A full-day pilgrimage from Nashville to Graceland — VIP access to Elvis’s world and Memphis’s musical streets

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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.

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Location
Memphis
Operator
Gray Line Tennessee
Category
City Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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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

THE ICON

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.

THE STUDIO

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.

THE STREETS

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.

1
Music & Cultural HistoriansIdeal — the itinerary centers on the musical history of Memphis with Graceland and Sun Studios at its core.
2
Families with ChildrenA family-friendly day trip with a child rate available, though specifics on child age bands are not listed here; plan for a full day out.
3
Day-trippers from NashvilleDesigned for travelers based in or near Nashville: the operator runs this all-day excursion on Saturdays with round-trip transport included.
4
Short-itinerary TravelersLess ideal for those seeking a short outing — this is an all-day, 15-hour commitment with multiple stops and walking segments.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What’s Included

Round-trip transportation to Memphis; ticket to Graceland; guided tour of Sun Studios; experienced driver/guide are included in the package.

What’s Not Included

Meals and optional gratuities are excluded and should be budgeted for separately.

Pricing Snapshot

Published rates list adult and child fares; consult the operator for current pricing and any promotional rates.

Booking Notice

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.