2.5 Hours Essence of Memphis African American History Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Memphis, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the city of Memphis through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement during this driving sightseeing tour. See key landmarks and monuments that are important to African-American history such as Slave Haven, the National Civil Rights Museum, and Beale Street. Listen to engaging commentary about the history of the area from periods of slavery to the civil rights movement to present-day.
- Discover the African-American history of Memphis on a driving sightseeing tour
- See key landmarks like Beale Street and the Masonic Temple
- Learn about the history of the region from slavery to present-day
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tennessee Welcome Center119 Riverside Dr, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel (Pass By)
Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum (Pass By)
Beale Street (Pass By)
Historic Mason Temple (Pass By)
Clayborn Temple (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Dress code is smart casual
- This tour does not stop for guests to visit museums. Visits can be made at your leisure on your own. We will drive by sites with narration.
- A minimum of 3 travelers are required to operate this tour. (This can be achieved with more than one party making a reservation)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 186 reviews
Jennifer_F, Apr 2026
Learned alot of history that was good and helped to complete the vacation.. This allows us to shatter with our loved ones
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Jamie_L, Mar 2026
Queen was awesome and amazing. So much history and knowledge packed into our tour. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Timeka_B, Mar 2026
Gives a tour of Memphis from the African American perspective. Tour guide was friendly and informative.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you!
Marlon_B, Nov 2025
The driver was very informative and courteous. He was a pleasure to speak with. He(Devin) was a graduate of Morehouse in African American studies! He enjoyed what he was doing!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you! Devin absolutely enjoys sharing the richness of Memphis’ history with our guests!
Susan_H, Nov 2025
Outstanding knowledge, highly interesting and important places, historical context and details were fantastic, personalized service, warm and attentive
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you! It was our pleasure!
Jeff_R, Nov 2025
Devon was very informative and passionate about this adventure. Found many hidden gems that I was unaware of.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with A Tour of Possibilities and specifically with Devin!
Keith_W, Jul 2025
Our tour guide Devin was awesome! He has a lot of knowledge about the city of Memphis. I recommend it to anyone visiting the city. Its worth the money.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
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Constance_V, Jun 2025
It was an emotional journey learning about black history in Memphis. Visiting the Motel where Dr.Martin Luther was killed was heartbreaking.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
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Donna_N, May 2025
Very knowledgeable, thorough, and engaging. I loved the tour. It was safe, comfortable, and fun. I would do it again. I wish Queen did tours for other cities around the country.
Response from Host, May 2025
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Alana_G, May 2025
What it was like living in the south during the Jim Crow days and how we have come a long way. We're not going back.
Response from Host, May 2025
Well said!
politikchik, Apr 2025
This was an excellent tour of the civil rights movement in Memphis and I can’t recommend it enough. I have been to a few other tours/museums (Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, Memphis, NOLA) so I was familiar with a lot of the history already but I learned so much more than I expected. I wish I could point to something specific but really it’s just everything! The history, the connection to current events, the incorporation of personal anecdotes - all of it! I would absolutely take this tour again and recommend others to do it too.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for this awesome review! We appreciate you sharing your experience with A Tour of Possibilities!
Tia_C, Mar 2025
This is a 2.5 hour journey through Memphis with a beautiful soul appropriately called Queen. I travel plenty. I am an adventure. This IS an adventure. I can't imagine going to Memphis without taking this tour. My family loved it, teenager included! I'm off to my next adventure, so I gotta go, but this is a 5 star experience you need. "Queen is the best", "Very captivating tour"--reviews from the teen...
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you! It was our absolute pleasure to share the richness of Memphis’ history with you and your family! Thanks for including us in your birthday celebration!
LaWanda_H, Feb 2025
Absolutely amazing experience. Our tour guide Queen was so knowledgeable about the history of Memphis. We learned so many new things. She was entertaining and engaging and you can tell she loves what she does. Definitely recommend her services.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for this "awesome" review! We appreciate your support!
Jason_C, Jan 2025
This was a REMARKABLE experience. I would recommend this to any individual or family. Jackie is SUPER knowledgable and entertaining. I thought I knew a lot about Memphis and it's history. You will complete this tour realizing that you were only scratching the surface. The history goes deeper than you know.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for this awesome review! We agree, Jackie is amazing and we are thankful to have her as part of our team!
