Memphis After the Applause A Private Cultural Walking Experience

After the Applause is a private cultural walking experience through downtown Memphis for travelers who want depth, not crowds. Moving at an intentional pace, the walk uses Beale Street and surrounding neighborhoods as cultural anchors. You’ll explore Beale beyond nightlife and clichés, passing places like W.C. Handy Park, A. Schwab, B.B. King’s, and the Elvis statue while uncovering the deeper layers behind what people see on the surface. From there, we step outside the street and into another side of Memphis, pausing at the Orpheum Theatre, known for its rich stage history and long-standing haunted lore, before continuing through the South Main Arts District. The experience concludes near the National Civil Rights Museum for independent exploration. No costumes. No gimmicks. No crowds. Just a thoughtful, well-guided walk that helps Memphis make sense, quietly powerful, culturally grounded, and designed to feel personal whether you’re traveling as a couple or with a small group.