Memphis Mojo Bus Tour
Backbeat Tours
4.8
V6015FTjoanner
5 days ago
Great way to get an overview of Memphis, a music history lesson all punctuated with relevant music interludes. Guide was fantastic!
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.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Beale Street
, , Memphis, Tennessee
The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Handy Park
200 Beale St, , Memphis, Tennessee
Explanation of how WC Handy became known as the "Father of the Blues."
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Peabody Ducks
149 Union Ave, The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
History of the South's grand hotel
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
65 Union Ave, Memphis, Tennessee
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mississippi River
Memphis, TN 38103
History and importance of the Mississippi River
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lauderdale Courts
Memphis, TN 38105
History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sun Studio
706 Union Ave, Memphis, Tennessee
The birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission)
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sam Phillips Recording Studio
639 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
History of Sam Phillips' second recording studio, the successor to "Sun Studio"
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Overton Park
1914 Poplar Ave, , Memphis, Tennessee
Overton Park Shell and the story of Elvis' first concert (short stop is subject to availability and weather)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
History of Overton Square and Lafayette's
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore Ave, , Memphis, Tennessee
Home of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry St, , Memphis, Tennessee
Explanation 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.
- Local taxes
- Guided sightseeing tour
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Redemption Instructions
Check 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 Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Backbeat Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Beale Street
, , Memphis, Tennessee
The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Handy Park
200 Beale St, , Memphis, Tennessee
Explanation of how WC Handy became known as the "Father of the Blues."
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Peabody Ducks
149 Union Ave, The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
History of the South's grand hotel
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
65 Union Ave, Memphis, Tennessee
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mississippi River
Memphis, TN 38103
History and importance of the Mississippi River
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lauderdale Courts
Memphis, TN 38105
History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sun Studio
706 Union Ave, Memphis, Tennessee
The birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission)
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sam Phillips Recording Studio
639 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
History of Sam Phillips' second recording studio, the successor to "Sun Studio"
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Overton Park
1914 Poplar Ave, , Memphis, Tennessee
Overton Park Shell and the story of Elvis' first concert (short stop is subject to availability and weather)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
History of Overton Square and Lafayette's
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore Ave, , Memphis, Tennessee
Home of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry St, , Memphis, Tennessee
Explanation 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.
- Local taxes
- Guided sightseeing tour
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Redemption Instructions
Check 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 Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Backbeat Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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V6015FTjoanner
Great way to get an overview of Memphis, a music history lesson all punctuated with relevant music interludes. Guide was fantastic!
Denise_D
The guide played guitar and sang music as he was giving us the tour. We loved it and would highly recommend it. Passed by all the recording studios and other highlights of Memphis.
Joanne_R
Fantastic way to get an overview of Memphis. The tour guide / entertainer provides a great overview while punctuating the stories with relevant songs.
Culture633140
Silas was amazing singer and we learned a lot of new things about Memphis.. We leaned about Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins. Otis Redding, and Martin Luther King Jr.
ashenoy2015
Excellent tour Kevin our bus driver very efficient.Our tour guide was impressive music historian and a good singer.He was a best entertainer.thanks for providing him