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2.5 Hours Essence of Memphis African American History Tour

By A Tour of Possibilities, LLC
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$126 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

On this 2.5 hour African American History tour, we will be your “conductor” and take you on a journey through Memphis that will be sure to open your eyes to some of the most historical sites connected to slavery through to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. There is so much more to Memphis than City centre to experience, so we will also explore some of our interesting areas.

This tour is for residents, families, and visitors who are looking for the activities to do that are safe, fun and insightful.

Activity location

  • Tennessee Welcome Center
    • 119 Riverside Drive
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tennessee Welcome Center
    • 119 Riverside Drive
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$125.88 x 2 AdultsAU$251.76
Total
Price is AU$251.76
Until Fri, 12 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 4 travellers are required to operate this tour. (This can be achieved with more than one party making a reservation)

Activity itinerary

National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel (Pass by)

From our vehicle you will see the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, room 306 where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. This is also the location of the National Civil Rights Museum.

Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum (Pass by)

This was once the home of Jacob Burkle, a German immigrant who chose to participate in the Underground Railway. This home was a stop on the Underground Railway and is now a museum.

Beale Street (Pass by)

We will tell you the "rest of the storey" about this most iconic street. Once referred to as the Negro Mainstreet USA.

Historic Mason Temple (Pass by)

This is the world headquarters for the Church of God in Christ. It was here where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop" less than 24 hours before he was assassinated.

Clayborn Temple (Pass by)

It was in this church, built in the late 1800's, Sanitation Workers gathered to strategize the strike that caused Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to come to Memphis.

Location

Activity location

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    Tennessee Welcome Center
    • 119 Riverside Drive
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tennessee Welcome Center
    • 119 Riverside Drive
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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