All Memphis Tours & Excursions in 2026

There are plenty of high-quality tours and experiences in Memphis. According to previous travelers, here are the best tours to book right now:

• Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

• Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

• Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour

• Memphis Discovery Tour

• Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

Yes, guided tours in Memphis are worth it, especially if you want more context and local insight into the city's history, music, and culture. Whether you choose a city tour with riverboat cruise options, a food tour, or a haunted ghost walk, guides help connect landmarks to Civil Rights history, blues and rock 'n' roll heritage, and local stories you might miss on your own.

Per one customer who booked the Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour, "This was one of the best food tours we've ever taken. The tastings were well selected giving a sample of local cuisine. Taylor, our tour guide, was absolutely outstanding, knowledgeable in both the history of the food and the area."

Tours in Memphis are available at a wide price range. On the low end, you'll find self-guided tours and museum tickets for around US$8, whereas tours with a guide—like ghost tours and food tours—run around US$30 per person. On the higher end of the price range, multi-day trips and private tours cost a lot more.

For a deep dive into the history of Memphis's famous Beale Street, this Beale Street Guided Walking Tour costs US$22 per person, and covers stories of legendary musicians like Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King over the course of one hour. On the upper end of the scale, this Elvis Presley Full-Day Private Tour of Memphis & Graceland costs US$455 per person but affords you skip-the-line Graceland entry and a private tour guide.

You'll find an array of activities on offer during tours of Memphis. Options include full-day city tours, food tours, ghost tours, riverboat cruises, and visits to Elvis Presley's Graceland.

Consider an all-day or multi-day tour to pack in as many sights and activities as possible. For example, the Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise runs for a full day, covering the city's highlights like Beale Street and downtown Memphis, plus a paddlewheel cruise on the Mississippi River.

You can experience Memphis in about 2–3 days, which gives you enough time for key stops like Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum, Beale Street, Sun Studio, and other sights in downtown. If you want to add food tours, riverboat cruises, live music, or day trips to other towns nearby, plan for up to five days to explore at a relaxed pace.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Memphis:

• Beale Street

• Graceland

• Peabody Hotel Ducks

• National Civil Rights Museum

• Sun Studio

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Memphis.

There are tons of great trips to take from Memphis. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• Elvis Presley's Childhood Home Sightseeing Daytrip from Memphis

• Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

• Elvis Presley Full-Day Private Tour of Memphis & Graceland

View all of Viator's top Memphis day trips.

You don't have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Memphis. Here are some of the best Memphis activities under US$25:

• Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum Admission

• Beale Street Guided Walking Tour

• Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum Admission Ticket in Memphis

• Memphis Music Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

• Beale Street Experience Audio App Self Guided Walking Tour

Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Memphis. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

• Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

• Memphis Discovery Tour

• Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

• Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour

View all of Viator's top romantic tours in Memphis.

There are tons of Memphis activities that you can enjoy in the fresh air. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

• Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River

• Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

• Memphis Scavenger Hunt Adventure

• Low Impact Paintball Rental Package

View all of Viator's top outdoor activities in Memphis.

According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Memphis:

• Graceland

• National Civil Rights Museum

• Sun Studio

• Memphis Music Hall of Fame

• Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

View all of Viator's museum tickets and passes in Memphis.