Ride Memphis’ only music bus with live musicians on a 90-minute city tour
90 minutes
Live music, City bus tour
Ride through Memphis on the nation’s only music bus, led by professional Beale Street musicians. Enjoy live music, comedy, storytelling, and local history as you pass major city sights.
There are no restrooms on the bus; you can use the restroom at the ticket window before boarding. Admissions to attractions are not included on the basic tour.
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.
Arrive about 15 minutes before your tour and check in at the ticket counter 10–15 minutes before departure.
No. There are no restrooms on the bus, but you can use the restroom at the ticket window before you board.
You can bring alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on board. Do not bring ice chests or coolers.
197 Beale St Memphis, TN US 38103
Backbeat Tours delivers memorable experiences across Memphis with guides who clearly love what they do. Reviewers consistently praise the knowledge and personality of guides like Charlie, Sheena, Emily, and Mary, who bring the city's rich music history to life with live performances and engaging storytelling. The variety is impressive—from 90-minute Music Mojo tours to walking tours covering true crime and haunted history, plus longer experiences that bundle museums and Mississippi River cruises. Many families appreciate how educational yet entertaining these tours are, with one parent even counting it as a homeschool field trip. The tours provide an excellent orientation to Memphis, especially for first-timers trying to figure out what to prioritize during their stay. The live music element particularly resonates with visitors, who love singing along to classics while learning about the city's role in shaping American music. A couple practical notes: one reviewer mentioned the bus AC struggling on a hot day, and another felt the main tour focused less on Beale Street than expected. However, the overwhelming majority found the experiences worthwhile, with several visitors booking multiple tours during their Memphis stay.
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