Beale Street & Sun Studio: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Memphis, US
88% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (34 reviews)

Highlights

  • Private tour of Beale Street and Sun Studios
  • Learn the musical history of Memphis
  • Discover the stars and their stories
  • Guided tour of Sun Studio with expert guide
  • Immerse yourself in the legends of rock'n'roll

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.

Meeting point

126 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103 , United States

End point

End Point

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

Meeting point

706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 , United States

End point

What to expect

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.

Duration 60 minutes
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.

Duration 30 minutes
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.

Duration 30 minutes
4

The Peabody Memphis

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.

Duration 15 minutes
5

WDIA-WHRK Radio Building

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.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission 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.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Wheelchair accessible
  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What our experts say

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    Try some BBQ at Central BBQ nearby.
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    Visit the Peabody Hotel for history.
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    Don't miss WDIA Radio Station nearby.
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    Check out live music on Beale Street.
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    Bring comfortable shoes for walking.

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