Graceland

Absolutely fascinating. If you have any interesting in recent history and pop culture Graceland is a must visit once location. The house itself is a moment in time preserved for history. I paid extra for tickets to see the planes and it was well worth it. By today’s standards everything is quite modest but you absolutely come away with a sense of Elvis. It is a reminder of his talent.: The family cemetery was incredible moving whilst the galley of his costumes and display of his cars was really fun. Only thing I felt was strange was the darker side of his life was very much brushed over! The site is very well maintained and staff are friendly and passionate about Elvis.

I feel like if you are visiting Graceland for the first time and were born before 2000, it's a must do. I can understand why they don't let people upstairs but it would be nice. The grounds are well kept and it's cool to see where Elvis lived. The layout of the house is bizarre and the shag carpet everywhere makes me grateful I wasn't an adult in the 60s or 70s. Overall it was a cool experience and I'm happy I did it.

I loved it! After a brief video, a shuttle takes you from the Ticketing area and gift stores to the mansion. The tour is self paced so take your time and don't rush when you are inside of the house. Staff is friendly and welcoming, specially Antonio who I met near the pool room. I was by myself and I used the tablet and headphones narrated by John Stamos. It gave more details than the signs. I repeat: take your time inside the mansion and use the tablet narration. If you only read the signs, you will have to wait for people that are reading them. After the exterior area where the tombs are located, you go back to the front of the house. Take pics in front of the mansion before leaving. Next they drop you off where the car and motorcycle exhibits are located. There is a gift shop there. WARNING- Do not buy everything in that first store. There is another one at the start of the park that has more variety of gifts and items for the house and kids. Overall, great experience worth the $87 with tax paid for the self guided tour. Will come again to greet Antonio and all the staff. Note: souvenirs are expensive so choose wisely and again, don't buy everything in one store.

My review will include details pertaining to stroller policy, kid friendliness, looking for ornaments off season, etc. My husband, 2 1/2 year old daughter, and I went to Graceland on a weekday. Even then it was quite busy which is understandable considering how cool of an experience we found it to be. Be aware however, that they do have a stroller policy and if possible it would be best not to bring one with you and instead do a carrier or hold your small kiddos hands while they walk. Unless of course you have one of those compact strollers that becomes a backpack or small over the shoulder carry bag, however even then its still an extra thing to carry so just keep that in mind. If you do bring a stroller with you, they will simply take it from you at the start of the mansion tour, and you will be able to collect it upon exiting the mansion. We got the 2nd tier package which gave us the mansion tour and garage tour. We spent approximately an hour and a half exploring and taking the tour not including gift shops or lunch on the property. We ate at the diner and it was very reasonably priced considering the current food fares at lets say a traditional theme park, etc. Side note: If you are looking for ornaments off season you want to check the gift shop closest to the main parking lot as that is where they are sold year round when on off season like we were at time of our visit. Overall, very fun experience. Very kind staff. Yummy food. And well stocked gift shops. I can see myself returning someday.

I would say it’s a must do from a classic perspective and to see the rich history of Elvis eccentric lifestyle. I think the museum in building across the street have a lot of great things in it but it’s not very well curated except for the last part that has all of his show costumes. Experiencing other museums, they need to integrate some technology into Graceland Museum and refresh the overall experience. The area itself is pretty rough, but we stayed at the guest house at Graceland and that was beautiful. Overall gave it five stars because it’s just rich with history.

Great place to learn about Elvis life and music. They are well organized and the audio tour was good. I didn’t like that you can‘t skip parts of the audio tour. So you either listen to around 2.5h or you won’t be able to hear the next room you go into. It’s either all or nothing.

What an amazing place to visit. There are lots of things to do. Shuttle available to take you from front entrance to all the exhibits. The experience provided you with a personal look at Elvis life. Elvis was definitely loved by many. The place was busy with tourists. Graceland is Huge!! 85.00 price for entrance to see all exhibits. It will definitely take you half day to experience everything

Graceland certainly met and exceeded our expectations! It was a little expensive, but definitely worth the trip. Seeing the mansion was really cool, the dining room, jungle room, and pool were particularly interesting. The exhibits across the street had so much to see, including the pink Cadillac and the jumpsuits! We were particularly impressed by the planes, and could even walk through the Lisa Marie. Would definitely recommend visiting!

Graceland was a lifelong dream to see! We got the Ultimate VIP tour and man it was worth it. It included a guided tour with Kimberly (who was fantastic and knows literally everything about Elvis), personal attention to any details or questions, a nice shuttle on a hot day and access to some neat stuff. I mean getting to hold Elvis' TCB ring was a dream was ridiculously cool. I would do it again and I'd advise anyone else to get the UVIP tour as well.

It was easy to find and large. You pay additional for parking outside of your pricey tickets which is a little crazy. I feel like it could be included and they wouldn't lose any money. The lady in the parking lot box was super rude and wouldn't come out and get our money. She made us reverse and re pull up until we were close enough to her so she didn't have to come out and get our money. Once you park you go inside and start your tour. They offer free a iPad and headphones to accentuate your tour experience. I did appreciate that. There is a bus that takes you offsite and across the street to part of the museum; actual Graceland property. Once you are done there you come back via bus and look at other exhibits areas on the premises such as the automobiles, airplane, jet, seven gift shops, costumes, guest costumes, army related items etc. There are also two restaurants and we are at Gladys diner which had good burgers and chili fries. All in all I think we were there for about four hours. The merch was okay and could have been a bit better but it was a great experience and I'm glad we went.

