Nashville

15 Best Memphis & Graceland Day Trips

The day trips: Graceland and Sun Studio making Memphis a pilgrimage day, and Franklin’s Civil War homes making a closer one. Both directions reward the early bus.

1.Civil War Tour with Lotz House, Carter House & Carnton Admission from Nashville

Discover the Battle of Franklin with this full-day Civil War tour from Nashville, visiting historic homes, battle sites, and learning from expert guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great tour guides. They were very passionate about what happened in Franklin and that enhanced our ability to understand and appreciate everything that happened here.”

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2.Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Discover the highlights of Memphis with this full-day Nashville to Memphis tour featuring VIP access to Graceland, Sun Studio, and free time on Beale Street.

★ 5.0

“A fantastic experience, Nashville to Memphis including VIP tours of Graceland and Sun Records. The bus driver and tour guides were very knowledgeable.”

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3.From Nashville: Memphis Tour with Graceland VIP Access

Discover Memphis in a day with VIP access to Graceland, Sun Studios tour, Beale Street, and more. Comfortable transport from Nashville included.

★ 4.9

“The guide was funny plus he explained things very well and was very knowledgeable. The exhibits at Graceland was great and the recording studio was great tour also. We left on time and home on time. The only thing that wasn’t good was the weather.…”

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4.Civil War History Tour The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee

Discover the Civil War's Battle of Franklin through a full-day tour visiting historic homes, with expert guides, gripping stories, and authentic sights.

★ 4.9

“Absolutely what I expected and more. The tour guides in each home were so informative. We felt their sincere connection to the history and how sad it all was. The tour guide at the Carter house was like an encyclopedia- he had so much to…”

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5.Nashville to Graceland Memphis Daytrip Transportation

Experience a seamless, private trip from Nashville to Graceland in style, with options to explore Sun Studios and Beale Street, all in a day.

“Had an awesome day. Not cheap but well worth it. Comfortable stress free ride. Great breakfast in Jackson. Graceland was amazing. Really nice dinner on Beale Street. Seeing the Lorraine Motel was surreal. If you’re in Nashville and are looking for a day trip I…”

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6.Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show – Franklin, TN

Experience an interactive murder mystery with a delicious 4-course dinner in Nashville. Perfect for those seeking fun, food, and intrigue in an evening out.

★ 4.5

“Not like anything I’ve done before. It was an interesting experience. The actors/actresses were funny but I don’t like public speaking and they call out people in the crowd the whole time. So that was uncomfortable.”

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7.Nashville to Graceland Sun Studios Beale Tour Tickets Included

Experience a full-day Nashville to Memphis trip visiting Graceland, Sun Studio, and Beale Street with private transport, guided tours, and included tickets.

★ 5.0

“Super friendly, great conversation. Very accommodating and available to us at a moments notice. You are missing out if you skip on this. Well with the price… and some.”

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8.Nashville to Memphis/Graceland Day Trip – up to 7 passengers

Discover Nashville to Memphis with this private day trip exploring Graceland, Sun Studio, Beale St, and more, led by a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“matt picked us up at the nashville hotel for three hour drive to memphis gave us lots of sight seeing suggestions. we went to graceland, the sun record studios the lorraine hotel, the peabody hotel then a couple hours of music food and shopping oh…”

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9.Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Private Tour from Nashville

Discover Tennessee wine country with this private Nashville tour visiting vineyards and historic Franklin, complete with tastings, shopping, and dining.

★ 4.0

“A very scenic tour combining a small family run winery and a large scale operation. Both are delightful in their own way.”

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10.Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville

Discover Tennessee's wine country on this private tour from Nashville, visiting Franklin's Factory, Crown Winery, and Arrington Vineyards, with tastings and scenic views.

★ 5.0

“Great time tasting wines near Franklin, TN. Our driver Jesse was awesome and got us there and back. Great talking to him as well. Would recommend this tour highly!”

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11.Battle at Belle Meade Civil War Tour & Complimentary Wine Tasting

Discover Nashville’s Civil War history on the Battle at Belle Meade tour, featuring outdoor stops, engaging stories, and a complimentary wine tasting—all for just $29.

★ 5.0

“Great informative tour! Tour guide was knowledgeable and and pace of tour was perfect. We were left with a real sense of the battles around Nashville and who the key players were.”

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