I want to start off saying that we didn't take the tour, so I can't give a full review. That's the only reason I'm giving this 4 instead of 5 stars. It's a cute little building on the corner. When you walk in, the have the old fashioned counter and you can get coke in the old bottles! There are records and old pictures all over the walls. It's pretty cool that Elvis and Johnny Cash recorded here. I would have loved to take the tour, we just didn't have enough time! It was still a pleasant experience though! read more

If you are traveling to Memphis for any reason (Graceland, Beale Street, Stax), stopping here at Sun Studio is an absolute must. Lahna was our tour guide--she was fun, witty, professional and very passionate about telling the story of Sun Studio with an emphasis on the history of music. Elvis lovers would love to tour this studio, since this is where it all started for him. Plus, you get to touch/take a pic with the actual mic he used. Don't travel all the way to Memphis and not stop here. Take an hour out of your day to see this historic studio. Well worth it! Thank you to Lahna--loved your puns! Also, they offer a military discount--thank you, thank you very much for that! read more

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My favorite place in Memphis. So nostalgic, original, and amazing. I had goosebumps just standing in this building. The tour guide was informative, entertaining. I was on a mother/daughter trip and this was both of our favorite! Our tour guides name was Lydia and she was amazing! read more

The tour guide was real nasty woman!! She called us a liar because she deputed our granddaughter's age . Her 5th birthday is on 6-20 but still wouldn't let he go on the 40 minute tour. Disgusting read more

This should be a must in your list in Memphis. The tour was great about an hour, Lahna is awesome. read more

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It was s fantastic and our guide was very knowledgeable . Awesome awesome awesome it was perfect

We had a fantastic time at Sun Studio!!! Our tour guide was great. He was funny and very knowledgeable about the history of the studio. It was amazing to see the place where so many successful artists recorded. I definitely recommend taking the tour if you have the chance!! read more

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Fabulous tour. Great gift shop. Enjoyed. Groups larger than comfortable with, however, given the pandemic.

Neat place to go with lively tour guides that are very knowledgeable about the history. read more

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I haven't been in years and had some out of town guests that wanted to go. It was super easy to get a reservation. Krista was our guide and she is not only super knowledgeable but also super pleasant and engaging. The tour felt like we were with friends the whole time and never lagged at any moment. Thanks so much for a great time! read more

I'd you're short on time in Memphis make sure you head to Sun. The music history and the fact that Elvis first recorded here is just amazing. Tour guide Zach really did an amazing job--amazing energy and he really brought the history to life. We received more in history and lore than the price of admission--thank you! read more

Crazy to think icons like Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis all recorded music in this small little building. Awesome site to come visit and check out even if you do not do the tour. Just to stand where all these legends once stood is pretty amazing. Tons of albums and memorabilia hang all over the walls. They have a cafe that serves drinks. Parking is free but the drive way to enter is super tight and easy to miss. read more

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This was a great tour. Mark Edgar a local musician was our guide. He told great stories and clearly loves Memphis music history. The tour starts upstairs in a nicely done little museum gallery then moves down into the actual recording studio that Sam Shepard leased to record blues artists. There are a lot of neat stories on the tour. This was the best thing we did in Memphis! read more

This tour was not on the top of my list but I am so glad I did it. Cool history behind this studio. Must do in Memphis. Our guide was great! Learned a lot in 45 minutes, the time actually flew by. He played music the artists had recorded there in between stories he told. Tons of memorabilia. And the studio is still the way it was back in the 40's when all the great music was being made there. It's still an active recording studio to this day. The place opens at 10. First tour about 10:15. You can not pre buy tickets. You have to go in and purchase them the day you want to go. We got there about 9:45, a small line was out front, but we were fortunate enough to get tickets for the first tour. The coolest part is at the end you get to actually touch and sing into, if you want, the actual old school microphone that Elvis, Johny and all the greats used. read more

We visited many historic places and museums from New Orleans to Memphis this month and this was the best. Our superb tour guide - who had high levels of expertise, enthusiasm, and showmanship- was a big part of the reason why. Still, if all we did were to have just walked through the historic significance of this little building to not just music but world culture is largely without peer. read more

Graham was our tour guide! HE was so animated knowledgeable & captivating You felt as if you actually was in that moment of time My girls & I truly enjoyed!! read more

