Sun Studio Tours and Tickets

Q: How long is the tour at Sun Studio?

The tour of Sun Studio, aka the Birthplace of Rock ’n’ Roll, lasts 45 minutes. You’ll need to arrive 15 minutes before your tour starts to get tickets, which are first come, first served. You might want to stick around after your tour to visit the gift shop.

Q: Do you need to book in advance to visit Sun Studio?

No, you don’t need to book your visit to Sun Studios in advance. Tours are only available on a first-come, first-served basis, so you’ll want to arrive at least 15 minutes early to secure a spot. You can only book private tours for groups of 20 or more in advance.

Q: What time are tours of Sun Studio?

Sun Studio tours typically start at 10:30am and run every hour at half past. The last tour of the day usually starts at 4:30pm, except on Friday and Saturday, when there’s an extra 5:30pm tour slot. The studio is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and tours don’t start until 12:30pm on New Year’s Day.

Q: Is photography allowed at Sun Studio?

Yes, you can take photos at Sun Studio. You’ll definitely want to bring your smartphone or camera to get some shots of the legendary space, hailed as the Birthplace of Rock ’n’ Roll. If you’re a professional photographer and want to take commercial or journalistic shots, you’ll need to get permission ahead of time.

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Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

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Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

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Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

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Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

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Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

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Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

15 hoursFree Cancellation

from $380

The Mojo Tour is a unique, high-energy musical tour of Memphis, a city that’s given the world three great genres of popular music: blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and sweet Southern soul. Led by professional Beale Street musicians and featuring live music, comedy, history, and storytelling, the tour brings this famed musical heritage to life on the nation’s only music bus. Along the way you’ll see such famous landmarks as Sun Studio, Beale Street, Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, Peabody Hotel, Overton Park, and the early homes of Elvis and B.B. King. It’s no accident that legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash, BB King and Otis Redding all got their start in the city known as the Home of the Blues: find out how it all went down on this entertaining tour of Memphis’ greatest hits.

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Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

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Memphis 3.5h Walking Tour with Beale Street & Sun Studio

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Memphis 3.5h Walking Tour with Beale Street & Sun Studio

3 hours 30 minutes

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Explore the heart of Memphis on this self-guided driving tour through music history. You’ll drive from Downtown Memphis to Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate, tuning into essential stories of blues, soul, and rock and roll. See the iconic Sun Studio, where legends like Elvis and Johnny Cash are recorded, stop by the Stax Museum of Soul, and even visit Aretha Franklin’s birthplace! And, of course, revisit the wild true story of Elvis Presley’s rise and fall. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

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Memphis Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

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Memphis 101: Music, History, and Iconic Landmarks Private Tour

Embark on an unforgettable expedition through the heart and soul of Memphis with a 2-hour private Memphis city guided tour. Traverse beyond downtown, unraveling the allure of neighborhoods like Uptown, Pinch District, North Memphis, Soulsville, and Cooper-Young. Brace yourself for a thrilling escapade in your air-conditioned 2016 Mazda 3. Let the vibrant history and unique charm of each corner of Memphis reveal itself to you in an enthralling journey you won't soon forget.

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Memphis 101: Music, History, and Iconic Landmarks Private Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Nashville to Graceland Sun Studios Beale Tour Tickets Included

Private roundtrip transportation from Nashville to Graceland, Memphis for up to 5 passengers in a luxury vehicle and a Nashville Native as your driver. Graceland's Elvis Experience Tour tickets included. Sun Studios tickets included. Complimentary adult beverages for age 21+ passengers. Complimentary water, sodas and light snacks included for all passengers. ---------------- ☆☆Memphis Daytrip Trifecta☆☆ Graceland/Sun Studios/Beale Street 7:15am - Leave Nashville 9:15am - Pitstop at Casey Jones Village in the famous Jackson (20min⚡️recharge) **breakfast opportunity, gift shops, souvenirs** 11:00am - Graceland (3hrs-ish) 2:00pm - Leave Graceland 2:30pm - Sun Studios (1hr) 3:30pm - Beale Street (1hr-ish) **recommend BBQ/drinks/blues music at BB Kings** 4:30pm - Scenic Departure of Memphis **drive by Pyramid, Mississippi River, M Bridge 6:00pm - Pitstop (30min⚡️) 8:30pm - Land Nashville

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Nashville to Graceland Sun Studios Beale Tour Tickets Included

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $499

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Private Elvis Tour in Memphis – The Early Years of the King

