Beale Street Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Beale Street. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 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

• Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

It’s free to visit Beale Street during the day and on weekday evenings, but some bars and music venues have a small cover charge in the evening. On busy nights—usually Fridays, Saturdays, special events, and public holidays—there’s also a US$5 security fee to enter the area, from 9pm onward.

Yes, Beale Street is the epicenter of Memphis' legendary music scene and the place to be for music fans, especially in the evening hours. Almost all sightseeing tours of Memphis include a stroll down the famous street, but to dig even deeper into the city's heritage, join a music-themed walking tour and learn all about the US National Historic Landmark District.

Per one customer who booked the Beale Street Guided Walking Tour, "This walking tour was the best! The tour guide was fantastic. Passionate about the history and really brought it to life. We learned a lot about the buildings, the people, and the history of Memphis. And it was a really easy walk. Great value for the money."

Delta blues, jazz, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll make Beale Street famous. At night, head out to its three blocks of nightclubs, restaurants, and shops and get the full downtown Memphis flavor. Have your cameras ready, get a cocktail in hand, and make sure you’re wearing your dancing shoes.

Some liken Beale Street to Bourbon Street, but the scale is much smaller. Beale Street has an authentic Memphis feel, complete with blues, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, and barbeque. During the day, tourists visit the shops on Bourbon Street, but Beale Street is pretty dead during the day, waiting to come alive at night.

Head to Beale Street in the evening for the party atmosphere it's known for. The neon lights turn on, and the music and jam sessions are in full effect. Listen to some excellent blues music, and try local barbeque before or after you grab some drinks.

Yes, you do. It’s only around US$5 per person after about 9pm. The fee goes for security, so everyone can safely enjoy a night out and drink a few adult beverages. Beale Street sees many drinkers, and open containers can be carried on the street and between bars.

Generally, it is safe around Beale Street, but take care when walking in the late night hours when fewer people are out and about. Like any big city, walk in well-lit areas, don’t walk alone, and keep an eye on your valuables.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Beale Street. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Memphis:

• Graceland

• National Civil Rights Museum

• Peabody Hotel Ducks

• Sun Studio

• Memphis Orpheum Theater

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