Otis_G, Nov 2024
Queen had the ability to keep the interest of the wide age range of our kids. Plus she handled heavy subjects with care considering our children.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you! It was my absolute pleasure! Thanks for sharing your Thanksgiving Day with me!
Tom_W, Nov 2024
Amazing introduction to the history of African Americans in Memphis along with current cultural efforts of the community. An essential addition to visitong the National Civil Rights Museum.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for choosing A Tour of Possibilities and sharing your experience!
Kristen_W, Oct 2024
This is a great tour! Very informative and engaging, we really enjoyed our experience. Everyone should know more about the history of this country. This is the best local tour I have been on in any city.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with A Tour of Possibilities. We appreciate you!!!
Fola_S, Aug 2024
Queen was very passionate about Memphis and telling our story. We learnt so much history and what is to come of Memphis in the future.
We definitely use her again
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you! It was our pleasure!
Elisha_D, Aug 2024
Queen is extremely knowledgeable. Through the art of storytelling, and presenting historical information, we all left with a better understanding of who we are, how our ancestors fought for basic rights and a better understanding of Memphis.
We learned about MLK, lynchings, Ida B Wells, record companies, Memphis architecture, food, Beale Street, and the Underground railroad just to name a few topics/stops
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for this awesome review! We appreciate you sharing your experience!
Donya_L, Aug 2024
Our guide was Queen. She was awesome! Very informative and full of energy. Very personable, friendly, and energetic! Would recommend to anyone!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you! It was my absolute pleasure l❣️👸🏾
Maryann_M, Jun 2024
When my husband booked tickets to Memphis, I was not excited:-( The journey through the city's history and most important highlights was incredible! The owner, Queen, took us on a journey that was priceless with her stories and humbling inner knowledge of some of our history's heroes. We felt we were sharing a tour with an old friend, a fellow traveler through the ages. She even picked us up for the tour on the side of the road as we were helplessly lost from the onset of the tour. We were both deeply moved by the history, but overwhelmed with the comradery, the deep love she held for the experience.
We would do it all again with friends on the next trip. That's saying a lot because I never thought there would be a next trip. Thanks Queen for one of the best experiences of our traveling lifetime.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
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Rose_B, Jun 2024
Driving through Uptown and hearing about the beginnings of Memphis. The tour guide is a good storyteller.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
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Carol_P, May 2024
The Martin Luther king memorial and the Mississippi River. Great guide with lots of inside information.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
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Lori_S, May 2024
Jackie was so great. She was personable and knew alot about the history. Would definitely recommend her.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
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Leofric_T, May 2024
Our guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable of information shared. The history of community was very interesting. Great tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
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Holly_M, May 2024
This is a must do if you’re even the least bit interested in the history of Memphis. Ms. Jackie (our guide), is incredibly knowledgeable, incredibly energetic, and so very kind. There’s singing, contemplation, and heart in everything this tour does, and I’m HERE for it.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for “being here for it!” We appreciate you sharing your experience!
Robin_W, May 2024
Best tour guide ever with A tour of Possibilities. Ms. Jackie was awesome. This private tour was educational and entertaining and enlightening.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for this awesome review!
Aija_M, Apr 2024
Tour guide(Queen) was amazing! We felt like family. I will definitely recommend to everyone within ear shot when traveling to Memphis.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you! Sorry for the delay in responding 😔. I just saw this today👸🏾
Abby_R, Jan 2024
Fantastic tour! Ms Jackie was super knowledgeable and went above and beyond. Heard some great stories and history from her. Greatest tour guide. Would highly recommend!!! She even picked us up to begin the tour when we were a little lost. Hands down best civil rights tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for this awesome review! We really appreciate your support!
Tiffany_R, Oct 2023
Loved Jackie's passion & enthusiasm. She's a great singer/storyteller & her personal touches really enhanced the tour! Enjoyed being her VIPs for the day! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with Ms. Jackie. She is amazing❣️(I apologize for the delay in responding. I’m just seeing this today)
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