Overview
While Elvis Presley became the biggest name in music history and achieved worldwide fame and fortune, his roots in the Northeast Mississippi city of Tupelo were humble.
Guests will experience the rural setting of Elvis' upbringing and see where it all began in the two-room house where the King of Rock ‘n' Roll was born on January 8, 1935, the church he attended in his youth, and see artifacts from his modest beginnings.
Sit back and relax on a luxury motorcoach for this narrated 8-hour excursion departing every Friday from The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis to Tupelo, Mississippi.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Snacks
Guided tour through the "Walk of Life" Trail tracing Elvis' career and personal life and see the "Elvis at 13" statue, the Elvis Story Wall and Fountain of Life
Narrated Driving Tour of downtown Tupelo featuring significant landmarks including The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue and schools that Elvis attended
Luxury Motorcoach Transportation
Gratuities
Souvenirs
A stop at a local Tupelo restaurant: Guests will have the option to purchase their own lunch.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Daytrip Tours begin and conclude at The Guest House at Graceland.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Tours depart from The Guest House at Graceland promptly at 8:30am. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure to allow for check-in and boarding.
• Children under 5 years of age are not permitted on tour.
• Tours conclude and return back to The Guest House at Graceland at approximately 3:30pm
• Wheelchair lift is available for use on our motorcoach - Please notify us in advance by calling 1-800-238-2000 so that we may accommodate you on your date of travel.
• 2024 Dates: Stop for lunch at the Fairpark Grill in Tupelo. Price of lunch not included in tour.
What to expect
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Graceland
Elvis Presley's Graceland now offers expertly-guided, luxury motorcoach tours of major music landmarks and museums as the ideal complement to the Graceland tour experience in Memphis, Tennessee. The luxury coach ride to and from each destination will be a big part of the experience. Graceland tour guides take guests on a fun musical journey, celebrating the music that influenced Elvis Presley, the greatest entertainer of all time.
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Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum
1 hour
Designated as an historic landmark by the State of Mississippi, Elvis' birthplace, a house built by his father for $180, draws visitors from all over the world and is part of the 15-acre Elvis Presley Park. In addition to the Birthplace, you'll also tour the Elvis Presley Museum, Elvis' childhood church, the "Walk of Life" trail tracing Elvis' career and personal life and see the "Elvis at 13" statue, the Elvis Story Wall and Fountain of Life, representing the 13 years that Elvis lived in Tupelo before moving to Memphis with his family.
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Tupelo Hardware Company
30 min
Stop by the hardware store where Elvis' mother Gladys purchased his first guitar and put music in the hands of the boy who grew to become a musical legend.
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Statue of Elvis
30 min
Driving Tour of Tupelo: Drive past some significant landmarks including The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue and schools that Elvis attended.
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Elvis Presley Center
30 min
The Center contains Elvis' birthplace home, a small museum and a memorial chapel, all open for tours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- 2024 Dates: Stop for lunch at the Fairpark Grill in Tupelo. Price of lunch not included in tour.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Elvis Presley's Childhood Home Sightseeing Daytrip from Memphis
Can I cancel Elvis Presley's Childhood Home Sightseeing Daytrip from Memphis for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start?
Daytrip Tours begin and conclude at The Guest House at Graceland.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Guided tour through the "Walk of Life" Trail tracing Elvis' career and personal life and see the "Elvis at 13" statue, the Elvis Story Wall…
- Narrated Driving Tour of downtown Tupelo featuring significant landmarks including The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue and…
- 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.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Graceland, Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, Tupelo Hardware Company, Statue of Elvis, Elvis Presley Center.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Graceland (Elvis Presleys)
