Memphis National Civil Rights Museum: Tours & History

The Mojo Tour is a unique, high-energy musical tour of Memphis, a city that’s given the world three great genres of popular music: blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and sweet Southern soul. Led by professional Beale Street musicians and featuring live music, comedy, history, and storytelling, the tour brings th...

• Beale Street
• Handy Park
• The Peabody Ducks
• The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
• Sun Studio
• Overton Park
• Stax Museum of American Soul Music
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Memphis City Sightseeing Tour See top Memphis attractions on this narrated sightseeing tour that takes you along the Mississippi River. Pass Victorian homes, historical statues and cultural landmarks like the Pyramid Arena and the Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. Memph...

• Memphis Best Tours
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
• A. Schwab
• The Peabody Ducks
• Beale Street
• Mississippi River Park
• Sun Studio

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Get the complete Memphis experience on this all-inclusive city tour. It’s a part history tour, part attraction hopping, part food tour that will introduce you to everything that makes Memphis special. You’ll visit World Famous Beale Street (the Home of the Blues), see the Mississippi River and histo...

• Beale Street
• Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
• Victorian Village Historic District
• Magevney House
• The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
• Court Square
• The Orpheum Theatre
• AutoZone Park
• Handy Park
• Edge Motor Museum

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

See top Memphis attractions on this guided narrated sightseeing tour that takes you along the Mississippi River. Pass Victorian homes, historical statues and cultural landmarks like the Pyramid Arena and the Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. Includes a tour of legendary S...

• Memphis Best Tours
• The Peabody Ducks
• Beale Street
• Sun Studio
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Minimum age of 7 years old for admission to Sun Studios, Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

On this 2.5 hour African American History tour, we will be your "conductor" and take you on a journey through Memphis that will be sure to open your eyes to some of the most historical sites connected to slavery through to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. There is so much more to Memphis than D...

• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
• Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum
• Beale Street
• Historic Mason Temple
• Clayborn Temple

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Dress code is smart casual, This tour does not stop for guests to visit museums. Visits can be made at your leisure on your own. We will drive by sites with narration., A minimum of 4 travelers are required to operate this tour. (This can be achieved with more than one party making a reservation)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Enjoy the darker side of Memphis and hear tales of the city's haunted heritage as told by professional storytellers. The city’s South Main Historic District – an eclectic, colorful area with some of the city’s oldest buildings – has a long history of sensational murders and ghostly activity. On this...

• The Orpheum Theatre
• Earnestine & Hazel's
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, 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., After the tour has concluded, guests are welcome to stay at Earnestine & Hazel's, just a short 10-minute walk back to Beale St. (traveling North on Main St.). Guests are always welcome to join their tour guide in walking back to Beale St. as well., This tour covers a distance of approximately 2 miles on public sidewalks with some elevation., This tour is conducted mostly outside and does not include entrance into any of these buildings. Please dress accordingly.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Enjoy a spacious and comfortable ride, from Nashville to Memphis, with a Tennessee tour guide. Tennessee stories, history, picturesque scenery, and good conversation, along the way. *substitute karaoke at no additional charge. Once we arrive in Memphis, tour Elvis’ Graceland, Sun Studio, and take a...

• Graceland
• Sun Studio
• Beale Street
• The Peabody Ducks
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
• Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
• Mississippi River Park

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This trip is 12-14 hours total. This includes 3.5 hours drive time, each way.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover Memphis through the eyes of a professional musician on this exclusive 3-hour private tour, designed for your party of up to 4 guests. Travel in luxury aboard a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV while experiencing Memphis' most iconic locations. Begin with an intimate walking tour of historic Beale...

• Beale Street
• W.C. Handy Memphis Home and Museum
• The Peabody Ducks
• Martyrs Park
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
• Victorian Village Historic District
• Sun Studio
• Robert R. Church Park

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This tour does not stop for guests to visit museums. Visits can be made at your leisure on your own. We will drive by sites with narration., Operated by Rock 'n' Roll Tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover Memphis’ rich history, musical heritage, and Southern cuisine on this comprehensive “best of Memphis” tour. Take in all the highlights of downtown Memphis, from the Blues bars of Beale Street and historic Victorian mansions, to the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and one ...

• Beale Street
• Handy Park
• AutoZone Park
• Victorian Village Historic District
• Magevney House
• Court Square
• The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Travel time and is already included in total tour duration., The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% incline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr., 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This combo tour will help you experience all Memphis has to offer. Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will not leave feeling like you missed out on Memphis.  It's a great opportunity to see it all while you are h...

• Memphis Best Tours
• Beale Street
• The Peabody Ducks
• National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
• Memphis Riverboats
• Tom Lee Park

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund., Total tour duration is approximately 6.5-7 hours, Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.