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Memphis Musical Scene: Private Tour of Beale Street's Hidden Gems

Memphis Musical Scene: Private Tour of Beale Street's Hidden Gems

Overview

Immerse yourself in the worlds of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash, and discover the Memphis music scene in one of America's great music cities - famous for soul and rock 'n' roll influence and for being the birthplace of blues.

On your Private Tour of Beale Street, you'll learn the musical history of Memphis, the stars of the show and their stories.

You'll find out who W.C.Handy was and the influence that Sam Phillips had on the journey of rock'n'roll, the blues and the many famous musicians associated with these influential strains that have made Memphis famous for its music.

City: Memphis

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $145.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $145.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Rock n' Soul Museum tickets

Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Daily Trolley Pass

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Beale Street

Stroll down Beale Street - an iconic street in the heart of downtown Memphis, and snap a photo under the famous Beale street gate arch. During your walk, see the Elvis Statue, a tribute to the king of rock n' roll, and the W.C.Handy statue, the father of the blues.

Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Walk past the Hard Rock Cafe, and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, while also discovering the WDIA-WHRK Radio Building, home to the first radio station in the US programmed entirely for the black community since 1947.

B.B. King's Blues Club

Walk past B.B King's Blues Club, a favourite of locals and visitors alike.

The Peabody Ducks

Pop into The Peabody Hotel to see the iconic Peabody ducks (only during morning tours).

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

Finally, your guide will hand you tickets for your tour at the Rock n'Soul Museum, to learn more about the huge musical impact that the community had on the entire world.

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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 (5)

Alta_M

Nov 2022

Enjoyed the hidden gems of the city with our guide Brandon. He was very knowledgeable, funny and passionate about Memphis Great tour!

Roseann_M

Apr 2022

Our tour guide, RJ, was fantastic. He knew a lot of interesting things to share, was willing to skip around based on what looked interesting, and was genuinely interested in showing us the best possible time. He did a fantastic job and we would love to join him on a tour again!

Jacqueline_H

Mar 2022

Grahame was excellent so informative, very easy to chat too, really good fun and made the tour a very memorable experience

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Hi Jacqueline, We'd like to thank you deeply for sharing your wonderful feedback with us. It's great to know that you had an amazing tour with your guide. He truly is a gem of Memphis, and is always very passionate about sharing the city with curious travellers. We hope to create many more experiences with you in the near future! Best wishes, Travel Curious