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
Mon 23 Feb
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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)
Mz_Risha
Jul 2022
This was a great bus tour we came to visit in the middle of July so this was nice to get out the heat, relax, and learn about Memphis history. The guide gets an A+ Great singing and a wealth of Memphis knowledge l!!
Robert_S
Jul 2022
One of the best city tours that my wife and I have taken over 40+ years of city guided bus tours. Davy Rae Bennett was a very good tour guide but also an excellent performer. 10 star rating.
Johnnie_P
Jul 2022
I enjoyed the live music and the stories that went along with the music. The musician didnāt seem to mind me singing along with him at all. š