The 5 Tours in Memphis That Earn Their Price

1.Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,804 reviews · 2 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

This 2 to 7 hour Memphis tour uses a mini-coach to cover Beale Street, Victorian Village, the Lorraine Motel, A. Schwab, St. Jude and the Pyramid. Downtown hotel pickup is included. Add Sun Studio for Elvis history or a paddlewheel cruise for Mississippi River views. Guides such as Sam, Darryl and Michelle bring local stories and humor.

“The tour was very informative and provided several stops along the way to take in the sights. Our tour guide Michelle was awesome! Worth every penny!”

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2.Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,476 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $43Top rated

Ride Memphis with a singing musician-guide and driver on a 36-seat music bus. You’ll hear live blues, soul, and rock while passing Beale Street, Sun Studio, Stax, the Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, Overton Park, and Elvis and B.B. King landmarks. Choose an option with Sun Studio or Stax admission if you want a deeper visit.

“Very interactive . Was kinda crazy that it didn't go by Graceland.. It was really good. Easy to book”

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3.Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 909 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Join Taylor for a three-hour food walk through downtown Memphis and Beale Street. You’ll visit up to six local eateries for seven tastings, from barbecue, gumbo, and wings to dessert, while learning the area’s music, food, and neighborhood history. The tour starts and ends at the Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street.

“Though it was hot outside we enjoyed the tour very much. As always great food and Taylor, the guide was funny and engaging.”

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4.Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 764 reviews · from $29Best value

Walk about two miles through downtown Memphis with a storyteller guide such as Daniel, Sheena, Liz, or TC. Hear tales tied to the Orpheum Theatre, John Alexander Austin House, Earnestine & Hazel’s, the Green Beetle, Puck Food Hall, and the Lorraine Motel. The tour ends inside Earnestine & Hazel’s, where you can stay for a drink or bite.

“Daniel did a great job of bringing ghost stories to life while adding in interesting history facts about Memphis. He is definitely an ambassador for Memphis. Daniel was also willing to adjust the tour a bit since it was just my husband and me on the tour.”

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5.City Tour with Optional Sun Studios & Riverboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $45

Explore Memphis by mini coach with hotel pickup, a local English-speaking guide, and stops at the Lorraine Motel, Peabody Hotel, Beale Street, A. Schwab, and the Memphis Pyramid. Add Sun Studio and a Mississippi River paddlewheel cruise for a longer day. Guides such as Sam, Daryl, Darryl, and Michelle are known for lively local stories.

“Sam. our guide was absolutely fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable and delivered his knowledge extremely well. His customer service was excellant. if you select to be picked up on Riverside Drive it would be helpful to state the pick up point as the visitor centre.”

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