I visited Graceland with my wife and friends recently as it was a tour off our American Cruise Line Mississippi River cruise. It was definitely nice to come off our ship and get bussed right over to our stop. This is a place that I have heard about for years (my whole life) and was finally going to have an opportunity to visit. In a word or two... This was not at all what I expected. Coming from Long Island, NY I expected to see a building the size of the Taj Majal. I drive locally and see groups of houses larger than what I was about to walk into. BUT when I entered... It is magnificent and the beautiful and progressive indoors and surrounding area was better than I could have ever imagined. Hard to believe that Elvis was only 22 years old when he purchased the Graceland estate. The big beautiful mansion and living area is clearly the separated house from the the rest of the estate where the shops and attractions, museums, and dining facilities are. We had a very short wait for the tour shuttle bus to take us to the mansion for our VIP tour. (which essentially means that you could go in and come back on the same day.) The tour includes an interactive iPad tour of the living room, piano room), dining room, the kitchen, TV room, pool room, and the famous Jungle Room. All the rooms were very well lit and actually very comfortable. I could see myself sitting on a couch our chair laughing and enjoying conversation with my friends. It was all over the top lovely and a home way ahead of it's time. All the rooms are all very special and I found the kitchen much like any home in the 60's. I also loved the TV room where there were multiple mounted TVs in the wall. How progressive was that. There is a certain feeling you get as you walk through the house and knew how much he loved it and enjoyed being with his family here. It is truly a special place. (More to be written on the 'Graceland" review. Surrounding the mansion the tour continues to his dad's office, the Racquetball Building, museum of all of Elvis's personal effects (with so much significant memorabilia,) and finally the Meditation Garden, which is a beautiful somber area where his graves and those of all his family member are located. I will finish with the thought I need to come back and look again, see what I missed and just let my mind wonder and become a part of the incredible space KUDOs to the wonderful team here and all the great efforts taken to keep this piece of history so well kept. read more

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Graceland was an amazing experience. The tour with the iPad and earphones allowed us to move through the mansion at our own pace. Seeing where Elvis actually lived and getting a first-hand glimpse of his everyday life was really interesting. The Meditation Garden was beautiful, and I was glad it was not too busy since I was able to spend a good amount of time here. This is a must-see stop if you are anywhere near Memphis. read more

Booked a tour for my husband and I for his 40th birthday and I highly recommended it. I would do an earlier tour so you can have time to check out all the exhibits. We went at 11:45 and Christy was our tour guide for the ultimate vip tour. I highly recommend her, she gave us so many stories and took her time explaining everything. She grew up across the street from Elvis! She knows her stuff. Seeing Elvis's home was amazing and you really have to check it out! read more

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This is the kitty, gloriously bizarre home of the King of Rock & Roll. Elvis Presley was born in Mississippi, he as a true son of Memphis. He was raised in the Lauderdale Courts public housing projects and was inspired by blues clubs on Beale St. In 1957, at 22 yrs. Elvis was discovered at Sun Studios. He spent $100,000 on this colonial style mansion named Graceland by previous owners. We paid $10 to park & $168 to visit Graceland. We started with a film about Elvis & the mansion. We took a shuttle to tour his house, then visited the displays at the welcome center. I used the tablet & complimentary headphones that brought me through the 1st floor then the basement, into the stables, his racquetball court and a meditation Garden, which is the family's gravesite. We spent an hour across the street from the visitor center on this property. The kitchen, jungle room, racquetball center, swimming pool, horse stables, recording room, pool room were pretty impressive. There is a huge gift shop, 5's style diner, smokehouse, ballroom & chapel. His airplanes were parked out front. read more

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First time here, if your in Memphis it's a must see. The tour guides and very nice and informative. The mansion and grounds are magnificent.

