Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

Summary Description

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.

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
Description

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.

Included / Excluded
  • Guided sightseeing tour
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to Sun Studio (if option not selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 90-180 minutes
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

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

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
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.
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

FAQ

Which company provides Memphis Mojo Bus Tour?

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Memphis Mojo Bus Tour is hosted by Backbeat Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

How much is Memphis Mojo Bus Tour?

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Memphis Mojo Bus Tour price starts from $32.92.

Which attractions will I visit with Memphis Mojo Bus Tour?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

What is the Memphis Mojo Bus Tour cancellation policy?

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Memphis Mojo Bus Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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!

Basic Information
  • Duration: 90 minutes - 180 minutes
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