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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
On your Private Tour of Beale Street and Sun Studios, you'll learn the musical history of Memphis, the stars of the show and their stories. You'll find out who W.C. Handy was and the influence that Sam Phillips had on the journey of rock'n'roll, the blues and the many famous musicians associated with these influential strains that have made Memphis famous for its music.
Beale Street is in Downtown Memphis and runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of nearly 2 miles. It is just as important in the city's history, as it is in the history of blues music.
Your expert local guide will lead you on the guided tour and will buy your tickets for you at Sun Studio. You will enjoy your guided tour of Sun Studio led by an expert Sun Studio guide. Sam Phillips was the founder of Sun Records and Sun Studio which opened on January 3rd, 1950, where he produced recordings by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and many others.
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Memphis Trolley daily pass
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Sun Studio admission tickets
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Departure Point
126 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame located at 126 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103, United States.
Return Details
706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
This is where your guide will part with you, and you'll join a Sun Studio guide for a small group tour.
Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Memphis is one of America's great music cities - famous for its blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll influence which originated there. Immerse yourself in the worlds of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash, and enjoy a visit to the streets they walked and the legendary Sun Studio, where they each recorded albums. 60 minutes
Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Stroll down Beale Street - a must-see attraction during your tour of Memphis as it's one of the most famous streets in America. 30 minutes
Handy Park, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Explore W.C. Handy Park, which commemorates William Christopher Handy, a composer and musician who saw himself Father of the Blues and whose music paved the way for America's Rock n’ Roll. 30 minutes
149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA Visit the legendary Peabody Hotel, where history was made with the signing of Elvis' first contract with RCA and where Sam Phillips started his musical journey with the likes of Glen Miller. 15 minutes
112 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA See WDIA Radio Station, which has been continuously open since 1947, programmed entirely for African Americans. B.B. King and Rufus Thomas started their work at WDIA, and it had a huge impact on Elvis. 15 minutes
Sun Studio, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Enjoy an easy walk to Sun Studio, where your guide will part with you, and you'll join a Sun Studio guide for a small group tour. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
David_B
20 Nov 2024
Mike was amazing- very knowledgeable about everything “Mempho”
The history runs deep in this city.
Highly recommended!
Ruud_B
17 Jun 2024
As Elvis-fans we enjoyed seeing Graceland, the mansion.
Thee VIP tour was too long and detailed, spending too much attention to irrelevant artefacten!
Gloria_G
29 Mar 2024
We went to see Beale Street which Mike guided us around and he made everything very interesting. Martin Luther King memorial area was our highlight then onto Sun studios, and the guide there was very informative too. It was a great tour overall
This tour in
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