Even though I am not an Elvis fan, this was definitely the highlight of our trip or should I say one of the highlights of our trip! Graceland was amazing! It was awesome to see where Elvis lived and all that has been done to preserve Elvis and the overall Presley family energy! You do not need to pay for a tour guide, we paid for the ticket that was $84 and it included the iPad with the audio recording and that was all that you need !! The house was beautiful! I did not know that Elvis and his family actually have their tombstones on site, so that was pretty cool to see, it was a very surreal feeling. I learned so much in a few hours that I was there. I can't imagine how the Presley fans feel lol this was definitely great and I'm glad that we went. The one thing that I did not like was that parking was not free, I feel like if I'm paying for a ticket to get in somewhere it should include parking. You definitely need your walking shoes and comfortable clothes because we overall spent close to three hours there. When you arrive you park and you go to the main entrance and they take you into a room to watch a movie which is about seven or eight minutes and then you get on the shuttle to go across the street to the mansion After viewing the mansion, you come back over to the main area and you go visit all of the cars that he had as well as a lot of of the keepsakes l, there are also a few different gift shops where you could buy goodies from. read more

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For those of us of a certain age that grew up with Elvis, his recordings, movies and shows, seeing Graceland allows a reconnections with those times and events. He was a great entertainer. He was also a decent human being. He was demonstrative in fashion and home decorating, but it's all about personal taste. The home is revealing, in the sense of what gave him comfort and the feeling of home. The tour was wonderful and gave us a new and greater understanding of this icon. And yes, That Lady accompanied me, even though she was more of a Dave Clark Five and Pat Boone girl before the late 60s. If you get the chance you won't regret the pilgrimage. read more

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It was a great experience to immerse in the home that The King himself chose and lived in. I like how you get to walk into y he house and see the rooms, except the upstairs bedrooms. I like the indoor and outdoor space they had. Compared tot eh homes that are available today, it's not as grand. But considering when this home was built and the value of money before, this was luxurious! read more

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The rooms are like looking at a time warp. Very, very kitschy and retro. I recommend that you get the earbuds and iPad for narration. I wouldn't have gotten anywhere near as much out of the experience. read more

Wow, so much to see! We could have spent an entire day here! Can't recommend it enough. The only thing I would note is that some of gift shops close early (could just be because we were there on Saturday) so grab your goodies early! We can't wait to come home and spin our new Elvis records!!! read more

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We enjoyed visiting the mansion. Would return if I had the opportunity. We did take the VIP tour and wish we had a bit more time it felt rushed as the tour begins at 1:45pm and the house closes at 6:00pm. Feedback to the Graceland team is considering allowing more time in the UVIP tour. read more

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PROS: he lived like a king. All rooms were open and all had their unique style. All furniture is original and we even got to see the backyard with his pool and burial CONS: it costs $84 a person to tour the mansion and other museums. A middle class family of four can't afford this OVERALL: despite its costs, I thought it was worth it regardless of if you're a fan of Elvis read more

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John was an excellent host and he knew everything you could about elvis and Graceland. He was a wonderful guide

Graceland has always been on my list of places to visit in the USA. It's like a true piece of Americana - Mt. Rushmore, Lincoln Monument, see Old Faithful, visit Elvis' home in Memphis.... Finally, I've done it! It was awesome to visit. I came on a cold day in early January and there were no lines mid-day and it was a very relaxed and uncrowded visit. I'm sure when there are large groups in summer it can be a huge pain - but my experience, while cold, was fun. All the staff are wonderful - it's a pretty relaxed tour where you are self-guided through the rooms and you are offered an I-Pad and headphones to take with you but don't need them since it's the same info on the plaques in each room. I saw the main sitting room, dining room, momma Prestley's room, the living room, downstairs tv and bar area, the pool room, and the carport and office as well as the raquetball court and a trophy room as well as the graves of Elvis and his parents and now, Lisa Marie and her son. Shuttles run pretty regularly between the Graceland visitor center and the mansion and you can't just walk up or go in on your own - you'll need to enter through the main entrance and visitor center. I like how it is organized and well-run. The visit to the home took me about 40 minutes self-guided with no crowds. read more

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Great Experience! Somewhat haphazardly staffed during off season, overall, expensive but worth the ticket. So many accomplishments from Elvis. A whole day (6-8 hours) is needed to see it all. Allocate time and bring enough water. Food diner is available but perhaps also bring snacks in your car as you park. Go early to get a closer parking space. A lot to see and remember from Elvis and his short life. If in Memphis Tenn, gotta stop to look if you are an Elvis fan. New exhibits under development as well. Get the tour where you go inside the Graceland mansion, that is better than not going inside the house. read more

