One of the best attractions in town. Excellent tour and Lahna is the best guide you could find. read more

Wow! Not a music buff but this was awesome. Take the tour and hopefully you get Lahna. She's hilarious and a passionate music fan, the best type to do it! All the employees are great and the history is amazing! read more

On May 12, 2018 my wife and I too our 4th visit to Sun Records. Our tour guide Tiffany Harmon was absolutely FANTASTIC. He knowledge and enthusiasm made the place come alive. We enjoyed our visit so much more because of Tiffany,,,,,THANK YUOU so much!!!! We highly recommend this tour. Was a great place to experience the beginnings of ROCK and ROLL!!! Tom M read more

What an Amazing Tour! Myself and a few cast members ran away from the hurricane in Florida last week. We found ourselves in Memphis because my family was offering us a place to stay and comfort from the possibilities of devastation. On the casts to do list was Sun Studio. I had driven by this place soooo many times when I went to college in Memphis but never stopped in. OMG, it was perfect! Our tour guide Zack was Amazing! He was high energy, full of knowledge and very kind. It was by far my favorite tour ever. One of my cast mates asked a hopeful favor of allowing us to sing with the "Elvis mic" and he obliged. I mean, it doesn't get any better than that! If you ever find yourself in Memphis, don't do like me and take this place for granted. Stop in and enjoy the beauty and knowledge that Sun Studios has to offer. read more

Graham was an excellent host for the tour. Lots of enthusiasm and knowledge. This was well worth our time -- don't let this important and fun part of history slip away! Support this museum. read more

One of the best things we did in Memphis. Took the first tour on a Sunday morning (you have to do the tour - no browsing on your own). It lasted about an hour and Graham, our guide, did a great job making it fun and entertaining. Heard lots of interesting stories of the origin of Sun Records and the big stars that have come through there. Definitely recommend. read more

Blast from the past!! Unbelievable!!! We took the sun studio tour and our tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable! Had a group of 10 and we all enjoyed it very much!! Such a cool place! I'd definitely recommend this place if passing through Memphis! read more

Had a great tour of the place from Tiffany, she was fun, entertaining and informative! We love it and her! She made a big impression on our visit! Go see it you wont be disappointed. read more

We went to Memphis on a road trip and had a lot of things to cover so we had one shot at a tour. Considering it was 4th of July weekend, I tried to avoid Graceland. I can only image the line of people. Plus, that place is expensive! So...after some Yelp research we decided on Sun Studio. The place is wonderful! If you appreciate rock and blues, you will appreciate Sun Studio. Elvis got his start here, so did BB King and many others. The history in this place is crazy! It is in it's original condition so you will be able to see original guitars used by the greats. You can hold the original microphone that Elvis held when he recorded his music. You can take all the pictures you want and listen to great music. It was $12 to tour but I would have paid $50. Please go! If you appreciate music you will appreciate Sun Studio! p.s. it is still a working studio. So if you have $100 to spare, you can record some music in the studio. $100 for an hour! read more

This tour was great. We all had chills standing in the same recording studio where so much amazing music was created.

Amazing experience. Tour guide was very passionate about the music and the experience you could feel his love for the history . If your in Memphis make sure to visit sun studio . I was shocked to learn that it was abandoned at one time . Please do not let this ever happen . This is were history was started . read more

I had a fun afternoon experience here while passing through Memphis with some friends. However, the people parked next to us got their car broken into and all their stuff jacked, which was scary for us because we were also traveling cross country. So use caution, it's not a great neighborhood. read more

Maybe the most historically important recording studio as it @ the roots of rock'n roll and the blues. An absolute must if you love the above. Still used as a recording studio and is kept in pristine condition. read more

Loved this tour!! It's a small tour but the guides are fantastic. Nicholas was great, I have always wanted to go to Sun studios and wasn't sure what to expect. It was a great, laughs, nostalgia, comedy... highly recommend. read more

Five stars for Lana's tour! I came at the tail end of Elvis week, so there were some enthusiasts in the crowd, but even as a casual Memphis music visitor I thought this played incredibly well to a mixed crowd. Lana kept us laughing, engaged, singing and dancing, and gave real reverence to the music that came out of the space. Extra props for the focus on Marion Keisker! read more

