Memphis African American History Tour 2.5 hr - Image 1
Memphis African American History Tour 2.5 hr - Image 2
Memphis African American History Tour 2.5 hr - Image 3
Memphis African American History Tour 2.5 hr - Image 4
Memphis African American History Tour 2.5 hr - Image 5
Memphis African American History Tour 2.5 hr - Image 6

Photo 1 / 6

Memphis African American History Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10

ExcellentTop 4% in Memphis

191 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Memphis
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Memphis history from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement on a narrated tour of historic sites and neighborhoods beyond Downtown.

About this tour

Follow Memphis history beyond Downtown on a 2.5-hour journey through sites connected to African American history. From the legacy of slavery to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond, this narrated tour brings the city’s past into view while introducing neighborhoods that many visitors might otherwise miss.

Your guide leads the way as you travel past historic locations and hear the stories that shaped Memphis. The tour does not stop for museum visits, leaving you free to return and explore museums at your own pace. Designed for residents, families, and visitors, this experience offers an engaging way to see more of the city and understand its history. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels. A minimum of 4 travelers is required for the tour to operate; multiple parties can meet the minimum.

Choose this Memphis African American History Tour for a thoughtful, narrated look at the people, places, and neighborhoods behind the city’s story.

Highlights

  • Trace Memphis history from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement
  • See historic sites with narration from your guide
  • Explore Memphis neighborhoods beyond Downtown

What's included

Included

  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Important information

  • At least 4 travelers are required for the tour to operate; multiple parties can meet the minimum
  • You will be contacted if the minimum number of travelers is not reached
  • The tour drives by sites with narration and does not stop for museum visits; you can visit museums on your own
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation, areas, and surfaces
Show 4 more
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Smart casual dress code

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 150 minutes, or 2.5 hours.

What history does the tour cover?

Explore Memphis sites connected to slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and later history.

Does the tour stop at museums?

No. The tour drives by sites with narration. You can visit museums on your own.

What is the minimum group size?

At least 4 travelers are required. Multiple parties can combine to meet the minimum, and you will be contacted if it is not reached.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour, transportation, areas, and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 191 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Memphis
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.0. Top 4% in Memphis means it ranks in the top 4% of tours in Memphis by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Memphis

How many tours in Memphis have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

More Historical Tours in Memphis

from $88

on Viator

Check availability