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Memphis Mojo Tour: Live Music & History with Backbeat Tours - Memphis, TN

Memphis Mojo Tour: Live Music & History with Backbeat Tours

Memphiseasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

90 minutes

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels since you remain seated on the bus for the duration.

Overview

Step aboard the nation’s only music bus with Backbeat Tours’ Memphis Mojo Tour for a high-energy, 90-minute ride through the city’s iconic musical landmarks and live performances.

Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis Mojo Tour: the Best of Memphis

Our Most Popular Tour! • 90 Minutes • All Ages!

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About This Adventure

Experience the vibrant heart of Memphis on the unique Mojo Tour, the only music bus in the nation! This 90-minute adventure features live performances, captivating stories, and a journey through the city’s rich musical history, showcasing legends like Elvis and BB King. Fun for all ages awaits!

Key points about this tour:

  • The Home of the Blues comes alive on this city tour aboard the nation's only music bus
  • Our Most Popular Tour!
  • 90 minute Bus Tour
  • It's great fun for all ages!
  • Admissions to attractions not included on the basic Memphis Mojo Tour, but see the Mojo Tour with Sun Studio Admission and Mojo Tour with Stax Museum Admission.

Tour Times

  • Please check our calendar for available times

Duration

  • 90 minutes

Meeting Place and Check In Time

  • Alfred's on Beale (Beale St. & BB King Blvd)
  • GPS Address 197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
  • Arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour
  • The two most convenient garages are located on: (1) Peabody Place, between 2nd and 3rd Streets; and (2) Second Street, between Beale St. and Lt. George W. Lee Ave. Parking in these garages is usually $10 per day during special events, $1 per hour all other times.

What is not included?

  • Admissions to attractions not included on the 90-minute Memphis Mojo Tour
  • Gratuity is not included

Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

  • Arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you won't miss the bus
  • Our buses are air conditioned
  • There are no restrooms on the bus, but you will be able to use the restroom at our ticket window
  • You can bring food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on the bus - Please no ice chests or coolers

More Information

The Mojo Tour is a unique, high-energy musical tour of Memphis, a city that’s given the world not one, not two, but three great genres of popular music: blues, rock 'n' roll, and sweet Southern soul. Led by professional Beale Street musicians and featuring live music, comedy, history, and storytelling, the tour brings this famed musical heritage to life on the nation’s only music bus. Think it’s an accident that such legends as Elvis, Johnny Cash, BB King and Otis Redding all got their start in the city known as the Home of the Blues? Find out how it all went down on this entertaining tour of Memphis’ greatest hits.

Along the way, you will see:

  • Sun Studio
  • Beale Street
  • Mississippi River
  • Stax Studio
  • Lorraine Motel
  • Cotton Row
  • Peabody Hotel
  • Overton Park
  • St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
  • Early homes of Elvis, B. B. King, and Johnny Cash

Enjoy an exciting introduction to Memphis on this action-packed drive through the city. It's great fun for all ages! (Note: Admissions to attractions not included on the Memphis Mojo Tour.)

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early

Check-in is 15 minutes before departure at 197 Beale Street to ensure a smooth boarding experience.

Bring Snacks & Drinks

Food and beverages (excluding large coolers) are welcome on board to keep energized during the tour.

Plan for No Restrooms on Bus

Restroom access is available at the ticket window before boarding, but none on the bus itself.

Wear Comfortable Clothing

The tour is seated and relaxed, but dress for indoor comfort as the bus is air-conditioned year-round.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Migratory birds near the Mississippi River
  • Squirrels in Overton Park

History

Memphis is renowned for birthing blues and rock ’n’ roll legends such as Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash, solidifying its title as The Home of the Blues.

Conservation

Backbeat Tours maintains minimal environmental impact by running a single, well-maintained bus and promoting local cultural heritage responsibly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Light Jacket

Essential

Spring weather can be unpredictable, so a light jacket keeps you comfortable before and after the tour.

spring specific

Water Bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated as you wait or stroll around before boarding the bus.

summer specific

Camera or Smartphone

Essential

Capture vibrant moments of live music and iconic Memphis landmarks during the tour.

Comfortable Shoes

Ideal for walking to and from parking structures and around meeting points.