MEMPHIS CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A full-day pilgrimage from Nashville to Graceland — VIP access to Elvis’s world and Memphis’s musical streets
A 15-hour Gray Line Tennessee day trip that includes VIP access to Graceland, a guided tour of Sun Studios, and time on Beale Street — this guide orients you to the logistics, highlights, and what to bring.
A full-day pilgrimage from Nashville to Graceland — VIP access to Elvis’s world and Memphis’s musical streets.
From Music City to the Mississippi, this all-day excursion carries you from Nashville to Memphis for a concentrated look at the city’s musical lore: VIP access through Graceland’s mansion and exclusive exhibits, a guided visit to Sun Studios, and a walk through Beale Street’s live-music pulse and barbecue scene.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Graceland: Mansion, Jets and Exclusive Exhibits
VIP access delivers the audio-guided mansion tour plus self-guided entry to the exclusive VIP exhibits, Elvis’s custom jets, and the expanded Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex including the Presley Motors Automobile Museum and career museums.
Sun Studios: Where the sound began
An included guided tour of Sun Studios places you at the recording site central to Memphis’s musical rebirth — a short, curator-led stop that complements the Graceland experience.
Beale Street, Peabody and Memphis Flavor
The trip leaves time to explore Beale Street’s blues clubs and barbecue, and to glimpse local traditions such as the famed Peabody Hotel duck walk — the urban soundtrack to the day’s museum visits.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a long, concentrated cultural day: you board round-trip transportation from Nashville, arrive in Memphis for a block of curated experiences that center on Graceland and Sun Studios, and finish with time to soak in Beale Street’s nightlife and local food. An experienced driver/guide escorts the group and the itinerary stitches together museum time with street-level exploration.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Round-trip transportation to Memphis; ticket to Graceland; guided tour of Sun Studios; experienced driver/guide are included in the package.
Meals and optional gratuities are excluded and should be budgeted for separately.
Published rates list adult and child fares; consult the operator for current pricing and any promotional rates.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The tour is a 15-hour, all-day excursion.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from the Riverfront Train Station at 108 1st Avenue South, Nashville.
What is included in the tour price?
Included are round-trip transportation to Memphis, a ticket to Graceland, a guided tour of Sun Studios, and an experienced driver/guide.
Are meals included?
Meals are not included; optional gratuities are also excluded.
What are the published rates?
Published rates list an adult fare and a child fare; for example, listed rates show adult at $329.00 and child at $299.00.
When is the trip offered?
The excursion is offered on Saturdays as an all-day trip.