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
Sat 19 Jul
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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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MrsY0
Oct 2019
We took this tour and was really glad we did. Catherine, our tour guide, was awesome! She was very knowledgeable about so much that had to do about Memphis music, especially Elvis. Not only telling history but also singing a lot of the songs. We also included the Sun Studio tour which was great in itself. It was worth well worth it
880vickin
Oct 2019
Had the best time with Cecil as our tour guide/musician. He’s funny, charming, talented and boy can he sing. We saw landmarks in Memphis and learned some fun history facts along the route. We sang along to some well known songs. (You don’t have to sing but it’s more fun if you do) What a fun experience and something different to do! Sit back, relax and enjoy yourself on this ride!
SandyA_10
Oct 2019
Great way to learn about the city in an relaxing (and sir conditioned) environment.
We were lucky enough to share the trip with Eric Hughes a local musician. He was extremely entertaining and, given that he was born and bred in Memphis, had great insight.
We would not have seen some of the sights under our own steam.
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