Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, your all-in-one personal guide, audio tour, & map. Purchase one tour per car, and everyone listens together! Your Memphis adventure kicks off at The Pyramid, now home to Bass Pro Shops, where you’ll discover its iconic transformation into a modern-day marvel.Next, cruise down Beale Street, the birthplace of the blues. Listen to stories of legendary musicians & the vibrant history that shaped the city's music scene.Your next stop is Sun Studio, the birthplace of rock 'n' roll, where legends like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash began their careers. You’ll hear about the groundbreaking recording sessions that changed music forever.Then, visit Elmwood Cemetery, a peaceful yet historic site home to Civil War soldiers & blues icons. As you drive through, you'll uncover the history of Memphis & its notable figures.The rhythm picks up again at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, where Otis Redding & Booker T. & the MG's found fame. Learn about the birth of soul music & its influence on American culture.After Stax, head to Aretha Franklin’s birthplace to hear about her early life in Memphis and her gospel roots that shaped her incredible career.From there, stop at Royal Studios, where hits from soul legends like Al Green were recorded. Lastly, your tour concludes at Graceland, where you’ll explore Elvis Presley’s legacy.This tour offers a deep dive into Memphis' music history, blending culture and stories into an unforgettable journey
Inclusions
- Audio-guided tour
- Map
- Downloadable APP
- Digital guidebook
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Transportation
Good to Know
- This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one.
- Explore the legendary Beale Street's blues heritage
- Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person.
- Visit Sun Studio, birthplace of rock 'n' roll legends
- After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site.
- Discover Stax Museum, home of American soul music
- Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps.
- See Aretha Franklin's modest birthplace and roots
- The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere.
- Tour Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis Presley
- Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.
- This tour is valid for one year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips.
- This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket.
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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