Memphis 3.5h Walking Tour with Beale Street & Sun Studio

4.7
(35 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

From Beale Street to Sun Studio, get an up-close look at some of the most important places related to Memphis' musical history on this private half-day walking tour. Immerse yourself in the worlds of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash, and enjoy a visit to the streets they walked and where they recorded albums.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

This is where your guide will part with you, and you'll join a Sun Studio guide for a small group tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Memphis

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Beale Street

    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 Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Handy Park

    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 Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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 Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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 Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Sun Studio

    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 Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
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