Enjoy a privately guided tour of Memphis and experience one of America's greatest music cities - famous for blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll. You'll immerse yourself in the worlds of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash as you visit the streets they walked in the legendary Sun Studio.
Meet your guide at W.C. Handy Park, which commemorates William Christopher Handy, and visit the legendary Peabody Hotel, where history was made with the signing of Elvis' first contract with RCA. Then, see WDIA Radio Station, Open since 1947, featuring programs entirely for African Americans.
Stroll down Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, a distance of nearly 2 miles running from the Mississippi River to East Street, until you reach Sun Studios. Here your private guide will leave you to join a small-group tour led by Sun Studio guide. Learn the musical history of Memphis, the stars of the show and their stories. Find out who W.C. Handy was and the influence that Sam Phillips had on the journey of rock'n'roll, the blues and the many famous musicians associated with these influential strains.
Get beyond Graceland and dive into the many stories of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and BB King, artists that put Memphis on the musical map. Whether you are a music lover or simply a curious traveler, this musical history tour of Memphis is a great place to start.
Entrance to Sun Studio
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