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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

“Julie was an amazing tour guide! Highly recommend! This is definitely one of the most interesting Viator experiences ever. The homes were unique and I especially enjoyed Thomas Cartwright’s stories at the Lotz’ house. He included so many details and wonderful anecdotes!”

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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

“This is a must do trip when in Nashville to see Gracelands was a major high light of our holiday everything was so well organized from start to finish and we had plenty of time to do it at our ease was great to see…”

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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 trip was great! The drive was not bad at all. Frank kept us on schedule and on point with what was coming up next! Graceland was magic. Sub studios tied in well with the tour and music history. Beale street was a cool downtime…”

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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

“A wonderful tour that brings the history of the Civil War to life. I took the tour with my 14 year old son and we both loved it. Will definitely come back and do it again!!”

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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.

“We had the pleasure of being driven by Robert from The Four Seasons Nashville to Graceland in his impressive Tesla Model X, and the experience was flawless from start to finish. Robert was incredibly professional, accommodating, and made the trip comfortable and enjoyable for both…”

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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

“We highly recommend Matt Black. He was prompt, very professional & very knowledgeable about the history of Tennessee . He was flexible when we wanted to change the order of our trip to Memphis & Graceland. The GMC Yukon is very spacious and comfortable.”

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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

“Our original driver never showed up at pick up time. I had to speak with Viator and the tour operator. Though an hour after my original pick up time, the tour operator did manage to find another driver and we were able to take the…”

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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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