Guided Memphis City Tour with Riverboat Cruise along Mississippi River
Overview
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 here. After your City Hour, you'll have free time to explore Beale Street or stop for lunch on your own before heading to the riverboats.
Next, enjoy a cruise on the Memphis Riverboats, a Paddlewheel sail along the Mississippi River. Cruise down the Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain. Pass by Tom Lee Park and learn about its namesake, then discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas along the way.
Next, enjoy a cruise on the Memphis Riverboats, a Paddlewheel sail along the Mississippi River. Cruise down the Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain. Pass by Tom Lee Park and learn about its namesake, then discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas along the way.
Inclusions
- Guided Memphis City Day Tour with Riverboat Cruise
- Free time to explore famous Beale Street in Downtown Memphis
- Pass Victorian homes, historical statues and cultural landmarks
- Pass sites such as Pyramid Arena and Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (select Memphis hotels only)
- Admission to Memphis Riverboats: Paddlewheel Cruise along the Mississippi River
- Professional Guide with Live Narration
- Entry/Admission - Memphis Riverboats
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Memphis Best Tours, Memphis, TN
After pickup from your downtown Memphis hotel, Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will see some of the most famous and infamous sites around our historical city.
Stop At: Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Sites such as Beale Street, which is a location where all the blues clubs are located and has become a major attraction here in Memphis. We will also show you Victorian Village which are homes built in the 1800's, two statues of the Kin Elvis Presley and B.B King.
Stop At: The Peabody Ducks, 149 Union Ave The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, TN 38103-2638
Don't forget about The Peabody Hotel to stop and see the March of the World Famous Ducks!
Pass By: National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103-4214
You will witness history at the Lorraine Hotel where Martin Luther King was assassinated on the balcony
Stop At: Memphis Riverboats, 45 S Riverside Dr Beale Street Landing, Memphis, TN 38103-2421
The Island Queen, a historical paddle-wheel boat with three decks offering great views. We will cruise down the mighty Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain.
Pass By: Tom Lee Park, Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN 38103
Pass by Tom Lee Park, named after Tom Lee, a worker who jumped into the river to save the lives of 32 passengers of a sinking steamboat in 1925. Along the way, you'll learn all about the history of the river and discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas. After this combo tour, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Memphis Best Tours, Memphis, TN
After pickup from your downtown Memphis hotel, Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will see some of the most famous and infamous sites around our historical city.
Stop At: Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Sites such as Beale Street, which is a location where all the blues clubs are located and has become a major attraction here in Memphis. We will also show you Victorian Village which are homes built in the 1800's, two statues of the Kin Elvis Presley and B.B King.
Stop At: The Peabody Ducks, 149 Union Ave The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, TN 38103-2638
Don't forget about The Peabody Hotel to stop and see the March of the World Famous Ducks!
Pass By: National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103-4214
You will witness history at the Lorraine Hotel where Martin Luther King was assassinated on the balcony
Stop At: Memphis Riverboats, 45 S Riverside Dr Beale Street Landing, Memphis, TN 38103-2421
The Island Queen, a historical paddle-wheel boat with three decks offering great views. We will cruise down the mighty Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain.
Pass By: Tom Lee Park, Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN 38103
Pass by Tom Lee Park, named after Tom Lee, a worker who jumped into the river to save the lives of 32 passengers of a sinking steamboat in 1925. Along the way, you'll learn all about the history of the river and discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas. After this combo tour, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Additional information
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Dan_T
April 2022
Sam was very knowledgeable and courteous! He made the tour fun. Saw a number of fascinating sites. Great day!
Sam was very knowledgeable and courteous! He made the tour fun. Saw a number of fascinating sites. Great day!Allen_O
May 2022
Our tour guide Sam was the BEST!! He really made our tour come to life. He was very knowledgeable of all the places we went.
Our tour guide Sam was the BEST!! He really made our tour come to life. He was very knowledgeable of all the places we went.carisser
May 2022
We enjoyed learning about the history of Memphis! So many amazing and interesting things to learn about. The Riverboat cruise was just as interesting.
We enjoyed learning about the history of Memphis! So many amazing and interesting things to learn about. The Riverboat cruise was just as interesting.Donna_G
May 2022
Michelle, our tour guide, did an excellent job. She was very knowledgeable and had some great stories.
Michelle, our tour guide, did an excellent job. She was very knowledgeable and had some great stories.Debbie_T
May 2022
Our driver on bus was awesome.he was knowledgable about memphis and answered our questions that we had, share his experiences of where to eat and what to see
Our driver on bus was awesome.he was knowledgable about memphis and answered our questions that we had, share his experiences of where to eat and what to seejessebX464KU
April 2022
Our guide was very wonderful and I would highly recommend Sam to anyone going couldn’t ask for a better guide very informative and very polite thank you sam
Our guide was very wonderful and I would highly recommend Sam to anyone going couldn’t ask for a better guide very informative and very polite thank you sam