Insider Memphis Music and History Tour

Get ready to put your hands together for an itinerary that takes you back in time with live music that only Memphis and Nashville can deliver! With guided music tours and VIP access, this USA holiday gives you the chance to get all the industry secrets. You will be transported back to the glitz and glamour of a bygone era as you submerge in a journey through the history of American music, staying in iconic luxury hotels peppered with a mix of surprising delights as you go.

Take a thrilling journey to the USA's south on a tour that uncovers the immense cultural, musical and gastronomic heritage of this region steeped in atmospheric landscapes, vibrant cities and antebellum plantation history. Highlights include trips to Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, as well as the chance to discover the moving stories of the enslaved on a visit to two plantations and the opportunity to explore the swamplands and peaceful bayous of Mississippi and Louisiana.

This boutique property is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta and is a great home base for your exploration of the Deep South.

Since 1886, the Hotel Monteleone has proudly stood as one of the first landmarks in the world-famous French Quarter. The Monteleone boasts impeccable service, modern amenities and attention to detail that keep guests returning year after year.

With a tagline that boasts that "nothing is overlooked except the White House", the Hay Adams certainly is proud of its service and its impressive address. With elegant rooms and suites, fine dining and impeccable service it is a beautiful hotel.

The Peabody Memphis is a magnificent landmark hotel, with a downtown location just minutes from the city's iconic attractions.

With its romantic waterfront setting on Chesapeake Bay and colonial clapboard vernacular, Inn at Perry Cabin is the epitome of southern charm and one of America’s most refined small luxury hotels.

Set within the historic 1908 Beaux Arts Maison Blanche building, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans retains the grace and charm of an antebellum mansion and is within just a few minutes walk of the centre of the city's exciting and vibrant French Quarter

Representing the height of luxury in Historic Williamsburg, the iconic Williamsburg Inn has been reimagined to bring you the best of the old world and the new.

Located on the edge of Georgetown, close to the fantastic shops and restaurants, the Four Seasons offers luxurious and contemporary accommodations in this fascinating capital city. The National Mall and Lincoln Memorial are all within easy reach.

This elegant hotel, located just 5 minutes walk from New Orleans French Quarter, has been beautifully restored to reflect the sumptuous surroundings of a bygone era. The Windsor Court combines historic glamor with every modern comfort.

Climb aboard for a wildlife spotting cruise on the mighty Mississippi River. The largest river system in North America and immortalised in Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn, the river offers a wealth of swamps, bayous and wetlands, all teeming with wildlife.

Deepen your understanding of the US Civil Rights Movement on a private after-hours tour of the National Civil Rights Museum. From slavery to boycotts, sit-ins to black power, the museum experience is insightful, interactive, and hugely moving.

The ultimate in souvenirs, this is the chance to experience the thrill of recording your own song in a private recording session, before taking a front row seat for a private performance from a rising music star.

Get your tastebuds ready as you prepare to discover the sensational Memphis BBQ in more ways than one!

Enjoy a private tour of the historic RCA Studio B, the birthplace of the 60s Nashville Sound. Learn about the studio’s history and soak up the vibe, at the recording home of legendary music giants such as Elvis Presley, and the Everly Brothers.

Learn the craft of cocktail making from an expert mixologist in this hands-on experience in a lively New Orleans bar in the city that invented the Hurricane, Ramos Gin Fizz and Sazerac.

Explore Louisiana’s bayou country on an exciting airboat ride, winding through cypress swampland with commentary from a local guide as you soak up the scenery and scout for alligators, turtles, ibis, and other wildlife in this atmospheric landscape.

Discover the landmark attractions of the fabulous city of New Orleans and its Creole heritage, with a private guide exploring the highlights and cultural history of the French Quarter, Jackson Square, and grand mansions of the Garden District.

Step back in time to discover plantation life in the Deep South on this private history tour of both Whitney and Laura plantations, exploring the stories and lives of the free and enslaved people who lived and worked there.