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Backbeat Tours
Backbeat Tours
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Backbeat Tours offers a variety of different ways to see and experience the best of Memphis, including sightseeing bus tours and walking tours such as the popular Memphis Ghost Tour in the evenings and the Memphis History Tour in the daytime, as well as the new Memphis Bike Tour. Our Memphis Mojo Tour -- the city's only live music tour -- is the most entertaining way of experiencing the best of Memphis!
Memphis, Tennessee
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2024
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Bus Tours
90–180 minutes
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Bus Tours
2–3 hours
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City Tours
2 hours
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Ghost Tours
2 hours
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flwest99
Burlington, KY90 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Larry was our guide, we were the only ones on the tour so we had a very good time. He gave us a lot of information and a lot of laughs. It was nice not having a crowd of people with us and it was more personal. I am sure as time goes on it will get busier, we do the off season touring and enjoy less crowds. This is a must tour, you will learn a lot. We got to see Elvis’ family home in Memphis, Victorian Street, The Peabody Duck March, Lorraine Motel, had lunch at Central BBQ, and ended our tour with rock n soul. All inclusive when you book, we did a groupon.
Written January 23, 2020
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Patti527
17 contributions
Sep 2020
This unique tour bus takes you on a scenic ride around Memphis with a guide that plays a guitar, sings very well, and provides a history lesson on all of the places they drive to. Shae was our musician guide. She was an excellent guitarist and had a great voice. She had a vast knowledge of the music industry in Memphis and the people that made it all happen. A wonderful tour for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend it.
Written September 21, 2020
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We are so glad you had a great time with us. Shae is definitely one of a kind! Thanks for rocking with us, come back soon!
Written September 24, 2020
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Jack W
Renton, WA31 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This was one of the most entertaining and educational tours that have been on. Guide was so knowledgeable, talented, and genuinely engaged. He sang a great medley of songs mixed with interesting stories and facts! Think his name was Shilly or something like that! Had a bonus tour offered by curator of the Overton Amphitheater.
Written April 19, 2023
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Bridget P
Oakdale, LA168 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Go on this tour. 💯 the best tour ever. The musician Cecil Yancey did so great with my daughters. To hear them come back talking about how great this tour and Cecil was makes me glad that I spent the money!
Written December 17, 2022
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Brooke K
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Mar 2023 • Friends
Simply loved learning interesting tidbits about Memphis and being entertained by a talented musician. New appreciation for those who risked it all to blaze new trails and follow their passion in the music industry. Memphis musicians are an inspiration and hearing live music along the way is the best way to do them justice
Written March 3, 2023
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buncey472018
Derby, UK47 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Brilliant experience. Guide / musician gave us the history of music in Memphis mixed with songs and music. Best bus tour we have ever done. Fascinating history and everyone joined in the performance. We added the tour of Sun Studios. Where Elvis and others got their break. Worth the additional charge
Written August 28, 2024
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Paula
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Couples
Contracted for a wedding. Backbeat Tours showed up late to pick up guests (which led to some driving independently thinking they missed transportation), then ended service early due to weather, debatable as far as if this was justified given inclement weather didn’t happen until the next morning it was just raining when they abruptly made a last call announcement — which subsequently resulted the majority of guests leaving event, and did not proactively offer to refund the 1.5 hours not covered at the end of the night. Time of service was scheduled for 4-11:30pm, with final pickup from venue at 11 and ultimately they only provided transportation starting at 4:15 and final pickup left at 9:30.
If you have an important event, I would absolutely not recommend this company. Showing up late to pick guests up very well could have impacted put ability to start the Ceremony on time. The lack of compassion and understanding from this company is less than satisfactory.
If you have an important event, I would absolutely not recommend this company. Showing up late to pick guests up very well could have impacted put ability to start the Ceremony on time. The lack of compassion and understanding from this company is less than satisfactory.
Written January 31, 2022
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LesaB
Roebuck, SC31 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
The Mojo Tour is a great way to hear about the history of Memphis music as you see the sights and listen to your own musician guide. Cecil was EXCELLENT both as a guide and musician. It happened to rain all afternoon and this was the perfect solution for still enjoying the city. We added the Sun Recording Studio tour at the end and that was terrific. Well worth the money!
Written August 13, 2021
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Donnie M
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Nov 2022 • Couples
We had a great time on the tour! Katherine was amazing ! She has a wealth of knowledge about Memphis music history and quite a singing voice too. The Sun studio tour was also great. So many stories of our fav musicians. Take this tour when in Memphis!!!
Written November 30, 2022
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Monica
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Nov 2022 • Friends
Fun family adventure! A great way to learn about rock and roll history in the city that started it all. Very nice folks, comfortable bus, info/stops were timed perfectly by our awesome guide Cecil and the driver. Fun music. Arrive early to get a drink at Alfred’s before the tour and BYOB for the bus!
Written November 26, 2022
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Hi,
Is it handicapped accessible? Can you accommodate a mobility scooter?
Thank you for your time.
Sue
Written August 2, 2016
It's a golf buggy but he maybe able to put it on the back. They are lovely people so ask them
Written August 10, 2016
Hello! We are travelling from Nashville on Wednesday May 4th, 2016. What time do we need to be at your pickup location for the tour?
Written April 13, 2016
I took the tour on March 27. There is only one tour at 1:30. you can be there 1:15 may be. This is the question to the tour company.
Written April 13, 2016
Who picks up at hotels to go to Graceland and back on 16th August for Elvis virgel
Written January 2, 2015
Hi, Susan! The candlelight vigil at Graceland during Elvis Week is a great experience; I'm sure you'll love it! We do pick up from a number of downtown hotels for our daily Graceland Tour, but I'm sorry to say we don't offer nighttime shuttle service to/from the vigil. I'm not sure that anyone in Memphis does; I think your best bet would be to drive there on your own, or take a taxi. If you have any other questions, let us know!
Written January 14, 2015
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