All tours depart from the Backbeat Tours ticket podium at ALFRED'S ON BEALE, on the corner of Beale Street and BB King Blvd (197 Beale Street).

We ask that you please check in at our ticket counter no later than 10 - 15 minutes before your tour.

Detailed Directions to Alfred's:

Public Transportation:

The Main Street trolley goes up and down Main Street and serves many downtown hotels. To find us, get off at the stop on Main Street and Beale Street and walk two blocks to BB King Blvd.

By Car:

From the North:
- Take 2nd Street south to Beale Street.
- Turn left onto Lt. George W. Lee Street
- Turn left onto BB King Blvd.
- Arrive at Alfred's on Beale

From the East:
- Take I-40 towards Memphis.
- Take the exit for 2nd Street.
- Follow 2nd Street until you reach Beale Street
- Turn left onto Lt. George W. Lee Street
- Turn left onto BB King Blvd.
- Arrive at Alfred's on Beale

From the South:
- Take I-55 North to the Riverside Drive exit.
- Turn right onto Beale Street.
- Continue on Beale until you reach 2nd Street
- Turn right onto 2nd Street
- Turn left onto Lt. George W. Lee Street
- Turn left onto BB King Blvd.
- Arrive at Alfred's on Beale

From the West:
- Take I-40 to the Front St./Downtown exit.
- Follow Front Street South.
- Turn left onto Beale Street.
- Follow Beale until you reach 2nd Street
- Turn right onto 2nd Street
- Turn left onto Lt. George W. Lee Street
- Turn left onto BB King Blvd.
- Arrive at Alfred's on Beale.

There are numerous parking options near the tour departure location. The two most convenient garages are located on: (1) Peabody Place, between 2nd and BB King Blvd.; and (2) Second Street, between Beale St. and Lt. George W. Lee Ave. Parking in these garages is usually $10 per day during special events, $1 per hour all other times.