Walk 1.5 miles of downtown Memphis history with the author of a local guidebook
2 hours
Guide, Walking tour
Explore the Bluff City on a 2-hour guided walking tour led by the author of A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis. Cover about 1.5 miles as you hear stories from Memphis’s river-town roots to Civil War events and Prohibition-era characters.
Route and stops may vary, and you’ll walk about 1.5 miles on city-maintained sidewalks. Wheelchairs and walkers are welcome at the guest’s discretion. Tour operates rain or shine unless there are severe weather warnings.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts, and check in at the ticket counter no later than 10–15 minutes before departure.
The walking tour operates rain or shine, unless there are severe weather warnings.
Plan on about 1.5 miles of walking on city-maintained sidewalks.
149 Union Ave. Memphis, TN US 38103
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