Sun Studio is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

1. Sun Studio

9.3
706 Union Ave (at Marshall Ave), Memphis, TN
Museum · Midtown · 85 tips and reviews

Duffy L.Duffy Laudick: Great history of the place given on the tour. Well worth the money and time. If you visit Graceland, there is a free shuttle from there to Sun Records and Rock n; Soul and back.

Luci S.Luci Smethurst: Take the tour and soak in the atmosphere!

Erin K.Erin Klingberg: Amazing place! Well worth the visit. Lana, the tour guide was fantastic and delivered the tour with so much information and humour! Chance to take a photo with Elvis's mic in the recording studio!

Graceland is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

2. Graceland

8.7
3717 Elvis Presley Blvd (btwn Dolan Dr & Colonial Oak Ln), Memphis, TN
Museum · 233 tips and reviews

Elaine B.Elaine Beauchamp: OMG what an experience. Loved every minute of it. The tour through the mansion with the tablet was great. A little distracting at times but it had lots of info

rhonda h.rhonda hamborsky: An incredible talent, a worthy life and a worthwhile tour. Go, put it on your bucket list!

Sara .Sara 🌈⚔🍾: ELVIS LIVES. So much fun. Love John Stamos on the audio tour.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

3. Stax Museum of American Soul Music

8.8
926 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN
Museum · 57 tips and reviews

Steve R.Steve Ross: $12 gets you a tour of some of my favorite Memphis Music. You'll be amazed at how many recognizable songs and musicians came out this label. Pretty awesome experience. Read more.

Kelly P.Kelly Price: Make sure get this tour in if you coming to Memphis, TN!!!

Kim A.Kim Ayers: Rubin Studdard music camp visited Stax on yesterday, had a blast! Our tour guide was fantastic and his love for music served us well. I have a better appreciation for Memphis musical roots.

Rock'n'Soul Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

4. Rock'n'Soul Museum

8.1
191 Beale St (Linden), Memphis, TN
History Museum · Downtown Memphis · 28 tips and reviews

City SaverCity Saver: Use your Memphis City Saver coupon to receive one free admission when a second admission of equal or greater value is purchased (up to $11 Value). Not valid with group tours.

Michael H.Michael Herndon: Take your time and enjoy the audio tour, especially the sections regarding the birth of Rock and the civil rights soul music connections.

Austin H.Austin Hartman: Though it states it's a Smithsonian, it's $10 for the tour. Not free...

National Civil Rights Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

5. National Civil Rights Museum

9.4
450 Mulberry St (at E Butler Av), Memphis, TN
Museum · Downtown Memphis · 89 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: This museum is celebrating its 20th year. Stop in to show some love! Check out the walking tour Thursday and Friday. Read more.

CharlesCharles: Not to be missed when visiting Memphis. Prepare to spend a few hours in the museum and the former boarding house across the street. A fascinating, and somber, tour through African American history.

RaquelRaquel: A must see in Memphis! Make sure to do the audio tour. There is so much to read and the subject matter is intense so the audio tour helps balance things out so that you don't miss anything.

Orpheum Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

6. Orpheum Theater

9.2
203 S Main St (at Beale St), Memphis, TN
Theater · Downtown Memphis · 53 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Get tickets to some of the great Broadway shows that tour the Orpheum every year.

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: The summer movie series is tons of fun (make sure you're there for Rocky Horror). They'll also give you a tour of the building if you call them. 525-7800 Read more.

Sarah B.Sarah Barlow: My favorite place in Memphis. Absolutely beautiful!

Mud Island River Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

7. Mud Island River Park

8.1
125 N Front St, Memphis, TN
Park · Downtown Memphis · 27 tips and reviews

Mud Island River ParkMud Island River Park: Stroll along the one-of-a-kind Riverwalk model or take the Guided Riverwalk Tour!

CallingAllTypes.comCallingAllTypes.com: April 28, 2012. Memphis Tour de Cure. 6am-6pm. Read more.

Reashun G.Reashun Gladney: The tours & museum are great. You can learn a lot of history here about Memphis.

