Memphis Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Memphis, USA
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- This tour is NOT a ticket or in-person guided tour
- This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
- NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
- Offline GPS-enabled route map
- Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
- Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
- Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Memphis Pyramid, 1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
Start at 1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN 38105. Suggested start only; we’re not affiliated with Bass Pro or nearby businesses, so staff won’t have tour info. Audio starts automatically—after booking, check email/text for “audio tour” and download on strong internet before arriving.
End point
- 2XXF+3H, Memphis, TN, USA
End point: 2XXF+3H Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 06/01/2026 - 06/07/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 06/08/2026 - 06/11/2026
Monday - Thursday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 06/12/2026 - 06/12/2026
Friday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 06/13/2026 - 06/13/2026
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 06/14/2026 - 06/14/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 06/15/2026 - 07/11/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 07/12/2026 - 07/12/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 07/13/2026 - 07/13/2026
Monday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 07/14/2026 - 08/02/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 08/03/2026 - 08/08/2026
Monday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 08/09/2026 - 08/09/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 08/10/2026 - 08/11/2026
Monday - Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 08/12/2026 - 08/12/2026
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 08/13/2026 - 11/01/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 11/02/2026 - 11/07/2026
Monday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 11/08/2026 - 11/08/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 11/09/2026 - 04/25/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 04/26/2027 - 04/30/2027
Monday - Friday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Elmwood Cemetery
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Birthplace of Aretha Franklin
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beale Street (Pass By)
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid (Pass By)
Stax Museum of American Soul Music (Pass By)
Sun Studio (Pass By)
3
Royal Studios
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Graceland (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
3.4
based on 27 reviews
Jay_N, Jun 2026
Showed up at Bass Pros and didn't get any more instructions to do any more of the trip , even though I tried calling but it was after six o'clock.
Would not recommend?
But definitely go to Bass Pros , it's worth the visit
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Jay, the Pyramid located at #1 Bass Pro Drive is the starting point for my tour, and I have no affiliation with the Bass Pro Shop retailer. Did you launch the app after reaching the starting point? This is a self-guided tour, and no in-person guide is available at the starting point. I have already refunded you, but please let me know. I’m available daily from 9 AM–6 PM EST.
Sierra_M, May 2026
Very insightful and helping with letting us get more familiar with the area on a rainy day. Great day
Response from Host, May 2026
Sierra, I’m so glad to hear you were very pleased with my Memphis GPS Driving Audio Tour. It’s wonderful to know the tour helped you get more familiar with the area and made for a great rainy-day experience. If you're exploring more of Tennessee, check out my tours of the Natchez Trace, Shiloh, Clingmans Dome, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Safe travels!
Matthew_D, Apr 2026
I did like the information provided, and the narration was easy to understand and pleasant to listen to. However, the instructions were light and there is a bit of self learning, by failure, on how to use the app correctly. Once I missed a turn to get on the interstate because the instructions were unclear, and as a solo driver I couldnt look at my phone. Once I got turned around, the way back on the interstate from the opposite direction of travel misses the next location circle on the map becase it was on the on ramp itself. I would have had to go past my new on ramp, and turn around again in order to hit the location circle on the orginal on ramp to continue the narration and voiced directions. So the entire trip on the interstate was quiet and I dont know what I missed and if it was anything interesting. Aside from that, I do suggest taking the "optional" side trip. Im not sure why they labeled it optional, but I assumed it was time consuming so I skipped it. Unfortunately that made the entire thing very short. Missing that section and my later mishap where I missed several minutes of narration left me feeling like I paid a decent amount for very little information. Maybe had I done the whole thing and not missed my turn I would have been satisfied. Unfortunately, I waited until I was leaving town to do the tour, as it seemed the most efficient way to do things, and I didnt have time to start over. Dont skip this on my account, but heed my warnings to stay the course, hit the markers even if it means back tracking (think like you are playing a video game and you need the loot), and take the optional path as well to make the tour fullfilling.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Matthew, thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the information and found the narration clear and pleasant, but I’m sorry the directions and app experience made the tour feel incomplete. Since the audio is GPS-triggered, missing a turn or marker can sometimes cause the next section not to play, especially on interstate ramps where it may be harder to safely check the map as a solo driver.
Could you let me know if you started from the suggested starting point, downloaded the tour in advance, and had location permissions enabled throughout the drive? I’d also like to better understand where the missed turn happened so I can review that section and see if the instructions or trigger points need improvement.
I appreciate your note about the optional side trip as well. That’s helpful feedback, and I’m sorry skipping it made the experience feel shorter than expected. Please contact support with your booking details so I can look into this further and help make it right.
Roslyn_E, Mar 2026
Informative. Great when it works well, but it suggested a route, which I took, then said no more. I looked at the map and required the main route, then it started talking again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Roslyn, I’m glad to hear you found my Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour informative. I apologize for the confusion with the route—my tour is designed to follow a specific path, so if you veer off course, the narration can pause until you rejoin it. I’d love to understand a bit more—did the route differ from what was shown in the app, or was it unclear where to rejoin? I want to learn more; my team is available daily from 9 AM to 6 PM EST.
Traci_B, Mar 2026
Nice app. Great directions, kept track with where we were, red lights, construction, etc. Interesting tidbits of information.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Traci, I’m really glad to hear that my Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour worked smoothly for you and that the directions stayed in sync with your location. It’s great that you enjoyed the interesting bits of history and local stories along the way. If you're exploring more of Tennessee, check out my tours of the Natchez Trace, Shiloh, Clingmans Dome, and Great Smoky Mountains. Safe travels!
