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.
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maryrm0817, 12/11/2025 2:25:53 AM
We had our two grandchildren with us, ages five and nine, the five-year-old falls asleep in any moving vehicle but he enjoyed the music he said lol the nine-year-old knew most of the artist the tour guide was talking about and was studying about Martin Luther King Jr. so found that portion very interesting, she loves music so that was a big highlight for her. My husband and I enjoyed it very much and actually learned a little bit more about some of the music history. Then we knew so therefore the tour was very good! And I would recommend it!
Pollysigh, 12/9/2025 9:07:16 PM
Very enjoyable musical history tour of Memphis as well as some great singing on the bus. I wish it was longer. It really made our trip!
scottespar, 12/7/2025 2:25:16 PM
This is a must for a Memphis visit! The best part of our Memphis visit. Excellent tour! Guide sings songs highlighting the stops of tour.
4randeew, 12/7/2025 10:49:47 AM
It was a great tour! It was a great Vibe I learned so much about the history of Memphis and music and soul I really enjoyed it and we got to sing along which I loved
Randee_W, 12/6/2025 11:19:56 AM
It was a great tour and the music was awesome. I learned a lot about musical roots and all the musicians that are from the Memphis area
Francesca_B, 12/6/2025 10:09:34 AM
Great fun and learnt a lot about Memphis and its origins. A must do when you first arrive in the city
rcwhitejr, 12/5/2025 11:32:22 PM
I loved the Mojo bus tour and think every visitor to Memphis should take this. I learned an incredible amount about the music scene in Memphis and the tour guide/musician Taylor covered B.B. King, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and more all while performing representative tunes from each on his guitar as we swung through the storied streets of Memphis passing famous recording studios such as Sun and Stax. We also passed by the civil rights Museum and the Lorraine hotel, which has an incredible history and music ties in addition to the MLK history. Basically don’t miss this on your trip to Memphis. It was very reasonable, less than $40 per person.
Robert_W, 12/5/2025 6:47:23 PM
Taylor was fantastic. I learned an incredible amount about Memohis music history on this tour. In addition, Taylor is a very talented musician. He played representative songs from Elvis, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and more. Any visitor to Memphis would appreciate this tour. We also drove by the civil rights Museum and the historic Lorraine Hotel, which has more history than you know.
Kevina_M, 12/1/2025 1:26:33 PM
The tour guy did a pretty good job . He was friendly & enthusiastic & had a lot of information and history more so on Elvis. He sang and played guitar and did a great job.
Paul_J, 11/30/2025 11:34:55 AM
Book it...fantastic...The singing add a wonderful touch to the experience..I had no idea of the rich History of Memphis
- 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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