Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

Memphis, US
95% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (1248 reviews)

Highlights

  • Live music performances on board
  • Interactive experience with local musicians
  • Visiting iconic music landmarks
  • Opportunity to learn about Memphis' music history
  • Engaging and entertaining tour guides

What to expect

1

Beale Street

The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.

Duration 5 minutes
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

Mississippi River

History and importance of the Mississippi River

6

Lauderdale Courts

History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis

7

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's

8

Sun Studio

The birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission.)

9

Sam Phillips Recording Service, Inc.

History of Sam Phillips' second recording studio, the successor to "Sun Studio"

10

Overton Park

Overton Park Shell and the story of Elvis' first concert

Duration 10 minutes
11

Lafayette's Music Room

History of Overton Square and Lafayette's

12

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!

13

National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

Explanation of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    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.
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    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.
Provided by Backbeat Tours

What our experts say

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    Check out nearby Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken.
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    Explore Beale Street's live music venues.
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    Visit the National Civil Rights Museum close by.
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    Enjoy a drink at Alfred's after the tour.
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    Grab a photo at the Elvis Statue on Beale.

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