Experience the History of Music with Sun Studio Tours in Memphis, TN

Learn how legendary artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis all got their start at the famous Sun Studio with guided tours like Hound Dog Tour and Memphis Mojo Tour. Getting a chance to see exhibits focused on these revolutionary musicians and learn the history of rock 'n roll is a memorable experience for any visitor to the birthplace of the blues. Many of the tours we offer provide a glance at the famed recording studio, but each is unique in their focus. Here is a brief overview of what we have:

Sun Studio Guided Tour
If you want a straightforward history of the birth of rock 'n roll from it's early blues roots, this is definitely the tour for you. On display you will find many historic exhibits, including Elvis Presley's microphone used for the recording of "That's All Right", which has led to the building being recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Its founder, Sam Phillips, could not have foreseen the earthshaking consequences of opening its doors in 1950.

Hound Dog Tour
This tour takes travelers across the history of Elvis's Memphis life through an authentic 1950s vintage bus named "Miss Clawdy". Guests will experience well known sites such as Sun Studios while learning about the life and times of the King of Rock and Roll as well as lesser known destinations, such as Overton Park. Elvis fanatics will also enjoy that this tour is led by a real Memphis musician, and is filled with group participation and jam sessions to keep spirits high.

Memphis Mojo Tour
This is an incredibly enjoyable tour that really lets travelers experience all of what Memphis is about, from Elvis and Sun Studios to the Civil Rights Museum and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Guests can bring instruments and join in on a jam session on the bus that really creates an inviting and unique atmosphere that many other tours just can't compare with.

Nearby Hotels
As a visitor to Sun Studios, there are many hotels available for a comfortable and convenient vacation experience. Here are just a few of the closest.

• Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown
• Holiday Inn Select Downtown
• Madison Hotel
• Sleep Inn at Court Square
• Marriot Downtown
• Wyndham Garden Hotel