Memphis Music Scene: Private Half-Day Walking TourPrivate Tour

Discover the Memphis music scene and hear the stories of legends like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and BB King who put Memphis on the musical map on this private walking tour.
This experience is on request only. Please contact us for pricing.

Things to know

Duration:

3 hrs

Suitable for:

Culture Vulture, Family, Friends, History Buffs

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Walking tour: no transportation is included

Tickets:

- English-speaking tour guide
- Rock n' Soul Museum tickets
- Daily Trolley Pass

Other inclusions:

- Gratuities optional
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included
- Additional food & drinks are not included
Meeting points: Your guide will meet you at the entrance to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame located at 126 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103, United States

What makes this tour special

Immerse yourself in the worlds of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash, and discover the Memphis music scene in one of America's great music cities - famous for soul and rock 'n' roll influence and for being the birthplace of blues. 

On your private half-day walking tour you will:
 

On your Private Tour of Beale Street, you'll learn the musical history of Memphis, the stars of the show and their stories. 

You'll find out who W.C.Handy was and the influence that Sam Phillips had on the journey of rock'n'roll, the blues and the many famous musicians associated with these influential strains that have made Memphis famous for its music. 

Beale Street is in Downtown Memphis and runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of nearly 2 miles. Your tour finishes with a drink at a local haunt, where your guide will get you a drink (beer, house wine, coffee, or soda) and give you insight into the best place to indulge in Memphis’s music scene. 

What you'll see

Beale Street
The Orpheum, Memphis
Peabody ducks
Elvis Presley
Rock n' Soul Museum

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FAQ

QWill there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
AAll of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.

Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.
QAre entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?
AIn the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QWhat is your cancellation policy?
AOn tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.

For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.

Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.

To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
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AAt Travel Curious, we provide a free concierge service to help you plan your time abroad and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about this tour or any other tours. We are normally able to customise or personalise tours to suit your needs.

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QAm I able to book more than one tour?
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