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Overview

Our tour will take you through the heart of Memphis, exploring the intertwined stories of civil rights, segregation, and the unifying power of music that shaped this remarkable city. Go at your own pace, our smartphone guided tours is location aware and plays as you walk automatically. Stop and grab a drink, or chicken at Gus's, then continue anytime. It's infused with music to set the theme. The tour never expires. And listen again anytime after the on location tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside of the B.B. King blues club where you'll hear how B.B. King and the blues played a part in the civil rights movement. then you'll be guided through Memphis to the historic sites and food joints of linked to civil rights history.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the Lorraine Motel at the balcony where MLK Jr. was shot. You'll hear the story of MLK, that day, and what he was fighting for.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. B.B. King's Blues Club
The tour starts outside of the B.B. King blues club where you'll hear how B.B. King and the blues played a part in the civil rights movement. then you'll be guided through Memphis to the historic sites and food joints of linked to civil rights history.
2. Statue of Elvis
You'll hear the story of Elvis growing up, the music and how the crossed cultures.
Duration: 5 mins
3. The Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum, like many places in the south, followed Jim Crow laws with segregated lobbies and balconies. Hear the story of Jim Crow, and how the Orpheum played a role in the movement.
4. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Food builds bridges, and Gus's played that role serving the best chicken, hear the story of how it brought people together.
Duration: 5 mins
5. The Green Beetle
The tour stops outside the Green Beetle, a joint that played a role in serving everyone, including the greats like Elvis.
Duration: 5 mins
6. I am a Man Mural
This mural tells the story of a protest the fought for Civil Rights. It's the reason MLK came to Memphis. And the movement changed history.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Blues Hall of Fame Museum
The tour stops outside the Blues hall of fame where you'll hear it's impact on culture.
8. Facing History and Ourselves
The mural depicts the hero's of the Civil Rights movement in Memphis, you'll hear about these heros and how they changed the world.
Duration: 10 mins
9. National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
The tour ends at the Lorraine Motel at the balcony where MLK Jr. was shot. You'll hear the story of MLK, that day, and what he was fighting for.
10. Downtown Memphis
The tour walks through the streets of Memphis stopping at the historic sites linked to the Civil Rights movement. You'll hear about MLK, local leaders, blues legends and how they changed the world.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Listen again after the on location tour anytime.

Go at your own pace anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires.

Civil Rights themed tour in Memphis on our walking tour app

Exclusion

No Food, admission or human guide, the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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