Davida_H, Mar 2026
We loved this Journey! The directions are fine without Google. The Historical Facts are great! We would have loved more sites and would have loved to drive by Ma Rainey gravesite. The Narrator's voice is very clear and concise.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Davida, I’m really glad to hear that you loved my Memphis audio tour and that the directions worked smoothly without needing Google. It’s great to know the historical facts and clear narration added to your experience. I also appreciate your suggestion to include more sites and possibly drive by Ma Rainey’s gravesite—that’s a thoughtful idea. I’ll pass that along to my team as we continue to expand and refine the tour. If you're exploring more of Tennessee, check out my tours of the Natchez Trace, Shiloh, Clingmans Dome, and Great Smoky Mountains. Safe travels!
Nancy_B, Oct 2025
It was great! Very reasonable price and the navigation was perfect. We especially loved the birthplace of Aretha Franklin
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Nancy, I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed my Memphis audio tour. I’m excited that the navigation worked perfectly and that you especially loved visiting Aretha Franklin’s birthplace. If you're exploring more of Tennessee, check out my tours of the Natchez Trace, Shiloh, Clingmans Dome, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Safe travels!
Leslie_C, Sep 2025
We loved this tour and all the extras. Could you add something about Otis Redding? It was a nice tour
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Leslie, I’m so happy you enjoyed my Memphis audio tour and all the extra stories. Thanks for suggesting Otis Redding—I’ll share that with my team for consideration. I’m glad the tour enhanced your experience and that you had a good time. If you're exploring more of Tennessee, check out my tours of the Natchez Trace, Shiloh, Clingmans Dome, and Great Smoky Mountains. Safe travels!
Bobbie_W, Sep 2025
If you want a surface tour of Memphis this is for you. I was looking for more history in the tour. It did share information on some of the music and performers from the area.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Bobbie, I’m glad you enjoyed my Memphis audio tour, though I understand you were hoping for more history. Thank you for sharing that feedback—I’ll be sure to pass it along to my team so they can consider adding more historical context in future updates. Your input really helps us improve the travel experience. If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out anytime; I’m available daily 9 to 6 EST.
Ian_O, Jul 2025
Very well curated, shows a great glimpse of what Memphis is all about and has to offer. I thinks it’s a great tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Ian, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed my Memphis audio tour and felt it gave an extraordinary glimpse into what the city has to offer. If you're exploring more of Tennessee, consider my tours of the Natchez Trace, Shiloh, Clingmans Dome, and Great Smoky. Happy travels!
Musarat_K, Jul 2025
The only down fall is I had to use my own map to find the places. The directions need to be more clearer.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Musarat, I’m sorry to hear you found my tour difficult to follow. Once the tour is downloaded and set up beforehand, it should guide you to the start point and then play automatically; you just need to follow the route and speed limit shown on the app. I’d love to know more about what made it tricky for you, so I can help improve it. Please feel free to reach out anytime—I’m available daily from 9 to 6 and happy to assist!
Sharon_J, Jun 2025
Stax records, Beale street, and Lorraine Motel were outstanding. Everyone should make time to go inside. The directions are hard to follow as they kept skipping and jumping between alternate points of interest. Thanks to other reviewers suggestions, We ended up taking the list and putting it in GPS which worked much better. Some other reviews also talked about sketchy neighborhoods but they were just poor communities with failing infrastructure. I was not concerned about safety.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Sharon, I’ve recently updated my tour to enhance navigation and improve the overall experience. If you're still at the location, I would love for you to try it again. All you need to do is delete the tour from your app and redownload the updated version. My tours are valid for a year so you can take your time. If you're no longer in the area, I’m happy to help you with a different tour as a replacement or issue a refund. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m here daily to assist you!
Laurel_G, May 2025
The app doesn't provide enough directions for you to stay on track. One of the roads you were supposed to turn on we couldn't find anyway on Google maps. Also we traveled through some VERY rough parts of the city.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Laurel, my Memphis tour provides directions both audibly and visually—no need to rely on Google Maps. If the audio mentions a turn, that turn appears in the app itself. Aretha Franklin’s birthplace is in a rough part of town but comes with a clear warning about that (and it’s an optional detour anyway). I see you used the password but didn’t reach out—I really wish I’d had the chance to assist in real time. I'm available every day from 9 to 6 and would be happy to help troubleshoot, offer a replacement tour in another location, or process a refund if needed.
Lisa_R, May 2025
Informative guidance and helpful route directions. It’s great that there are also some optional routes added into the audio tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
Lisa, I’m glad you enjoyed the Memphis tour and found the guidance helpful. Hearing the optional routes added to your experience is excellent—those little detours can often lead to unexpected highlights. Appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. For more flexible, self-guided adventures, check out my collection of 100+ tours. Safe travels. Happy exploring!
Thomas_M, Feb 2025
For the price, it was awesome. The only negative aspect is that it took you through some rough parts of town without protection and caused my wife not to want to stop and look around. I would do it again, but much slower so I could get out and see some things.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thomas, I’m glad you found my Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour to be of great value. It’s great to hear you’d do it again at a slower pace to take in more sights. I understand some areas may feel different depending on comfort levels, but the tour is designed to cover Memphis's whole historical and cultural experience. Since my tour is valid for a year, you can revisit anytime. For more flexible, self-guided adventures, check out my collection of 100+ tours. Safe travels. Happy exploring!
Krusten_G, Dec 2024
Not worth the money. The driving route is in some very sketch areas. We skipped a few as I wasn’t about to drive down some of the streets and I live in Detroit!
Some of the stories were informative.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Krusten, I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and for mentioning that you found the stories informative. I’m sorry that parts of the route felt uncomfortable driving through. I understand your concerns, and I’ll pass on your feedback to see if adjustments can be made to improve the route for future travelers. Thanks again for your honest review—it helps me improve these tours!
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