Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise in Memphis
Memphis, United States

Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

Outty Ranking 74 4.4 · 609 traveler reviews6.5 hoursFrom $95

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74/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

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4.4/5

Based on 609 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise worth booking?

Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise is a 6.5-hour experience in Memphis, United States, from $95 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 609 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
74 / 100
Rating
4.4/5 (609)
Duration
6.5 hours
From
$95 per person

This combo tour will help you experience all Memphis has to offer. Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will not leave feeling like yo

What you get

    About this experience

    This combo tour will help you experience all Memphis has to offer. Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will not leave feeling like you missed out on Memphis.  It's a great opportunity to see it all while you are here. After your City Hour, you'll have free time to explore Beale Street or stop for lunch on your own before heading to the riverboats. Next, enjoy a cruise on the Memphis Riverboats, a Paddlewheel sail along the Mississippi River. Cruise down the Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain. Pass by Tom Lee Park and learn about its namesake, then discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas along the way.

    What's included

    Included

    • Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (select Memphis hotels only)
    • Professional Guide with Live Narration
    • Pass Victorian homes, historical statues and cultural landmarks
    • Guided Memphis City Day Tour with Riverboat Cruise
    • Pass sites such as Pyramid Arena and Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated
    • Admission to Memphis Riverboats: Paddlewheel Cruise along the Mississippi River
    • Free time to explore famous Beale Street in Downtown Memphis

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Lunch (time for lunch on own between city tour and riverboat cruise)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Memphis Best Tours

      After pickup from your downtown Memphis hotel, Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will see some of the most famous and infamous sites around our historical city.

    2. Beale Street

      Sites such as Beale Street, which is a location where all the blues clubs are located and has become a major attraction here in Memphis. We will also show you Victorian Village which are homes built in the 1800's, two statues of the Kin Elvis Presley and B.B King.

    3. The Peabody Ducks

      Don't forget about The Peabody Hotel to stop and see the March of the World Famous Ducks!

    4. National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

      You will witness history at the Lorraine Hotel where Martin Luther King was assassinated on the balcony

      Pass by without stopping

    5. Memphis Riverboats

      The Island Queen, a historical paddle-wheel boat with three decks offering great views. We will cruise down the mighty Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain.

      Admission included

    6. Tom Lee Park

      Pass by Tom Lee Park, named after Tom Lee, a worker who jumped into the river to save the lives of 32 passengers of a sinking steamboat in 1925.  Along the way, you'll learn all about the history of the river and discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas. After this combo tour,  you’ll be taken back to your hotel.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Memphis Best Tours

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
    • Total tour duration is approximately 6.5-7 hours
    • Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 608 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    608 verified traveler reviews for Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    418
    4 star
    100
    3 star
    48
    2 star
    23
    1 star
    19
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    Laura_G · August 2026

    Great tour!

    Darryl was great and very informative. He was funny and had good recommendations. The cruise tour guide was very good and knowledgeable as well. My friend lost a Christmas ornament she had just purchased and the bar staff made calls to their company and the bus tour company to find it- which they did! Thanks go above and beyond!!

    via Viator

    Kathleen_E · August 2026

    Touring in Memphis

    Well worth it! Our driver and our guide was great! Thanks Darrel! The riverboat ride also had a great tour guide!

    via Viator

    Q2753JWanitad · July 2026

    A great day out in Memphis

    First off ‘Get Your Guide’ was a fantastic experience in booking and the communication was spot on! The bus tour was very enjoyable and our tour guide Michelle was phenomenal, her delivery of her knowledge of the area was top notch and she had a personality to match, we loved her sense of humour. The boat trip was most enjoyable and again informative and well delivered by the tour guide. Overall we would recommend these tours to anyone visiting Memphis and felt it was good value for money and a day well spent.

    via Tripadvisor

    Elizabeth_C · July 2026

    Bad start

    We should have done the first part of the tour on our own. Our tour guide, Daryl, was rude and boring.

    via Viator

    114maggie · July 2026

    River Day

    Great day out enjoyed by all. We would highly recommend

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    6.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    213
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 74

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)57
    Review evidence (18% weight)86
    Booking momentum (14% weight)84
    Value for money (12% weight)87
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)32
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Memphis.

    How much does Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise cost?

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    Prices start at $95 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Memphis usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise take?

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    Plan for about 6.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Memphis is not rushed.

    Is Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 609 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Memphis, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise?

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    Around 213 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Memphis can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Memphis and add a light layer if any part of the 6.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Memphis within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Memphis?

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    Memphis is music and food: Graceland with VIP access tiers, Sun Studio and Stax, Beale Street blues crawls, National Civil Rights Museum visits and barbecue tours through the pits. Graceland ticket tiers are confusing, so we weight clear inclusions. On Outty we rank every Memphis experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Memphis Mojo Bus Tour, Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour, Memphis Signature Guided Brewery Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Memphis?

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    March to May and September to November. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Memphis?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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