Memphis Mojo: Iconic Sights & Secret Sounds Bus Tour
The Mojo Tour is a unique, high-energy musical tour of Memphis, a city that’s given the world 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. Along the way you’ll see such famous landmarks as Sun Studio, Beale Street, Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, Peabody Hotel, Overton Park, and the early homes of Elvis and B.B. King. It’s no accident that legends like 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.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Debra_H, 10/25/2025 11:11:40 AM
Tyler the guide/performer was amazing! Interesting points of interest and history. Great tour! Highly recommend!
Marsha_W, 10/24/2025 10:11:14 PM
The musician on the bus made it so much fun and he was so good as well as very knowledgeable! It added another level of entertainment to the tour. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
Una_M, 10/23/2025 5:35:10 AM
Very informative and interesting tour for all music lovers. The guide/ entertainer was gifted as a musician and had a great singing voice.
Sherral_H, 10/22/2025 8:01:29 PM
Music was awesome and the musician was great!!! Knowledgeable and fun. We would go a second trip if we had more time in town!
Althea B, 10/21/2025 9:01:52 PM
The tour guide was a musician who sang on and off, in-between giving us interesting information throughout the tour. We went to various parts of the city to see where history took place. We had the Sun Records museum tour at the end. The tour guide was really knowledgeable, the artifacts were pretty neat and the music was great.
O6796TProbertw, 10/20/2025 8:08:40 PM
Very fun bus tour of Memphis! Live music on the bus intertwined with stories of all the Memphis highlights was very entertaining. Would highly recommend!!
W4323JJsteveb, 10/20/2025 10:18:55 AM
Emily was our musical tour guide… she was amazing… personality, knowledge and talent… one more fantastic experience visiting Memphis ❤️❤️❤️
Marilyn_M, 10/19/2025 10:43:34 AM
Probably the best tour I’ve ever taken in my life! Our tour guide, Taylor, was not just an outstanding singer/guitarist, he was a wonderful storyteller. In 90 minutes, we saw and learned so much about the history of Memphis music and culture. Plus, I really loved Taylor’s deadpan sense of humor. Just a perfect tour on every level, thank you so much!
Ian H, 10/18/2025 8:16:47 PM
Educational & very interesting insight into the history of Memphis both musically & politically. Excellent tour guide who was knowledgeable & a great musician, playing some superb tunes from start to finish. Include a visit to the Sun Studios for those that have never visited…. Excellent value all round and took around 3 hours in total when combined.
Lesley H, 10/18/2025 12:22:10 AM
I can’t recommend this tour enough! Today our musician tour guide was Emily, and she has a phenomenal voice and wonderful spirit. I’ve been on the tour a few times, and it’s different every time. You learn so much about Memphis and our rich musical history (yes, I’m a local!). I got today’s tour as a birthday present for my musically talented brother, and he loved it! Our driver did a great job, as well. The bus is comfy and the sound system is great. It really is like going to a private concert on wheels! Big thanks to Emily. She’s one to watch!!
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The bus does not have a wheelchair lift, but if you have a collapsible wheelchair and have some mobility, we should have no problem accommodating you. Please contact us in advanced with any additional questions.
- Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
Departure point
197 Beale St.Return details
The Mojo Tour is a unique, high-energy musical tour of Memphis, a city that’s given the world 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. Along the way you’ll see such famous landmarks as Sun Studio, Beale Street, Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, Peabody Hotel, Overton Park, and the early homes of Elvis and B.B. King. It’s no accident that legends like 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.Redemption
Check in at the Backbeat Tours ticket podium at Alfred's on Beale (197 Beale St.) Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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