Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Overview
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Memphis City Sightseeing Tour
See top Memphis attractions on this narrated sightseeing tour that takes you along the Mississippi River. Pass Victorian homes, historical statues and cultural landmarks like the Pyramid Arena and the Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated.
Memphis Riverboats (if upgrade option purchased at checkout)
Upgrade to include a cruise aboard the Memphis Riverboats, a Paddlewheel sail along the Mississippi River. Cruise down the Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain. Pass by Tom Lee Park and learn about its namesake, then discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas along the way.
Sun Studio (if upgrade option purchased at checkout)
Tour the famous studio where an 18-year old Elvis Presley recorded his forst song.
After your combo tour you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.
What To Expect
Memphis Best Tours
Starting from your downtown Memphis hotel, your friendly, fun, professional guide will take you on narrated sightseeing tour by mini-coach.
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
See statues of Elvis Presley and BB King and pass the National Civil Rights Museum, located in the Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated.
Options
Memphis City Tour Only
Duration: 2 hours: Memphis City Tours are approximately 2 hours in duration. Memphis City Tour : Memphis City Tour Only. Duration is approximately 2 hours long. Pickup included
Tour + Riverboat + Sun Studio
Duration: 7 hours: City Tour with Sun Studio and Memphis Riverboats total duration is approximately 6-7 hours. City Tour + 2 Attractions: Ages 6+ ONLY. Option includes Memphis City Tour with Admission to Sun Studio and cruise aboard the Memphis Riverboats. Pickup included
City Tour + Memphis Riverboat
Duration: 7 hours: City Tour with Memphis Riverboats and Beale Street total duration is approximately 6-7 hours. City Tour/Memphis Riverboats: Memphis City Tour with Memphis Riverboats Cruise and free time on Beale Street. Departs 9:30am. Pickup included
City Tour + Sun Studio(Age 6+)
Duration: 4 hours: Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio total duration is approximately 4-4.5 hours. Ages 6+ Only: Sun Studio portion of tour is ages 6+ ONLY. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Admission to Sun Studio (if upgrade option selected at checkout)
Stop at the Peabody Hotel to see the march of the World Famous Ducks
Memphis City Bus Tour
Admission to Memphis Riverboats Cruise along Mississippi River (if upgrade purcahsed at checkout)
See top Memphis sights such as Lorraine Motel, Sun Studio, Beale Street, and More!
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (select downtown Memphis hotels)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,834 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We were very...
Melinda G,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We were very disappointed. Our guide spoke very loud and fast, was very hard to understand. Didn't have time to spend on Beale Street or enjoy our lunch. Spent too much time driving in circles picking up
Book with Sam , he’s the man.
Veronica E,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Book with Sam, goes above and beyond what was expected from any tour guide. Makes everything enjoyable and entertaining. I love a guide you tell your name to once and he remembers you. He’s not only knowledgeable but is genuinely interested in what he does
Sam was great !! Took...
Elisabeth C,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sam was great !! Took care of us. Very understanding with my grandkids! Pick up and drop off at hotel we stayed in.
Amazing day!
Carribeangirl9,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day. Thank you to Michelle our driver. Unexpected inclusion of the Peabody Ducks was incredible and sooo cute. We had the whole trip including Boat Trip and Sun Studios. Plenty of time to see everything. Highly recommend this trip
Fantastic tour
Sarah G,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide on the bus Michelle was fantastic....we had a laugh and thoroughly enjoyed sun studios and the cruise.
Great trip
Trye,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy to book and picked up at our hotel. Sun studios was brilliant, a step back in time and the lady that gave the tour was knowledgeable and obviously loved her job and the studio and all the history. It’s a must do trip if you are in Memphis
Amy’s must do , try first day of stay
aaabeautiful,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour very informative, tour guide Sam King was great
Worth the Money
Janet L,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get the lay of the land and learn about the city and it’s history. Saw major points of interest with versatile options. Our tour guide, Michelle, was very personable, and she was a wealth of information!
Memphis City Tour/Sun Studio
Marlene B,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We both had a great time! Our tour guide/driver was Daryl and he went above and beyond! I’m a huge Elvis fan and he made sure to point out places pertaining to Elvis. Sun Studio was fun and informative Tour date 4/30/2026
Good tour
Marge P,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was very thorough and knowledgeable and kept us engaged with facts and information. Good stops and enough time to check out the sites
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