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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

Wed 09 Apr

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Starting at $175.00

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Wed 09 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)

Tim_T

Feb 2024

Mike was an outstanding guide. Kept my and my 18 year old son’s interest throughout. Great tour. Great stories. Thank you!

Susan_W

Nov 2023

Brandon provided us with a very Memorable day! He shared a ton of interesting facts! Sun Studio tour was an amazing way to round off that part of the day!

Schelkia_R

Nov 2023

Michael was a great tour guide for this tour. We learned a lot about Beale Street and downtown Memphis. If you love history and music this is the tour for you!