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A Lorraine Motel with a prominent sign, a building, and a person walking on the sidewalk. 1
A statue of a man playing a guitar. 2
A theater with a marquee reading "Orpheum" and an American flag. 3
A mural on a building with various figures and text. 4
A building with a neon sign that reads "BB King's Blues Club". 5
By WalknTours

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 39 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Statue of Elvis
    • Beale St, (at Main Street)
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • B.B. King's Blues Club
    • 143 Beale Street
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:30
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 39.45 x 1 AdultRM 39.45
Total
Price is RM 39.45

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Listen again after the on location tour anytime.
  • Inclusions
    Go at your own pace anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires.
  • Inclusions
    Civil Rights themed tour in Memphis on our walking tour app
  • Exclusions
    No Food, admission or human guide, the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app

Know before you book

    • 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

Activity itinerary

B.B. King's Blues Club (Pass 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.

Statue of Elvis

  • 5m
You'll hear the story of Elvis growing up, the music and how the crossed cultures.

The Orpheum Theatre (Pass 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.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

  • 5m
Food builds bridges, and Gus's played that role serving the best chicken, hear the story of how it brought people together.

The Green Beetle

  • 5m
The tour stops outside the Green Beetle, a joint that played a role in serving everyone, including the greats like Elvis.

I Am a Man Mural

  • 5m
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.

Blues Hall of Fame Museum (Pass by)

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

Facing History and Ourselves

  • 10m
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.

National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel (Pass 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.

Downtown Memphis

  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Statue of Elvis
    • Beale St, (at Main Street)
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    B.B. King's Blues Club
    • 143 Beale Street
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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