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Memphis African American History Tour: Insightful Journey
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171 Ratings
Memphis
Embark on a 2.5-hour African American History tour in Memphis. Discover the city’s historical sites connected to slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and more. Perfect for residents, families, and visitors.
Embark on a 2.5-hour African American History tour in Memphis. Discover the city’s historical sites connected to slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and more. Perfect for residents, families, and visitors.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel - 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 - This was once the home of Jacob Burkle, a German…
- National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel - 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 - This was once the home of Jacob Burkle, a German immigrant who chose to participate in the Underground Railroad. This home was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is now a museum.
- Beale Street - We will tell you the “rest of the story” about this most iconic street. Once referred to as the Negro Mainstreet USA.
- Historic Mason Temple - 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 - 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.
What's Included
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a 2.5-hour excursion steeped in African American history across Memphis, guided by us. We promise to walk you through a thrilling journey that unveils pivotal historical locations linked to the slavery days, the Civil Rights Movement, and more. Explore beyond the borders of Downtown Memphis and discover the charm of its unique neighborhoods….
Embark on a 2.5-hour excursion steeped in African American history across Memphis, guided by us. We promise to walk you through a thrilling journey that unveils pivotal historical locations linked to the slavery days, the Civil Rights Movement, and more. Explore beyond the borders of Downtown Memphis and discover the charm of its unique neighborhoods. This enlightening tour is perfect for locals, families and tourists seeking enjoyable, safe and insightful activities.
- 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 3 travelers are required to operate this tour. (This can be achieved with more than one party making a reservation)
Location
Tennessee Welcome Center
Riverside Drive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Boardingpass639071
Apr 20, 2025
Visit to Memphis - A Tour of Possibilities tour guide, Ms. Queen did an excellent job in explaining the various points of interest. It was so informative that I highly recommend it to be the very first schedule tour for anyone visiting Memphis for the first time. A Tour of Possibilities and Ms. Queen are an asset to Memphis tourism industry.
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Rhondarq2220hb
Apr 19, 2025
One of the highlights of our trip to Memphis. A must do on day one. - Queen is truly the Queen of Memphis! We were on the edge of our seats during the entire tour. Queen is extremely knowledgeable and found a way to keep everyone on the tour engaged! I look forward to coming back to Memphis again soon.
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Politikchik
Apr 8, 2025
Must do for history and culture - This was an excellent tour of the civil rights movement in Memphis and I can’t recommend it enough. I have been to a few other tours/museums (Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, Memphis, NOLA) so I was familiar with a lot of the history already but I learned so much more than I expected. I wish I could point to something specific but really it’s just everything! The history, the connection to current events, the incorporation of personal anecdotes - all of it! I would absolutely take this tour again and recommend others to do it too.
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Tia_c
Mar 28, 2025
Adventure - This is a 2.5 hour journey through Memphis with a beautiful soul appropriately called Queen. I travel plenty. I am an adventure. This IS an adventure. I can't imagine going to Memphis without taking this tour. My family loved it, teenager included! I'm off to my next adventure, so I gotta go, but this is a 5 star experience you need. "Queen is the best", "Very captivating tour"--reviews from the teen...
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Lawanda_h
Feb 23, 2025
Awesome - Absolutely amazing experience. Our tour guide Queen was so knowledgeable about the history of Memphis. We learned so many new things. She was entertaining and engaging and you can tell she loves what she does. Definitely recommend her services.
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Jason_c
Jan 21, 2025
INCREDIBLE tour and experience. - This was a REMARKABLE experience. I would recommend this to any individual or family. Jackie is SUPER knowledgable and entertaining. I thought I knew a lot about Memphis and it's history. You will complete this tour realizing that you were only scratching the surface. The history goes deeper than you know.
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Otis_g
Nov 28, 2024
GOAT - Queen had the ability to keep the interest of the wide age range of our kids. Plus she handled heavy subjects with care considering our children.
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Tom_w
Nov 15, 2024
A Profound and upbeat tour - Amazing introduction to the history of African Americans in Memphis along with current cultural efforts of the community. An essential addition to visitong the National Civil Rights Museum.
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346iw
Oct 30, 2024
Second to None - On October 19, 2024, my tour group of 19 and I had the pleasure of experiencing Memphis with a personal tour with ‘A Tour of Possibilities’. Our club sponsors a yearly trip with the purpose of embracing the history and culture of the area visited, ensuring that the location also embodies the African American experience. There is always some level of anxiety when relying on the internet to guide your choices. But in this instance, the positive reputation of ‘A Tour of Possibilities’ rang true. Queen, as she is affectionately and appropriately called, is the awe-inspiring proprietor of ‘A Tour of Possibilities’. She is vibrant, energetic, and knowledgeable. Her passion for history and truth resonates through her every spoken word. She is captivating and affectionate and makes everyone feel valued. She welcomes questions and provides resources for continued exploration. We discovered many legends in Memphis, past and present, and Queen walks alongside such legends. I pray for her continued success in business and in life and that our paths may one day cross again.
Ivy & the members of JULSC
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Kristen_w
Oct 27, 2024
Must do Memphis Tour - This is a great tour! Very informative and engaging, we really enjoyed our experience. Everyone should know more about the history of this country. This is the best local tour I have been on in any city.
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