What You Will Do
The Home of the Blues comes alive aboard Memphis' only Music Bus! Real Memphis musicians will show you the sights, make you laugh, and perform the music that has made Memphis famous throughout the world. Audience participation is encouraged! Tour departs from Alfred's On Beale (197 Beale St, Memphis).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
197 Beale St.
1
Beale Street
5 minutes
The tour starts and ends on Beale Street - the Home of the Blues - at Alfred's on Beale.
2
Handy Park
Explanation of how WC Handy became known as the "Father of the Blues."
3
The Peabody Ducks
History of the South's grand hotel
4
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row
5
Mississippi River
History and importance of the Mississippi River
6
Lauderdale Courts
History of the Presley family's first real home in Memphis
7
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
History of Danny Thomas and St. Jude's
8
Sun Studio
The birthplace of rock 'n' roll! (Optional admission.)
9
Sam Phillips Recording Studio
History of Sam Phillips' second recording studio, the successor to "Sun Studio"
10
Overton Park
10 minutes
Overton Park Shell and the story of Elvis' first concert
11
Lafayette's Music Room
History of Overton Square and Lafayette's
12
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Home of Stax Records and Southern soul - Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers, Booker T & the MGs, and many, many others!
13
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Explanation of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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