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The king! Of rock and roll that is. Wow. What a blast from the past. Enter 1957. Depart 1977. Watch the latest Elvis movie about his childhood and then take the tour. And can you believe that plane! TCB! Lighting fast! Don't be last tour. Staff rushes you through so they can close and leave. Staff is super friendly and awesome despite end of the day "hurry up and get your tour done or you won't have time...." Nonsense. Doubt the King would have agreed with that southern hospitality. No? read more

Talk about a walkthrough autobiography!! This is a whole day affair as we spent a good 7+ hours at the park PLUS the mansion. There is SOOO much information. Signed the wall and took lots of pictures. Paid my respects and soaked everything in. The mansion tour is a little rushed depending on where you are in the group or how many pictures you like to take read more

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Well worth of anyone's time when visited this place. Aside from learning much more about The King, visiting the mansion and his grave is like giving respect to this artist that everyone adores and loved. If you are not a fan, you will fall for him and if an avid fan, will keep falling in love with him again. Each room in the mansion has different theme that is quite unique. Each room touches every one hearts especially the grave site. Please visit Audi the exhibit center a-crossed the street to fully experience Elvis. read more

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This house has been wonderfully preserved You cannot go upstairs but there is lots of memorabilia, information and a general feeling of love and appreciation for the King! read more

There is something so nostalgic about Graceland Mansion. It is walking into a piece of history that is so well preserved. Hubby and I arrived at the Mansion via a VIP shuttle for our VIP tour. We were welcomed in at the VIP lounge area where a short movie clip was shown. The front of the Mansion was crowded, but the crowds dissipated across the mansion grounds. The Mansion was beautifully decorated for Christmas. There were so much to see in addition to the house. Many know of the Jungle Room, but I was impressed by the kitchen... it's large size and state of the art appliances for that era. During the self-guided tour, we heard complaints that the house was "small" and was not a mansion. These individuals are seeing the Mansion from their modern eyes and lost fact that this beautiful house was a mansion in the late 50s/early 60s timeframe. A wonderful visit for any Elvis fan! read more

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We took the 4 hour tour here as we are big Elvis fans. It was highlight of our trip. Tour guide was very good and knowledgeable; very friendly and open to answering questions. The best part of the tour was the grave sight as we were able to really feel the presence of Elvis there. Sad that he was buried next to his still-born brother, parents, wife and daughter. This tour was very memorable and so glad we were there. Highly recommend! read more

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It was surreal to stand in Elvis' home. He was such a historical icon and larger than life legend. While the style was horrendous compared to today's standards, I bet Graceland in its time was state of the art. Such an amazing adventure and definitely a must see! read more

I'm a fan of Elvis Presley and his music! I had a chance to visit Graceland few years ago. It was like stepping along his footsteps while I was touring around the mansion and exploring the garden. Walking thru that custom built musical designed the custom gates felt like he is standing waiting for guests to come in !! It was said that the musical notes were indoired by the sheet music from Jailhouse Rock. The tour was only open at the lower level of Graceland Mansion. The second floor level was off limits and closed to the public viewing as respect to his family to avoid the scene of Elvis' demise. An area of the mansion exhibits his gold record's plaques, jeweled jumpsuits he wore during concerts, the classic cars he drove snd collected. The experience I felt in visiting his home was very overwhelming that just regretting I missed the chance to attend his concerts!! read more

The whole Graceland experience was beyond my thoughts. The Mansion is beautiful, I suggest purchasing the $84 package and except the tablet and headset they have a lot of information. With this package you get to visit the Graceland property, visit his cars, motorcycles, a huge selection of his outfits from concerts and military uniforms, walk through his plain (Lisa Marie) & much much more. read more

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Purchased the VIP tickets. Definitely worth it. Had own shuttle, own room at the mansion, front of the line & all-day access if you want. The mansion is as you'd expect for a 1960 's home. Very unique color schemes & funky furniture. We used the headset tour going through the rooms. A lot to view. Also loved the airplanes & cars. read more

Standing in the same space as Elvis and imagining him being there is an awesome experience.

