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 journey begins outside B.B. King’s Blues Club, where participants will learn about B.B. King’s influence and the blues’ role 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…
- B.B. King’s Blues Club - The journey begins outside B.B. King’s Blues Club, where participants will learn about B.B. King’s influence and the blues’ role 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 movement.
- Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken - Food unites people, and Gus’s played a significant role by serving the finest chicken. Hear how it brought communities together.
- The Green Beetle - The tour pauses outside the Green Beetle, a venue known for welcoming everyone, including icons like Elvis.
- I am a Man Mural - This mural narrates the story of a pivotal protest for Civil Rights, which drew MLK to Memphis and altered history.
- Blues Hall of Fame Museum - The tour stops outside the Blues Hall of Fame, where participants will learn about its cultural impact.
- Facing History and Ourselves - This mural honors the heroes of the Civil Rights movement in Memphis. Hear about these figures and their global influence.
- National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel - The tour concludes at the Lorraine Motel, where MLK Jr. was assassinated. Learn about MLK, that fateful day, and his mission.
- Downtown Memphis - The tour traverses the streets of Memphis, visiting historic sites tied to the Civil Rights movement. Participants will hear about MLK, local leaders, blues legends, and their world-changing contributions.

- 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
The tour offers an immersive journey through the core of Memphis, delving into the interconnected narratives of civil rights, segregation, and the unifying influence of music that have defined this extraordinary city. Enjoy the flexibility of a smartphone-guided tour that is location-aware and plays automatically as you walk. Feel free to pause for a…
The tour offers an immersive journey through the core of Memphis, delving into the interconnected narratives of civil rights, segregation, and the unifying influence of music that have defined this extraordinary city. Enjoy the flexibility of a smartphone-guided tour that is location-aware and plays automatically as you walk. Feel free to pause for a drink or some chicken at Gus’s, then resume whenever you wish. The experience is enriched with music to enhance the theme. The tour 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.