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Mojo Music Bus Tour

140 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
800-979-3370
Ranked #2 of 13 tours in Memphis
5.0 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The Home of the Blues comes alive on this city tour aboard Memphis' only music bus. See Beale Street, Sun Studio, Stax Records, the Lorraine Motel,... more » Owner description: The Home of the Blues comes alive on this city tour aboard Memphis' only music bus. See Beale Street, Sun Studio, Stax Records, the Lorraine Motel, movie locations and more, but the music is the difference on this tour. All of Backbeat Tours' guides are Memphis musicians, who play and sing selections from the city’s rich musical heritage, along with generous helpings of comedy and audience interaction. Ninety minutes of high-energy fun! « less
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York, PA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This was a great tour of Memphis and all the spots in the city that contributed to the development of Memphis as the blues capital. The tour guide was a lot of fun, totally knowledgeable, and entertained the tour group throughout the tour with singing and playing his guitar. Excellent!

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Amarillo, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Gary Hardy was our tour guide and we had a wonderful time on the Mojo Tour Bus, we learned so much about the history of the Blues and Rock N Roll in Memphis what a great way to get a history lesson by singing and jamming out with our tour guide we learned sooooo much, this is a must do... More

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Falls Church, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We loved this tour - complete with stops at important landmarks such as where Elvis lived as a kid, Sun Records, and Stax Music, the most impressive thing is that a musician comes along and sings the songs that made Memphis and these landmarks famous. Our trip featured musician Memphis Jones, born and raised there, brings a true home town... More

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Naperville, Illinois
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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Don't think twice - book this tour and go. You will have a great time! We loved it.

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Memphis Jones was an outstanding host and musician. We learned more during this one bus trip than all the other tours we took combined (we spent time touring in Memphis and Nashville). His insights were unique and helpful and he sprinkled in great songs throughout the trip. We brought our two kids (8 & 13) and they LOVED it! I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

This was an awesome way to see Memphis. Brandon, our guide was fabulous and talented. I ran a tour company for 6 years and I can think of any thing to improve the tour!

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Junction City, Kansas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Jump aboard the old time bus and take the Memphis cruise through the music and history of the city. Led by Memphis Jones (an outstanding musician and story teller), this tour is a real joy. Stop at Sun Studio and Stax Records and become immersed in the days of old. Pass by the Lorraine Motel the site of Dr. Martin... More

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Lakeland, TN
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

It's very difficult to say something new about the best tour and entertainment venue in town because the bases have been covered so well, but my inlaws (a bunch of them!) were in town for the week of Thanksgiving and they went away saying that Memphis is the best holiday destination ever, and Backbeat's Mojo was a big part of... More

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Las Vegas, NV
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Memphis has a fantastic musical history and you see pictures and hear about it everywhere you go. But on the Mojo Music Bus Tour, you experience it in a unique and lively way. Memphis Jones’ passion and humor are contagious. On this tour the Memphis blues isn’t the history, it’s the present and just as exhilarating as ever. This is... More

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Central Florida
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
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This is a must - do in Memphis for the music fan. Backbeat Tours has a 2-hour Mojo Tour and a 3 hour; the latter includes the Sun (Records) Studio Tour. They leave at 1:30PM generally, but check the schedule. Memphis Jones was the host and entertainer and I can't say enough about him. The Tour goes around Memphis, stops... More

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