Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

Highlights

Hear behind-the-scenes stories about famous musicians from Memphis
Upgrade to add a guided tour of Sun Studio, where Johnny Cash’s career began
Choose from multiple tour times to best fit your schedule

Summary

This music tour of Memphis meets on the famous Beale Street. Board your bus, and get ready for a great adventure through the music history of the city. Your guide—a local musician—plays and sings songs associated with area, and might even ask you to help out with an easy-to-play instrument. Hear interesting facts about the city’s music history as you ride. Pass by the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Lorraine Motel (the location of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and the current home of the National Civil Rights Museum), and the early homes of music legends such as Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. If you’ve chosen to upgrade to add the guided tour of Sun Studio, you'll see where B.B. King, Roy Orbison, and Jerry Lee Lewis launched their careers. Once your tour is over, get dropped back off on Beale Street.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes - 3 hours

Why take this tour?

Gain a better understanding for the music culture of Memphis on this unique bus tour led by local musicians. Leave the driving to someone else as you enjoy live music—you might even be asked to shake a tambourine—and learn behind the-scenes stories about legends such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Plus, you can upgrade to include a tour of Sun Studio on the same day.

What’s included?

Guided sightseeing tour
Local taxes
Gratuities
Admission to Sun Studio (if option not selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 90-180 minutes
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Guests are asked to please wear face masks on board our buses.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Backbeat Tours

About operator:

Backbeat Tours offers a variety of different ways to see and experience the best of Memphis, including sightseeing bus tours and walking tours such as the popular Memphis Ghost Tour in the evenings and the Memphis History Tour in the daytime, as well as the new Memphis Bike Tour. Our Memphis Mojo Tour -- the city's only live music tour -- is the most entertaining way of experiencing the best of Memphis!