Memphis City Tour & Riverboat Cruise Experience
Discover Memphis in one exciting day with our Guided Memphis City Tour that includes a Riverboat Cruise. Your friendly, expert guides will take you through the city's most famous sights, from historic neighborhoods to iconic landmarks. This tour offers a perfect mix of city exploration and relaxing river views, ensuring you experience Memphis’s rich culture and history without feeling rushed.
After exploring downtown Memphis, you'll have free time to wander Beale Street or grab lunch on your own. Then, hop aboard the Memphis Riverboats for a scenic paddlewheel cruise along the Mississippi River. Enjoy stunning views, lively commentary from your captain, and learn about the river's vital role in Memphis’s development.
This combo tour is a fantastic way to see Memphis’s highlights in just half a day, making sure you leave with a full picture of what makes this city special.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Memphis city and riverboat tour?
The entire experience lasts approximately 6.5 hours, including both the city tour and the river cruise.
What sites will I see during the city tour?
You'll pass by Beale Street, Victorian Village, the Peabody Hotel, Lorraine Hotel, and Tom Lee Park, among other historic landmarks.
Is the tour suitable for all ages?
Yes. The tour is suitable for infants (0-2), children (3-6), and adults (7-100). Infants and small children can ride in strollers or prams, and the tour is accessible for all fitness levels.
What is included in the tour?
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off (at select Memphis hotels), a professional guide with live narration, visits to key sites, admission to the Mississippi River paddlewheel cruise, and free time to explore Beale Street.
Are there any exclusions I should know about?
Yes, gratuities and lunch are not included. You’ll have time to purchase lunch on your own between the city tour and the river cruise.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, booking ahead guarantees your spot. Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout, with optional hotel pickup available from 27 hotels.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
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Duration 6.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off (at select Memphis hotels)
- Professional guide with live narration
- Visit to Victorian homes, statues, and cultural landmarks
- Guided Memphis city tour with Riverboat Cruise
- Passes to sites like 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 Beale Street in Downtown Memphis
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch (you'll have time to buy your own between the city tour and river cruise)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Pickup from your downtown Memphis hotel. Your guides will introduce you to Memphis’s history and culture, showcasing key sites around the city.
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Stop 2
Visit Beale Street, famous for its blues clubs, and Victorian Village, with historic homes from the 1800s. You'll also see statues of Elvis Presley and B.B. King.
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Stop 3
Stop at The Peabody Hotel to watch the famous March of the Ducks, a Memphis tradition.
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Stop 4
Visit the Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated on the balcony.
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Stop 5
Board the Island Queen paddlewheel boat for a scenic cruise along the Mississippi River. Enjoy great views and commentary from your captain.
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Stop 6
Pass by Tom Lee Park, named after a local hero who saved 32 lives in 1925. Learn about Memphis’s river history and its influence on commerce.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers.
Please call 24 hours before the tour to reconfirm your pickup time. Pickup is available from 27 designated hotels. Exact times are confirmed after booking.
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Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day prior
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of departure
- Tour may be canceled in bad weather
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $95.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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