• Elmwood Cemetery - The renowned singer Ma Rainey II is interred here. Her father, a pastor, prohibited her from singing, prompting Ma Rainey to escape and join a traveling circus-like show. She served as both the fortune teller and a ragtime performer on Beale Street.

Note: The tour spans over 11.2 miles, featuring more than 25 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

• Birthplace of Aretha Franklin - After her parents separated, Franklin moved to Detroit with her father. She began singing in her father’s church, where her extraordinary talent was evident to all. Her father even included her in his “gospel caravan,” performing in churches throughout the region.
• Beale Street - Continuing straight would lead to Beale Street, the vibrant core of the city’s downtown.

For those interested, parking is available, and you can explore the pedestrian-only area directly ahead. There are a few entertaining bonus stories available if you choose to visit.

• Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid - Welcome to Memphis! Known as the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, this musical city offers a wealth of sights and sounds for music enthusiasts.
• Stax Museum of American Soul Music - Approaching on the right at the end of this road is the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. It truly embodies soul—featuring recordings by Otis Redding, the Staple Singers, and even the Reverend Jesse Jackson. To explore further, turn into the parking lot on the right. Tap Learn More for additional information about soul music once parked.
• Sun Studio - Shortly, we’ll pass a brick building with a large guitar displayed in front. This is Sun Studio, famously known as “the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll.”
• Royal Studios - This historic recording studio originally opened as a movie theater for silent films in 1915. It was transformed into the Royal Recording Studio in 1957, becoming the official studio for Hi Records.
• Graceland - In 1956, Elvis and his family resided on a relatively quiet street—until his fans discovered it. Soon, they gathered outside his home, eager to catch a glimpse of their beloved rockstar. While Elvis’s neighbors had no personal issues with him, they were troubled by the crowds of enthusiastic fans parked on their street.

• GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour through an app
• Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
• Text transcripts of audio narration
• Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
• Lifetime access with customer support (chat/email)
• Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
• Offline GPS-enabled route map
• Bring your own device & headphones
• No in-person guide or physical equipment

• Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Discover the vibrant essence of Memphis with this self-guided driving tour through the city’s rich musical heritage. Journey from Downtown Memphis to the legendary Graceland, home of Elvis Presley, while immersing yourself in the captivating tales of blues, soul, and rock and roll. Visit the renowned Sun Studio, where icons like Elvis and Johnny Cash recorded, explore the Stax Museum of Soul, and stop by Aretha Franklin’s birthplace. Relive the thrilling true story of Elvis Presley’s meteoric rise and fall.

Once booked, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.

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