Explore Memphis’ civil rights history with a self-paced, music-infused smartphone tour. Discover stories of segregation and unity. Start anytime, replay forever.
Explore Memphis’ civil rights history with a self-paced, music-infused smartphone tour. Discover stories of segregation and unity. Start anytime, replay forever.
- B.B. King’s Blues Club - The tour begins outside B.B. King’s Blues Club, where participants will learn about B.B. King’s influence and the role of blues music in the civil rights movement. The tour then guides visitors through Memphis, highlighting historic sites and eateries connected to civil rights history.
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- B.B. King’s Blues Club - The tour begins outside B.B. King’s Blues Club, where participants will learn about B.B. King’s influence and the role of blues music in the civil rights movement. The tour then guides visitors through Memphis, highlighting historic sites and eateries connected to civil rights history.
- Statue of Elvis - Discover the story of Elvis’s upbringing, his music, and how he bridged cultural divides.
- The Orpheum Theatre - Like many Southern venues, the Orpheum adhered to Jim Crow laws with segregated areas. Learn about Jim Crow and the Orpheum’s involvement in the civil rights movement.
- Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken - Food unites people, and Gus’s played a significant role by serving the best chicken, fostering community connections.
- The Green Beetle - The tour pauses outside the Green Beetle, a venue known for welcoming everyone, including legends like Elvis.
- I am a Man Mural - This mural narrates the story of a pivotal protest for civil rights, which brought MLK to Memphis and altered history.
- Blues Hall of Fame Museum - The tour stops outside the Blues Hall of Fame, where visitors will learn about its cultural impact.
- Facing History and Ourselves - The mural honors the heroes of the civil rights movement in Memphis, highlighting their world-changing contributions.
- National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel - The tour concludes at the Lorraine Motel, where MLK Jr. was assassinated. Hear about MLK, the events of that day, and his mission.
- Downtown Memphis - The tour explores the streets of Memphis, visiting historic sites tied to the civil rights movement. Learn about MLK, local leaders, blues icons, and their global impact.

- 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
- 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
- No Food, admission or human guide, the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app
- No Food, admission or human guide, the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app
Join our tour to delve into the core of Memphis, where the narratives of civil rights, segregation, and the harmonizing influence of music have crafted this extraordinary city. Move at your own speed with our smartphone-guided tours, which are location-aware and play automatically as you stroll. Feel free to pause for a drink or some chicken at Gus’s,…
Join our tour to delve into the core of Memphis, where the narratives of civil rights, segregation, and the harmonizing influence of music have crafted this extraordinary city. Move at your own speed with our smartphone-guided tours, which are location-aware and play automatically as you stroll. Feel free to pause for a drink or some chicken at Gus’s, then resume whenever you wish. The tour is enriched with music to enhance the experience. It never expires, allowing you to listen again anytime after your on-site visit.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.