See Memphis highlights and cruise the Mississippi River by paddlewheel boat
6 hours
Museum entry, riverboat cruise
Tour Memphis by bus, then end your day on a paddlewheel riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River. Choose admission to one museum, enjoy a Central BBQ tasting, and take in downtown skyline views from the water.
The riverboat dock is down a steep cobblestone incline; the bus drops you at the top of the hill. There are no restrooms on the bus, and seating on the riverboat is limited.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Plan to pay extra for gratuity. Soft drinks or beer at Central BBQ are not included, and snacks or drinks on the riverboat are not included.
You can bring food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on the bus, but do not bring ice chests or coolers.
No. Use the restroom at the ticket window before you board.
197 Beale St Memphis, TN US 38103
Step inside the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the story of American popular music unfolds around you in sound and image. Located in the heart of downtown Memphis near Beale Street, this Smithsonian-affiliated institution draws you into the cotton fields, juke joints, and recording studios where blues, gospel, country, and R&B collided to create something entirely new. The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum holds more than 300 artifacts and a self-guided audio tour that lets the music speak for itself.
Memphis music history comes alive on these tours, largely thanks to guides who clearly love what they do. Names like Charlie, Emily, Shannon, and Sheena pop up repeatedly in reviews, each praised for being knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the city. The Memphis Mojo bus tour draws the most attention, blending storytelling, live music, and stops at iconic spots like Sun Studio into a crowd-pleasing package. Ghost and true crime walking tours are also popular, with guide Sheena earning particular praise for making them both entertaining and informative. A couple of reviewers noted that bus air conditioning ran weak, and one flagged punctuality as a strict policy, so arriving early is a smart move. These are worth keeping in mind, though the overwhelming majority of visitors leave happy and many say it was a trip highlight. The tour is especially well-suited for first-time visitors to Memphis looking for a solid, fun introduction to the city before deciding where to spend the rest of their time.
Did a ghost tour and the host Sheena was awesome would recommend it to everyone
Theresa Hufner
April 5, 2026
Did a ghost tour and the host Sheena was awesome would recommend it to everyone
Theresa Hufner
April 5, 2026