Memphis 3.5h Walking Tour with Beale Street & Sun Studio

4.8 (37 reviews) 3 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Curious

Ages: Adults (6–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Memphis Trolley daily pass
Included: A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Included: Sun Studio admission tickets

Not included

Not included: Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup/drop-off

Itinerary

Memphis

one hour

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.
Beale Street

30 min

Stroll down Beale Street - a must-see attraction during your tour of Memphis as it's one of the most famous streets in America.
Handy Park

30 min

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.
Stop 4

15 min

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.
Stop 5

15 min Admission not included

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.
Sun Studio

30 min Admission included

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.