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Beale Street Private Tour with entrance to Sun Studio

Beale Street Private Tour with entrance to Sun Studio

Overview

On your Private Tour of Beale Street and Sun Studios, you'll learn the musical history of Memphis, the stars of the show and their stories. You'll find out who W.C. Handy was and the influence that Sam Phillips had on the journey of rock'n'roll, the blues and the many famous musicians associated with these influential strains that have made Memphis famous for its music.

Beale Street is in Downtown Memphis and runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of nearly 2 miles. It is just as important in the city's history, as it is in the history of blues music.

Your expert local guide will lead you on the guided tour and will buy your tickets for you at Sun Studio. You will enjoy your guided tour of Sun Studio led by an expert Sun Studio guide. Sam Phillips was the founder of Sun Records and Sun Studio which opened on January 3rd, 1950, where he produced recordings by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and many others.

City: Memphis

Mon 14 Apr

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Starting at $175.00

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Mon 14 Apr

Starting at $175.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Memphis Trolley daily pass

A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

Sun Studio admission tickets

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (33)

DebK99

Apr 2022

RJ was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his company for the afternoon. Highly recommend the tour for anyone that’s looking to understand the history and character of Beale Street

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Hello Deborah, We hope your 2022 was filled with wonderful adventures. Thank you kindly for sharing your comments about your Memphis tour. RJ is on our greatest local experts, and is very passionate about sharing it with our visitors. We hope to have the opportunity to assist in creating new memorable moments in this new year. Best wishes, Travel Curious Team

Robert_T

Apr 2022

Mike our guide called an audible because of the rain and we had a great time with his modifications. Enjoyed the tour of Mempho

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Hello Robert, We hope you've had a 2022 full of amazing experiences discovering new cities. Thank you kindly for taking the time to leave us your comments about your Memphis tour with Mike, he's a very talented guide, and we're glad you had a moment to experience Memphis with him! We truly hope you'll join us on tour again in the near future. All our best, Travel Curious

Patricia_I

Nov 2021

It was raining & it was Thanksgiving so the streets were empty! Could still pick up the great vibe though

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Dear Patricia, Thank you greatly for your review. We're more than glad that you were still able to enjoy Memphis, and that it all worked out for you and Michael to have a lovely experience with RJ. We hope you'll join us again to discover the wonders of other amazing cities in the future! Our best wishes, Travel Curious Team