![]() ![]() (7-8 hours)įaulkner Country: Experience the small-town charm of Oxford, Mississippi, the cultural capital of the South. Stop at evocative sites such as Dockery Farms, home of the blues pioneer Charlie Patton, and the nearby locations of the supposed final resting place of Robert Johnson (yes, there are multiple!), and explore Clarksdale’s Blues Alley as well as the infamous crossroads where the blues was born. King Museum in Indianola and tour the Grammy Museum on the beautiful campus of Delta State University in Cleveland before having lunch near historic Downtown Main Street. Mississippi Delta Blues Highway: Take a road trip through the heart of the Mississippi Delta and explore the roots of the Blues. (7 hrs.)ĭyess Tour: Visit the Depression-era Dyess Colony and the boyhood home of Johnny Cash just an hour away in Arkansas. Tupelo Tour: Journey to Tupelo, Mississippi to tour Elvis’ birthplace and the town that shaped his early childhood. (1.5-2 hrs.)ĭark Side of Memphis Tour: Death, disease, crime, and corruption come to life as we search for ghosts and dark tales from the city’s distant and not-so-distant past. Memphis Ghost Tour: Explore the world of ghosts, lost souls, and phantoms on this tour of paranormal Memphis. (1-2 hrs.)īeale Street Walking Tour: Our tour guide will delight you with stories of bootleggers, bluesmen, gamblers and rakes as we show you the places that made this street the Home of the Blues. (3-4 hrs.)ĭowntown Walking History Tour: Learn the history of our colorful town as you walk through beautiful and historic downtown Memphis. Handy House, and/or a walking tour of Beale Street. This tour can be tailored to include visits to Slavehaven (a stop on the Underground Railroad), the W.C. (3-4 hrs.)Īfrican American Heritage Tour: Visit the National Civil Rights Museum and Stax Museum of American Soul Music as we tell the story of African Americans in Memphis. (Cocktail or bourbon tasting may be added or substituted for another activity.) Click here for more info. All the sights on our Historic Places Tour, plus visits to the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, the Peabody Duck March, Central BBQ for barbecue tasting, and Lansky’s or Schwab’s for souvenir shopping. Memphis Discovery Tour: A little bit of everything you love about Memphis. Jude’s, Court Square, the Lorraine Motel, and Victorian Village. Memphis Historic Places Bus Tour: See the historic side of the city, including the Mississippi riverfront, Cotton Row, Fourth Bluff Park, Beale Street, St. Sunset Tour: Let our musicians entertain you on this quick tour of Memphis’ downtown sights. The Man in Black Tour: a fascinating look at the life and early career of Johnny Cash in Memphis. Hound Dog Tour: Follow in the footsteps of Elvis Presley on this exclusive tour of the city he called home. Memphis Music Attractions: One special tour that combines visits to three great musical attractions – Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Graceland: The Home of the King a must-see for any visitor to Memphis! (2-4 hrs.) Memphis Mojo Tour: Our most popular tour highlighting the best of musical Memphis. Most tours can be custom-tailored to include pick-ups from your location and visits to attractions or restaurants of your choice.ĭon’t know where to start? Scroll down for ideas. Smaller groups of 12 to 30 may arrange for discounted admission to our public tours or a private charter. For conventions, we offer private shuttle bus and tour transportation, custom-designed tour itineraries, online ticketing and discount codes. Our staff of trained professionals knows Memphis like no one else and is happy to arrange custom itineraries, dining, transportation, and admissions for your group. For large groups, we offer sightseeing tours, step-on guide service, bus charters, and walking tours. Don’t just visit Memphis, experience it! Backbeat Tours can take care of all your group’s tour and transportation needs. ![]()
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