Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
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Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
By Gray Line Tours
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While in Nashville, visit another one of America’s great music cities—Memphis. Take a VIP skip-the-line tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland, then visit Sun Studios where everyone from Johnny Cash to B.B. King recorded. There’s also time to explore Beale Street, visit the Rock n Soul Museum, and try some Memphis BBQ (own expense).
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Ages 0-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 15h
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Live guide: English
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Audio guide: German, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
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Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to Elvis Presley’s Graceland
- Guided tours of two iconic attractions: Graceland and Sun Studios
- Free time in Memphis to visit Beale Street and see the Peabody ducks
- 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
- Entry/Admission - Graceland
- Entry/Admission - Sun Studio
What's not included- Lunch (Available to purchace)
- Start:
- 108 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USATours 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.
End:- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, USABus will return back to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3131P24- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible coaches available; please contact tour operator 48 hours before scheduled departure
- 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.
- Most travellers 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3131P24
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- barryc8960 contributionsChristmas fun on the General Jackson!!The food was excellent! A much higher quality than regular buffets! Great service staff! The show was so fun! Appreciated the hotel pickup and dropoff!!Written January 9, 2025
- louissigouin620 contributionsNashvilleGreat tour, very detailed and informative. Tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable Clean bus Would recommend to my friends for sureWritten January 8, 2025
- Paradise2701640 contributionsWill Go Again!Great experience on the tour. Tour guide was great, and everything was simple and easy. Will go again on a different tourWritten January 7, 2025
- Manessa H0 contributionsGreat tour!Great tour. Seen a lot of homes. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. I feel like most homes were on the right side, which worked out great for us.Written January 6, 2025
- Myriah C0 contributionsNashville Homes of the StarsGary is very knowledgeable of the area and tells the stories with some fun humor. Great way to see some beautiful residential areas of Nashville.Written January 4, 2025
- elizabethkL1346YQ0 contributionsSightseeing with Informative FunThe tour was informative, fun, and entertaining. Our tour guide, Glen made the experience. We enjoyed seeing everything!Written January 4, 2025
- YATLOML0 contributionsGreat tour and fun!The tour was so much more than the stars homes. Provided a lot of history as well. Our tour guide and driver, Julie, was so fun, told lots of stories and she was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour, well worth the money and time. And hopefully you will get Julie as your guide!Written January 2, 2025
- 78larah0 contributionsFun tour, must doThe tour was so much fun! The tour guide was very knowledgeable. He shared way more info than just where celebrities. I had my 2 teens with me (20 & 18). I recommend this tour!Written January 1, 2025
- stephaniecI6530GJ0 contributionsGreat highlights tour!This was a great highlights tour of Nashville. We had ample time at the Ryman center and CMHOF. We had a great guide - Leonard. He gave lots of interesting info and told of local places to eat and visit. Highly recommend!Written December 31, 2024
- Shelley T0 contributionsGood day tripVery nice - we had a great time. Bus was nice and on time. We had a good guide - seats on top were hot so be careful when you first sit downWritten December 31, 2024
- G8615GIbarbarap0 contributionsHistory that should be as well known as Gettysburg!!!Learned so much about a Civil War battle that I didn't even know happened!!! And, I’m a 5th grade teacher who taught American History!Written December 30, 2024
- G176IIkimberlyr0 contributionsRude Family!Ed was fantastic and did an amazing job of navigating the tour. His singing voice was also fabulous. However, there was an extremely loud and rude woman with her husband and three children, as well as parents, who did nothing but talk loudly the entire trip. I wish they would have stayed in Illinois. Thank you, Ed, and Gray Line for an informative two hours.Written December 29, 2024
- H2701NFjeanettec0 contributionsThe best tourist ride I ever hadI love it tho the weather was not so great but God knew it was my first time in Nashville and enjoyed it I loved the history on the townWritten December 28, 2024
- chezclinite0 contributionsWell worth the money and time!This was a gift for my parents, something that they’ve always wanted to do, but not having to drive to each place and get extra information from the great tour guides was perfect! They absolutely loved their time yesterday!Written December 28, 2024
- Travellongs20 contributionsHome Tour Grey LineExcellent and informative trip around Nashville. Went by many locations of current and past country stars. I highly recommend.Written December 27, 2024
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Kelly C
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Jul 2021 • Family
This was an amazing trip! Absolutely loved Graceland wish we had more time, five hours wasn’t enough. The Sun Studio tour was very cool, the tour guide knew his history and was even performed a Jonny Cash rendition of Walk the Line. By the time we got to Beal St, the whole family was pretty wiped out. It was definitely a very lively scene but the eateries had very long waits to be served. It was great having someone else do the driving for us. Would definitely recommend this tour. Be sure to pace yourself it’s a LONG day :-)
Written July 4, 2021
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Kelley D
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Mar 2023 • Couples
This was so worth the cost! I enjoyed the tour of Graceland and all the Elvis museums. If you are like me and want to see everything you can, you have to keep moving lots to see in the time you have there. 3hrs I could of used a hour or two more at Graceland. The sun recorded studio tour was very cool and informative enjoyed the info given to us your there about a hour. Beale street was nice to see. I like the history behind it but it’s a one and done for me it’s really about bars and drinking there. There is great food to eat but very busy so If you decide you want to eat there I recommend to eat right away when you get there or there will be a wait and that will use up a lot of your 2 hr time there. The peabody hotel with the ducks were ok to see glad I saw them but felt like it’s more hyped up then what it actually is. The bus ride is long but to me worth the cost and convenience you stop one time there and back to use restroom and get drink or food at a Loves. I liked that you could keep your stuff on bus when touring and bring food and drink on it. They play a Elvis related movie for you during the ride that was nice. I felt like the tour went pretty fast being it is a all day deal 7am-10pm I would definitely do it again.