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Memphis is a place with such rich history. Being a lover of music, Sun Studio was such an awesome experience. To be in the same place where a number of greats ranging from Elvis to Johnny Cash and even Bruno Mars recorded material, was amazing. Hearing some of the old recordings throughout the tour made you feel like you were there with these artists at the exact moment they laid down these tracks. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and you could tell how passionate he was about the history and music in general. We concluded the tour in the basement of the studio, which had a microphone that was used by Elvis! What an experience! read more

You want to learn a lot in an hour for $15? And hold the same mic Elvis and BB King used to record? Then you should probably go here... do it read more

Sun Studio - Museums Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

A must visit for any music fans when visiting Memphis. The $12 admission will get you a quick tour that includes: -Hearing about how Sam Phillips started Sun as a field recording unit (Memphis Recording Company) -Hearing how Elvis's first visit went down -Hearing the first rock 'n' roll record "Rocket 88" was recorded there -Seeing Elvis memorabilia like H.S. Diploma -Standing where Giants such as CASH, Elvis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bono and U2, and many more have recorded -Getting a photo-Op with an original microphone said artists may have breathed on I got to stand on the spot where Elvis did (and I also stood where Bono did) and had a photo-Op with the microphone The King may have sneered into! Our tour guide was very animated and told great stories! The shop here is great for Memphisy gifts, and even waiting a 1/2 hour for the next tour wasn't bad; perusing the t-shirts, books, and (overpriced) CDs on display. read more

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Okay...after 2 years of living here, I finally figured out where to "park"!!! -LOL- This little gem is a " must see" in Memphis. It is a small package that opens with a powerful punch! Tickets are reasonable...only $15.00, which truly is reasonable and clearly a means to keep the history of this place alive...not a "profit" deal. All the musicians who facilitate tours, sales, and offer historical data are passionate about what they do which is refreshing. We had Lydia leading our group, she was great! She is upbeat, knowledgable, interactive and entertaining. This is more of an "experience" tour than lots to see. You walk into the actual studio where Elvis was accidently "discovered". Stand, see, feel, - there is a surprise for you here -,and touch, the early recording studio of such icons as Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis, of course, and the like. There is a laundry list of more contemporary artists such as U2, Def Lepoard, Ringo and Maroon 5 to name a few, who have also recorded here. Take a guided tour and a walk down memory lane, in this quaint piece of Memphis music history. There is off- street parking in the back...and a nice selection of Sun memorabilia to take home...Rock on! read more

I've been wanting to visit Sun for years and it did not disappoint! They have a nice little museum portion and the studio is so neat. Our tour guide was awesome! The gift shop is nice too. An amazing place where history was made! read more

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For $15 this is a must stop while in Memphis. The tour guide was awesome and very informative. The tour itself was so much more than just Elvis and Cash, I really loved learning about everything behind Sun Studio. read more

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My 85 year old parents and I visited Sun Studio on Sept 2. It was my Dads birthday. Initially we weren't too excited about going but I must say Lydia was so informative and passionate about its' history we quickly changed our mind. She was not only informed but you could tell her heart was in her job. My Dad uses a walker with a seat. Don't let that handicap stop you from going. There are plenty of helpful people to assist the couple of stairways you will encounter. We are so glad we went. You will be too. read more

Sun Studio - 85 year old fan of blues music enjoying Sun Studios. (Pictured with the original vocal mike many popular singers recorded with) - Museums Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Really nice to kill time , not too pricey or anything. The tour is really short however and didn't really stick out to me. Wonderful customer service though. read more

Sun Studio - Museums Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Lydia was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable. It was my absolute favorite part of our Memphis trip & we even went to Graceland! read more

This place is full of history and culture and sites worth seeing. It is a very small building, and the grand tour is really limited to two rooms. But it is worth every penny you pay. Our tour guide was named Lahna. She was great. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. You could tell that she loved music and was moved by what she was doing. Make every effort to get to Sun Studio. It's probably the best paid tour I've ever been on. Right up there with the walking tour I took in Berlin, Germany. read more

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A tour of Sun Studio was a revelation-- but thanks to tour guide Josh it was also energetic, and full of unknown or behind-the-scene anecdotes. Far more than a tour guide, Josh was also extremely knowledgeable about the music created at Sun and the personnel and players who made it a legend. Thank you Josh! read more

Great tour! We've been a few times and it really does depend on your guide. Some will go into great detail, others will skip over stuff. The museum itself is awesome and being in the actual studio is incredible. If you don't know a lot of the backstory, I would do some independent research before going. Don't forget to touch the door handle for good luck! read more

This was one of the best tours EVER! Graham was incredible! A wealth of knowledge & talent! Don't think about it- just do it!!! Worth every penny. My hubby & I even got emotional standing in the recording studio! Amazing experience! Thanks Graham & Sun Studios! read more

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A fun slice of history! Visit and step back in time to hear some classic tunes. A great place for blues lover's.

