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Memphis - Home of the Only ELVIS
It was fun, informative and for first timers to Memphis a nice introduction to the city. A prelude to Graceland tour this day with the inclusion to Sun Records was a perfect prelude.
Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission
At a glance
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Price from
- $92 / person
- Location
- Memphis
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 749 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 42
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Memphis Best Tours
Description
See top Memphis attractions on this guided narrated sightseeing tour that takes you along the Mississippi River. Pass Victorian homes, historical statues and cultural landmarks like the Pyramid Arena and the Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. Includes a tour of legendary Sun Studios, where some of the greatest singers recorded their music - including Elvis Presley, Johnnie Cash, BB King and many more.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Memphis Best Tours
Starting from your downtown Memphis hotel, your friendly, fun, professional guide will take you on narrated sightseeing tour by mini-coach.
The Peabody Ducks
Stop at Schwab, a 120-year-old general store, and pass St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Sun Studio, and the Pyramid Arena, an astounding 20,142-seat arena resembling an Egyptian pyramid. You’ll also stop at the Peabody Hotel, famous for the 'Peabody Ducks' that live on the hotel’s rooftop and make their way to the lobby in a daily 'March of Ducks' celebration.
Beale Street
Cruise down Beale Street and Cotton Row, and travel along the Mississippi River and through Victorian Village, where you’ll see homes built in the 1800s.
Sun Studio
Sun Studio Tour See where it all began at the legendary Sun Studios, where some of the greatest singers recorded their music - including Elvis Presley, Johnnie Cash, BB King and many more. After your tour, you’ll be taken back to your Memphis hotel.
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
See statues of Elvis Presley and BB King and pass the National Civil Rights Museum, located in the Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated.
What's included
Included
Stop at the Peabody Hotel to see the march of the World Famous Ducks
See top Memphis sights such as Lorraine Motel, Sun Studio, Beale Street, and More!
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (select downtown Memphis hotels)
Guided Memphis City Tour
Professional/Local Guide
Admission to Sun Studio (ages 7+ only)
Not included
Food & drinks
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
You must call 24 hours ahead of travel date to reconfirm your pick-up location and time.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
749 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age of 7 years old for admission to Sun Studios
- Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission take?
Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission cost?
Prices start at $92 per person for this Memphis experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. You must call 24 hours ahead of travel date to reconfirm your pick-up location and time. Pickup points include Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown By IHG.
What languages is Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 42 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Please note: Our buses are not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate if they can get out the chair and step on the bus.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 749 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Memphis Best Tours.
Reviews(749)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Loved it
Loved it loved it loved it!!! Was amazing to be in the iconic studio that recorded lots of fantastic artists.
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Memphis tour
Sam our tour guide was awesome, so knowledgeable and passionate about Memphis and what it has to offer, went to Sun studio and that was fantastic, a brilliant tour and we saw so much of Memphis that we wouldn’t have been able to by ourselves, thanks
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J
Memphis city tour
Brilliant tour! guide was very welcoming, friendly, funny and very knowledgeable about the area. I would highly recommend this tour.
S
Great tour great guide
The tour was exceptional our tour guide Sam was very informative and knowledgeable about the city. We went to Beale st.,watched ducks at the Peabody hotel go to a fountain in the main lobby to swim and seen how they are treated like royalty. Seen the hotel where Martin Lother King was shot and killed. It is a tour I'm glad I didn't miss. Of you go on this tour ask for Sam you won't be disappointed.
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Our Guide was amazing and...
Our Guide was amazing and so knowledgeable of the local area. He had a wicked sense of humour. We had a truly memorable experience time, thank you 😊
D
Excellent day. Great value for money
Excellent. Our guide was very informative and went out of his way to help us. The Sun Studio was amazing!
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Historic review.
They’ll probably find out certain details about Memphis that only the locals know such as the nickname for the Hernando Desoto bridge. There’s so much history in Memphis from the Civil War to civil rights that one will learn about on this tour. Michelle was an amazing tour guide.
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Stranded in Memphis
The tour was okay! However, we needed to leave the tour early because our host was providing a tour of Graceland, the mansion! The driver left the members of the tour to have lunch, giving them an hour. We asked the driver to drive us back to the Guest House and he refused? He had an hour!! He forced us to call Lift to take us back to our hotel!! We are furious !!! The tour cost us $184 plus $10 for the Lift! I think we should get a refund for all the aggravation and extra expense the driver caused!!
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More than expected
Our driver was fun, informative, and willing to ask questions and be asked questions. At first I thought it was going to be just typical, don't get off the bus, drive around and take pictures through the van windows kind of tour. But, turns out that we drive a bit, got out at some meet sights and had time to walk a bit. Totally recommend the Sun Studios tour, especially if you are any bit of a music fan. Very cool!!
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