Sun Studio Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Sun Studio in 2026?

Visiting Sun Studio is only possible as part of an official guided tour, and tickets cost US$20. Many Memphis tours also visit Sun Studio or pass by on a tour of nearby Beale Street. Memphis walking tours, including admission to Sun Studio, start at US$92 per person.

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.

Q: What are the best attractions in Memphis other than Sun Studio?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Sun Studio. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Memphis:<ul><li><a href="/Memphis-attractions/Beale-Street/d783-a1927" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beale Street</a></li><li><a href="/Memphis-attractions/Graceland/d783-a1929" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Graceland</a></li><li><a href="/Memphis-attractions/National-Civil-Rights-Museum/d783-a1933" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">National Civil Rights Museum</a></li><li><a href="/Memphis-attractions/Peabody-Hotel-Ducks/d783-a18073" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Peabody Hotel Ducks</a></li><li><a href="/Memphis-attractions/Orpheum-Theater/d783-a18065" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Memphis Orpheum Theater</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Memphis/d783" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Memphis</a>.

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

2 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

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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

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $92

Memphis 3.5h Walking Tour with Beale Street & Sun Studio

3 hours 30 minutes

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from $175

Price varies by group size

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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

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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

15 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $380

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

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from $555

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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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(13)

from $365

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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

5.0

(22)

from $899

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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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $365

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Skip the rental car and road stress — travel Nashville to Graceland in pure luxury with your own private chauffeur. Unlike shared bus tours, this is an exclusive private experience just for your group, in a premium Cadillac Escalade or Luxury Sprinter Van with executive seating, USB charging, and premium sound system. Enjoy door-to-door hotel pickup, bottled water, snacks, and a flexible itinerary with optional stops at Beale Street, Sun Studio, and world-famous Memphis BBQ restaurants. Your chauffeur handles everything while you relax and soak in the Tennessee scenery. This is not just a ride to Graceland — it's a full VIP Elvis Presley experience built around comfort, convenience, and Southern luxury. Perfect for couples, families, and international visitors who want the best Tennessee has to offer without any of the hassle.

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Nashville to Graceland Luxury Day Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

3.5

from $1,695

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What are people saying about Sun Studio

Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

Patricia_B, Jun 2026

Great taste of Memphis history and music

This tour exceeded our expectations! We only had one full day in Memphis so we chose this tour to get the most out of our time. It hit all the highlights of this beautiful city. Our driver/guide Sam was so funny and knowledgeable. And you could tell he loved sharing his city with visitors. We did the Sun Studio tour add in and that was also a highlight of the day. So much history!

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

Alistair_F, Jun 2026

Simply Awesome

What a great trip. Visiting Graceland was awesome but the visit to Sun studio topped it all. Frank, our driver with Gray line was a great guide / driver and did a fantastic job of getting us back to Nashville under horrendous weather conditions

Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

Shari_D, Jun 2026

Memphis Mojo Tour. Driver was rude at times. I feel like the tour could have been shortened. I loved Sun Studios!

you get to see a lot of sites but the tour could of been shorter. I feel like we were going in circles and I kept seeing the same stuff. Loved the visit to Sun Studios. Would have liked to have stopped at the civil rights museum and. not stopped to see the ducks.

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

Ian_B, Jun 2026

Graceland trip from Nashville

All in all we had a very enjoyable day. Graceland was well worth a visit. All the members of staff were very helpful. Our driver was excellent and his humour was really entertaining. Found Sun Studios to be a little disappointing but having said that it was still worth the visit. The guide was very informative and the memorabilia was good to see but the actual studio didn't impress. The visit to Memphis was disrupted by a thunderstorm but it certainly didn't spoil our visit.

Sun Studio

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Memphis

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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