RCA Studio B Tour: Explore Nashville's Music History
4.9
959 Ratings
Nashville
Step into the iconic RCA Studio B and immerse yourself in Nashville's rich music history. Explore the recording studio where legends like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton created timeless hits. Then, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame to discover the treasures of this beloved American art form.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Honoring classic and current artists, the Museum exhibits everything from Hank Williams’s cherished Martin guitar to Elvis Presley’s custom Cadillac limousine, to outfits and instruments from the likes of Alison Krauss and Carrie Underwood, to a showcase of today’s top artists.
What's Included
- Admission to The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Access to all exhibits, including features on Kacey Musgraves and Brooks & Dunn
- Explore the instruments, lyrics, and fashion that shaped country music
- 1-Hour Guided Tour of RCA Studio B, home to recordings by Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton
- Behind-the-scenes details of famous recording sessions and classic music tools
- Exclusive view of Elvis Presley’s favored Steinway piano at RCA Studio B
- Visit Nashville’s historic first major label recording studio
- See the iconic Rotunda with plaques of all Country Music Hall of Fame inductees
- Convenient transportation between the Country Music Hall of Fame and RCA Studio B
Additional Information
RCA STUDIO B
Immerse yourself in the rich history of the renowned RCA Studio B with a guided tour. Enjoy stories from iconic recording events, discover the timeless equipment used in the music industry (including the beloved Steinway piano which was Elvis’s favorite), and experience classic hits in the same setting where they were originally created. At RCA Studio B, numerous classic tracks from the golden era of Nashville were born, with artists such as Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Don Gibson, The Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Connie Smith, and Charley Pride. With more than 35,000 songs recorded at the studio, including over 200 by Presley himself, it’s easy to see why it was his preferred recording spot. Tours start and end at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.Â
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Preserving the soul of a cherished American genre, The Country Music Hall of Fame is the custodian of over 2.5 million art pieces. It showcases two extensive floors of exhibition space featuring both perpetual and special engagement displays.
Location
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Fifth Avenue South,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(959 Ratings)
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Susan_m
May 27, 2024
Excellent Tour - I loved the Studio B tour, and it probably was because our tour guide (Ray?) was so knowledgeable. You could see and feel his excitement for the material he was presenting, which made it more engaging.
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Docsherri
May 26, 2024
Excellent tour! - Great tour! Rob was a fantastic tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and very interesting! Thank you for a great day!
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Dennisgalia
May 26, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Ron was awesome.
Unforgettable tour from a very knowledgeable tour guide who loves his job.
It’s very hands on. You get to sit right at Elvis’ piano. Don’t miss it!
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Susan_z
May 23, 2024
A must see tour when visiting Nashville - Fabulous tour! Our guide Tristan was so energetic and full of stories. The country music hall of fame was beautiful
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Darlene_g
May 22, 2024
Well worth it! - Our tour guide was excellent.She made sure everyone took a photo at key points. She answered all of our questions and was very knowledgeable.
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Kathryn_m
May 21, 2024
Very good tour - Our guide was very informative. She shared stories at Studio B. Made it very interesting. So many displays at the Museum. Wish they had some type of map so you could find the person you were looking for.
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Richard_j
May 19, 2024
Awesome tour - Brenda (our tour guide) was awesome! Very informative and personable. The studio was great to see and hear all the history that they could pack in to such a short time. Highly recommend everyone take this tour
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Robert_s
May 25, 2024
Hall of Fame, Great. Studio B - disappointing - The Country Music Hall of Fame is a predictably amazing experience with lots of memorabilia, cars, clothes and records explaining the history, growth & development of Country Music and its Artists over 3 floors….
The RCA Studio B tour was historically interesting but all over very quickly. For the quite significant extra cost, I was expecting something more than a simple walk in through the front door to an empty room where the offices had been, and then into the old studio to hear some recordings that were made there, then back out the door & onto the bus back down the hill to the Hall of Fame.
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Ellen_d
May 22, 2024
Fabulous day with Family - The Hall of Fame is a beautiful facility and you could spend hours exploring it! Our kids loved the modern artist area the most. We got to play instruments in the Taylor Swift musical classroom area. Our favorite thing though was the Studio B tour - especially the part where you sat in the dark just like Elvis did when he recorded Are you lonesome tonight in that same room. Only downside to know is that Viator cannot provide the tour time so you need to call the Hall of Fame to book the Studio B tour ahead of time to get the tour time you want.
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Betty_b
May 22, 2024
Great Nashville experience - Touring Studio B was my favorite part and our tour guide was fantastic which was a big part of the experience.
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