Memphis Music Day Trip from Nashville
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Graceland, Elvis's legendary home
- Visit Sun Studio, rock 'n' roll's birthplace
- Enjoy scenic drive through Tennessee countryside
- Discover Memphis's rich musical heritage
- Experience the vibrant culture of Beale Street
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Nashville to Memphis
- VIP access to Graceland, Elvis Presley's iconic home
- Admission to Sun Studio, birthplace of rock 'n' roll
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Travel from Nashville, aka Music City, to the Mississippi and experience legendary Memphis on this full-day tour.
After the 4-hour journey, celebrate the history of rock ‘n’ roll with a visit to Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland. Use your VIP-access pass (complete with a souvenir lanyard) to visit the burial site of 'the King,' walk through the Elvis car museum, and see two deluxe airplanes used for tours and traveling. Take time for lunch on your own at Graceland (own expense) before re-boarding the coach.
Next, head to Sam Phillips’ famed Sun Studios, located in the heart of downtown Memphis. Take a 1-hour guided tour to see what the recording process was like. Hear tales of how legends like Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and the King himself got their start here.
Afterward, see the famous Peabody ducks make their way down the red carpet from their fountain to the elevator as they head to bed at the lavish Peabody Hotel and learn how this unusual tradition was started.
Then spend about an hour on your own to explore Beale Street, famous for its blues and barbecue, or take a short stroll to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum (admission is your own expense). Depart this lively downtown scene for the return to Nashville, with drop-off at your hotel after dark.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves a full day of activities; ensure you're prepared for a 15-hour excursion.
- Graceland and Sun Studio are popular attractions; expect potential wait times during peak seasons.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly for dining options.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and varying weather conditions.
- Bring a valid ID for entry to Graceland and Sun Studio.
- Consider bringing a camera to capture the day's highlights.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible coaches available; please contact tour operator 48 hours before scheduled departure.
- Minimum number of 12 apply to run tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- MULTI-LINGUAL AUDIO GUIDES: Optional Audio Guides are provided for the Graceland portion of the tour ONLY. The Graceland Mansion Tour offers tours in the following languages: English, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and French.
Traveler reviews
It seems like it might be...
It seems like it might be a long day but it is filled with so much interesting history. Better than we expected!
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
Perfect day
This was my bucket list trip. It was better than expected! Perfect day!!!! Easy pickup at the station, comfortable ride, stops along the way, fabulous driver! The people at Graceland were so accommodating! I can’t say enough good things.
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.
What a day!!!! I’d say...
What a day!!!! I’d say it was “Once in a lifetime” but I will be back. So many different gift shops available, I spent a small fortune but when I get back home, my memories will live on