Music, History, and Ghosts: Memphis City Tours
Memphis is more than an homage to Elvis Presley; it is also a city filled with history. A city tour is a great way to spend time in the city and come away with a deeper understanding of the guiding forces that created this beautiful and unique city on the Mississippi River.
The Memphis City Tour is an encompassing tour that covers all of the highlights of the city. Your knowledgeable guide will be an abundant source of information about the history and culture of Memphis as he takes you to city sites including Beale Street, Downtown Memphis, St. Jude’s Research Hospital, and Elvis Presley Boulevard. Other historic landmarks you will see include Sun Studio and the Lorraine Hotel, which is now a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. You will be able to tour the city in comfort and learn more than you ever expected with this extensive tour.
For the undiscovered side of Memphis, take the Memphis Ghost Tour. This tour is a fully-guided walking tour through some of the city’s spookiest sites. Your guide will take you to historic landmarks like the Orpheum Theater, W.C. Hendy Park on Beale Street, and Cotton Row. Your guide will fill you in on the sordid past of these city landmarks, providing you with a one-of-a-kind view of the dark past of Memphis.
If the musical side of Memphis interests you, the Memphis Mojo Tour is a great choice. Led by a Memphis musician, this tour is an interactive drive through the city with stops at musical and city landmarks include Sun Studio, Stax, the Lorraine Motel, and Cotton Row. You will not have to worry about being bored as your musician guide lets you join in the fun by making music with tambourines, shakers, and bongos. This tour combines the best of Memphis’ musical heritage as well as historical and cultural landmarks.
Whatever your interest in Memphis, any of these tours is sure to provide a memorable look at this unique city. Whether planning a family vacation or just a weekend getaway, these tours are great choices.
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I’ve taken a ghost tour before, they are fun and exciting.