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

Memphis
Durations- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- 126 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Whether you’re walking in Memphis to your own tune or to the eponymous song, music and history lovers won’t want to miss this private tour. Join a guide for a walking tour of Beale Street and Sun Studios. You’ll learn about Memphis’ diverse musical history and hear stories about everyone from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to W.C. Handy and Sam Phillips.

  • Visit Handy Park and Memphis Central Station
  • See where Elvis signed his first-ever contract with RCA
  • Round-trip transport from your hotel and between sites provided
  • Entrance and a guided tour of Sun Studios included

What To Expect

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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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Max group – 7

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