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Memphis Rock 'n' Roll Music Walking Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Memphis Rock 'n' Roll Music Walking Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Overview

Memphis is known for our Blues, the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll and Soul music.

On your private walking tour of Beale Street, you will:

Meet your guide at the Orpheum Theatre, which is known to have some of the biggest stars perform on its stage

Find out who is responsible for bringing the blues to Memphis and see the house they lived in

Visit the hotel, once considered the finest hotel in the Mid-South and discover a tradition that has been going on there for almost 100 years

See the radio station that was the first all-black radio station in the country and hear about its impact on the Memphis music scene

Take a stroll down Beale Street and discover its hidden history, see where clubs such as The Domino Lounge are hidden in plain sight and hear about the characters that made up the area, like Robert Church and his impact on the black community of Memphis.

You will finish with a guided tour at Sun Studio, known as "The Birthplace Of Rock 'n' Roll."

City: Memphis

Thu 16 Jan

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Starting at $142.00

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Thu 16 Jan

Starting at $142.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Entrance to Sun Studio for a guided tour (children under 5, not permitted)

Transfer included from Beale Street To Sun Studio

Option to customize your tour

Plenty of time to take photos of your favorite places

A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

The Orpheum Theatre

The Orpheum Theatre on Main is a beautiful building packed with history. At the intersection of Main and Beale, you will hear the history of The Orpheum Theatre and other attractions on Main Street. This was one of the busiest streets in Memphis and you will see how Memphis grew from a small river town to a thriving city.

Beale Street

One of the most famous streets in America. This street was once known as The Harlem Of The South. The Beale Street community was responsible for giving birth to the civil rights movement.

Handy Park

W.C. Hamdy is known as the Father Of The Blues and you will explore why he was such an essential part of Blues music.

The Peabody Ducks

No trip to Memphis is complete without a trip to The Peabody Hotel for the famous duck walk.

Sun Studio

Known as the Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, you will see where so many music legends began their careers.

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