This tour is much more reasonably priced than Graceland. For $10, you get a tour of a legendary studio where Rock 'n Roll really took off. You'll hear great stories about Elvis, the origin of the Blues and Rock 'n Roll, and then you get to go downstairs to see where it all happened in the recording studio. You can see the spot where Elvis stood and Jerry Lee Lewis kissed along with all the original recording instruments. It was an honor to get to be in the room where all these legends created. Our tour guide, Amy, was funny, sweet, and very knowledgeable. You also get to see some original clips of Elvis before he was really famous and hear his first recording that he claimed he was making for his mom's birthday. It's overall a worthwhile, entertaining, and educational tour. read more

Can't believe it took me so long to traverse the hallowed ground. In addition to being the only studio designated a national historic landmark, it's still a functioning studio. I'd love to record there some time, since the stuff recorded here in the 50s is probably at least half of everything I love on earth, my dogs and long walks on the beach included. read more

Sun Studio history is awesome. Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash to name a few. Just to step in the studios and realize all the great artist that recorded here is worth the price of admission itself. Now read these important tips if you are coming here. First of all, write down the address. The GPS will get you here, but you will pass by it and not realize it. It's that small. Then the parking lot is only accessible by driving on the narrow sidewalk. It's not easy to get into it. Then the parking lot has enough space for the staff at Sun Studio. When you get in, you must purchase your tickets at the front counter. They have a separate register for food and memorabilia from the tour tickets. Next important tip, the tour is run every hour on the half hour. I just walked in when a tour was starting. I had to wait a full hour. There is nothing to do in that hour. Sure they sell food and memorabilia, but believe me the food is average and the shop, after 5 minutes, will become redundant. The actual tour took you into 2 small rooms. That's it. The first was a museum to commemorative some of the artist that been there. The second room was the actual studio. The tour guide was informative and enthusiastic. He also made sure you knew about the tip jar at the end of it. I enjoyed it mostly because of the talent that has recorded there. It is still an actual recording studio. I wouldn't miss it if you're going to be in Memphis. Just don't have high expectations. read more

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This place was well worth the cost and the wait. Our tour guide Graham was incredible and very entertaining. To think we stood in the same room as all of those great music moments was incredible. read more

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5 Stars for the Chocolate Shake! 5 Stars for Lisa! 5 Stars for the tour! Just enjoy it!

Tour guide Graham was wonderful! We made a great memory when we took this tour. Even our kids loved it. The are so interested in the legends of rock and roll after this trip. It is a must see for those fellow music lovers. Great souvenirs also! read more

Amazing ! Birthplace of Rock n Roll ! Our guide for the quick 1hr tour was Lahna. She made the tour come ALIVE! Highly recommend this experience. And, definitely ask for Lahna's tour read more

I enjoyed the tour at Sun Studio more than I thought I would. We were in Memphis taking my mother-in-law on the "Full Elvis Experience" and a stop at Sun Studio was a must. We arrived a few minutes after the tour had started but they let us join the tour if we promised to pay on the way out (which we did of course). You go upstairs to a room with a radio booth and wall displays of music history. The tour guide tells you about the history of Sun Studio, while interspersing music related to what he's talking about. When he's done, you get to walk around looking at all the displays, before heading down to the recording studio where Elvis recorded his first song. More history, more music, then you get to take your photo with Elvis' microphone. We waited for everyone else to clear out before getting our photos, so no one else was in the photo. When you're done, back to the entrance, where there's a shop and small cafe. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it to anyone interested in Elvis' history. read more

Very glad I got to come here. Tour is good, I had a great tour guide. Memorabilia upstairs, studio tour downstairs, but they don't let you go into the control room, as they still record here. As a recording engineer, I liked the ceiling inside the studio, I hadn't seen a studio ceiling with a rolling design quite like Sam had. It's not the greatest tour, however, if you really want your socks knocked off, go check out the lesser-known Stax Museum of American Soul Music, it's fantastic! read more

The staff were really rude. Please hire nicer people for such a legendary institution.

