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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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 Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

2 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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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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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

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

15 hoursFree Cancellation

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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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Memphis 3.5h Walking Tour with Beale Street & Sun Studio

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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

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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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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

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Ride VIP style from Nashville to Memphis in a Ford Transit conversion van with captain chairs. This trip is for your group, and the price is a group rate — not per person. I’m a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and lifelong Elvis and 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 and Johnny Cash. Also, your group can kick back and watch EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert with surround sound in the vehicle on the way to Graceland. From Graceland to the Mississippi River and Beale Street, the day is packed with Memphis music history. You’ll purchase your own attraction tickets. I recommend booking Graceland for about 1:00 PM, but feel free to contact me after booking before buying tickets. I’m happy to help with the best ticket options and timing so the day flows smoothly. I’ll handle the driving and guiding... y'all can just sit back and enjoy Memphis!

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

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

Rory_M, Oct 2026

Memphis city tour

We did the Memphis city tour with the Sun Studio tour and riverboat cruise add ons. Our tour guide Sam was exceptional, knew lots of the history and stories from the city, and looked out for us. Would ask for him again. The river cruise was fun, and an opportunity to sit and watch the Memphis river front roll by, enjoying a beer.

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

Ciaran_L, Oct 2026

Loved the tour,...

Loved the tour, everything from Graceland to Sun Studio. The driver was great and kept us all entertained. Graceland tour staff were brilliant, the staff in the restaurants not so great but that wasn’t the fault of this tour.

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

Lynn_G, Sept 2026

Graceland full day tour

It was a very long day but well worth it. Our bus driver was friendly and fun. The Graceland part was excellent. I liked the tour of the house, automobiles and airplanes. Sun studios was good but the stop at Beale Street was very disappointing. It was so run down and nothing worth seeing. Beale street should be eliminated from this tour. Overall a great tour.

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

Brian_M, Sept 2026

Our tour was well...

Our tour was well organized, from the beginning to the end. Our tour guide, Leonard, was fantastic. Combining visits to Graceland, Sun Studios and Beale Street into one tour was a great experience..

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

Kevin_B, Sept 2026

King of Tours!

A long day but a great day, started out early with a very friendly and helpful driver called Leonard who was fun. It gave us plenty of time at all attractions we visited, which covered everything we wanted to see in Memphis. Graceland was exciting and moving, the sun studio tour was cool and my favourite, the Peabody ducks were fun & Beale Street was well worth the visit. All in all a great day out.

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

KarenAnn_C, Sept 2026

Above and Beyond

Make sure you read the email and follow directions. Make sure to call Viator and verify your pick up time for the tour. Our driver Michelle was very informative and funny. She also is very nice and very passionate with her stories and the history. You feel that you were back in the moment. We stayed at The Guesthouse at Graceland.

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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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