Memphis

Music, food, and city history shape nearly every Memphis tour. Of the 77 experiences on offer, music-themed tours and museum tickets make up a large share, while city sightseeing and food walks are also prominent. Most options—53%—cost under $60, and a third are priced below $25, so there is a wide range for different budgets.

The best-reviewed tours tend to include extras like museum admission or food tastings, and nearly all confirm instantly. 89% of all Memphis tours are rated 4 stars or better, with only 12% falling below that mark. Most tours offer free cancellation, which is standard here.

Memphis offers 77 tours and activities, with music history, city sightseeing, and food tours making up the core of the catalog. Most travelers pay between $25 and $60 for a tour, with one in four tours priced in the $60–$100 range and only 13% over $200. Music museums and walking tours start as low as $16, while bus tours and food experiences cluster around $30–$90.

A typical city tour or food walk lasts 90 to 180 minutes and often includes admission to a key site or a tasting. Museum tickets are the cheapest way to see a headline attraction, but guided tours often add context and skip-the-line entry. Only 12% of Memphis tours are rated below 4 stars, mostly in airport transfer, hop-on hop-off, and some museum ticket categories.

Extras like Sun Studio or riverboat cruises are sometimes included or offered as upgrades, so check carefully what is covered in the price. The majority of tours confirm instantly, making last-minute booking easy.

Travelers who want a deep dive into Memphis music history will find the best value in guided city or music tours that include admission to places like Sun Studio or the Rock 'n' Soul Museum. These tours, often costing $38–$92, add stories and context that a standalone ticket does not. Food lovers can join walking food tours from $85, which consistently earn high ratings and include multiple tastings—though portions are sometimes smaller than expected.

Walking tours of downtown and Beale Street, typically $22–$33, are a good fit for those who want to explore on foot and hear local stories. Bus tours, priced $38–$95, suit visitors who prefer to cover more ground or want to add a riverboat cruise or museum entry. Horseback rides and specialty experiences like axe throwing or brewery tours cost $26–$80 and are well-reviewed for their guides and atmosphere.

For travelers on a tight budget, museum admission tickets start at $8–$16 and include audio guides, but guided tours provide more context and often skip the lines. Most tours last 60–180 minutes, but some full-day trips and combination packages run up to 6 hours, with time split between bus rides, stops, and optional extras.

Critical reviews are concentrated in airport transfers, hop-on hop-off buses, and some museum tickets. Complaints include last-minute cancellations on ghost tours, confusion at meeting points, missed stops on bus tours, and smaller-than-expected food portions on some food walks. Horseback rides have weight limits not always stated up front, and a few museum tickets disappointed those expecting more in-depth exhibits.

Almost all Memphis tours confirm instantly, so last-minute booking is possible for most experiences. Only a small number require manual confirmation, mainly private or specialty tours. Sell-out warnings are rare, but food tours and specialty experiences can fill up on weekends, so book a few days ahead if timing is important.

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