Memphis Civil Rights Guided Walking Tour - Self-Paced & Location-Aware
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Explore Memphis’s rich civil rights history with our Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour. This self-paced tour takes you through iconic sites, telling stories of segregation, activism, and the unifying power of music that shaped this city.
Use your phone to guide yourself at any time—no need for a human guide. The tour is location-aware, playing automatically as you walk, so you can pause for a break, grab some food at Gus’s, or enjoy the local music scene whenever you like. Plus, you can listen to the tour again later—it's available 24/7, 365 days a year.
This private tour is perfect for anyone interested in Memphis’s civil rights movement, blues heritage, and cultural landmarks. It’s accessible, flexible, and packed with stories that bring history to life right where it happened.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour last?
The tour lasts between 1 to 2 hours, depending on your pace and how long you spend at each stop.
Can I do this tour at any time?
Absolutely. The tour never expires, so you can start it whenever it suits you—day or night, weekday or weekend.
Is this tour suitable for children and people with mobility needs?
Yes. It's accessible for wheelchair users, and infants or small children can ride in strollers or prams. The tour is designed to be inclusive for all ages from 5 to 100.
What’s included in the tour?
You get access to the civil rights-themed tour on our walking tour app, and you can listen again after the tour anytime. The tour is entirely outside and self-guided—no food, admission fees, or human guide included.
Where does the tour start?
Meet outside the B.B. King blues club, where you'll begin your journey into Memphis’s civil rights and musical history.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start for a full refund.
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Duration 1 hour – 2 hours
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Guided experience
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Key facts
What's included
Included
- 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
Not included
- No food, admission, or human guide; the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app
Itinerary
This private walking tour takes you through Memphis’s key civil rights landmarks, blending history, music, and culture. Stops include historic sites, murals, and landmarks linked to the civil rights movement and Memphis’s musical heritage.
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Stop 1
Start outside the B.B. King blues club, learning how B.B. King and the blues influenced the civil rights movement. Then, walk through Memphis to historic sites and food spots connected to civil rights history.
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Stop 2
Hear about Elvis Presley’s upbringing, his music, and how he crossed cultural boundaries.
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Stop 3
Visit the Orpheum Theatre, which had segregated lobbies and balconies under Jim Crow laws. Discover how it played a role in the civil rights movement.
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Stop 4
Stop outside Gus’s Famous Fried Chicken, a place that brought people together through food. Hear its story of uniting communities.
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Stop 5
Pause outside The Green Beetle, a restaurant that served everyone, including Elvis and other icons.
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Stop 6
View a mural depicting protests that fought for civil rights. Learn why MLK came to Memphis and how those events changed history.
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Stop 7
Stop outside the Blues Hall of Fame to hear about its cultural influence.
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Stop 8
See a mural honoring civil rights heroes in Memphis. Discover their stories and how they impacted the world.
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Stop 9
End at the Lorraine Motel’s balcony, where MLK was shot. Hear the story of that day and what he fought for.
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Stop 10
Walk through Memphis streets, visiting sites linked to civil rights, blues legends, and local leaders who changed history.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet outside the B.B. King blues club to begin your tour.
The tour starts outside the B.B. King blues club, where you'll learn about blues music and its role in civil rights. From there, you'll be guided through Memphis’s historic sites and food spots tied to civil rights history.
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Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day before
- No refund if canceled within 0–1 days of the tour
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $9.75 per person
- Free cancellation
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