"Lord Almighty, I feel my temperature rising, higher higher, it's burning though to my soul"... setting foot into Graceland Mansion is next level! So if you are a die hard fan or not just about no one on this planet has never heard of The King. Everyone knows who Elvis is and just cause you are not a fan shouldn't stop anyone from visiting. But also I know to each there own and everyone has their own opinion on music and pop culture and whatever, but keep an open mind. Walking into his mansion is almost like walking into a time machine because they have kept all the rooms pristine and exactly how they were when he passed away. The audio narration is great with awesome Elvis Hits playing in between rooms. I was a fan of Elvis before visiting but being in his home just spiked my fascination, appreciation and fandom of the King. 10/10 read more

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Loved it! To go back in time was very special. Lots of very unique items. Great they show the life of Elvis and share how much he loved his family. Thank You. read more

"It's Now or Never" We visited Graceland on July 4, 2020. We purchased tickets that included a tour of the mansion. I already wrote an extensive review of Graceland so I will just concentrate on the mansion in this review. Elvis Presley was only 22 years old when he purchased Graceland. The mansion is separate from the rest of the estate where the shops and attractions and also the airplanes exhibit are located. We had to wait for tour shuttles to take us to the mansion. The tour included an interactive iPad tour of the living room (and piano room), his parents' bedroom, dining room, the kitchen, TV room, pool room, and the famous Jungle Room. No public access to the bedrooms. Outside of the mansion the tour continued to his father's office, Trophy Building, the Racquetball Building, museum of all of Elvis's personal effects (including his house key and the family Bible), and finally the Meditation Garden. I suppose the mansion was huge back then but the house is small compared to celebrities homes shown in documentaries like MTV Cribs. After our tour of Graceland I was "All Shook Up" and wanted to go back again. Little did I know that I would be returning for a second visit within two months... this time we took my Mom with us. I was fortunate to see the home of the King of Rock 'n' Roll twice. Second only to the White House, Graceland is the most visited residential property in the United States. Elvis lived here for 20 years until his death. Review #2096 read more

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Such a beautiful experience! We love everything about this tour. Place is well preserved. It's a very organized tour with iPads to explain every room and location in this mansion. It's a must visit when in Memphis. 9-22-2021 read more

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A fascinating look into the life of Elvis. Our docent was incredible! If they allow it ask for Amelia! read more

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Overall a good experience. I visited Graceland in the late 80's or early 90's and vaguely remembered my experience as a child. I believe it has definitely grown since then. I brought my 9 year old son and for the most part he stayed interested. We took the second tour of the day and arrived about 30 minutes early and found front row parking in the lot! The line up for the intro movie and shuttle ride across the street to Graceland is a bit confusing, but all staff I interacted with were kind and helpful. We did speak to an older couple in line next to us and they mentioned how they wished there was seating along the wall in the line to the intro movie. So I wanted to mention this, in case you too would need seating. We suggested they sit in the adjoining restaurant and we would save their place in line. You are handed an iPad and headset before boarding a shuttle. You use this as your tour guide. Unfortunately, guests are packed into the home and you can't even finish the tour section on the iPad before being shuffled on to the next location. Graceland itself is a cool artifact of an interesting cultural figure. However, it is hard to get any photos of the front exterior due to the large volume of people standing at the door. Once your tour is completed you are shuttled back across the road and can wander through various buildings with Elvis' memorabilia. The highlight for me was seeing his car collection. After the car collection, my son had lost interest and I spent the rest of the time dragging him along. He did like the hands on section that was created for guests with vision loss. I wish there were more opportunities to engage like this. The many souvenir shops are pricey and don't carry anything too spectacular. I picked up a TCB keychain, but my son didn't find anything Elvis related that he wanted. We ate at Gladys' Diner, which was not great and quite expensive. I would suggest going off site for lunch. If you're in Memphis, it is a must, but expect to be underwhelmed by the experience if you're traveling with children. read more

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So much fun!! It was so surreal to be in this historical site! The staff at Graceland were friendly and very knowledgeable. read more

