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Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

4.0 (5 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
1–2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Listen again after the on location tour anytime.
  • Included: Go at your own pace anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires.
  • Included: Civil Rights themed tour in Memphis on our walking tour app

Not included

  • Not included: No Food, admission or human guide, the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. B.B. King's Blues Club

    Passing 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. Statue of Elvis

    5 min

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

  3. The Orpheum Theatre

    Passing 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. 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. 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. 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. Blues Hall of Fame Museum

    Passing by

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

  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. National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

    Passing 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. 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

  • 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.

Using your ticket

Ticket provides direct entry

Special instructions

Thank you for booking the Memphis Civil Rights Walking Tour.

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code mlk1010 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code mlk1010

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code mlk1010

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Memphis (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Memphis Civil Rights Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code mlk1010

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside 143 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, get the WalknTours app, unlock it with your code and press play.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

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