Shelby Farms Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

8. Shelby Farms Park

9.4
500 N Pine Lake Dr (at Walnut Grove Rd), Memphis, TN
Park · 54 tips and reviews

Jesse F.Jesse Faris: Train for your St Jude Marathon at Shelby Farms. Run the Tour de Wolfe or the Chickasaw 3m Trail.

LisaLisa: Get off the pavement and run the Tour de Wolf!

Hunter H.Hunter Hill: Great place to go with friends, family, or your pets. Very friendly are with lots to see and lots to do!

Tom Lee Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

9. Tom Lee Park

8.7
357 South Riverside Dr., Memphis, TN
Park · Downtown Memphis · 23 tips and reviews

Memphis TravelMemphis Travel: If you're touring Memphis for Black History Month, don't miss this monument to Tom Lee, an African-American river worker who rescued 32 people in 1925 when the M.E. Norman capsized

Dave L.Dave Lepkowski: A very good and awesome place to stroll by the mighty Mississippi River By The Way.

HISTORYHISTORY: Named for the African-American river boat worker who heroically saved the lives of 32 passengers aboard the sinking M.E. Norman Steamboat in 1925.

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

10. The Dixon Gallery and Gardens

9.0
4339 Park Ave, Memphis, TN
Art Gallery · 18 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: If you can make it for one of the curator-guided tours of the Dixon's art exhibits, do it. They're great tour guides.

Elise D.Elise Dillingham: THE BEST museum in Memphis. Visit in April to see the beautiful gardens at their peak

HISTORYHISTORY: This site was acquired by the Dixon family in 1939 & houses famous artists such as Monet .With nearly 600 pieces of tableware and figures, it’s one of the best collections of its kind in the U.S.

Earnestine and Hazel's is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

11. Earnestine and Hazel's

8.6
531 S Main St (GE Patterson), Memphis, TN
Dive Bar · South Main Historic District · 60 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Benjamin Steed: Tour the "haunted" upstairs. Get a soul burger.

Traveler L.Traveler Lloyd: Take time to tour the upstairs.

Dave D.Dave Detherage: One of my favorite late night spots in Memphis !

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

12. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

8.5
1934 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN
Art Museum · Evergreen Historic District · 33 tips and reviews

Albert C.Albert Crozier: It's was awesome! The decor is great and the atmosphere explodes with modern artistic presence. Take tour as soon as possible, and be amazed at all the wonderful collections of Art under one roof.

Sarah M.Sarah McDowell: This place makes me feel very relaxed. They always have this very soft elegance to the place and always have the coolest exhibits. They even had a video game exhibit once!

Andrea O.Andrea Olson: Spend some time at the Brooks-check out all the exhibits, and then soak in Overton Park. Read more.

Ardent Studios is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

13. Ardent Studios

8.5
2000 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
Music Venue · Midtown · 5 tips and reviews

Shannon L.Shannon Little: Get a tour. The studios are awesome, and they have great records displayed around the studio.

Bigg V.Bigg V: Turn up when get in there!!!!

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Some of the best music on earth came out of Memphis' Ardent Studios. If you can't make it inside, take a listen to Big Star and pretend.

Slavehaven Underground Railroad Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

14. Slavehaven Underground Railroad Museum

7.5
826 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN
History Museum · Downtown Memphis · 11 tips and reviews

Sam D.Sam Davis: The museum may look underwhelming from the outside, but the tour was incredibly interactive and informative. Don't let the bigger museums in Memphis overshadow this gem.

RaquelRaquel: Truly informative, eye opening tour. I've lived here 6 yrs and never knew about it! I will be taking every visitor from now on. Short enough to fit plenty more activities into your day and only $10!

~Roni~~Roni~: Not your average fancy museum but it is very rich in history. Contrary to the website, it is open year-round. Best time to visit is February through March when they offer new exhibits & artifacts.

B.B. King's Blues Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Tours in Memphis.

15. B.B. King's Blues Club

8.4
143 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Memphis · 127 tips and reviews

Ms M.Ms Mercury: See Memphis Jones! He drives a tour bus by day and gives the history of the music he's playing.

Bina W.Bina Wade: I love this place! Whenever I come to Memphis it's usually one of my first stops!! Great music potent drinks and fantastic food!!

Elise D.Elise Dillingham: Fried pickles!