Best of · MEMPHIS
The 9 best memphis bus tours you can book today, with the fare, how long each one runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride Memphis’s music bus from Beale Street with a singing guide and driver, stopping near Sun Studio, Stax, the Lorraine Motel, Overton Park, Cotton Row, and early homes of Elvis and B.B. King. Choose an added Sun Studio or Stax Museum admission when available.
“Very interactive . Was kinda crazy that it didn't go by Graceland.. It was really good. Easy to book”
Join a professional Memphis musician for a three-hour bus tour filled with live guitar, songs, comedy, and local history. See Beale Street, Stax, the Lorraine Motel, and musical landmarks, then take a guided tour inside Sun Studio. The meeting point is Alfred’s on Beale.
“This tour was excellent! Cecil was very informative, telling us about the history of music in Memphis. He also entertained us with his guitar playing skills. Princess, drove us around & is a worthy sidekick. It was fascinating to see where Elvis played his first live concert and Sun studios where so many of the great hits were recorded. I would highly recommend.”
Spend 90 minutes with Historical Haunts exploring Memphis after dark. Guides such as Matt with the Hat connect ghost stories to local history, with stops at two mansions, Court Square, and Chickasaw Heritage Park. Expect a small bus, some walking, paranormal equipment, and more history than outright scares.
“This was such a great tour. Our guide Matt was very knowledgeable, fun and a cutie!! 😉 He made sure that my hearing impairment was addressed and that I was comfortable in my situation.”
Start at Alfred’s on Beale for a guided Memphis tour covering Beale Street, Victorian Village, the Lorraine Motel, and historic downtown. Add Central BBQ, the National Civil Rights Museum, music and car museums, or a Mississippi River cruise. Guides such as Larry, Shannon, and Taylor-Nicole bring the city to life.
“The coach trip was brilliant but the boat trip was a rip off, 10 minutes commentary then almost two hour sitting on the river in the heat whilst the guide encouraged people to spend money on drink & food. Absolute waste of money.”
Spend a day touring Memphis by bus, with nine stops covering Graceland, Sun Studio, Stax, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Pyramid. English-speaking guides such as Evelyn and Melvin add local stories. Check the day’s schedule carefully, since pickups can be about 90 minutes apart.
“Evelyn was our guide and she was brilliant. Was not a hop on hop off as I thought but we wanted to see Memphis and then visit Graceland so we did that on the bus . Got off at Graceland and had a timetable of when to be picked up by the bus to go back they picked up on time but the tour was over then and we were taken to the pyramid which we wanted to visit and was close to our hotel .”
Ride from Alfred’s On Beale with a professional musician guide who mixes live songs, comedy, and Memphis music stories. You’ll pass Beale Street, Sun Studio, Stax, the Lorraine Motel, Overton Park, the Peabody, and early homes linked to Elvis and B.B. King. Most sights are viewed from the bus.
“I was a little disappointed. We never stopped anywhere. We just drove by everything. I've been to a couple of these and it seems like this one was kind of more music singing and less conversation about where we were guy was very sweet, very nice but I wish there would have been. Times where we could stop and talk.”
Join Backbeat Tours for a 1.5-hour evening ride through Memphis crime history. Hear Shannon, Daniel, or another local guide explain Georgia Tann, Alma Theede, mobsters, jail breaks, and unsolved cases, with short walks and a themed drink stop at Moxy Hotel.
“Daniel was great. He kept it light enough to be enjoyable with enough jumps to give give you thrills. I will recommend this tour to all my friends when they visit.”
Ride Memphis’s Ghost Bus for 90 minutes with an English-speaking local guide. Hear stories of ghosts, murders, legends, and city history, then stop at the native mounds, Court Square, and Victorian Village before returning to The Broom Closet.
“We had a great time! Miss B was a wonderful driver and James (our guide) was a fantastic story teller and a wealth of knowledge. Unlike so many other tours, there is no way this guy uses a script. You can tell this isn’t just a job to him, he loves history and his city and he loves sharing his knowledge. I would absolutely recommend this tour and guide to anyone wanting to learn more about Memphis.”
Spend 210 minutes with a private guide, a comfortable brew bus, and tastings at three Memphis breweries. DJ Ric Chetter provides beer trivia, brewing history, and Memphis indie music between stops. You’ll also get snacks, water, behind-the-scenes looks, and a central drop-off.
“very relaxing tour, great breweries and guides were fantastic. highly recommend this tour”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