Written April 29, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience on the Nashville to Memphis day trip! We are so glad you had a great time exploring Graceland and that the Sun Records studio tour was also a highlight.The fact that you would do it again is a testament to how enjoyable it was. Thanks for taking the time to share your 5-star review and we can't wait to welcome you back!
Written May 1, 2023
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Michel M
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Oct 2021 • Couples
The driver had DVD's playing on the bus and they made us laugh and put us in the spirit of Elvis days. We at first thought we wouldn't know what to do with the time at Graceland but we were wrong, museums there are great along with getting in Elvis's planes. Sun studios was an eye opener on the work of getting Rock and Roll started, we really enjoyed that part of tour. Barbecue was the best on Beale Street.
Written October 24, 2021
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stevelamb7777
Auckland Central, New Zealand60 contributions
Aug 2022
Hideously expensive , but you can not go to Memphis without doing this tour . Enjoyable and educational . A real insight into the life of Elvis , sad , funny , crazy , interesting and engaging all at the same time . A very big day out . Great to see sun records studio as well .
Only the Americans can do a day like this . The fact is I have many great memories of this day
Only the Americans can do a day like this . The fact is I have many great memories of this day
Written September 15, 2022
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Divine S
88 contributions
May 2022
Although a lengthy day, it was all very slickly run and on time from an easy check in to VIP admission to enjoy around 3 hours at Graceland, a 45 minute private tour of Sun Studios and 2 hours in Beale Street in Memphis. To pass the time on the coach, driver Frank played Elvis movies as well in concert footage. To break up the 3 hour journey, there was a 15 minute welcome break that was repeated on the way back too. Despite finishing around 10pm at the Hall of Fame, I didn't feel tired so I have to hand it to Gray Line on this one!
Written June 1, 2022
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Thank you for leaving a 5-star review about the Nashville to Memphis Daytrip. We are so glad you enjoyed the entire experience along with your driver, Frank! We hope to see you again!
Written June 3, 2022
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Christine S
2 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
The trip was amazing. The driver was exceptional. It was a very comfortable bus with entertainment the whole way there and the whole way back with a nice 20 minute break in between to use the restroom or get some food or coffee. Our driver was very informative and patient. I highly recommend this trip. The visit to Graceland was more than I expected so just suggesting people maybe spend less time in gift shops and more time in museums to look around as we missed some of it not realizing how much there was to see.
Written May 19, 2024
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Vanessa J
2 contributions
Apr 2023
I reviewed this yesterday after a long day of site seeing of the accomplishments of amazing individual. Our tour guide John was knowledgeable and witty. Very personable. The tour was full of so many things to see I recommend doing a multiple day tour because of all the achievements of Elvis are too vast to really see everything in a few hours. Even though I experienced technical difficulties through the tour it was still an overall amazing experience. When the opportunity presents itself again I would go back but take more time to get to know the person behind the achievements. Thank you John for a great time.
Written April 20, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Gray Line Tennessee and specifically with your tour guide John. It's wonderful to hear that John was knowledgeable and witty, making the tour a very personable experience for you.
We are glad that the tour was full of so many things to see and that you recommend doing a multiple day tour to fully appreciate all of Elvis's achievements. It's unfortunate that you experienced technical difficulties during the tour, but I'm glad that you still had an overall amazing experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and I hope you have the opportunity to go on many more enjoyable tours in the future.
Written April 25, 2023
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Water K
British Columbia, Canada27 contributions
Dec 2022
This was a long day but so glad we did it. Graceland was simply amazing and loved seeing all the Elvis history, it was well documented and preserved. Seeing his home exactly as he left it was sad but so worth the trip. Don't pass up this tour simply because it's a long day. After Graceland we went to Sun Studios which holds so much history of the artists who recorded there. Next was Beale Street. The food at the Blue's City Cafe was worth the wait. Highly recommend eating there. All in all, it was a long but very memorable day!
