This is a terrific tour, two hours that takes so much of the rich history of African American population of Memphis. Queen is a great tour guide, who takes an optimistic approach to life, and works hard to illuminate the past. This history is often tragic, but at other times uplifting (e.g. the Underground Railroad site). Queen is also lots of fun. She knows the city. We loved this tour, and we loved Memphis.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thank you! Can't wait for your return to Memphis!

Rebecca F

Mar 2018

Queen is a phenomenal tour guide! She's very knowledgeable, entertaining and engaging with guests. As a native Memphian, it was wonderful to see new things and learn the history of my very own hometown. During the tour, we happened upon the newly opened Memphis Rox owner and received a tour of this amazing renovated space. It was such an unexpected treat! I highly recommend this tour to visitors as well as Memphis residents. You'll have a great experience and leave better than you arrived.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thank you for taking this journey through your own backyard! That means so much to me. It was an absolute pleasure having you on board!