Sun Studio Tours and Activities

Explore the top attractions in Memphis on this sightseeing tour along the Mississippi River. See landmark locations like the Memphis Pyramid, now a Bass Pro Shops “megastore” with shopping, a hotel, restaurants, a bowling alley, and an archery range; the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated and much more. A Memphis hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this tour.

Shake, rattle, and roll through Memphis on this guided musical bus tour. Local musicians lead the way on a fun-loving ride through the home of blues, complete with live music and tambourines, shakers, and bongos for all to enjoy. Visit historic Beale Street, one of the most iconic streets in America, plus Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, and more. Upgrade to include admission to Sun Studio, the most famous recording studio in the world.

Drive past the Mississippi River, grand Victorian homes, and cultural landmarks on this narrated tour of Memphis, which takes you beyond the city’s obvious sights. A tour of the legendary Sun Studios, where artists such as Johnnie Cash and Elvis Presley recorded their music is also included as is round-trip transportation from your downtown Memphis hotel.

First-time visitors to Memphis appreciate this overview driving tour of the city's key sights. Choose from morning or afternoon departures to see the city's Victorian homes, Beale Street, and Graceland, among other attractions. Stop to visit the famous ducks that make their home at the Peabody Hotel. Round-trip transport from and to your hotel (most mid-south properties) is included.

Located on the Mighty Mississippi River, Memphis is the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the capital of Blues and home to some of the best barbecue you can put in your mouth. Explore Memphis, with VIP access to Graceland, during this 15-hour day trip from Nashville. See the home of Elvis Presley, aka the King, and take a guided 1-hour tour of Sun Studios.

Explore Memphis at your own pace on the convenient Hope On Hop Off bus tour. This colorful, air-conditioned bus stops at many of the city’s popular landmarks, including Beale Street, Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Blues Hall of Fame. A convenient and affordable way to see Memphis without renting a car, the tour has on on-board guide, but admission to attractions is not included.

Perhaps most famous for being home to Elvis and the iconic musical landmark Graceland, the city of Memphis, Tennessee has many other famous musical attributes. During this private tour of Beale Street and Sun Studio, you’ll discover the city’s musical heritage, how Sun Studio started, its importance and who recorded it there. Sam Phillips, the founder, led the likes of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash to fame from this studio. You’ll visit Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, the most significant music street in America when it comes to blues music and an important location in the city’s history. Please note: Children under 5 are not permitted in Sun Studio.