You’ll soon realise why we love Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans so much. Whether it is the incredible live music, or delicious food options, these 3 Southern cities have so much to offer, so in order that you can plan your trip in advance we’ve put together a selection of our favourite tours for you to pre-book if you wish to. Simply fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we’ll add these tours to your booking and send through an updated booking confirmation.
New Orleans Tours & Entry Tickets
Visiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras is certainly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, however, it is also important to plan your trip in advance as most attractions are closed on Fat Tuesday meaning many activities sell out well in advance. Sunday, your disembarkation day is one of the best days to plan an excursion. Whether you’re looking to explore the bayous and swamps on a boat tour, or enjoy a steamboat jazz cruise along the Mississippi, we’d highly recommend booking as soon as possible.
Honey Island Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation – £55pp
Available Sunday 15th or Monday February 16th – 10:00 am
A short walk from your hotel you will be picked up and driven to the Honey Island Swamp, one of Louisiana’s last preserved wetlands where you will board the custom‐made, open‐air boat and set off on your swam adventure. Admire the view as the boat quietly winds through narrow swamp passages and brings you closer to native wildlife. Glide along the water, viewing the lush greenery and the chance to sport various wild animals, including alligators, owls, raccoons, snakes, black bears, bald eagles, and wild boar.
Mardi Gras Parade Grandstand Ticket – £60pp
Only Available Sunday 15th February – 11:00 am
If you’re looking for some of the best views of the parades and potentially, some of the best trinkets tossed out by riders, then you’ll want to book your place on one of the grandstands located on Lafayette Square. Tickets will be valid for the parades of the Krewes of Okeanos, Mid-City, and Thoth on the morning of Sunday 15th February. Just a short walk away from your hotel the grandstands provide a comfortable location from which to watch the parades, the perfect option for those looking to experience their first ever Mardi Gras parade.
Steamboat Jazz Cruise – £40pp / Steamboat Jazz Cruise with Sunday Brunch – £70pp
Only Available Sunday 15th February – 11:00 am
One of our guests’ favourite activities in New Orleans. This two-hour Mississippi River cruise sets sail from the heart of the French Quarter and shows you why the city was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River. From onboard the only surviving authentic steamboat in New Orleans, The Natchez, you can sit back, relax and soak up the New Orleans atmosphere as smooth jazz fills your ears. Upgrade your experience by booking a Sunday Brunch.
Steamboat Jazz Cruise – £35pp / Steamboat Jazz Cruise with Lunch – £60pp
Only Available Monday 16th February – 11:00 am
Also available on Monday, this two-hour Mississippi River cruise sets sail from the heart of the French Quarter and shows you why the city was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River. From onboard the only surviving authentic steamboat in New Orleans, The Natchez, you can sit back, relax and soak up the New Orleans atmosphere as smooth jazz fills your ears. Upgrade your experience by booking lunch onboard.
Memphis Tours & Entry Tickets
If you haven’t already pre-booked your Graceland transfer tour for Thursday 20th February you can still do so by clicking the following link: Graceland Transfer Tour Request
You can combine both the Memphis Mojo tour with the Music Attraction Pass Tour on the same day to make the most of your time in Memphis whilst still having plenty of time to experience some traditional Memphis BBQ for lunch.
Big Mojo Sun Studio + Music History 3-Hour Bus Tour – £55pp
Available Thursday 19th February – 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
On this tour, you’ll go behind the scenes with a guided tour of Sun Studio, where so many legends launched their careers. Along the wa,y you’ll see such other famous landmarks as Beale Street, Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, Peabody Hotel, Overton Park, and the early homes of Elvis and B.B. King. It’s no accident that legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash, BB King and Otis Redding all got their start in the city known as the Home of the Blues: find out how it all went down on this entertaining tour of Memphis’ greatest hits.
Memphis Ghost Tour – £20pp
Available Thursday 20th February – 20:00 pm
Beyond the rhythms of Beale Street’s blues lies a darker history of vice, voodoo, phantoms, ghosts and lost souls. Hear the eerie legends while seeing some of Memphis’ oldest sites. On this two-hour walking tour, you’ll see the notorious Ernestine & Hazel’s, a former brothel long recognized as one of the most haunted buildings in Memphis, home to several ghosts as well as a haunted jukebox. The Orpheum Theater, home of “Mary,” who has haunted performances since 192, plus the John Alexander Austin House, a Victorian-era mansion haunted by star-crossed lovers
Nashville Tours & Entry Tickets
It would be tempting to spend all day in the various honky tonks located on Lower Broadway, however Nashville has so many attractions to explore. We’d highly recommend the Hop-on Hop-off trolley tour as this will allow you to explore Nashville’s different neighbourhoods. If you’re visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame, don’t forget to pop into the Hatch Show Print shop just around the corner, a perfect place to pick up a Nashville souvenir.
Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour – £40pp
Available Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd February
Jump onboard the Old Town Trolley for a fully narrated hop-on hop-off tour of Nashville. Make the most of your day and take one of the first departures after 9am from Lower Broadway and explore Nashville’s most famous sites. There are 13 stops where you can get off and explore including Nashville Farmers’ Market, Union Station Hotel, The Gulch, Centennial Park and our favourite stop Marathon Music Works, where you can visit the Tennessee Legend Distillery and enjoy some free Moonshine tastings.
Country Music Hall of Fame & RCA Studio B – £40pp
Available Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd February
Go behind the scenes at Nashville’s RCA Studio B. Hear stories of Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and many more during a guided tour. Next, explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, located in the heart of downtown Nashville. Discover an array of photographs, artefacts, text panels, recordings, and archival footage as you move through the museum’s collection. You can even stop by the Taylor Swift Education. Return transportation to RCA Studio B from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is included in the combo ticket.
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Please note all excursions are subject to availability and reconfirmation at the time of booking.
