Memphis Discovery Tour

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This discovery city tour experience shows you all of the things that make Memphis one-of-a-kind, including stops at Court Square, Lorraine Motel, Beale Street, and many more! During your two hour tour, you will be kept informed and entertained by a trained, professional tour guide as you make your way to the numerous buildings, sites, and attractions that have made Memphis special over the years. You will enjoy this part history, part food, and part attraction excursion in the Birthplace of Rock and Roll! Witness the Peabody Hotel duck march or I Am a Man Plaza and see Cotton Row, Victorian Village, St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, among others. 

Visit historic sites like the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, Lansky Brothers that served as a clothier for stars like Johnny Cash, B.B. King, and Elvis Presley, stroll through the Rock'n'Soul Museum or Edge Motor Museum, taste some of the best BBQ in Memphis at Central BBQ, and witness the daily duck march at Peabody Hotel. Just a few of the other sites you will see along the way include the Victorian Village district, Cotton Row, Beale Street, Hotel Chisca, Lauderdale Courts, Redbirds' Stadium, Orpheum Theater, and so many more! Be sure to bring extra film for your camera and bring the entire family on this interactive discovery of Memphis!

• Victorian Village

  - This picturesque district is located in Downtown Memphis and features some of the finest, grandest Victorian-style homes in the city, built between approximately 1846 and the 1890's. Some of the houses in this district include the Massey House, Mallory-Neely House, Harrison-Goyer-Lee House, and Woodruff-Fontaine House.

• The Lorraine Motel

  - This historic motel is the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968, and is the base of the National Civil Rights Museum, a complex of museums in Memphis that trace the history of the Civil Rights Movement starting in the 17th century.

• Court Square

  - This scenic park was initially set aside for the construction of a court house in 1819, but the site was built into Memphis' first schoolhouse instead. One of Court Square's most enjoyed and prominent features is the Hebe Fountain, donated in 1876, and represents the Cupbearer to the Greek Gods, Hebe. Court Square was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1982.

Additional Admission Options

• Memphis Rock n Soul Museum

  (Add-on Option)
  Here, guests will be able to step inside a fascinating museum dedicated to the history of the music scene in Memphis, TN. Found on the famous Beale Street, the Rock n Soul Museum is home to many exhibitions and displays dedicated to the history of the music industry. Explore exhibits like the Birth of Rock 'n Soul and learn about the 'over 1,000 songs' that were recorded in Memphis.

• Edge Motor Museum

  (Add-on Option)
  If you love cars, you will have an awesome time at the Edge Motor Museum. Here, guests will uncover the vast history of the car industry. Explore exhibitions dedicated to subjects like American sports cars, each of which are beautifully preserved. Valuing preservation over restoration, the museum brings these unique vehicles to the forefront of your Memphis getaway. 

• Memphis Riverboat Cruise

  (Add-on Option)
  Get out and see Memphis from the water on the Memphis Riverboat Cruise. Set sail for an incredible adventure through the waters as you marvel at the Memphis skyline while mingling on the boat's panoramic decks. The amazing views and entertainment are certain to impress. Enjoy the Mighty Mississippi and have a blast with this cruise option! 

No matter what you do in Memphis, you are certain to have a great time. This Memphis Discovery Tour offers amazing insight into the city, and with options to add on admission to places like the Edge Motor Museum and the Rock n Soul Museum, you will have a fun time exploring everything that makes the city so special.