Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River

Memphis, United States
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Overview
Duration
6h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Discover Memphis’ rich history, musical heritage, and Southern cuisine on this comprehensive “best of Memphis” tour. Take in all the highlights of downtown Memphis, from the Blues bars of Beale Street and historic Victorian mansions, to the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and one of Elvis’ early apartments. Get insight into the city's amazing musical heritage at the Smithsonian's Rock 'n' Soul Museum, then finish the tour with a delicious BBQ tasting, a photo op of the city skyline at Mud Island Park's iconic "Memphis" sign, and a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.

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Important info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness. Travel time and is already included in total tour duration. . This tour includes a visit to Mud Island River Park and the 50-foot MEMPHIS sign on the south end of the island. This is approximately .6 miles round-trip walking from the bus to the sign and back. . The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% incline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr.. 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.

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What's included
included-item
Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River. Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Air-conditioned vehicle. Barbeque tasting
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What's not included
excluded-items
Gratuities. Hotel pickup and dropoff. Drinks. Entry/Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (no option to enter)
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Backbeat Tours
Meeting Point

Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.