Explore Memphis Landmarks with Riverboat Cruise on the Mississippi
Mon, Dec 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Wed, Dec 31, 2025 15:00 PM
Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Explore Memphis Landmarks with Riverboat Cruise on the Mississippi
Mon, Dec 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Wed, Dec 31, 2025 15:00 PM
Overview
About this Event
Departure Point
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio downstairs at Alfred’s.
Return Details
Same as departure point.
Duration
6 hours
Languages Available
Human Tour Guide – English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Beale Street
Discover the history of one of America’s most iconic streets.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Handy Park
Hear the story of W.C. Handy and the birth of the Blues.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: AutoZone Park
See the home of the Memphis Redbirds and 901 FC soccer team.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lauderdale Courts
Visit the former home of a teenage Elvis Presley.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Learn about this world-renowned medical research center.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Victorian Village Historic District
Admire the grand Victorian mansions along “Millionaire’s Row.”
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Magevney House
View the oldest standing home in Memphis.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Court Square
Step into the historic heart of the city.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Calvary Episcopal Church
See the oldest church in Memphis.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
Learn about Memphis’s role in the cotton industry.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: I AM A MAN Plaza
A moving tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1968 Sanitation Strike.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Civil Rights Museum – Lorraine Motel
Stand at the historic site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Admission included if option selected (guests receive 1.5 hours to explore inside). Without admission, guests may only view the public area outside.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Central BBQ – Downtown
Savor a Memphis-style barbecue tasting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Memphis Riverboats
Enjoy a scenic two-hour cruise on the Mississippi River.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate fitness level
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Travel time is included in total tour duration
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The Memphis Riverboat boarding area is down a 35% incline over historic cobblestones. For safety reasons, buses cannot drop guests directly at the dock—drop-off/pick-up is from Riverside Drive.
Parking: Several garages and lots are within a few blocks. The closest garage is at 149 Peabody Place (between Second St. and BB King Blvd., next to Hampton Inn). Metered street parking may also be available nearby.
Inclusions
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Mississippi River sightseeing cruise
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Admission to Rock ’n’ Soul Museum (if option selected)
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Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (if option selected)
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Admission to Edge Motor Museum (if option selected)
Exclusions
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Hotel pickup/drop-off
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Drinks (including alcohol)
Voucher Info
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Tour provided through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by Backbeat Tours in connection with this deal.
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For inquiries, contact Groupon Customer Service. Inquiries directed to Viator will be referred back to Groupon.
Note: This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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