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I wouldn't say we were Elvis super fans, but we do like his music. So, when we planned a trip to Memphis, of course we had to add Graceland to the list! I bought my tickets online ahead of time, to make sure we could get the date and time we wanted. Even if you hurry through the whole thing, plan to be there at least 3 to 4 hours. So timing is important, especially if you want to eat lunch or have dinner plans! When you arrive, you have to stand in line to go into a movie theater to see a short movie about his history. Then you take a shuttle ride to the mansion where you go through the house wearing headphones and carrying iPads. I found that a little challenging, as you were listening to the description of the room but I had so many people in front of me that I couldn't actually see the room. So I had to pause the commentary until I could get a chance to get closer to the room to see what was being described. But once I kind of figured out how that worked, the tour went better. Once you go through the house, you end up in the backyard where you wait in line to go through the racquetball court, pool, burial site and other spaces. Once you complete the tour, you wait in line to take the shuttle back. This is the best opportunity you have to get a picture in front of the mansion, as they don't really give you the time to do that when you first arrive. Once back at the main area, you can then go through buildings and buildings of exhibits. His car collection, costumes and gold records, memorabilia, and so much more. There's a whole exhibit about Lisa Marie's life, and an exhibit of famous performers who owe parts of their style or motivation to Elvis. We then went out to see his collection of airplanes. We found that to be super interesting, especially the gold plated seatbelts! We didn't stop and read every single thing along the way, and we were still there a good four hours, and probably could've stayed longer if we weren't so exhausted by that point! One thing that disappointed me though, is that there was little or no mention at all about his death. Obviously, they wanted to keep all the focus on the millions of records and songs and fans that he had, but I think it could be a valuable teaching moment for many people about how things can go wrong. Completely ignoring it, I felt, was a great disservice. I'm glad we went, many things were super fascinating, but it's definitely a one time thing, especially at the price of those tickets! read more

This visit was to honor the memory of my m-i-l who never got to visit but would have loved it all. We had no idea it was Elvis Week, but throughly enjoyed every thing we were able to experience. I'm only giving this 4 stars because of how they cram so many people through the front door of Graceland at one time. There are 3 rooms everyone stops at-some longer than others if they are on the self-guided tour. Once you move through the home, it does thin out, but it's still people heavy. read more

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Graceland is a must-see place if you're an Elvis or simply a music fan. We really just wanted to see the mansion, but bought the lowest level ticket, which included his airplanes and cars in separate buildings. Once Elvis passed away, Priscilla used his name and legacy to earn some long-lasting wealth for the family. Apparently, he was not very wealthy despite all his years of great success, for whatever reasons. So, in my opinion, it's a bit overdeveloped, and expensive to visit. The mansion itself is dwarfed by all the newer buildings across the street that contain restaurants and other exhibits such as his cars, airplanes, etc etc etc etc. The mansion is exactly as he left it, so it was pretty cool walking through as if he was still there. The upstairs was more of the personal living space, and that was off limits. I understand he passed away in the upstairs area. By today standards, it is still a humble "mansion" for someone who was a global entertainer. It's a must see place! read more

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There's so much to say...I enjoyed the self-guided tour. The mansion isn't as large as I thought it would be, but there's a lot to see at the mansion. From oil paintings, badges, photos, horses, and antique furniture, the mansion has been maintained well. I was excited to see Elvis' gravesite. It was also exciting to learn about his family history. It doesn't seem like Elvis was 20 yrs old when he purchased and moved to Graceland...I recommend this gem for sure! read more

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Graceland is gorgeous! And so much fun! We decided to spend the afternoon here before trekking to our next destination. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The house is like a blast from the past but so classy. We loved the family pictures, all the furniture, the jungle room, and even that green shag. The airplane tour was so cool. I need one now too. The cars, his costumes, the old footage, and all the shopping made for a superb rest of the day. My husband says we may never come back. He speaks for himself. I would love to return. PS - Elvis looks the greatest in the '68 Comeback Special. That black leather suit is top notch. What a handsome man. read more

Graceland Mansion - Museums Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I loved the mansion tour. It was self guided with an iPad and headphones, so you could take as long as you wanted. This worked out well for my husband and I since our almost two year old was with us. We were able to take turns staying outside with him so he could run around and doing the tour. If you like Elvis, do this tour. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Save your money and visit the meditation garden in the morning. If you don't care about seeing the inside of the mansion then save time and money and visit in the morning. You can come around 7 or 8 am and should be able to see the outside of the mansion and where Elvis is buried. No cost and you still get a piece of Elvis. read more

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