This step-on tour turns a bus into a stage, using live performance to bring Memphis’ Black music history to life. Expect guided stops at Sun Studio, Stax Museum and a narrated drive through Beale Street on a 3–4 hour, wheelchair-accessible route.
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The bus pulls up at the Tennessee Welcome Center and the city folds open—brick facades, river wind, and the low pulse of horns and guitars leaking from doorways. Onboard, Jackie Murray steps into the aisle like a conductor of stories; she layers song, scene and local memory so the tour feels less like transit and more like a moving performance.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in normal physical health; involves short, flat walks at stops
Wildlife
History
Memphis’ recording studios and clubs were central to 20th-century American music—Sun Studio and Stax helped birth rock’n’roll and Southern soul by recording Black artists who reshaped national soundtracks.
Conservation
Local organizations balance cultural preservation with riverfront restoration; support museums and responsible tourism to help maintain historic sites and reduce visitor impact.
Reserve your spot on the Soul of Memphis Step-On Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book early for groups
Online bookings cap at 15 but the tour can accommodate up to 50 with advance arrangements—reserve early for larger groups.
Bring a compact camera
Most stops are curbside or short walks—small cameras or phones capture the best portraits of venues and memorabilia.
Confirm accessibility needs
The tour is wheelchair accessible, but notify the guide when booking to ensure smooth boarding and seating.
Plan for traffic and timing
Downtown events can shift traffic; allow extra buffer time if you have a dinner or show afterward.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for short sidewalks and curbs during stopovers.
Compact camera or smartphone
To photograph landmarks and live performances at stops.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during summer tours and while walking between stops.
summer
Light jacket or layer
Evening river breezes or indoor air conditioning can be cool; layers add comfort.
spring