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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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $66.00

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Sat 21 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)

rosedE347VN

Aug 2022

The tour was very informative and interactive. Ms. Jackie to life events she shared with us. The personal touch fired up my imagination!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for this great review and for choosing A Tour of Possibilities!

D6826XYlisal

Aug 2022

Expected a lot more from this tour. The tour was more about our tour guide and what she has accomplished than African Americans. When the tour was over we were able to find more about African Americans and their contributions on our own. I would not recommend this tour. It is not worth $63.00

Response from Host

Aug 2022

I apologize for your disappointing experience. As the owner of ATOP I would like an opportunity to further discuss this with you so I could better understand what happened and make it right. Please contact me directly at [email protected].

annainbham

Aug 2022

This was a great tour. We were in Memphis to start the Civil Rights trail, and I am so glad that we started our trip with Queen's tour! It set the tone for our entire stay in Memphis, and our whole family came away with a much better understanding of the lasting impact of slavery, Jim Crow laws, the Civil Rights era, and eventual mass emigration on challenges still xfaced by the city today. Queen's tour was jam packed with stories of notable people and places, both past and present, thought-provoking conversation, book recommendations, and soul music. She brought the landscape to life and showed us buildings and neighborhoods that would have otherwise remained unknown to us. Queen loves Memphis and showed us so many positive things that are happening such as collective food gardens, public artwork, and African American owned businesses throughout the city. We saw the temple where MLK gave his last and famous Mountaintop speech, the street where Coretta Scott King led a march with the sanitation workers after MLK's assasination, and the I Am A Man monument, and when my family visited the Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel days later, we were so glad that we had done Queen's tour first due to the context it provided. My teens, husband and I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience with ATOP! It was our absolute pleasure. Your support is priceless ❣️