Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

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.

1. 1

   B.B. King's Blues Club

   Pass by

   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. 2

   Statue of Elvis

   5 min

   You'll hear the story of Elvis growing up, the music and how the crossed cultures.

3. 3

   The Orpheum Theatre

   Pass by

   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. 4

   Stop 4

   5 min

   Food builds bridges, and Gus's played that role serving the best chicken, hear the story of how it brought people together.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   5 min

   The tour stops outside the Green Beetle, a joint that played a role in serving everyone, including the greats like Elvis.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   5 min

   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.

7. 7

   Blues Hall of Fame Museum

   Pass by

   The tour stops outside the Blues hall of fame where you'll hear it's impact on culture.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   10 min

   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.

9. 9

   National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

   Pass by

   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. 10

    Stop 10

    30 min

    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.

• 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

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