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Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
(4) Reviews
Downtown Memphis
About
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.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
No Food, admission or human guide, the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app
Meeting Points
Departure
B.B. King's Blues Club
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.
Return
Lorraine Motel
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.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
(4) Reviews
Downtown Memphis
Select Date & Travelers
From
$10.00
Price varies by group size
About
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.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
No Food, admission or human guide, the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app
Meeting Points
Departure
B.B. King's Blues Club
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.
Return
Lorraine Motel
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.
Itinerary
1
B.B. King's Blues Club
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
You'll hear the story of Elvis growing up, the music and how the crossed cultures.
5 minutes
3
The Orpheum Theatre
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
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Food builds bridges, and Gus's played that role serving the best chicken, hear the story of how it brought people together.
5 minutes
5
The Green Beetle
The tour stops outside the Green Beetle, a joint that played a role in serving everyone, including the greats like Elvis.
5 minutes
6
I am a Man Mural
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.
5 minutes
7
Blues Hall of Fame Museum
The tour stops outside the Blues hall of fame where you'll hear it's impact on culture.
8
Facing History and Ourselves
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.
10 minutes
9
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
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
Downtown Memphis
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.
