
Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River
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4.8/5
Based on 417 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River worth booking?
Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River is a 6-hour experience in Memphis, United States, from $90 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 417 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (417)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $90 per person
Discover Memphis’ rich history, musical heritage, and Southern cuisine on this comprehensive “best of Memphis” tour. Take in all the highlights of downtown Memphis, from the Blues bars of Beale Street and historic Victor
What you get
About this experience
Discover Memphis’ rich history, musical heritage, and Southern cuisine on this comprehensive “best of Memphis” tour. Take in all the highlights of downtown Memphis, from the Blues bars of Beale Street and historic Victorian mansions, to the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and one of Elvis’ early apartments. Get insight into the city's amazing heritage at the your choice of one of three museums only found in Memphis: The National Civil Rights Museum, the Smithsonian's Rock 'n' Soul Museum, or the Edge Motor Museum. After visiting your museum of choice, you'll be driven safely to the Memphis Riverboat to enjoy a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.
What's included
Included
- Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum (if option selected)
- Snacks
- Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (if option selected)
- Admission to Edge Motor Museum (if option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Drinks (alcohol)
What you'll see and do
Beale Street
History of one of the most famous streets in America
5 minutes here
Handy Park
Story of WC Handy and the birth of the Blues
5 minutes here
AutoZone Park
Home of the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC professional soccer
Pass by without stopping
Home of teenaged Elvis Presley
Pass by without stopping
World-class medical research hospital
Pass by without stopping
Victorian Village Historic District
Beautiful Victorian-era mansions of "Millionaire's Row"
10 minutes here
Magevney House
Oldest home in Memphis
Pass by without stopping
Court Square
Historic center of the city
Pass by without stopping
oldest church in the city
Pass by without stopping
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
center of the Memphis cotton industry
Pass by without stopping
Moving tribute and memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Sanitation Strike
10 minutes here
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Site of the assassination of Rev. Dr., Martin Luther King, Jr. Admission included *IF OPTION SELECTED*; guests will be given 1.5 hours to tour the museum. If the option is not selected, guests will only be allowed in the public area outside.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Barbeque tasting
15 minutes here · Admission included
Scenic sightseeing cruise on the Mississippi River
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Memphis
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
Options you can book
Tour + Civil Rights +Riverboat
Civil Rights Museum admissions: Tour includes admission to the National Civil Rights Museum and Riverboat Cruise
Tour + Edge Motor + Riverboat
Edge Motor Museum admissions: Tour includes admission to Edge Motor Museum and Riverboat Cruise
Tour + Rock'n'Soul + Riverboat
Rock'n'Soul admissions: Tour includes admission to Rock'n'Soul Museum and Riverboat Cruise
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 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Backbeat Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
- The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% decline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr.
- 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.
- Not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 416 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
416 verified traveler reviews for Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fun day in Memphis
On time, well planned, on time, and very informative. Our driver and guide were very knowledgeable, safety concerned and helpful.
via Viator
5 star tour, excellent guides.
Taylor Nicole our guide was excellent and Eddie our bus driver was great. I highly recommend this tour.
via Tripadvisor
Memphis discovery
A good mix of basic Memphis history with the added experience of Dr Martin Luther King and the progression of civil rights. Add the riverboat trip and the BBQ sampling, it worked out to be great way to spend the day.
via Tripadvisor
Sandra was very thorough....
Sandra was very thorough. She seemed to know so much about every detail of the tour. She was also quite charming
via Viator
A Taste of Memphis
We were with Kate and Princess for the tour. We had a nice historical overview of the downtown area. I would have liked to have passed Sun City and walked Beale with the tour guide providing some info; that was really the only thing that I felt was omitted. Central BBQ was delicious. We enjoyed the museum and the riverboat tour as well.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $90 to $98
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 146
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Memphis.
How much does Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River cost?
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Prices start at $90 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 Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 417 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 Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River?
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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 Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River?
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Around 146 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River 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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