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Memphis Music Tour With Sun Studio Visit

Name: Memphis Music Tour With Sun Studio Visit
Brand: Backbeat Tours
Price: 69.45 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (223 reviews)

Experience Memphis music history with live entertainment and Sun Studio admission

4.6 stars• 223 reviews

Duration

3 hours

Includes

Musical city tour, Sun Studio admission

Highlights

Trace Memphis's blues, rock 'n' roll, and Southern soul heritage through music, comedy, history, and storytelling. Enjoy an air-conditioned bus experience led by professional Beale Street musicians.

Discover the stories behind Memphis music legends
Enjoy live music and comedy from Beale Street musicians
Take photos at the microphone where Elvis recorded or beside Jerry Lee's piano
Explore the recording home of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash

Itinerary

Board at Alfred's on Beale (Beale St. & BB King Blvd) and depart after check-in.
Drive past and view Sun Studio and Beale Street with live commentary and music.
Continue along the Mississippi River, Cotton Row, and the Peabody Hotel.
Pass Stax Studio, Overton Park, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with storytelling and stops for photo opportunities.
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour of the Legendary Sun Studio, the Birthplace of Rock'n'Roll before returning to the meeting location on Beale St.

What's Included

Musical city tour
Sun Studio admission

Important details

Arrive 15 minutes before departure to check in
Children under 5 cannot join the Sun Studio tour
Use the restroom before boarding; there are no restrooms on the bus
Bring food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks if you wish, but leave coolers and ice chests behind
Gratuity is not included in the listed price

Cancellation Policy

Receive a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation. No-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Product ID: F9BNCF

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.

Review summary

4.6

Excellent

223 reviewsGoogle Maps

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

I was there July 6 for my birthday trip! It was a blast! The staff was absolutely wonderful! Made me feel right at home as soon as I checked in! It was very informative and you got see historic places. The only negative thing I can say is that I wish at the stops they would give you more than a second to get photo especially if your on the opposite side of the bus. Outside of that I found the tour quite interesting and fun! I definitely recommend them if you’re in town! I know I’ll return if I get back to the area!

Adam Zeigler

July 21, 2026

Adam Zeigler

July 21, 2026

Meeting details

Alfred's on Beale, 197 Beale Street

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