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Top Things to Do in Memphis

We compared all 13 experiences in Memphis so you can choose in minutes — real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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Memphis: City Tour, Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Options
Memphis: City Tour, Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Options★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (1,847)2h–7hYou ride a narrated bus through Memphis's music and civil rights landmarks, stop to watch the Peabody Hotel's famous ducks descend to the lobby, and pass Victorian homes and Beale Street. Add a paddlewheel cruise on the Mississippi River or a visit to Sun Studio where Elvis recorded his first song — both available as paid upgrades at checkout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want Memphis's main sights and stories in one guided morning or afternoon without arranging transport or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included pickup handle both, and the optional add-ons let you go deeper into music or river history if you want to.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 45View ›
Memphis: Downtown Food Tour with BBQ & Local Tastings
Memphis: Downtown Food Tour with BBQ & Local Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (958)3hYou walk through downtown Memphis with a local guide, stopping at family-owned restaurants and award-winning kitchens to taste BBQ nachos, southern tamales, and desserts. The guide weaves in history and culture between tastings, and you see the neighborhoods as you move. Food tastings and local taxes are included; alcohol is available for purchase at each stop.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Memphis through its food without planning multiple restaurant stops themselves. Expect a walking tour at a steady pace—that's what lets you cover different neighborhoods and taste across the whole range of what the city eats.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›
Civil Rights Movement Tours Memphis TN: Beale Street & Museum
Civil Rights Movement Tours Memphis TN: Beale Street & Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (768)2h–3hYou get a full-day Memphis tour with a professional guide covering blues history, civil rights landmarks, and barbecue, plus optional museum entry. The pace moves through neighborhoods and historical sites without requiring you to plan stops or navigate yourself. Plan for a moderate walking pace and bring comfortable shoes.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Memphis' main stories—blues, civil rights, food, and architecture—woven together in one outing with a guide handling the route. Expect a full day of walking and stops; that's what fits all the neighborhoods and history into one afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 49View ›
Memphis: Sun Studio & Civil Rights Museum with Hotel Pickup
Memphis: Sun Studio & Civil Rights Museum with Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (740)4h–5hYou get picked up from your downtown Memphis hotel and spend the morning and early afternoon moving through the city's music and civil rights landmarks on a guided tour. Sun Studio admission is included, along with stops at the Peabody Hotel Ducks, Beale Street, Victorian Village, and the Lorraine Hotel. The guide handles the narration and timing; you just show up and step on the bus.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sun Studio and Memphis's music and civil rights landmarks without arranging your own transport or buying separate tickets — the guide and the fixed route handle the logistics so you just show up at your hotel.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 92View ›
Memphis to Tupelo: Elvis Birthplace Day Trip & Graceland Bus
Memphis to Tupelo: Elvis Birthplace Day Trip & Graceland Bus★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (284)8hYou’ll ride from Memphis to Tupelo by luxury coach with a local guide sharing stories and music along the way. Walk through Elvis Presley’s birthplace home, visit his childhood church and museum, try Southern food in town (lunch not included), and see where he got his first guitar — all before heading back to Memphis with new perspective.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 105View ›
Memphis: Horseback Trail Ride in Shelby Farms Park
Memphis: Horseback Trail Ride in Shelby Farms Park★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (258)1hYou’ll saddle up for a guided horseback trail ride through Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, passing deer, ducks, cranes, and more along quiet wooded paths. With a local guide leading the way and well-trained horses for all experience levels, you’ll get both city views and unexpected calm — plus all gear is included.Free cancellation-10%fromUS$ 72View ›
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum: Admission & Audio Guide
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum: Admission & Audio Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (223)1h–2hYou get admission to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum with a full audio guide that covers the blues, rock and soul history that built the city. Walk through detailed exhibits at your own speed, listen to over 100 songs that shaped American music, and finish near Beale Street if you want live music afterward. The whole experience is wheelchair accessible with seating available throughout.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand how Memphis became the birthplace of rock and soul without needing a separate guided tour — the audio guide does the explaining as you walk, and the fixed admission means no surprises at the door.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 16View ›
Memphis: Guided Brewery Tour with Tastings & Local Stories
Memphis: Guided Brewery Tour with Tastings & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (202)3h 30mYou’ll ride between three Memphis breweries with a local guide who knows everyone’s story, sample up to 12 beers (from crisp lagers to malty stouts), snack on something hot and local, and hear why these places matter here. Expect laughter, real conversation, and maybe a new favorite brew by the end.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 69View ›
Beale Street Memphis: Blues History Walking Tour & A. Schwab
Beale Street Memphis: Blues History Walking Tour & A. Schwab★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (193)1hYou walk Beale Street with a professional guide for one hour, covering the blues history, W.C. Handy's house, Handy Park, and A. Schwab's 1876 general store. The route is 0.5 miles on public sidewalks, wheelchair accessible, and includes all taxes and fees. Parking is available within two blocks.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real story of Beale Street without arranging a guide yourself—one hour is enough to understand why the street matters, and a professional guide is what makes the difference between walking past the history and actually seeing it.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 22View ›
Memphis: African American History & Civil Rights Tour 2.5 Hours
Memphis: African American History & Civil Rights Tour 2.5 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (189)2h 30mYou'll spend 2.5 hours in a vehicle touring Memphis's African American history sites, from the Lorraine Motel to Beale Street and two churches central to the Civil Rights Movement. The guide narrates from the van rather than stopping for museum entry, so you see more ground in less time. All taxes included, wheelchair accessible, and you'll need a minimum group of four to confirm the tour.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Memphis's African American and Civil Rights history without arranging their own transport or navigating multiple sites. The 2.5-hour window is tight enough to fit a morning or afternoon, and the van-based format means you cover more ground than walking tours allow.Free cancellationfromUS$ 88View ›
Memphis to Tupelo: Elvis Presley Birthplace Tour & Hotel Pickup
Memphis to Tupelo: Elvis Presley Birthplace Tour & Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (130)7hYou’ll travel from Memphis to Tupelo with hotel pickup included, walk through Elvis Presley’s childhood home, visit his school and church, and hear stories only locals seem to know. Stand by the statue of young Elvis and wander through exhibits that bring his early years to life—you might find yourself feeling more connected than you expect.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 215View ›
Memphis: True Crime Night Tour & Cocktails on Beale St
Memphis: True Crime Night Tour & Cocktails on Beale St★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (114)1h 30mYou’ll step into Memphis’ darker side with real stories from locals—mobsters on Beale Street, strange disappearances near Victorian Village, and chilling unsolved cases told by someone who knows every corner of town. Includes a themed cocktail at Moxy Hotel and enough odd details to keep you thinking long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −51%fromUS$ 41View ›
Private Car Transfer to Memphis Airport MEM from Hotel
Private Car Transfer to Memphis Airport MEM from Hotel★★★★★★★★★★ 3.87 (15)Skip the taxi stress and get a private sedan from your Memphis-area hotel to MEM airport. You’ll get picked up on time by a local driver who knows the best routes, so you can relax and arrive with time to spare.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 72View ›
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