Music wasn’t invented in Memphis, but some of the best songs were written in these city streets. Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and plenty more iconic musicians rocked Memphis over the last century, and this walking tour is your private history lesson. Learn about W.C. Handy, Sam Phillips, and other artists who influenced the music industry. This private tour includes a full-day trolley pass and tickets to the Rock n’ Soul Museum.
Discover hidden gems along popular Beale Street
Visit the Peabody Ducks in the Peabody Hotel
Option to visit the Memphis Music Hall of Fame
Stop for photos at iconic clubs and landmarks like Orpheum Theatre
What To Expect
Beale Street
Stroll down Beale Street – an iconic street in the heart of downtown Memphis.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Orpheum Theatre
Learn about the heritage of the historic Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
Walk past the Hard Rock Cafe, and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, while also discovering the WDIA-WHRK Radio Building, home to the first radio station in the US programmed entirely for the black community since 1947.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
B.B. King’s Blues Club
Walk past B.B King’s Blues Club, a favourite of locals and visitors alike.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Peabody Ducks
Pop into The Peabody Hotel to see the iconic Peabody ducks (only during morning tours).
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum
End your tour at the Rock n’Soul Museum, to learn more about the huge musical impact that the community had on the entire world.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Rock n’ Soul Museum tickets
Daily Trolley Pass
Exclude
Food and drink
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off