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    Explore Memphis & Cruise the Mississippi River

    See Memphis highlights and cruise the Mississippi River by paddlewheel boat

    4.5 stars• 218 reviews
    From$103/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    6 hours

    Includes

    Museum entry, riverboat cruise

    Highlights

    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.

    • Ride through Memphis sights like Beale Street, Victorian Village, and the Orpheum Theater
    • Choose admission to the Rock n Soul Museum, Edge Motor Museum, or National Civil Rights Museum
    • Taste Central BBQ and get free time to explore Beale Street
    • Cruise the Mississippi River aboard the Island Queen with historical commentary
    • Pick indoor or outdoor seating while you watch the downtown skyline
    • Plan to pay extra for gratuity and for drinks at Central BBQ and on the riverboat

    What's Included

    • Guided Memphis sightseeing tour
    • Admission to one selected museum
    • Mississippi River paddlewheel boat cruise
    • Central BBQ tasting

    Things to know

    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.

    Cancellation Policy

    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.

    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    197 Beale St Memphis, TN US 38103

    Experience provided by Backbeat Tours
    Experience provided by Backbeat Tours

    Related locations

    Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

    Admission included

    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.

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    Adult - Tour + National Civil Rights Museum & Riverboat Cruise

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    Adult - Tour + Rock n Soul Museum & Riverboat Cruise

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    Adult - Tour + Edge Motor Museum & Riverboat Cruise

    $94.92

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    $75.24

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    Child - Tour + Rock'n'Soul Museum & Riverboat Cruise

    $75.24

    Ages 3-12 | 6 hours

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    Child - Tour + Edge Motor Museum & Riverboat Cruise

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    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
    218 reviews•Google Maps
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great experience on the Memphis Discovery Tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. He shared not only historical details, but also great stories, caveats, and anecdotes about the people and places we visited. The tour was reasonably priced and well worth it. Everyone involved was professional, and the BBQ stop was especially enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis.

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    Danny Banks Sr

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great experience on the Memphis Discovery Tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. He shared not only historical details, but also great stories, caveats, and anecdotes about the people and places we visited. The tour was reasonably priced and well worth it. Everyone involved was professional, and the BBQ stop was especially enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis.

    Photo of Danny Banks Sr

    Danny Banks Sr

    July 6, 2026

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