Blues Tours of the Mississippi Delta
I offer two immersive Blues Tours, each designed to bring you into the heart of the Mississippi Delta and the world that shaped America’s most influential music.
- The Clarksdale Blues Tour – see below for more details
- The Indianola B.B. King Tour – see below for more details
- Have you been to Clarksdale or Greenwood/Indianola before and want to see other sites associated with the Blues…? We can do that too.
Where the Blues Was Born
- Where did the R&B legends begin their journey?
- Who were these bluesmen?
- Why are the blues so deeply rooted in the Delta?
- Where did they live, work, worship—and where are they buried?
We explore these questions by sharing their stories and taking you to the places where they lived their entire lives. The Mississippi Delta is flat, nearly 200 miles long, and shaped by a history of hardship and resilience. Its culture is rich, diverse, and unlike anywhere else. From this land came a new sound—the blues—a music that has influenced artists around the world.
On our tours, you’ll experience the culture, history, and spirit of the Delta blues firsthand.
The Clarksdale Blues Tour
$145 per person (includes admission into the Delta Blues Museum)
Clarksdale—often called “the land where the blues began”—was home to many of the musicians who shaped the sound of American music. Throughout the day, you’ll visit the places that influenced their lives, their struggles, and the music they created. You’ll hear stories of poverty, resilience, and creativity, and see how the Delta’s landscape and culture shaped the blues.
This tour offers a vivid look at the people, places, and history that gave rise to the blues, bringing their stories to life as you stand where they once stood.
A Few of the Sites You’ll Visit
- Riverside Hotel
- Ground Zero Blues Club
- Hopson Plantation
- Delta Blues Museum
- The Crossroads of Highways 49 & 61
- …and many more meaningful stops throughout the Delta
Tour Details
- Duration: All day
- Distance: Clarksdale is 90 miles from Memphis with many stops along the way
- Pickup: 9:00 AM from your hotel
- Return: Approximately 6:00-7:00 PM
Have questions or want to personalize your experience? Contact us — we’re happy to help.
The Indianola B.B. King Tour
$175 per person (includes admission to the B.B. King Museum)
Indianola is the hometown of B B King, the blues’ most successful artist.
This extended full-day tour takes you through the Mississippi Delta to explore the life, legacy, and early influences of B.B. King, guiding you through the places that shaped the King of the Blues.
Indianola—B.B. King’s beloved hometown—is where his story began, where his musical voice was shaped, and where he chose to rest. Throughout the day, you’ll walk the same streets he walked, visit the places that influenced his early years, and hear the stories that shaped the King of the Blues. You’ll also explore nearby Greenwood, a city rich in Delta history, B.B. King sites and blues culture.
A few of the places you’ll visit…
- B.B. King Museum & Grave
- B.B.’s Corner
- Club Ebony
- Birthplace Location — The rural setting where his life began
- WGRM Influential Radio Station
- Elks Club
- Community where he spent his formative years and developed his sound
Tour Details
- Duration: Extended all day
- Distance: Indianola is 150 miles from Memphis with additional stops in Greenwood and Kilmichael
- Pickup: 9:00 AM from your hotel
- Return: Approximately 7:00-8:00 PM
Have questions or want to personalize your experience? Contact us — we’re happy to help.