Nashville

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Nashville, USA
  • 15 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Located on the Mighty Mississippi River, Memphis is the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the capital of Blues and home to some of the best barbecue you can put in your mouth. Explore Memphis, with VIP access to Graceland, during this 15-hour day trip from Nashville. See the home of Elvis Presley, aka the King, and take a guided 1-hour tour of Sun Studios.
  • 15-hour full-day trip to Memphis from Nashville
  • VIP pass to Graceland on a souvenir lanyard
  • 1-hour guided tour of Sun Studios
  • Free time to explore Beale Street and the Peabody Hotel

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Travel by coach to Memphis for a VIP visit to Graceland, plus see Sun Studios and Beale Street.

What's Included

  • Nashville to Memphis Guided Sightseeing Day-Trip
  • Elvis Presley's Graceland Admission & "Elvis Entourage" VIP Access Tour
  • Skip-the-Line Entry into Graceland Mansion
  • Graceland Mansion Audio-Guided Tour with Orientation Film
  • Access to Elvis Presley's Airplanes for self-guided tour
  • Access to Elvis Presley’s Memphis Entertainment Complex which includes Automobile Exhibit
  • Access to Graceland Exclusive VIP Exhibit for self-guided tour
  • 1-Hour Guided Tour of Sun Studio where legends Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Elvis got their start
  • Free time to visit Peabody Hotel
  • Free time to explore famous Beale Street in Downtown Memphis
  • Round-Trip Transportation aboard Air-Conditioned Coach Bus
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Lunch (own expense)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 108 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

    Tours depart from: Gray Line Ticket Booth at the Riverfront Train Station, 108 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (off 1st Ave S, across from Acme Feed & Seed). Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour start time.

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
    222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

    Bus will return back to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

What To Expect

Start your day bright and early to begin your full-day trip to Memphis. The comfortable trip by air-conditioned coach takes approximately 4 hours to reach your destination.

On arrival, you'll be presented with your VIP pass to Graceland on a souvenir lanyard. Explore with your guide over the course of 3 hours. You'll see the Elvis car museum, his burial site, and the two deluxe planes that were used for the King's touring and personal travel. Take some free time to purchase lunch or look around a bit further on your own. 

Your next stop is Sun Studios, the recording studio owned by Sam Phillips in downtown Memphis that played a large part in the founding of rock 'n' roll. During your 1-hour guided tour, you'll see what the recording process used to be like and hear stories of the studio's many legends, including Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash. 

Last, head for Beale Street for some free time to wander around, visit the Memphis Rock n Soul Museum, or get some famous Memphis barbecue. Visit the Peabody Hotel to see the famous Peabody ducks make their way down the red carpet and learn how this unusual tradition got started.

Gray Line Tours (Pass By)

