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

Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

Outty Ranking 74 4.4 · 617 traveler reviews6.5 hoursFrom $95
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Outty Ranking

74/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.4/5

Based on 617 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 617 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 (617)
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 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 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 30 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.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 617 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    5 mentions

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

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Traveler reviews

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

    5 star
    423
    4 star
    102
    3 star
    48
    2 star
    23
    1 star
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    Dorothy_H · September 2026

    Our tour guide, Michelle,...

    Our tour guide, Michelle, was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She knew lots of things about the city and could answer any questions we had. We had plenty of time for lunch on Beale Street before the boat cruise.

    via Viator

    robbiehZ4479YV · September 2026

    Great Tour of the City.

    Great Tour guide on the tour bus and on the boat. Very entertaining and informative.

    via Tripadvisor

    charles_y · September 2026

    Riverboat overview

    It provides a good overview of Memphis history in a short period of time. Nice riverboat cruise and very good commentary

    via Viator

    Scooter · September 2026

    We were picked up at our...

    We were picked up at our hotel, the driver came 5 minutes early, comfy shuttle bus, the best part was going to the Peabody hotel and seeing the duck march! Our driver was very knowledgable and professional. Shown sights of the area, let out for hour and half lunch on Beale St,driven to boat ride, long walk from shuttle to paddle boat ride with up and down steps, normally would be ok but it was a 100 degree day! Given ride back to our hotel, long day but better than driving or walking in that heat!! Learned a lot of Memphis history!

    via Viator

    PELAYO_V · September 2026

    Awful

    Absolutely the worse experience in all of my Viator tours. We were told the boat captain was sick do they canceled the boat ride. We were told the tour was going to be fir approximately 6 1/2 hours and it lasted 2 1/2 hours. We were picked at our hotel at 8:30 and we were back at 2:15 after 1 1/2 picking people from hotels for other tours and 1 1/2 hours taking them back A complete disaster and a very bad experience to go through in our vacation We scheduled another tour from Viator if it turns out like this horrible experience we don't know if we ever fo another tour with Viator. We had done many in EUROPE with no problems

    Response from the operator: Sorry about your experience but this is over exaggerated. We do pickup guests from hotels just like we picked you up. The tour starts at 9:30 so you wouldn't have spent 1 1/2 hours picking up if so the tour would have began after 10am. We don't own the boat we just Partner with the boat just like we Partner with Sun Studios and Graceland. Again we don't own the boat and if the captain cancels the boat their is nothing we can do about that. Please call and we can discuss it. 901 870 7386

    via Viator

    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
    216
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Memphis Best Tours, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 79.4.

    See everything Memphis Best Tours runs

    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 617 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 216 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.

    What is included in Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise?

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    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; and Pass sites such as Pyramid Arena and Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assas. Not included: Gratuities; and Lunch (time for lunch on own between city tour and riverboat cruise). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 28 listed pickup locations in and around Memphis.

    What languages is Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get o. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise?

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    Across 617 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

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