We had Michelle as our inner city tour,she was very informative,fun,and very good at driving…read morethrough the crazy city roads.

An exceptional day spent with our new friend/tour guide, Sam. He made us fall in love with Memphis…read more& her history. A lovely, comfortable tour bus & a beautiful ride down the Mississippi. I could not imagine a better introduction to this lovely city! 5 star experience with a 10 star guide. BE SURE TO ASK FOR SAM!!

A new offering from Memphis tour standby, Backbeat Tours, the Cocktail Tour definitely has…read morepotential to be awesome. Right now, I think it's fun, but needs a little smoothing out. Admittedly, we only took about 2/3 of the tour, as our tour guide was about 15-20 minutes late and we had somewhere to be, so we left a bit early. Our tour went to three bars (total, we missed one), and at each one we were told about some signature cocktails we could order (drinks aren't included in the ticket price). Our tour guide, Memphis Jones I believe, was super nice and informative. He stopped along the way between bars to point out important historical facts and to share some info. Small problems with this tour: Memphis was doing it for the first time, and he was clearly not a cocktail expert. He was suuuper nice and knew a lot about history, but not a ton specific to drinks. Again, he's new and clearly cared a lot about giving us a good tour, so hopefully his knowledge will increase over time. At each bar, we were given a list of signature cocktails that would be good to order there. Most were old Memphis cocktails that were popular at the turn of the century. The guide went in with a list of cocktails, gave it to the bartenders, and asked them to make them. This went smoothly at some stops, particularly places with extensive cocktail lists already. At some of the bars, though, it was the bartenders knew we were coming, but not that they were going to be asked to create some vintage cocktails. In fact, at one place, they had to substitute the ingredients in most of the drinks, meaning we got something totally different than what we ordered. I also got the impression that some of the bartenders were slightly annoyed by a guide coming in with a list of drinks they weren't familiar with. I kind of expected this tour to go more to places that were famous for a certain drink, not to just random bars and ask them to create certain drinks, so this was a little weird. In all, I think some of these kinks can be worked out as the tour gets its footing. Either way, the guide was nice and we had some tasty libations! I liked the ones I got that were made properly, particularly the off-menu suggestions at Magestic Grille.

Amazing. I learned so much on this tour that I never knew from all these years of education!! If…read moreyou are ever in Memphis this is a must do. It will change your life and it's fun!! A great way to explore and learn all at the same time. Also it's great for families with people who can't walk a tour. This allows you to tour no matter your ability. The tour guide said she has done this in other states too I would travel to experience this in every state. What an excellent concept. I hope it goes further! I posted a few pictures you have to go in the tour to hear their stories.

This tour is an OUTSTANDING experience! I've been on many tours in different cities and can attest…read morethat this one competes for top spot easily. The 'Queen' was our guide and she totally made this Memphis trip a memorable one. Even though I've been to Memphis a few times, I've never had someone provide depth to the city's history and culture that is out in the open but not really seen. Queen doesn't just spit knowledge-- she keeps everyone engaged throughout the tour. She also is a master at linking the past with the present, with an added emphasis on prompting action to shape future history. You have my word--take this tour at first opportunity and you won't be disappointed. It'll also be valuable for learning good food and tourist spots for after the tour. Hint: smoked turkey ribs...

What a great experience! Matt with the Hat is an exceptional tour guide and we learned so much…read morehistory and lore. The bus took us all over town and we got out on three separate occasions to explore. My favorite part was Millionaire's Row, with beautiful historic homes that contain some juicy history. The van is comfortable and it was nice to get back in on a slightly chilly February evening. I imagine this would be great in the summer too when it is a little too hot outside for a walking tour. Easy and convenient meeting location at The Broom Closet (seriously check out the merch here- they've got some great finds!) Thank you to Matt and also the owners Stephen and Emily for a wonderful experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed the tour! It started out in a storefront which carries sage and crystals and…read moresuch. We found out that besides the bus driver and guide there would only be four of us. The bus was a comfortable mini coach with no bathroom so be advised! We got on and off at several stops, hearing stories and lore. Our guide Matt was knowledgeable and fun. We were allowed to use some equipment at one site. The dousing rods were very active that night! I'd highly recommend this tour for value and content.

Tastin Round Town provided us with a "Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour". Taylor, our food tour…read moreguide and owner, provided us with a nice sampling of five restaurants located on Beale Street. We visited Dyer's Burgers, Blues City Cafe, Kings Palace Cafe, Rum Boogie Cafe and A. Schwabs. The tour provided more than ample delicious samples of deep-fried cheeseburgers, milk shakes, ribs, jumbo chicken wings, gumbo and gelato. Taylor also gave us recommendations and suggestions on several additional Beale Street restaurants we did not visit on the Food Tour. To say the least, our stomachs were more than full when the tour ended. I recommend this tour to anyone who visits Menphis. You will not be disappointed.

