Elvis Presley's Childhood Home Sightseeing Daytrip from Memphis

4.5
(248 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

While Elvis Presley became the biggest name in music history and achieved worldwide fame and fortune, his roots in the Northeast Mississippi city of Tupelo were humble. Guests will experience the rural setting of Elvis' upbringing and see where it all began in the two-room house where the King of Rock ‘n' Roll was born on January 8, 1935, the church he attended in his youth, and see artifacts from his modest beginnings. Sit back and relax on a luxury motorcoach for this narrated 8-hour excursion departing every Friday from The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis to Tupelo, Mississippi.

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Guided tour through the "Walk of Life" Trail tracing Elvis' career and personal life and see the "Elvis at 13" statue, the Elvis Story Wall and Fountain of Life
Narrated Driving Tour of downtown Tupelo featuring significant landmarks including The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue and schools that Elvis attended
Luxury Motorcoach Transportation
Gratuities
Souvenirs
A stop at a local Tupelo restaurant: Guests will have the option to purchase their own lunch.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Daytrip Tours begin and conclude at The Guest House at Graceland.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Graceland (Pass by)

    Elvis Presley's Graceland now offers expertly-guided, luxury motorcoach tours of major music landmarks and museums as the ideal complement to the Graceland tour experience in Memphis, Tennessee. The luxury coach ride to and from each destination will be a big part of the experience. Graceland tour guides take guests on a fun musical journey, celebrating the music that influenced Elvis Presley, the greatest entertainer of all time.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Designated as an historic landmark by the State of Mississippi, Elvis' birthplace, a house built by his father for $180, draws visitors from all over the world and is part of the 15-acre Elvis Presley Park. In addition to the Birthplace, you'll also tour the Elvis Presley Museum, Elvis' childhood church, the "Walk of Life" trail tracing Elvis' career and personal life and see the "Elvis at 13" statue, the Elvis Story Wall and Fountain of Life, representing the 13 years that Elvis lived in Tupelo before moving to Memphis with his family.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Stop by the hardware store where Elvis' mother Gladys purchased his first guitar and put music in the hands of the boy who grew to become a musical legend.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Driving Tour of Tupelo: Drive past some significant landmarks including The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue and schools that Elvis attended.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Center contains Elvis' birthplace home, a small museum and a memorial chapel, all open for tours.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours depart and conclude at The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis
Supplied by Graceland (Elvis Presleys)

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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Music Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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