Written December 15, 2022
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It is so rewarding to our team when guests leave 5-star reviews like this! We love knowing that you had such a great experience on the Nashville to Memphis Daytrip Tour with Gray Line TN. Thanks for creating memories with us that we hope will last a life time!
Written December 29, 2022
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vikkigledhill
Wakefield, UK2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Amazing trip. Organised so well. The instructions beforehand were straightforward and informative. The coach itself was really comfortable and even had entertainment on. Once we got to Graceland, the driver couldn't do enough for us to get us our badges and make sure we knew what we were doing. The visit to Graceland was awesome and i'll remember it for a long time. The driver gave us tips on where to eat on Beale Street and he ensured that we had full instructions throughout the whole trip.
The stops at the services on the way to Memphis and on the way back were also goo and broke up the journey.
If you don't know what you're doing, like we didn't, then I would 100% recommend this trip to see everything you want to see in an organised way, with guidance at every step of the way.
Fabulous.
The stops at the services on the way to Memphis and on the way back were also goo and broke up the journey.
If you don't know what you're doing, like we didn't, then I would 100% recommend this trip to see everything you want to see in an organised way, with guidance at every step of the way.
Fabulous.
Written October 6, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience on the Nashville to Memphis Daytrip Tour with Gray Line Tennessee! We're thrilled to hear that the trip was amazing and organized so well, from the straightforward and informative instructions beforehand to the comfortable coach with entertainment.
It's great to know that your driver went above and beyond to assist you at Graceland and provided helpful tips for dining on Beale Street. We're also pleased to hear that the stops at the services added convenience and comfort to the journey. Your recommendation to others who may be unsure about what to do in Memphis is greatly appreciated.
If you ever decide to explore more organized trips or tours in the future, we'd be delighted to assist you. Safe travels, and thank you for choosing our tour!
Written October 6, 2023
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Scott S
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Sept 2024 • Couples
Great trip. Comfortable bus ride both ways (even for a really big dude like me) with Elvis movie/documentaries shown. Driver was nice and personable. Everything ran on schedule and the driver provided clear instructions about how each stop would work.
Graceland was as expected - a must see in Memphis if you’re an Elvis fan…or just a music fan.
Sun Studios was awesome - short tour, but very informative. Holding the microphone Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and so many other legends used was a highlight.
Beale Street was fun, as well…but should really probably be experienced at night, if you have the time.
All in all, a great day trip if you’re in Nashville and you really want work in side trip to Memphis.
Yes, but it was a long day (from 7a to 10p), but well worth the time and money.
Graceland was as expected - a must see in Memphis if you’re an Elvis fan…or just a music fan.
Sun Studios was awesome - short tour, but very informative. Holding the microphone Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and so many other legends used was a highlight.
Beale Street was fun, as well…but should really probably be experienced at night, if you have the time.
All in all, a great day trip if you’re in Nashville and you really want work in side trip to Memphis.
Yes, but it was a long day (from 7a to 10p), but well worth the time and money.
Written September 6, 2024
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Is this available week days. We are arriving on a Monday and leaving on Saturday
Written March 13, 2023
What time does the trip start and what time does it end?
How far is Beale St, R&R Museum and Peabody hotel from Graceland?
Is there a safe place to park in Nashville while on the trip?
Written July 6, 2022
What time does the trip start?
What time does the bus return?
Is there a safe place to park your car during the trip?
Is there shade from the sun while outside? How much time spent outside?
Is the trip cancelled if rain?
Can you walk or ride to the Peabody or R&R Museum from Graceland?
Written July 6, 2022
The bus does drop off around Handy Park and Peabody
Not much shade in the summer.
Peabody Hotel is best experienced in the AM when you have a better opportunity to see the ducks.
It would be better to Uber from your lodging choice to the pike area as there may not be secure parking and risk of towing after leaving your car there for as many hours.
This is a good alternative for people who would like to experience Memphis for a short duration and see Sun Studios and Graceland.
Driving from Nashville to Memphis is a 4+hour long trip.
Also tip your DRIVER.
Written January 7, 2023
Is the depot close to the Margarittaville hotel or
Is there a pick up from this hotel? I know 7:00
Am is the time of departure
Written March 26, 2022
What time does the bus leave Nashville in the morning? What time does it return?
Written February 22, 2022
Do you get to see the penguins at the Peabody Hotel?
Written September 12, 2019
They asked us if we wanted to take the time to see them. The group decided not to. It would have taken time from Beale street
Written September 22, 2019
Best to check online- I believe Gray Line lists the hotels they stop at,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Written August 24, 2018
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