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icon1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English

Overview

Shake, rattle, and roll through Memphis on this guided musical bus tour. Local musicians lead the way on a fun-loving ride through the home of blues, complete with live music and tambourines, shakers, and bongos for all to enjoy. Visit historic Beale Street, one of the most iconic streets in America, plus Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, and more. Upgrade to include admission to Sun Studio, the most famous recording studio in the world.
  • Memphis music bus tour led by local musicians
  • See Beale Street, Peabody Hotel, Civil Rights Museum, Cotton Row, and early homes of Elvis, Johnny Cash, and B.B. King
  • Get in on the action—Join the Backbeat Rhythm Section featuring tambourines and bongos
  • Upgrade to include a guided tour of Sun Studios

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Learn about Memphis’ music culture during the only tour that’s led by real musicians.
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Guided sightseeing tour
Local taxes
Gratuities
Admission to Sun Studio (if option not selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

197 Beale St.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
This musical Memphis mojo bus tour begins on Beale Street, one of the most iconic streets in America. Climb aboard the nation’s only music bus and meet the guide, a professional Beale Street musician who will play and sing selections from the city's rich musical heritage, while entertaining with comedy, history and behind-the-scenes stories of favorite Memphis personalities. 

Along the way, see famous Beale Street, one of the most iconic streets in America. Also, drive by legendary Stax Studio, now the Stax Museum of American Soul Music; the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assasinated, now part of the complex of the National Civil Rights Museum; plus historic Front Street/Cotton Row, the Peabody Memphis hotel, the 342-acre Overton Park, Central Gardens district, the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and the early homes of music legends Elvis Presley, BB King and Johnny Cash.

Upgrade to include admission to Sun Studio, the birthplace of rock and roll and the most famous recording studio in the world. Sun Studio is the very place where Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and countless other superstar musicians launched their illustrious careers.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Beale Street
The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Handy Park
Explanation of how WC Handy became known as the "Father of the Blues."
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The Peabody Ducks
History of the South's grand hotel
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The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
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Mississippi River
History and importance of the Mississippi River
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Lauderdale Courts
History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's
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Sun Studio
The birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission.)
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Sam Phillips Recording Studio
History of Sam Phillips' second recording studio, the successor to "Sun Studio"
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Overton Park
Overton Park Shell and the story of Elvis' first concert
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Lafayette's Music Room
History of Overton Square and Lafayette's
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Home of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!
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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Explanation of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Backbeat Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Memphis Mojo Bus Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Memphis Mojo Bus Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Memphis Mojo Bus Tour.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Don't miss this tour, it is well worth the time and money!" See review
  • "Check in was easy and we loved the entire experience!" See review
  • "I highly recommend this tour if you enjoy music and it’s history." See review

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star-5
Fantastic! Do not miss!!
David_S
, Jan 2022
The host had an amazing voice and lots of personality! Oozing southern charm. We learned so much about the Memphis blues and music history. Enjoyed the sights as well as the tunes. We could not have enjoyed anything more.
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Day Trip to Memphis
Willie_H
, Dec 2021
We just enjoyed the day , tour was good… area food was not as good as in May 2021… rain in the morning slowed us a bit , but afternoon and evening was good…
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Crime in Memphis
Lari_P
, Nov 2021
We became aware that Memphis was the second most dangerous city in the nation within an hour of booking so we tried canceling. They refused saying there was no crime in Memphis. Look it up before booking. Never again!
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
As we explained in our earlier reply, your cancellation request wasn't approved for the simple reason that it came in at 7pm the night before the tour: we have a clearly stated, long standing cancellation policy of no refunds within 24 hours. As for the issue you raised about crime in Memphis, we said in that same reply that "[o]f course no urban center is immune from crime, and Memphis is no exception. But our bus tours and walking tours have been going out daily with absolutely no incidents or even hints of incidents, as they have for over 15 years." We'd love to reschedule your tour to a different date and show you what makes Memphis such a unique, interesting, and beautiful city! Contact us anytime - even next year - and we'll transfer your reservation. I'm confident you'll have a great experience! We look forward to hearing from you.
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star-4
Good tour
Kevin_D
, Nov 2021
Good informational tour with great music by aspiring singers! You get to see all parts of Memphis, including several key locations that shaped the music we listen to today.
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It was great to hear the...
Dennis_A
, Nov 2021
It was great to hear the music while learning about the place and people. The musician had us all participate which drew the group together
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star-4
Tour good, Megan sucked!!
Tracy_S
, Nov 2021
Tour was really interesting and good but we received nothing but a horrible attitude from a girl named Megan who checked us in. I cannot believe how she acted and how rude she was. I had four ladies in my group and she did something ugly to three of us, three different instances. She upset me so bad that the tour was almost ruined before it even started!! Shame on her attitude and people like that should not be representing your company. The tour guide and driver were awesome, but Megan stinks and should not be working for you. I am in the customer service industry and in today’s world service is all you have. I hope this message gets to someone who cares and will address her pure rottenness…..Shame on her!!! You can get anyone better than her to greet your customers and to answer questions. I normally would not have even taken the time out of my day to even share this with you, but she made me so angry that I needed to let you know. I’m sure she probably treats your other customers with a rotten attitude also! She will know what she did because after the third innocent that occurred I flat out asked her name so I could report the correct person.
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star-5
Great tour
Nita_M
, Nov 2021
This tour was recommended to us because of my husband's walking difficulties and we were so glad we did it it was excellent. We had made some friends on our trip and they were looking for something to do and they joined this and was so glad that they would recommend it to their friends as well. Lots of fun very informative and lots of great music. Do you have time I greatly recommend that you take this trip
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star-5
Memphis 101
Erol_G
, Oct 2021
One of the best tours I have ever taken, it really brings Memphis to life and its history of start of rock ‘n’ roll. This tour is a must for anybody visiting Memphis!
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Cecil was an excellent...
Teresa_L
, Oct 2021
Cecil was an excellent tour guide. He was fabulous!!! Definitely would do again. He was very knowledgeable about Memphis.
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Memorable tour
Theodore_D
, Oct 2021
The tour was excellent and the tour guide/singer was fabulous - very knowledgeable and funny. The tour made my trip to Memphis memorable.
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