The Home of the Blues comes alive aboard Memphis' only Music Bus! Real Memphis musicians will show you the sights, make you laugh, and perform the music that has made Memphis famous throughout the world. Audience participation is encouraged! Tour departs from Alfred's On Beale (197 Beale St, Memphis).
City: Memphis
Tue 03 Jun
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You can choose the date already on the booking website
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The bus does not have a wheelchair lift, but if you have a collapsible wheelchair and have some mobility, we should have no problem accommodating you. Please contact us in advanced with any additional questions.
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.
What To Expect
1
Beale Street
The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.
2
Handy Park
Explanation of how WC Handy became known as the "Father of the Blues."
3
The Peabody Ducks
History of the South's grand hotel
4
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
5
Sun Studio
The birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission.)
6
Overton Park
Overton Park Shell and the story of Elvis' first concert
7
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Home of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!
8
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Explanation of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Show 5 more stops
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (1000)
AMY_B
Mar 2025
What a great experience. We enjoyed our guide playing songs of the different entertainers as he gave us the history of the area. What a great idea!
We also did the Sun City tour which we would also recommend.
sherrim175
Mar 2025
The on board narrative and sing along songs were so much fun. We had a full bus and learned so much about the music industry of Memphis
Gretchen_R
Mar 2025
This tour was a highlight of our weekend in Memphis! It was fantastic! The tour was as described. The musician/tour guide was wonderful!