Guided walking, bus, and riverboat tours led by knowledgeable local guides in Memphis, Tennessee.
Historic walks, music-focused Mojo Tours, riverboat cruises, BBQ stops, and themed experiences.
Walking Tourothers · Memphis
Discover Memphis’s fascinating history on this engaging 90-minute walking tour with Backbeat Tours. Dive into legendary stories, Civil War landmarks, and local legends that bring the city’s vibrant past to life. Ready to walk through Memphis’s storied streets? Join Backbeat Tours for an afternoon filled with history, culture, and captivating tales that make this city unforgettable.
Backbeat Tours is a Memphis-based tour company offering a range of guided experiences that showcase the city’s history, music, food, and folklore. Operating from Memphis, Tennessee, Backbeat Tours presents walking tours, bus-based Mojo Tours, extended discovery excursions, and specialty themed experiences.
Highlights include the Historic Memphis Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale, a 90-minute walk led by the author of A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis; the Memphis Mojo Tour with Sun Studio admission led by professional musicians; and the Memphis Discovery Tours that combine sightseeing with local BBQ and museum visits. Tours range from one-hour Beale Street walks and 90-minute specialty walks — such as the True Crime Tour and the Walking Ghost Tour — to three-hour Discovery and Mojo Tours that include museum admission or a Mississippi River paddlewheel cruise.
Many tours emphasize music history, with stops like Sun Studio and the Stax Museum included on select itineraries. The True Crime Tour offers a signature cocktail stop at the Moxy Hotel as part of its route. Backbeat Tours focuses on local storytelling and guided commentary that ties landmarks, anecdotes, and cultural context together for guests of all ages. Admission inclusions and professional guide partnerships appear on specific itineraries, providing clear expectations at booking. Visitors can choose from themed options — history, music, crime, food, and haunted walks — tailored to different interests and timeframes. By centering local expertise and varied formats, Backbeat Tours delivers accessible, topic-focused experiences across Memphis. Booking information, schedules, and specific admission details are available on the tour listings online.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
Historic downtown hub
Short, guided experiences
Variety of themes and lengths
Includes museum admissions
Open the individual experience guide to confirm current availability, pricing, policies, conditions, and inclusions before booking.
The operator provides clear meeting points, departure times, and destination coordinates for all outings.
Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
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Backbeat Tours offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
Reserve a spot on a Beale Street walk, Mojo Tour, riverboat cruise, or specialty themed tour and discover Memphis on a guided, expertly narrated outing.
others · Memphis
Step into Memphis’s shadowy past with Backbeat Tours’ gripping 90-minute True Crime Tour. Discover infamous crime scenes, hear stories of legendary figures, and unwind with a signature cocktail at a chic hotel—a memorable way to see Memphis’s darker side.
cultural · Memphis
Dive into Memphis’s rich history and flavors with Backbeat Tours’ unforgettable 3-hour tour. Discover iconic landmarks, savor authentic BBQ, and experience the city’s vibrant neighborhoods firsthand.
water-activities · Memphis
Discover Memphis from the Mississippi River on an authentic paddlewheel cruise, then immerse yourself in its rich history and cuisine with a local museum visit and BBQ feast. Perfect for culture and river lovers alike!
water-activities · Memphis
Discover the legendary roots of Memphis music on this immersive tour. From Sun Studio to Beale Street, experience the stories and sounds that define a musical city.
others · Memphis
Step into the history of Beale Street with Backbeat Tours, uncovering the stories of blues legends and local characters on a dynamic one-hour walking tour. Discover why this Memphis street earned its iconic status in American music history.
others · Memphis
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.
others · Memphis
Dive into Memphis’ rich musical legacy on the Mojo Tour with Backbeat Tours—an energetic 3-hour ride combining live music, comedy, and visits to iconic spots like Sun Studio and the Stax Museum. Perfect for music lovers of all ages!
land-adventures · Memphis
Unearth Memphis’s haunted past on a 90-minute walking tour through Beale Street’s spookiest spots. Discover ghostly tales at famed landmarks like the Orpheum Theatre and Earnestine & Hazel’s.
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