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Elvis Presley Tour: Explore His Humble Beginnings
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234 Ratings
Memphis
Embark on a fascinating 8-hour tour from Memphis to Tupelo, Mississippi, and explore the birthplace of the legendary Elvis Presley. Discover the humble beginnings of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and immerse yourself in his rural upbringing. Don’t miss this chance to see where it all began for the music icon!
Embark on a fascinating 8-hour tour from Memphis to Tupelo, Mississippi, and explore the birthplace of the legendary Elvis Presley. Discover the humble beginnings of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and immerse yourself in his rural upbringing. Don’t miss this chance to see where it all began for the music icon!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Graceland - Elvis Presley’s Graceland now provides expertly-guided, luxury motorcoach tours of key music landmarks and museums, perfectly complementing the Graceland tour experience in Memphis, Tennessee. The luxurious coach journey to and from each site is a significant part of the adventure. Graceland tour guides lead guests on an enjoyable…
- Graceland - Elvis Presley’s Graceland now provides expertly-guided, luxury motorcoach tours of key music landmarks and museums, perfectly complementing the Graceland tour experience in Memphis, Tennessee. The luxurious coach journey to and from each site is a significant part of the adventure. Graceland tour guides lead guests on an enjoyable musical journey, celebrating the music that inspired Elvis Presley, the greatest entertainer of all time.
- Elvis Presley Center - Recognized as a historic landmark by the State of Mississippi, Elvis’ birthplace, a house constructed by his father for $180, attracts visitors worldwide and is part of the 15-acre Elvis Presley Park. Besides the Birthplace, visitors can explore the Elvis Presley Museum, Elvis’ childhood church, the “Walk of Life” trail tracing Elvis’ career and personal life, and view the “Elvis at 13” statue, the Elvis Story Wall, and Fountain of Life, symbolizing the 13 years Elvis lived in Tupelo before relocating to Memphis with his family.
- Tupelo Hardware Company - Visit the hardware store where Elvis’ mother, Gladys, bought his first guitar, placing music in the hands of the boy who would become a musical legend.
- Statue of Elvis - Driving Tour of Tupelo: Pass by notable landmarks including The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue, and the schools Elvis attended.
- Elvis Presley Center - The Center features Elvis’ birthplace home, a small museum, and a memorial chapel, all available for tours.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Guided tour through the ‘Walk of Life’ Trail tracing Elvis’ career and personal life
- See the ‘Elvis at 13’ statue, the Elvis Story Wall, and Fountain of Life
- Narrated Driving Tour of downtown Tupelo featuring significant landmarks
- Visit The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue, and schools that Elvis attended
- Luxury Motorcoach Transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Guided tour through the ‘Walk of Life’ Trail tracing Elvis’ career and personal life
- See the ‘Elvis at 13’ statue, the Elvis Story Wall, and Fountain of Life
- Narrated Driving Tour of downtown Tupelo featuring significant landmarks
- Visit The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue, and schools that Elvis attended
- Luxury Motorcoach Transportation
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- A stop at a local Tupelo restaurant: Guests will have the option to purchase their own lunch.
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- A stop at a local Tupelo restaurant: Guests will have the option to purchase their own lunch.
Additional Information
Elvis Presley, despite becoming the most renowned name in the music industry and amassing worldwide popularity and wealth, had origins rooted in the Northeast Mississippi city of Tupelo, an area of modest means. Visitors can explore the rural environment where Elvis grew up, beginning with the two-room home where he was born on January 8, 1935, the…
Elvis Presley, despite becoming the most renowned name in the music industry and amassing worldwide popularity and wealth, had origins rooted in the Northeast Mississippi city of Tupelo, an area of modest means. Visitors can explore the rural environment where Elvis grew up, beginning with the two-room home where he was born on January 8, 1935, the church of his younger years, and artifacts from his humble early life. Enjoy a leisurely journey aboard a luxury motorcoach for this 8-hour guided tour, running every Friday from The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis to Tupelo, Mississippi.
- Tours depart and conclude at The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted
- Wheelchair lift is available for use on motorcoach - please call us in advance so that we may accommodate you on your date of travel.
- There will be a stop for lunch at a local eatery in Tupelo. The price of lunch is not included in tour.
Location
Guest House at Graceland
Elvis Presley Boulevard
Daytrip Tours begin and conclude at The Guest House at Graceland.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(234 Ratings)
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Judy_m
Jun 14, 2025
Sister weekend - Great trip . Smooth travels. Very friendly and informative guide. Lots of time to explore stops.
Would go back again
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Small_bigal
Jun 11, 2025
For an Elvis fan a must - After the Graceland tour you have a very good impression of the king's life. Everything is preserved as it was 40 years ago. You can also visit his cars and planes. At the end there is an e Art Museum with all its costumes and of course a huge fan shop.
