Memphis Discovery Tour National Civil Rights Museum Admission in Memphis booking from $55.97

Memphis Discovery Tour National Civil Rights Museum Admission

Overview

Discover Memphis’ rich history, musical heritage, and Southern cuisine on this comprehensive “best of Memphis” tour. Take in all the highlights of downtown Memphis, from the Blues bars of Beale Street and historic Victorian mansions, to the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and one of Elvis’ early apartments. Get insight into the city's amazing heritage at the The National Civil Rights Museu, site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

After visiting the museum of choice, you'll be driven safely back to Beale St., or to the Memphis Riverboat to enjoy a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.

City: Memphis

Tue 08 Apr

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What's Included

Riverboat Cruise admission (if option selected)

Professional guide

BBQ tasting at Central BBQ: pulled pork slider, coleslaw, & chips

National Civil Rights Museum admission

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We can accommodate fold-up walkers or wheelchairs. We do not have a wheelchair lift and therefore cannot assist those in powered wheelchairs or with no mobility.
Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% incline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr.

What To Expect

Beale Street

The tour starts on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, and begins by exploring the history of the Home of the Blues

AutoZone Park

Home of the Memphis Redbirds, Minor League Baseball team

Court Square

One of the city's oldest and most beautiful parks

Victorian Village Historic District

"Millionaire's Row", beautiful historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons and

Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion

History of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

The Orpheum Theatre

History of the Orpheum Theater

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row

National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

Site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and now home to the National Civil Rights Museum

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (1)

Margaret H

Mar 2025

Great Way to See Memphis! This tour ran like clockwork - Professional, organized, fascinating. The team took away all the details of our variety of visits. Highly recommend!

Memphis Discovery Tour National Civil Rights Museum Admission

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