What a great experience! Matt with the Hat is an exceptional tour guide and we learned so much…read morehistory and lore. The bus took us all over town and we got out on three separate occasions to explore. My favorite part was Millionaire's Row, with beautiful historic homes that contain some juicy history. The van is comfortable and it was nice to get back in on a slightly chilly February evening. I imagine this would be great in the summer too when it is a little too hot outside for a walking tour. Easy and convenient meeting location at The Broom Closet (seriously check out the merch here- they've got some great finds!) Thank you to Matt and also the owners Stephen and Emily for a wonderful experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed the tour! It started out in a storefront which carries sage and crystals and…read moresuch. We found out that besides the bus driver and guide there would only be four of us. The bus was a comfortable mini coach with no bathroom so be advised! We got on and off at several stops, hearing stories and lore. Our guide Matt was knowledgeable and fun. We were allowed to use some equipment at one site. The dousing rods were very active that night! I'd highly recommend this tour for value and content.

Amazing. I learned so much on this tour that I never knew from all these years of education!! If…read moreyou are ever in Memphis this is a must do. It will change your life and it's fun!! A great way to explore and learn all at the same time. Also it's great for families with people who can't walk a tour. This allows you to tour no matter your ability. The tour guide said she has done this in other states too I would travel to experience this in every state. What an excellent concept. I hope it goes further! I posted a few pictures you have to go in the tour to hear their stories.

This tour is an OUTSTANDING experience! I've been on many tours in different cities and can attest…read morethat this one competes for top spot easily. The 'Queen' was our guide and she totally made this Memphis trip a memorable one. Even though I've been to Memphis a few times, I've never had someone provide depth to the city's history and culture that is out in the open but not really seen. Queen doesn't just spit knowledge-- she keeps everyone engaged throughout the tour. She also is a master at linking the past with the present, with an added emphasis on prompting action to shape future history. You have my word--take this tour at first opportunity and you won't be disappointed. It'll also be valuable for learning good food and tourist spots for after the tour. Hint: smoked turkey ribs...

Tastin Round Town provided us with a "Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour". Taylor, our food tour…read moreguide and owner, provided us with a nice sampling of five restaurants located on Beale Street. We visited Dyer's Burgers, Blues City Cafe, Kings Palace Cafe, Rum Boogie Cafe and A. Schwabs. The tour provided more than ample delicious samples of deep-fried cheeseburgers, milk shakes, ribs, jumbo chicken wings, gumbo and gelato. Taylor also gave us recommendations and suggestions on several additional Beale Street restaurants we did not visit on the Food Tour. To say the least, our stomachs were more than full when the tour ended. I recommend this tour to anyone who visits Menphis. You will not be disappointed.

Oh. My GOD! Sooo delicious! So full! So informational. Great history tour on top of the fabulous…read morefood. Our guide, Harper, is definitely well known in the area and was welcomed by every venue. All venues were amazing! Made us feel like one of the family. I only wish we had more time to Really meal share after the tour was over.

Sooo much history on such a small plot of land. I'm so glad this history is kept alive for others…read moreto study. Battle of Tupelo, MS (July 14-15, 1864) -Also known as the Battle of Harrisburg -This engagement helped the success of Sherman's Atlanta Campaign by diverting the attention of the Confederacy's "Wizard of the Saddle," Nathan Bedford Forrest. Union General William Tecumseh Sherman ordered Major General A.J. Smith, to march south from Memphis and "follow Forrest to the death, if it costs 10,000 lives and breaks the Treasury." He also had secondary ordered to destroy the Mobile & Ohio Railroad and all farms along the way. Smith and his 14,000-man army started their march into northern Mississippi from La Grange, TN on July 5, 1864. Forrest, believing that Smith was sure to attack, chose to make a stand at Okolona; however, on July 13th after learning that Harrisburg and Tupelo had been abandoned, Smith decided to make his stand here with his 14,000 troops forming a column 15 miles long. By nightfall, Smith's defenses were in Harrisburg while the Union cavalry, under General Grierson, occupied Tupelo with the intent of destroying the railroad there. The Union troops now waited for a Confederate attack the next day. An attack on Harrisburg would mean having to charge across up to 1,000 yards of open fields against a well fortified Union line, all the while being outnumbered by nearly 2-to-1. Despite the overwhelming odds of success, Confederate General Stephen D Lee still decided to go on the offensive. On July 14th at 7:30 AM, the South attacked these positions; however, the tactics at Tupelo were out of character for Lee and Forrest because they were uncoordinated and the assault points poorly selected. The Southern army was badly bloodied, and Forrest himself was wounded in the fighting. General Smith, despite easily defending his position and clearly being the victor of the day's fighting, chose to retreat the next day. His ammunition and food were running low and the heat had gotten to his men. Thus, around 10 AM on July 15th, the Union army began a retreat north back to Memphis.