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Andrewrb5537qw
Jun 6, 2025
Excellent trip - Whole trip excellent, informative guide and plenty of time at each stop. Lunch was Luke warm at best but this is at an additional cost so the choice is yours. To visit Tupelo and Elvis birth place is amazing. Would love to go again and we met Elvis cousin Billy Smith in the hardware store a real treat treat and he was a perfect gentleman.
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Sandra_a
May 26, 2025
Great Experience! - We visited Graceland last year and decided to come back again this year since there was still so much to see and do. We were told that this tour was a must-do and they were right. Bus was very comfortable watching great documentary on the way over, several stops at photo op locations! Loved the experience and highly recommend.
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Paulask2030hh
May 17, 2025
Well worth a visit whether your a fan or not - I found Graceland very surreal i was in Elvis Presley home ,seen where he sat ,watched TV and had dinner ,walked around his gardens it is a beautiful place .
The meditation garden is beautiful not as big as i imagined but beautiful and the museum was huge .
We had the full day and even had lunch in the diner on the grounds .
We had a tour that was $84 but for that memory was worth every dime .
Not going to post to many pictures although I had taken a lot as I don't want to spoil your experience.
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Onair21119279265
May 16, 2025
Absolutely amazing place to visit whether you're an Elvis fan or not - What an amazing 3rd visit . Guesthouse is amazing. Clean , large room , showers are large , staff are so so cheerful & friendly & couldn't do enough for me. Beds are comfy , pillows are soft & fluffy, food is great . Free transport to & from airport & over to the museums & mansion. I would recommend anyone visiting to stay here . I wouldn't stay anywhere else . Totally in awe of everything I saw yet again. Can't wait for my next visit . Staff really do make you feel at home -- Absolutely fantastic stay . Absolutely no complaints at all . Absolutely brilliant 😃😃
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Curious28604166023
Apr 26, 2025
Brilliant - Great trip super staff from our guide and the coach driver friendly and helpful.Tupelo is a must for Elvis fans. It's where it all began.
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Asia
Apr 25, 2025
Fabulous! - We’re not huge Elvis fans, but we enjoy Elvis and this was so worth it for any fan of early rock and roll. SO much to see and experience. Although the commercialism would make Col Parker blush, you are not forced into it. Bucket list. I wish the gift shops had merchandise that was a little more unique.
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Raynald-lefebvre
Apr 19, 2025
Home of the King - If you don’t like Elvis this is the place not to go because everything that is dedicated to a Disneyland Elvis Presley we were there 30 years ago our honeymoon and we went back. It's changed a lot. Graceland has become an amusement park With its restaurants, shops etc. it is literally extraordinary to have managed to make a place too. Beautiful Elvis is present everywhere, we have the impression that he will open the door of his house to welcome us cars, costumes and personal effects all shot what say you love Elvis Presley you are a fan you must go
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Lloyd
Apr 18, 2025
Overpriced, Rushed and Rude - I was due to visit Tupelo on the way to Memphis from Nashville with my daughter, but due to an issue with my driving licence we had to UBER direct to Memphis.
Towards the end of our stay in Memphis I discovered an opportunity for a day trip to Tupelo.
I called the ticket line on the Thursday to book for the following day. The person taking the booking was rude. When she asked for my address I said “do you mean my hotel that I’m staying at or my home address in the UK?” She replied bluntly saying “I need an address sir”. Poor customer service.
We arrived the following morning at the Graceland guest house for 8.30 departure. The restaurant they were due to stop at was closed for Good Friday so they had organised for packed lunches. The hotel took ages preparing these which delayed our departure till 9am. Not a problem I thought as we would just be slightly later back, 4pm instead of 3.30pm. Wrong. The stops in Tupelo at the Hardware Store and Fairpark were just cut short so we could still return at 3.30pm.
I asked the tour guide before we left Memphis if we could get lunch at Johnnie’s Drive In instead. She said no as we wouldn’t be going anywhere near there. While at the birthplace we were given our very tasteless lunch boxes. I suggested taking a quick walk to Johnnie’s. It was a 7 minute walk from where we were. In 25 minutes we had walked to the burger joint, ordered our food, waited for it to be cooked, took some photos and walked back to the birthplace. We had time to eat our food before getting back on the coach at 1245. Once back on the coach, the tour guide said we shouldn’t leave the group. I’m sorry “Fun Police” but you lied about Johnnie’s. It was just around the corner. We had plenty of time to visit there and I had paid $102 each for the trip. I’m a big boy and didn’t inconvenience the trip by doing our own thing.
I was grateful for the opportunity to visit Tupelo, but for the price I expected better customer service and certainly didn’t expect just 10 minutes in Fair Park. It felt very rushed because of the poor organisation. The rudeness of the ticket salesperson and the comments about our visit to Johnnie’s were not needed.
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