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    Explore Memphis Music Bus Tour & Sun Studio Admission

    Ride the music bus and tour Sun Studio in 3 hours

    4.5 stars• 218 reviews
    From$69/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 hours

    Includes

    City tour, Sun Studio admission

    Highlights

    See Memphis landmarks on a live music city tour led by Beale Street musicians, then join a guided tour of Sun Studio with admission included.

    • Ride the nation’s only music bus with live music, comedy, and storytelling
    • Tour Sun Studio on a guided visit after the 90-minute city tour portion
    • See Beale Street, the Mississippi River, and the Lorraine Motel along the way
    • Pass Stax Studio, the Peabody Hotel, and Overton Park
    • Bring food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on board (no ice chests or coolers)
    • Plan for gratuity, which is not included

    What's Included

    • Musical city tour
    • Admission to Sun Studio
    • Guided tour of Sun Studio
    • Air-conditioned bus

    Things to know

    Sun Studio does not permit children under 5 on the studio tour. There are no restrooms on the bus. Meet at Alfred’s on Beale (197 Beale St, Memphis) and arrive 10–15 minutes early.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Yes for the 90-minute city tour portion, but Sun Studio does not permit children under 5 on the studio tour.

    You do the 90-minute city tour first, then you visit Sun Studio afterward.

    No. There are no restrooms on the bus, but you can use the restroom at the ticket window before you depart.

    Meeting details

    197 Beale St Memphis, TN US 38103

    Experience provided by Backbeat Tours
    Experience provided by Backbeat Tours

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    $69.45

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $45.14

    Ages 5-12

    0

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    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
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    Memphis music history comes alive on these tours, largely thanks to guides who clearly love what they do. Names like Charlie, Emily, Shannon, and Sheena pop up repeatedly in reviews, each praised for being knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the city. The Memphis Mojo bus tour draws the most attention, blending storytelling, live music, and stops at iconic spots like Sun Studio into a crowd-pleasing package. Ghost and true crime walking tours are also popular, with guide Sheena earning particular praise for making them both entertaining and informative. A couple of reviewers noted that bus air conditioning ran weak, and one flagged punctuality as a strict policy, so arriving early is a smart move. These are worth keeping in mind, though the overwhelming majority of visitors leave happy and many say it was a trip highlight. The tour is especially well-suited for first-time visitors to Memphis looking for a solid, fun introduction to the city before deciding where to spend the rest of their time.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great experience on the Memphis Discovery Tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. He shared not only historical details, but also great stories, caveats, and anecdotes about the people and places we visited. The tour was reasonably priced and well worth it. Everyone involved was professional, and the BBQ stop was especially enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis.

    Photo of Danny Banks Sr

    Danny Banks Sr

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great experience on the Memphis Discovery Tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. He shared not only historical details, but also great stories, caveats, and anecdotes about the people and places we visited. The tour was reasonably priced and well worth it. Everyone involved was professional, and the BBQ stop was especially enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis.

    Photo of Danny Banks Sr

    Danny Banks Sr

    July 6, 2026

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