Muscle Shoals Sound Studio: Authentic Music History Tour

Step back in time and explore the iconic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, where legendary musicians recorded their hits. Discover the authentic history and signature sound that forever changed American music.

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Muscle Shoals Sound Studio - The tour is of the iconic studio that produced hundreds of hit records including hits by the Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Paul Simon, The Staple Singers, Leon Russell, Rod Stewart, Rival Sons, Linda Rondstadt and many more. The studio is still a working studio. Merch for sale to support our operations that…
What's Included
  • Professionally Guided Tour
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

In 1969, the group known as the Swampers established the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, and it didn’t take long for renowned recording artists from around the globe to seek them out for their unique sound that made a lasting impact on American music. Thanks to the benefaction from Beats Electronics, this legendary studio has been meticulously refurbished….

Location
Muscle Shoals Sound Studios
North Jackson Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Karen
Oct 25, 2025
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio merits a visit. - What a great walk down memory lane of the music and artists since the beginning of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. Will - our tour guide was excellent -sharing stories of various artists while providing a time-line of the studio, both the history of the building itself and the artists up to today. Worth the visit!
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Fountaingo
Oct 22, 2025
Highly Recommend! - Great Tour!!! We all enjoyed touring the place many of our favorite rock groups made their hit records and hearing the stories behind them. Wonderful guide and many surprises. Laid back and informative and fun!
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Goodgoodtimes
Oct 9, 2025
It’s a must do! - Amazing tour, Will was outstanding, so knowledgeable and had great stories from 1969 forward. The best tour we took on our entire trip.
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Tmenna
Oct 8, 2025
Muscle Shoals Studio is awesome - What a great experience! To be standing in the same studio as so many of the musical legends that recorded there was awesome. We are still talking about it a day later. It is a must visit place.
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Jana_p
Sep 21, 2025
A lot of music history.... - A lot of music history. We enjoyed and our guide was very informative. Gave us time to look around and ask questions.
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Explore53645116687
Sep 17, 2025
Music history - All the music history. I loved the tour. The guide was a weal of information. All of the great and substantial music recorded there through the years. I.loved it and would go again. Well worth the fee
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Terrie_l
Sep 12, 2025
A look at the record... - A look at the record industry from the R&B sound of Muscle Shoals. Fascinating behind the scenes information and insight. Ask for Chase as your tour guide. He knows the industry as well as the history of the studio.
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Robw599
Aug 12, 2025
Stand in the Footsteps of Greatness - Take the tour and stand in the footsteps of legends! I didn't add any pictures, because there are plenty here already. I was surprised to be the only one in our group who had seen the Muscle Shoals documentary. So let me say this; if you are planning to visit, do yourself a favor and watch it before visiting. The short tour is truly amazing, but you will appreciate it the most if you go in a bit more educated. I can't stop thinking about it! I now listen to those songs with a greater sense of appreciation. Toni was my guide and she was really fantastic.
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G8404lndeniseb
Jul 31, 2025
Muscle Shoals has got the swampers.... - Music history! So many artist recorded here, that you are sure to see photos of your favorite 1970s to todays. The piano that Freebird demo was played on was my favorite.
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Ron_a
Jul 18, 2025
Worth the 4 hour drive - So thrilled to tour this studio. Worth the 4 hour drive! Lots of historical info on the Muscle Shoals Sound! Felt like stepping back in time. And while our Tour guide was fantastic I wish he would have more info on documentary about Muscle Shoals! So much history in one beautiful slice of heaven!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).