Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River
Overview
Discover Memphis’ rich history, musical heritage, and Southern cuisine on this comprehensive “best of Memphis” tour. Take in all the highlights of downtown Memphis, from the Blues bars of Beale Street and historic Victorian mansions, to the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and one of Elvis’ early apartments.
Get insight into the city's amazing heritage at the your choice of one of three museums only found in Memphis: The National Civil Rights Museum, the Smithsonian's Rock 'n' Soul Museum, or the Edge Motor Museum.
After visiting your museum of choice, you'll be driven safely to the Memphis Riverboat to enjoy a scenic cruise on the Mississippi River.
What's Included
- Snacks BBQ tasting (BBQ is pork, we do not offer substitutions)
- Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum (if option selected)
- Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (if option selected)
- Admission to Edge Motor Museum (if option selected)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Drinks (alcohol)
Meeting Location
197 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Beale Street
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victorian Village Historic District
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange (pass by)
I AM A MAN Plaza
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Memphis Riverboats
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% decline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr.
- 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.
- Not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River?
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. BBQ tasting (BBQ is pork, we do not offer substitutions).
- Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum (if option selected).
- Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (if option selected).
- Admission to Edge Motor Museum (if option selected).
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and dropoff.
- Drinks (alcohol).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% decline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr.
- 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.
- Not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksBBQ tasting (BBQ is pork, we do not offer substitutions)
- Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum (if option selected)
- Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (if option selected)
- Admission to Edge Motor Museum (if option selected)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Drinks (alcohol)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% decline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr.
- 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.
- Not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
