Operating Times
January and February: Sunday through Friday at 10:00 am
March-December: Sunday- Friday at 10:00 am and Sat at 2:30 pm.
Please arrive 15 min early to exchange your eTicket
Reservation Notes
Reservations are required. Ticket confirmed for date and time selected.
Duration
3 hours
Booth Location
Check in 15 min early to exchange your Ticket at the Backbeat Tours ticket booth at Alfred's at 197 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103.
Nearest Intersection
Beale Street and B.B. King Blvd.
Parking
There are four different parking garages close by: on the northwest and southeast corners of Peabody Place and Second Street (one block north from our location); on Second Street just south of Beale Street behind BB King's Blues Club (half a block from our location); and at Peabody Place and Third Street (two blocks from our location). There's also an open air public lot across Beale Street from the Orpheum Theater; the entrance to the lot is from Peabody Place. 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 Peabody Place between Front and Second.
Age Requirements
Child Ticket: 7-12 yrs old | Under 7 yrs free | Sen 62+ years | Student/Military with ID
Notes
+ All of the dialog used on the tour is family friendly + You can bring any foods, alcoholic, or nonalcoholic beverages you would like on the bus + The cost of admission to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum and BBQ tasting at Central BBQ are included in the tour price + The only additional charges that you may incur are for soft drinks or beer at Central BBQ (if you choose) or souvenirs along the way + There is no live music on the Discovery Tour + The tour has off-bus stops at the Lorraine Motel, the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Central BBQ, the Peabody Hotel, and Lansky's + The standard tip for a tour guide is 10-20% of the ticket price, depending on how much you enjoyed your tour + There are no restrooms on the bus. There are restrooms at the attractions they stop at + The bus does not have a wheelchair lift, but if you have a collapsible wheelchair and have some mobility, they can accommodate you. The drivers and guides will be happy to assist you in getting on and off the bus. Please let Customer Service know your needs when booking your tour
Guarantee Note: Due to the limited reserved seating and factors beyond the control of the operator, this product does not fall under the Trusted Tours and Attractions Guarantee program.