Mojo Musical Bus Tour in Memphis

Overview

The Mojo Tour is a dynamic musical tour of Memphis, the birthplace of blues, rock 'n' roll, and Southern soul. Aboard the only musical bus in the United States, you will explore the city's sonic heritage led by professional musicians from Beale Street, combining live music, comedy, and historical storytelling. The route passes by iconic landmarks such as Sun Studio, Beale Street, Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, the Peabody Hotel, and Overton Park. You will also see the early homes of Elvis Presley and B.B. King to understand how these legends shaped musical history. Three options are available to suit your visit: one including admission to Sun Studios, another including access to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, or a shorter 90-minute 'Mojo Only' tour without museum entry.

Itinerary

1. ビール ストリート

   The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.

   · 5 min

2. Handy Park

   Explanation of how WC Handy became known as the "Father of the Blues."

   · Non-stop passage

3. The Peabody Ducks

   History of the South's grand hotel

   · Non-stop passage

4. The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

   History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row

   · Non-stop passage

5. History and importance of the Mississippi River

   · Non-stop passage

6. History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis

   · Non-stop passage

7. History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's

   · Non-stop passage

8. サン スタジオ

   The birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission)

   · Non-stop passage

9. History of Sam Phillips' second recording studio, the successor to "Sun Studio"

   · Non-stop passage

10. Overton Park

    Overton Park Shell and the story of Elvis' first concert (short stop is subject to availability and weather)

    · 10 min

11. History of Overton Square and Lafayette's

    · Non-stop passage

12. Stax Museum of American Soul Music

    Home of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!

    · Non-stop passage

13. National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

    Explanation of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

Check in at the Backbeat Tours ticket podium at Alfred's on Beale (197 Beale St.) 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.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Prams and pushchairs are permitted.
• Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• The bus does not have a wheelchair lift; however, foldable wheelchairs are accepted for those with some mobility, provided you contact the provider in advance.
• Several public car parks and metered street parking are available a few blocks away, notably at 149 Peabody Place.
• The activity can accommodate a maximum of 36 travellers.
• Confirmation is received immediately upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

• No refund is available less than 24 hours before departure.
• The activity may be cancelled due to bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Music enthusiasts (blues, rock 'n' roll, soul).
• Travellers with young children (pushchairs accepted).
• Groups or individual travellers (up to 36 people).
• Those seeking an entertaining tour with live music.

What makes it different

• Tour conducted on the only musical bus in the United States.
• Led by professional Beale Street musicians featuring live performances.
• Option to include admission to Sun Studio or the Stax Museum depending on the chosen package.

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Product code: 3111MOJO

Activity offered by Backbeat Tours via Viator.