MEMPHIS SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Memphis Mojo: Three Hours of Beale Street Sound and Sun Studio Access
A focused, 3-hour sightseeing tour that pairs live performance by Beale Street musicians with a guided visit to Sun Studio—essential for anyone wanting a concentrated introduction to Memphis music history.
Memphis Mojo: Three Hours of Beale Street Sound and Sun Studio Access.
Board the city’s music bus and let professional Beale Street musicians narrate Memphis’s musical lineage on this 3-hour Memphis Mojo Tour with Sun Studio admission. The experience blends live music, comedy and storytelling as you roll past Beale Street, the Mississippi River and other city landmarks before an escorted visit inside Sun Studio—the recording room where Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash cut seminal tracks.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sun Studio: The Birthplace of Rock ’n’ Roll
The guided Sun Studio visit is the centerpiece: step into the room where Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded, take photos at iconic spots and hear the stories that tie those sessions to Memphis’s larger musical legacy.
Live Music from Beale Street Pros
Professional Beale Street musicians lead the tour—performing live on board the nation’s only music bus and layering music and storytelling over the route for an immediate sense of the city’s blues, rock ’n’ roll and Southern soul.
Drive-By Landmarks and Photo Stops
Beyond Sun Studio, the tour passes and points out the city’s key sites—including Beale Street, the Mississippi River, Stax Studio, Cotton Row and the Lorraine Motel—stopping for photo opportunities and on-the-spot storytelling.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The flow is kinetic: check in and board at Alfred’s on Beale, then settle in as musicians provide live commentary and songs while the bus threads past Memphis touchpoints. The pace alternates between music-driven transit and short stops for photos and anecdotes, culminating in an escorted tour inside Sun Studio before returning to Beale Street.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience is a 3-hour tour, allowing for both in-transit listening and a guided visit inside Sun Studio.
Cameras are appropriate—guests may take photos at iconic spots in Sun Studio; do not bring ice chests or coolers onto the bus.
The tour departs from Alfred’s on Beale, 197 Beale Street (Beale St. & BB King Blvd); check-in occurs there prior to boarding.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Memphis Mojo Tour?
The tour runs for three hours.
Where does the tour depart from?
Departure and check-in are at Alfred’s on Beale, 197 Beale Street (Beale St. & BB King Blvd).
Are children allowed on the Sun Studio tour?
Sun Studio does not permit children under 5 on the studio tour; plan accordingly for families with young children.
Are there restrooms on the bus?
There are no restrooms on the bus.
Can I take photos during the visit?
Guests may take photos at iconic spots in Sun Studio as part of the guided visit.
Can I bring food or coolers on the bus?
No ice chests or coolers are allowed on the bus.