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By nature I am an historian so the tours I traditionally offer highlight the past of Memphis, its birth and cotton-fueled explosive growth, decimation by yellow fever and resulting resurgence. To quote Southern vernacular, you will be "properly introduced" to my city, my area, its rich history and its colorful cast of characters. - John Matthews
We will take in the majesty of the Mississippi Delta and explore its' rich history including tales of times gone by not recorded for general consumption.
Had he not lived, we would have surely invented him! From the devil to The Delta, the greatest Blues story ever told!
4 hour tour
The Hidden Memphis 1/2 day trip tour will introduce you some some of the lesser-known but fascinating areas and sights of Memphis. We will travel to venues that possess awe inspiring beauty as well as historical significance to the area. If you have a sense of adventure and enjoy discovering hidden treasures, this tour is for you.
The Meet My City 1/2 day trip tour will examine the downtown Memphis area from the city's founding, explosive cotton-fueled growth, and the Civil War battle of Memphis. We will also see Memphis as she survived Union occupation from 1862 - 1865, the devastation of Yellow Fever epidemics and the Phoenix-like rebirth that followed.
The Rogues, Rascals and Rat-Bastards 1/2 day trip tour introduces you to a bevy of Memphis characters, men and women that distinguished themselves through treachery, greed and general abhorrent behavior. Some stories are hilarious, some are heinous but all are of significant historical interest to Memphis and the nation. You will meet assassins, kidnappers, mobsters, madams and other assorted scoundrels. This tour is great fun, entertaining and highly interesting.
6 - 8 hour tour
The Shiloh Battlefield full day trip tour focuses on the most dramatic battle ever fought on American soil. The battle of Shiloh was America's bloodiest battle to that date. Two days of intensive fighting are remarkably told and experienced on this tour of one of the best preserved battlefields in the National Park Service. Any understanding of this nation should include the knowledge you will gain by understanding the battle that altered the course of a war and changed the trajectory of American history.
The Moonlight & Magnolias full day trip tour will take us to some of the most stunning examples of Federal and Greek Revival architecture of the Old South. We will travel through Shelby and Fayette Counties to have close up views of many grand estates that were built in the mid 1800's. Our trip will take us through small towns near Memphis and you will experience the charm and beauty of the rural South. Do not be surprised if we are invited to have a glass of the best iced tea on the veranda!
The In Search of Robert Johnson full day trip tour reveals razor sharp revelations about one of the most influential yet misunderstood blues legends. Considered the Father of the Delta Blues, Robert Johnson's short life is full of mystique and mystery. We will travel the back roads he walked from MidSouth juke joints and barrelhouses. I will take you to the Crossroads where he supposedly "sold his soul to the devil" - then I will take you to where it actually happened!
Are you interested in more than one of our Memphis or Mississippi tours? If so, tell me where your interests are, and we'll create a custom Hidden Memphis touring experience!
For small group tours, we can customize an itinerary to emphasize your interests. If you have a special request, send us a message, and we will be sure to get back to you soon.
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