A must see if in Memphis. The tour was nice and maybe a bit overpriced but nice nonetheless. Our tour guide put up with a bunch of kids that played with the instruments when she specifically told us not too (or course the parents weren't paying any attention). The also do have the tour buses that will take you around to see the sights and this is one of the stops. read more

Everyone else said what needs to be said here. I'm just writing this for credit. It is a short but awesome tour. It's not expensive. Lots of apparel and knickknacks for sale. When in Memphis a must tourist visit! read more

Great to hear how and why and the innovations used to make this great music. The history is amazing. The tours are crowded and Little to quick. Our guide had great enthusiasm for imparting the history and stories of the Sun Studios. Go and enjoy. read more

This is the Holy Grail of blues and rock 'n roll music. The tour is well worth it. Parking is simple and free. If you love rock music, blues music, country music, Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, B.B. King, and Jerry Lee Lewis, you must pay a visit to the legendary Sun Studio while in Memphis. read more

Had a great tour and time at Sun Studio... Tour guide Lana (or Lahna) was really fantastic, giving the story of the birthplace of Rock n' Roll an energetic and involving edge (so, in other words, not a boring tour at all). Ask for her, it's well worth it! On the whole, Sun Studio is kept up very well, and is still used today as a recording studio for musicians. A must-see on any blues, country or rock n' roll tour of Memphis. Fantastic gift shop with an old fashioned soda shop! read more

Ever meet a man who's so into something he turns into a vortex and sucks you in? Well that was my guide and he made the tour SO memorable because of his enthusiasm and general love for Elvis and the birthplace of rock and roll. Walking thru history one room at a time is one thing, being guided thru it with... brunette with a beard, cap and white V-neck who knew EVERYTHING was frakking awesome. read more

What a cool place with a fantastic tour that includes a visit to the very studio (still in use) where Elvis recorded his first hit, and where many other great artists have also recorded, all kept EXACTLY like it was in the 50's and 60's....the tour starts in the coffee shop/gift shop and includes seeing a cool history display upstairs..easy to get to via bus or Uber, and not far from downtown (approx a mile down Union)...if you're in to the blues and rock and roll, this is a must see if you're going to Memphis!!! read more

If you are a rock-and-roll fan and you miss this in Memphis, may God have mercy on your soul.

this is a cool place to visit. If you like Johhny Cash and Elvis then go here and get a little history!! They have a neat set up and the guide we had made everything come alive. Once you take the tour, they have a shuttle that will take yout to Graceland, so you dont have to drive yourself, but you have to take their tour and then go to Graceland and they come back to pick you up!! It was the best day read more

Although the tour here is short (less than 30 minutes total), it was interesting, informative, and fun. It contains a guided visit to a small artifacts museum of Sun Records' history, and then ends in the original studio where the Million Dollar Quartet and other Sun Records artists made their musical magic. Our tour guide (Zach) was outstanding and just made the visit terrific for us! read more

I will preface this by stating I am a huge Johnny Cash fan, so this review will tend to be biased (lol). The building and tour lived up to all my expectations. To spend $12 and get a chance to stand in the same room in which Johnny, Elvis, Jerry Lee, Roy, and Carl (not to mention U2 and recently, Chris Isaak) recorded is a steal. The guided tour was very informative and our tour guide Jason did a great job. I was so pleased that the tour and property are all very modest. There is plenty of Sun branded merchandise to shop, but it didn't feel like a commercialized tourist trap. If your in Memphis, do yourself a favor and stop in and see where Rock and Roll was born. I regret not visiting sooner. read more

It was a pleasure to tour the Sun Studios. Its a pretty confined building, but crammed with great old blues and rock n roll artifacts. The guy selling tickets LOVES talking music, all kinds. The young lady tour guide was knowledgeable and funny. If you love rock n roll, this is sacred ground. $13 for the tour is stretching it, but it's one of those things...you just gotta do it. read more

Energetic tour guide (blond girl) that really knew her music history and made the tour fun for all ages. It was fun standing in the actual studio where all the stars recorded and getting a great vibe for that musical era. A good tour even if you are not a big music fan, seeing Elvis' suits and holding the famous microphone makes for good family fun! read more

Awesome tour guide... fairly short and very informative tour on this history of Sun Studio, Elvis, Beale Street and the birth of Rock and Roll. Historic landmark and what Memphis is all about. read more

Wow, talk about Rock & Roll This tour is well worth the 12 bucks or so it costs it is also 1) A rock and roll history lesson (2) leaves you with a renewed interest in the origins of ROCK AND ROLL and as if you pesonally lived the story of Sam Phillips, Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins assuming that all the tour guides are as well versed,entertaining,smart, funny and cute as ours(Jayne) .We almost went back for a 2nd tour that day. No one should check out Memphis without this tour. read more