I've followed The Spa Guy and Globetrotting with Trey on YouTube for years. I finally got a chance…read moreto visit the museum today and loved it! Both guys were there and shared a ton of great info during the tour. They really know their stuff. The museum is packed with cool memorabilia and historical artifacts, not just of Elvis but other notable figures too. Everyone was super friendly and the overall experience was phenomenal!

So much behind the scenes Elvis history and info you can't get from other sources. These guys have…read moresuch a deep knowledge of Elvis and those around him you will learn so much! Their passion for the King will impress you. They have a fascinating trove of artifacts that take you to different places in Elvis' life going back to early childhood. My husband is a big time Elvis fan and he was enthralled with the tour and museum. I'm a casual fan and I learned a lot of fun tidbits. I'm not going to give away the special surprises by posting too many pictures but it is more than worth your time. We spent almost two hours there just chatting. You can do it faster or longer. We highly recommend you stop by. It's absolutely a new must do for Elvis and music fans!

Every Carriage Ride is like the first time! To see the relationship between the driver and the…read morehorse is amazing! The bond can't be broken! It is a must do in Memphis Tn!

I come from a city that have carriages that rely on the tourist trade. We had our two…read moregrandchildren with us aged 10 years and 12 years so we had great hopes of thirty minutes of Memphis history. My husband described the ride as pulling teeth, as the 20 year old young lady had to be asked what buildings were. This was our second visit so we had some knowledge but a first for our grandchildren. I have to be fair and say that she handled the horse and carriage well but maybe she needs to brush up on a bit more of Memphis history

I cannot recommend this company to anyone. For $185, I was expecting the driver to explain where we…read morewere and what we were looking at. The ride was 90% silent. We asked where we were a couple of times, but other than that, there was no explanation. I've done carriage rides in other cities (for cheaper) and the drivers were all talkative and gave a history lesson on the areas we were in. We don't even know if we saw everything we were supposed to see. It was a disappointing experience for our entire party of 3.

I had never been on a horse drawn carriage previously. It was very nice. We went on an hour ride…read morearound downtown, stopping for the occasional photo op or adult beverage. All the happy drunks loved our horse and wanted to talk to him and a few locals professed their love to our tour guide. He was an older southern gentleman who was very kind to everyone. He gave us clean, fluffy blankets to keep us warm and had a Bluetooth speaker for us to play any music we liked. We laughed and snuggled the entire time. It was a great time!!

Strolling up to 406 Lucy Avenue--a modest, boarded-up shotgun house in South Memphis--hits you with…read morea mix of reverence and heartbreak. This humble home is where the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, first drew breath on March25,1942 Despite being in a rough spot--windows boarded, weeds creeping, and parts collapsing--it still whispers history at every creak You can't go inside, but stepping onto the porch--or as close as allowed--fills you with awe. This is ground zero for gospel that would later shake the world. Aretha herself returned here in 2014 and recalled memories of her father preaching and her family gathering under a backyard tree with nostalgia and fondness The neighborhood, part of historic Soulsville, bears its own scars--decades of neglect and blight. But the house stands at the center of a hopeful revival. Local activists and preservation groups have fought zoning orders and demolition plans, and as recently as mid-2024, efforts to stabilize and restore the site gained traction--especially now that Anasa Troutman owns the property with the intent to honor its legacy in place

Aretha Franklin's birthplace…read more If you're in Memphis, you should definitely stop by to see the childhood home of Aretha Franklin. You can't go inside but are able to get out and view the outside. It was a wonderful experience and honor to visit the Queen of Soul's birthplace. However, as a historic place the city should clean up the area and street.