I only got to see the gift shop due to them being sold out. They have some nice swag and it's still pleasant to walk around in. read more

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I went to Sun Records with average expectations and, I've got to say, the tour overwhelming exceeded them. Having worked at Universal Studios Florida as a Jaws boat skipper (back in the day) I know that the right person can "make or break" your experience when you're visiting a tourist attraction. Our tour guide, Graham Winchester, exhibited an honest-to-God passion for everything he showed us and talked about during the tour. You could tell he was invested in the stories and the importance of Sun Records as an integral piece of rock 'n roll history. My only concern was in regards to capacity. I feel that they were more people on each tour than there should have been while operating in the midst of COVID-19. It was very hard to maintain social distance effectively in such small areas. Aside from that, I highly recommend making the time for this if you're ever in Memphis. read more

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Great tour led by Josh!! Very knowledgeable and friendly and fun. The displays were well done. Worth the ticket price!!

Tour was very interesting. They did not rush us when we were looking on our own. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the studio and had a great voice. read more

Interesting and nostalgic. A lot of history and information in the tour. Knowledgeable and friendly staff all around. The only downside is the gift shop/ welcome area is a bit crowded and small, but it is the original building. read more

Very interesting tour. Guides were very entertaining and knowledgeable. Definitely would recommend it

This was a must see for me! How can anyone come to Memphis and not see the place Johnny Cash and Elvis got there start? Drew was an awesome tour guide and gave a lot of really fun insight into this amazing place! He truly made the place come alive! I loved being able to stand in the room "Cry, Cry, Cry" was recorded and touch the same walls Johnny cash brushed across. This is a must see! read more

Sun Studio - Museums Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I'm anti tourist traps but I've been here three times now and I always learn something. Our guide today was really cool. He had an arm tattoo and was about 5-8. I can't remember his name but he did a great job and was completely passionate about what he did. My son can be hard to entertain as an active 11 year old, but he was totally into everything, and being under an hour was just right. We've been listening to Rocket 88 as we drive around Memphis and I can safely say that song will forever take me back to a fun afternoon in Memphis, making memories with my favorite human. At $25 total for both of us, you can't beat the price. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Sun Studio - My son and the famous mic - Museums Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Wish I had gotten our tour guide's name - if you go, ask for the blonde with the two Elvis tattoos. :-) She was a dynamic speaker, with so many fun, interesting stories, I know she is why we enjoyed the tour as much as we did. Great gift shop, although it seemed pretty well picked through when we were there. The buildings are actually pretty small - you go upstairs to see the memorabilia that they have collected, and hear some facts, stories & recordings, and then you head to the actual recording studio. THAT is the coolest part of the whole experience. The room apparently hasn't been changed much since Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, etc. recorded there. Elvis paid $4 to cut his first acetate record (to his Momma) in this very location. Even the acoustical panels on the ceiling are the same. And you get a photo opportunity to hold the microphone that one of those stars probably sang directly into. It is a crazy experience to know you are standing on the same exact floor that all those musical geniuses were standing on at some time or other in their career - it gives me shivers even now thinking back to it. Musicians - I'm pretty sure you won't get to play with these artists in heaven (or elsewhere) without making this pilgrimage first. read more

Sun Studio - The actual booth rescued from Hotel Chisca, where dj Dewey Phillips played Elvis for the first time 'That's All Right, Momma'. - Museums Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This was definitely a nice experience, being were Elvis first recorded a song (and hear this recording) is great, I mean it has an amazing vibe. The "tour" is pretty short (but it's also pretty cheap, so...). Our guide was fantastic, you can tell that she really likes doing it and enjoys music. Definitely an experience that, if you are in Memphis and like music (which is the most likely scenario) you must have. read more

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