Private Elvis Tour of Memphis No Graceland Tickets Included

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Before the mansion, there was Memphis.
This private tour tells the untold story of Elvis Presley — not the museum version, but the raw, real-life journey of a young artist finding his voice in the streets of Memphis.

Led by a local musician and Elvis historian, you’ll explore the neighborhoods, schools, studios, and stages where Elvis lived, played, and dreamed. You’ll hear personal stories, rare facts, and music history you won’t get from a big bus or pre-recorded guide.

It’s a soulful, storytelling-driven ride through the Memphis that made the King — designed for Elvis fans who want more than just a photo at the gates.

This is Elvis before Graceland — and it just might be the part of his story you’ll remember most.

What's Included

Private transportation in a black 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe (air-conditioned SUV)
Cold bottled water
Live narration from a local musician and Elvis historian
Admission to Graceland
Entry to Sun Studio or other attractions
Food and drink
Gratuities (Optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guests will be picked up in a Black 2025 Hyundai Sante Fe.

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Meeting point

Guide will meet guests underneath the marquee of The Orpheum Theatre.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Lauderdale Courts

    See the low-income apartment complex where Elvis lived as a teenager — and where he first began shaping his unique sound. From here, the dream began.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Humes High School Drive past the high school where Elvis graduated in 1953. Hear how his classmates remembered him — shy, quiet, but full of talent and ambition.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sun Studio

    View the legendary studio where Elvis recorded his first songs. Learn the story behind "That's All Right" and how Sam Phillips changed music history forever.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Beale Street

    Cruise down historic Beale Street and spot landmarks like Lansky Brothers (where Elvis bought his clothes) and the “Elvis on Beale” movie set from Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Hear the lesser-known stories of Elvis at the Peabody — from teenage dates to the time he got into a scuffle that ended in the lobby. Iconic Memphis history.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Overton Park Shell

    See the stage where Elvis performed his first paid concert — and got booed for shaking his leg. This stop captures the birth of the rock 'n' roll revolution.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    View the hotel that housed WHBQ studios — where Dewey Phillips first played Elvis on the radio. Discover how one DJ helped launch a legend.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rock 'n' Roll Tours

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

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