Before the mansion, there was Memphis. On this private Elvis tour in Memphis, you'll discover the overlooked places where Elvis Presley first found his sound — the apartment, the stage, and the studio where rock ’n’ roll quietly began. Led by a local Memphis musician and Elvis historian who has spent years performing on Beale Street, this tour explores the neighborhoods, schools, recording studios, and stages where Elvis Presley lived, learned, and first electrified audiences. Along the way you'll visit legendary locations connected to Elvis’s early life including Sun Studio, Beale Street, Humes High School, and the Overton Park Shell — the stage where Elvis shocked Memphis in 1954. If you want to understand how Elvis became Elvis, this is the tour.

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Private Elvis Tour in Memphis – The Early Years of the King

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Private Nashville to Memphis Graceland Day Trip up to 7 Guests

Enjoy a spacious and comfortable ride, from Nashville to Memphis, with a Tennessee tour guide. Tennessee stories, history, picturesque scenery, and good conversation, along the way. *substitute karaoke at no additional charge. Once we arrive in Memphis, tour Elvis’ Graceland, Sun Studio, and take a quick ride through downtown Memphis. Then, you can choose to take in the beautiful views of the Mississippi River from atop the Bass Pro Pyramid, hang out on Beale St, visit the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, see the ducks at The Peabody, have some BBQ, and/or choose from many other options. This is a full day adventure, but very much worth the visit to the birthplace of Rock and Roll.

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Private Nashville to Memphis Graceland Day Trip up to 7 Guests

12 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private VIP Elvis Tour: Nashville to Memphis w/ Musician Guide

Ride VIP style from Nashville to Memphis in very comfortable Ford Transit Coversion van. This is a private trip for your group! This is a group rate (not per person). I'm a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and lifelong Elvis & Johnny Cash fan. I’ve recorded at Sun Studio, toured the U.S. as a musician, performed during Elvis Week at Graceland for over a decade, and worked with folks who knew Elvis, Johnny, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. I built this tour to give fellow fans a flexible day built around the King’s legacy. From the gates of Graceland to the Mississippi River to Beale Street, the trip is packed with iconic stops. You’ll purchase your own attraction tickets—I’m happy to help with timing and suggestions. I’ll handle the driving and guiding, and if time allows, we can swing by Stax or the Civil Rights Museum. I might even break out the guitar and sing you a tune!

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Private VIP Elvis Tour: Nashville to Memphis w/ Musician Guide

16 hoursFree Cancellation

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Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

Marlene_B, May 2026

Memphis City Tour/Sun Studio

We both had a great time! Our tour guide/driver was Daryl and he went above and beyond! I’m a huge Elvis fan and he made sure to point out places pertaining to Elvis. Sun Studio was fun and informative Tour date 4/30/2026

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Shawn_F, Apr 2026

The bus was nice had a/c...

The bus was nice had a/c and a bathroom.Driver stops halfway there and halfway back for bathroom,drinks,food and to stretch your legs. Graceland,Sun studios, and Beale st was awesome.

Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

Patricia_K, Apr 2026

Our tour guide, Sam, was...

Our tour guide, Sam, was very entertaining, knowledgeable and professional. There are so many interesting facts about Memphis we now know because of Sam. This is our first trip to Memphis and this tour gave us a good feel for the city. The authenticity of Sun Studio was amazing! Someone worked very hard to preserve so many fascinating objects from the birth of rock n roll. Would recommend this tour.

Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

AnneMarie_M, Apr 2026

Superb

Great trip and Daryl was a fabulous guide. He really knew his history. I would recommend the Sun Studio tour

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Toby_R, May 2026

Loved this day! Easy pick...

Loved this day! Easy pick up and travel in a comfortable coach. Graceland was fabulous! I wasn’t a huge Elvis fan before, but I am now! Would have liked more time there. Tour of Sun Records Studio was really interesting. Beall Street was fun (but I like Nashville better). Highly recommend.

Sun Studio

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Know before you go

Music fans and those interested in Memphis music history won't want to miss Sun Studio.
Plan to spend one to two hours here for a tour and exhibition visit.
Check out the 1950s-style Sun Studio Soda Shop and Record Store for additional nostalgia or a souvenir.
Kids ages 5 to 11 years old can visit (with accompanying adults) free of charge; kids under 5 are not allowed.
Entrance for guests with limited mobility is free given that half of the tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
The site’s first-floor café and record stare are wheelchair-accessible.

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