Graceland

Admission Ticket Included

Sun Studio

Admission Ticket Included

The Peabody Ducks

Admission Ticket Free

Beale Street

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible coaches available; please contact tour operator 48 hours before scheduled departure
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum number of 12 apply to run tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • MULTI-LINGUAL AUDIO GUIDES: Optional Audio Guides are provided for the Graceland portion of the tour ONLY. The Graceland Mansion Tour offers tours in the following languages: English, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and French.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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What an experience...wow!!
wayne_b, Apr 2024
A jaw dropping experience!!!! would highly recommend to any Elvis fan or any fan of great music....Also a big thank you to our driver who was great and very helpful and informative.
Book this tour !
Nava_S, Apr 2024
It was wowww ! worth the high price. Guide was a very nice guy and careful driver. We enjoyed every minute !
Great trip but ruined being dumped in an impossible to get out of area
Denise_C, Apr 2024
The trip was great!! The problem we had was getting dropped off at The Country Music Hall of Fame on a Saturday Just when a hockey game was letting out and Broadway is shut down!!!! We couldn’t get a ride back to our hotel and we were exhausted and my husband is handicapped so walking was out. He was exhausted from getting around Graceland. I know we were not the only ones basically stranded because no Uber lift or cabs could get to us!! We ended up having to get price gouged by a by chance checkered cab that finally happened by. $50 for a can to go literally 7 blocks all because you dumped us in the middle of traffic jams!! Ruined our evening! Dumped at 10pm didn’t get to the hotel until 11:30!! 7 blocks!!!! Next time we rent a car and take ourselves!! Probably cheaper!
Great experience !
David_T, Apr 2024
Driver "Frank" was very informative and efficient driver. Got us everywhere on time and even with a delay because of an accident. The tour itself was fantastic. Would reccommend highly to anyone remotely interested in the Elvis phenomenon.
Limeys learning us history
Charlotte_B, Apr 2024
What can you say about Elvis, the king of all music without Elvis there would have been no Beatles that’s how much of an influence he had. We had a fantastic tour and must mention our driver too as he was great
Worth it!
Duane_B, Mar 2024
Terrific tour. The Sun studios was a highlight- amazing history. Of course, one should not miss the opportunity to visit Graceland and the King.
The Life of Elvis Presley we got to enjoy
Timothy_P, Mar 2024
Graceland itself and the Memorial Gardens. Have always read about and seen tv stories relating to the life of Elvis. To actually see it for ourselves was really satisfying and we truly enjoyed having this opportunity to visit.
Memphis
Randi_M, Mar 2024
The tour itself was good and went well until we loaded up in Memphis after few hours free time and a group of women from Ireland that was on our bus where loud beyond words, singing, drinking and vaping and blocking the way to the bathroom as several were seated at the back and invited the others from front to join them. The ear piercing noise went on for at least 45 minutes out of a 3.5-4 hour ride home before I asked them if they could have some respect for the others aboard and I was told “no”. They proceeded to say that when they booked trip it said it was a party bus. No one else could hear the tv screens playing the documentary about Elvis. The trip was not cheap and I didn’t feel the rest of the passengers should have had to listen to the nonsense. Nothing was said to these ladies about the vaping which I would think is not aloud!
5 Stars
Carlos_S, Mar 2024
Our ride was pleasant and we had plenty of time to enjoy Graceland and Sun Studios. Sun Studios was our favorite part of the trip! Without Sun Studios so much of this history would not have happened.
This tour is worth every penny!!
Frank_O, Mar 2024
It was even better than my expectations! Ther was so much to see at Graceland - the mansion, Elvis’s cars, his jumpsuits, his influence on other rock stars, his home videos, - just too much to list. And you really get immersed in the music history at Sun Studios, and also get a sample of Beale St Memphis. I highly recommend this tour!
Excellent
GayeAlanna_M, Feb 2024
Excellent day. So much to see and do. The museums are so well done and great to look at your leisure.
Best gift ever
Alyson_L, Feb 2024
My husband is a huge Elvis fan, so I bought him this as a Christmas gift. The driver of the van has the trip down to a science. He even played a movie that ended when we pulled into the rest stop. The bus was comfortable and had an electrical outlet. Graceland was great! You definitely don’t have enough time there, but that’s because there is a lot to see. The tour of sun records was very interesting and a highlight was actually getting to take photos with a microphone that so many talented artists used from 1950-1959. I wasn’t very impressed with Beale street just because there wasn’t much going on when we went. Overall I would definitely make this trip again and it was worth every penny.
Great trip, worthwhile!
Eva_J, Feb 2024
It was a great and educational trip, with lots of fun, lovely staff, and well worth the money! The bus driver was so sweet, and the tour points were very well chosen.
It’s a must do for any and every true American.
Mark_T, Jan 2024
The experience was wonderful. Very cool. So much history. The ride was a little long, but the driver was great, and the time did go by relatively quickly.
Had a wonderful time!
Carolyn_B, Jan 2024
Frank our driver was great. He had everything planned to the minute. We watched an Elvis movie on the way and a documentary about Elvis on the way back. Overall it was a great experience I would recommend!
EXCELLENT!
jo_G, Dec 2023
The whole trip was perfect. Very well organised - driver very knowledgeable. Enjoyed all 3 aspects of the trip very much.
Great Trip
Mike_N, Dec 2023
What a great trip that helped us learn more about Americana!!! We had a great time! Ok that’s about it
Great driver on a great day out
Karen_C, Dec 2023
Our driver was a great guide (as well as making me feel in safe hands as I can be a nervous passenger) Graceland was obviously the highlight of the trip with the length of time spent there about perfect. Sun studios was fascinating and we enjoyed Beale Street. A great day out!
Life long dream
Glyn_H, Dec 2023
Great Tour learnt so much about Elvis. Sun Studios was outstanding. Well worth the money. Our bus driver was excellent.
Worth the money
Frank_S, Dec 2023
Plenty of time at all stops. Loved sun studio tour! Disneyland for Elvis fans. Beale street barbecue was a must. Don’t forget Peabody hotel for march of ducks.
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