Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

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west-midlands01
2 days ago
It is worth doing this tour, we included the Sun studios as an extra & it was totally worth it! Our singing guide on the bus was very knowledgeable & entertaining, he spoke about the history of rhythm & blues bringing a lot of fun & entertainment. The guided tour of Sun studio was superb, the tour guide had a great sense of humour & studied musics at University, his passion was evident during the tour. We loved it!

The Mojo Tour is a unique, high-energy musical tour of Memphis, a city that’s given the world three great genres of popular music: blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and sweet Southern soul. Led by professional Beale Street musicians and featuring live music, comedy, history, and storytelling, the tour brings this famed musical heritage to life on the nation’s only music bus. Along the way you’ll see such famous landmarks as Sun Studio, Beale Street, Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, Peabody Hotel, Overton Park, and the early homes of Elvis and B.B. King. It’s no accident that legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash, BB King and Otis Redding all got their start in the city known as the Home of the Blues: find out how it all went down on this entertaining tour of Memphis’ greatest hits.

Departure Point

  • 197 Beale St.
Return Details
  • 197 Beale St.
Duration1 hour and 30 minutes - 3 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Beale Street, , Memphis, TennesseeThe tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Handy Park200 Beale St, , Memphis, TennesseeExplanation of how WC Handy became known as the "Father of the Blues." Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Peabody Ducks149 Union Ave, The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, TennesseeHistory of the South's grand hotelDuration: Not AvailableStop At: The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange65 Union Ave, Memphis, TennesseeHistory of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton RowDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Mississippi RiverMemphis, TN 38103History and importance of the Mississippi RiverDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Lauderdale CourtsMemphis, TN 38105History of the Presley family's first real home in MemphisDuration: Not AvailableStop At: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude'sDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Sun Studio706 Union Ave, Memphis, TennesseeThe birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission)Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sam Phillips Recording Studio639 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103History of Sam Phillips' second recording studio, the successor to "Sun Studio"Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Overton Park1914 Poplar Ave, , Memphis, TennesseeOverton Park Shell and the story of Elvis' first concert (short stop is subject to availability and weather)Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Lafayette's Music Room2119 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104History of Overton Square and Lafayette'sDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Stax Museum of American Soul Music926 E McLemore Ave, , Memphis, TennesseeHome of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel450 Mulberry St, , Memphis, TennesseeExplanation of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The bus does not have a wheelchair lift, but if you have a collapsible wheelchair and have some mobility, we should have no problem accommodating you. Please contact us in advanced with any additional questions.
  • Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
Inclusions
  • Local taxes
  • Guided sightseeing tour
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Redemption InstructionsCheck in at the Backbeat Tours ticket podium at Alfred's on Beale (197 Beale St.)Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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west-midlands01
It is worth doing this tour, we included the Sun studios as an extra & it was totally worth it! Our singing guide on the bus was very knowledgeable & entertaining, he spoke about the history of rhythm & blues bringing a lot of fun & entertainment. The guided tour of Sun studio was superb, the tour guide had a great sense of humour & studied musics at University, his passion was evident during the tour. We loved it!
Evette_M
. DON'T DO THIS TOUR!!! It's a scam! This tour was solely focused on Elvis Presley and not the other musicians who have made great contributions.
Kathy_H
Great driving tour of many historic Memphis sights. Awesome narration and live music throughout the ride made for a one-of-a-kind tour!
Nancy M
This was a great tour featuring the musical history of Memphis, as well as, tidbits of general information. Miss Princess was a great bus driver and very patient with everyone, and our tour guide was an excellent musician with a fun sense of humor and a great history of the Memphis music scene.
John_B
Great experience! The person who was our tour guide was a a excellent entertainer, and so informative about all the artists that came out of the Memphis area

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