Insider Memphis Music and History Tour
A wonderfully insightful tour for the music lover. You will get to explore Memphis’ role in music and history as you visit some of the most iconic locations in town.
Area
DC and The South
Type
History
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Your expert guide and enthusiast of all things blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll will discuss the free-wheeling innovators who rocked the industries based in the city. They will then take you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with the Peabody’s famous duck master as he leads the daily march of the resident Peabody Ducks.
Take a walk to the iconic birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Sun Studios, where your guide will share stories of the local musical heroes such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis who all recorded here; feel free to self-explore or join a small group tour. Then head back into downtown along Beale Street, the cradle of the Memphis Blues. Stand in the footsteps of musical pioneers and hear stories of Elvis's forays onto Beale Street as a teenager along the way. You will end your tour at the Lorraine Motel, now the National Civil Rights Museum, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Here, you can self-explore, or you may elect to follow guide back to the Peabody to conclude your tour.
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View TourPerfect Pairings: Memphis & Nashville
Get ready to put your hands together for an itinerary that takes you back in time with live music that only Memphis and Nashville can deliver! With guided music tours and VIP access, this USA vacation gives you the chance to get all the industry secrets. You will be transported back to the glitz and glamour of a bygone era as you submerge in a journey through the history of American music, staying in iconic luxury hotels peppered with a mix of surprising delights as you go.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
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View AccommodationRosewood Washington DC
In the heart of exclusive Georgetown, the Rosewood Washington DC sits among historic homes in a neighbourhood rich with museums, galleries and shops. Stay for over-sized guest rooms and a guest-only rooftop cocktail bar and infinity pool.
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This downtown luxury boutique hotel is the place to stay when exploring Nashville's creative spirit. Within walking distance to so much that Nashville has to offer, the Thompson benefits from a rooftop bar and great restaurant.
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View AccommodationThe Peabody Memphis
The Peabody Memphis is a magnificent landmark hotel, with a downtown location just minutes from the city's iconic attractions.
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View AccommodationFour Seasons New Orleans
Offering timeless sophistication and flawless service, the Four Seasons sits directly on the Mississippi, located in the former landmark tower that once housed the World Trade Center, the hotel brings stylish upscale accommodation to The Big Easy.
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View AccommodationMonmouth Historic Inn
Experience authentic Southern charm with a stay in one of Mississippi’s finest hotels. Dating back to 1818, this magnificent antebellum mansion, stunning gardens and former plantation estate has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
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View AccommodationHotel Monteleone
Since 1886, the Hotel Monteleone has proudly stood as one of the first landmarks in the world-famous French Quarter. The Monteleone boasts impeccable service, modern amenities and attention to detail that keep guests returning year after year.
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View AccommodationInn at Perry Cabin
With its romantic waterfront setting on Chesapeake Bay and colonial clapboard vernacular, Inn at Perry Cabin is the epitome of southern charm and one of America’s most refined small luxury hotels.
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View AccommodationThe Alluvian Hotel
This boutique property is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta and is a great home base for your exploration of the Deep South.
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View AccommodationThe Hermitage Hotel, Nashville
Nashville’s original and most iconic hotel, bursting with legendary status and an abundance of personality since 1910. Striking architecture and luxurious amenities with the Four-Diamond restaurant and bar, luxury spa, spacious suites and boutique.
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