This was mine and my wife's first food tour. Harper was our guide and he set the bar high. We…read moresampled way more variety than I thought we would. BBQ Spaghetti was the opening act. We ate ribs, gumbo, BBQ nachos, red beans and rice and I'm not sure what else. Last but not least we stopped by Dyers for a burger. It's not BBQ but it's definitely part of Memphis and was so good! We were lucky to be the only two on this tour. Touring Memphis with Harper was like walking around with an old friend. It felt like we were the three amigos instead of a tour group. Harper shared a lot of Memphis' history during the tour which was super interesting. He is definitely proud of Memphis and it shows. We are beyond happy with our experience and absolutely recommend Tastin' Round Town food tours.

We usually do some sort of ghost tour when we go on trips, and on this occasion the Dark Side of…read moreMemphis tour is what fit into our schedule. It was quick, but a ton of fun! Our tour guide was Morgan, and she was great. She had lots of information about Memphis, and was just a good story teller. This tour was about an hour, as opposed to the longer ghost tour, and while I would have liked it to go longer, I felt that we got a good amount of information in our time. I don't think we went to all the exact places listed on the web site, but we heard some spooky stories, and had lots of fun. There was one kid on the tour, I'd think some of it might be a little scary for kids, but I guess it's up to what your kid can handle. I totally think this tour was worth the money, and would suggest it to anyone looking for a quick ghost-type tour. I'll also definitely sign up for Backbeat Tours' regular ghost tour next time I'm in town if my schedule allows.

This is my third ghost tour one in New Orleans and one in Atlanta with New Orleans being the best…read morehands down and Memphis being the worst. First things first, the meet up spot was not well described he mentioned landmarks such as meeting at a firehouse that neither me and my companion nor the other members of our tour could find. It started at the museum where MLK was assassinated. And it had nothing to do with ghosts or paranormal activity. We then moved on to other locations throughout downtown Memphis that were also underwhelming. The stories that he told often ended with nothing to do with paranormal activity or ghost sitings. In my opinion it was colorful historical facts about the city which were cool to hear but after almost two hours it got old when I realized it was more often than not, would not end in connecting to ghosts. I would do another ghost tour in Memphis, but not with this company.

The tour features several stops and a variety of stories so (geographically) close together that I…read morehave to wonder whether the rest of Memphis is equally inhabited by macabre history. Some of the deaths you'll hear about include national or regional historic figures. Many other stories center around everyday people who found themselves in extraordinary and tragic circumstances. And if you enjoy sentient objects, ask about the jukebox that always knows which song to play! My tour guide, Bayleigh, hosted a captivating evening of spooky yet -True- stories told in places where the history is still vibrant. As we visited the Bluff City Ghosts sites, I had a few other questions about Memphis and its history, and Bayleigh answered so many questions for me that Memphis now feels familiar to me--as well as intriguing! This was a great tour. I can't recommend it enough. Thank you, Bayleigh!

Rolling into Memphis, our first stop wasn't Beale Street or Graceland--it was the Tennessee Welcome…read moreCenter. And honestly? It felt like walking straight into a hug from the state itself. The building sits right by the Mississippi River, like it knows it's got the best view in town. We stepped out of the car and were immediately greeted by none other than Elvis Presley himself--or at least a very confident bronze version of him. Nearby? B.B. King, mid-strum. I hadn't even picked up a brochure yet and was already planning a full-on Memphis playlist. Inside, the place was spotless. Cool air, clean restrooms, and a staff so friendly they made us feel like we were long-lost cousins just coming back to visit. One of the ladies behind the desk insisted on handing us "everything we might need"--maps, coupons, and a cheerful rundown of what not to miss in the city. She even offered to take our picture with Elvis. I didn't say no. Out back, the view of the river was unreal. Bridges stretched across the water, sun glinting off every ripple. People were sitting on benches, sipping drinks from vending machines and watching the barges roll by like slow-moving giants. We were only supposed to stop for five minutes. We stayed for almost forty. Five stars, no question. The Tennessee Welcome Center doesn't just welcome you--it invites you to fall in love with Memphis before you even get to the first stoplight.

Quality/Quantity - People here were so welcoming (pun intended) and so nice…read more They treated my daughter like a little happy curious girl. The team here has a wealth of knowledge. Then right before we left, they gave us a welcome gift. These bags will make perfect goodie bags for all the souvenirs that we bought for our friends and family. Atmosphere - Good size welcome center. Very spacious, see pictures. Sounded by good walking parks and the largest Bass Pro Shop, see other reviews. And they suggested we go to Mud Island Park, another nice treat. Well the Mud Island Park needs a lot of love... But it was still a nice retreat. Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms, but look at some of the signs that I took pictures of, lol. Service - 5 stars, See above. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you to the state of TN for such a great welcome center.