We are in Memphis for a few days, and of course Graceland was on our list to visit. We decided to get there first thing this morning and on a Monday, hoping that it wouldn't be too busy and also trying to avoid some of the afternoon heat and rain storms that are expected. It was pretty easy to buy your tickets online, if you have anyone in your party over 65 there is a code to use online and you'll get a 6% discount. They offer military discounts as well. If you buy online, you will select a time and they will have your tickets available at will call. Just make sure you hang onto your order number as we had to provide that since they couldn't find our tickets, we had booked right before we left so they just hadn't appeared yet so everything was fine. The basic ticket option that still allowed you to tour the mansion was $81 a person so this is not an inexpensive day. There are other higher end, more exclusive tours that are several hours long and include lunch, but we didn't wish to do that today. You pick up your tickets and then you are placed in a queue and when they have enough people, they will put you in a briefing room where you watch a short video of some history of Graceland as well as the rules. There is absolutely no video allowed in any of the Exhibitions, you can take pictures but no flash. You are then sent outside and placed on shuttle buses that will then drive you over to the mansions main entrance. At that point, you wait a bit for the group before you to proceed and then they bring in your group. After that you are free to move at your own pace. You are provided an iPad that will have earphones and descriptions as you move along or you can simply read the different placards that are available and most of the rooms. We didn't want to carry the iPad around, but we would probably get one next time as the placards were somewhat difficult to read as the lighting isn't all that bright. It was a lot of fun to work our way through the house, see places like jungle room, the kitchen was really interesting as well as the outdoor spaces were very pretty. There's even a racquetball court that he had built at one point. The horses were out, but were quite a distance away, wish we would've had an opportunity to see them a little more of close. The pool is beautiful and the memorial garden Seems to be a special place as well. When you are finished with the mansion, you are sent to a covered area that has water and fans and a shuttle bus will pick you up and take you back over to the main museum area. The $81 ticket comes with 10 extra exhibition so make sure you follow the signs to go see them all. We noticed a lot of people missed a bunch of them! Also, look for the path out to the airplanes as you also have the ability to walk through those. There are rooms dedicated to his army days, his cars, Lisa Marie, and an entire display of all of his jumpsuits. His records are all displayed and awards as well as there is a room where you can watch some of his live concerts. There's so many areas where you can sit and watch snippets of the different movies he's been in, see all the movie memorabilia, etc. there is a ton of stuff to see here so make sure you allocate enough time. There are several restaurants within the complex. I noted the reviews didn't look so great so we opted not to eat here today, thank you to my Yelp friends for helping us avoid a disaster. The staff were all fairly friendly and appreciated a ' how are you today?' So that was nice. I'm sure the crowds get exhausting. All in all, we would definitely do this again. We can now check this off our bucket list!

While driving through Memphis, we decided to stop at Graceland for part of our mini-vacation. We purchased tickets online the night before for the Elvis Experience package. The price is pretty expensive with the base package costing $84/adults. This allowed us to self tour the Graceland mansion, entertainment complex, and custom jets. Our arrival time was 1:45 and we stayed exactly four hours. Give yourself enough time to see everything leisurely. The mansion itself is smaller; however, the museum exhibitions are vast. The museum is lest crowded after 2:00 according to their website; however, when we arrived it almost felt abandoned. Our ticket group was very small, parking was easy to find, and the entertainment complex was not busy. This allowed for us to freely enjoy the exhibits at our own pace without feeling crowded or rushed. Upon arrival we checked into the ticketing building and watched the short introductory video. I wish the video gave more history behind the life of Elvis or graceland estate; however, it was more focused on his accolades. As a group we were soon shuttled over to the Graceland estate across the road from the ticketing facility and given the option to pick up an inclusive iPad audio tour. The mansion itself did not take us extremely long; however, since it was self-guided, we were able to enjoy the house at our own pace. The rooms were preserved with original decor, furniture, and memorabilia-- similar to the way it looked when Elvis was resident. It is quite spectacular and powerful to see. The mansion tour ends with a visit to his family's graves and garden. Upon being shuttled back to the entertainment complex, we were able to visit the large museum that included Elvis's personal collection of cars, motorcycles, childhood memorabilia, costumes, and household belongings. The exhibits were organized by groupings, making it easy to navigate and understand. Each item was presented with information, time frame, and background knowledge to better learn about Elvis and the item presented. This portion was massive and took the most of our time; however, it was so fascinating to see the size of collection owned by the presley estate. It felt that anything Elvis ever touched has been so well preserved-- really showing the impact his music has had on culture and how large his career and status were while he was still alive. My favorite exhibit was 21-foot floor-to-ceiling display of Elvis' iconic stage jumpsuits. Overall, I would recommend a visit to Graceland to anyone who appreciates his contributions to music or American culture. The staff was friendly and helpful, the grounds are well maintained, and the entire experience was very enjoyable.

We were in Memphis visiting family, and we had nothing to do, so we went to visit Graceland, Elvis' house! This was a very cool experience and totally worth it. There isn't just Elvis' house in Graceland.. there is so much more. Restaurants, his cloths, other famous people outfits dedicated to Elvis, his cars, his jet, popular items during that time period...everything you can think of. It was a flash back to the past. So, the almost $100 ticket per person I would say actually is worth it. To start the tour, you watch a very quick but informational video about Elvis. Then, you walk outside to get on the bus to take you to his house. I really liked how they made you take a picture with you and your guests before getting on the bus. Also, because this is a self guided tour of his house, you could get headphones,free of charge, to listen throughout. But, I didn't want to do that so I skipped out on the headphones. His house is right across the street and it is so well preserved. This was so cool to see...he along with family members are buried there and we saw that too. After his house, you can taken back to where you started and you can go to this huge museum of different things. This was also pretty cool because we were able to see so much. We also got to purchase the group picture we took before we loaded the bus as a souvenir. This was about 3 hours for us. No need to come back because we already did it, but if you are in Memphis I would highly recommend doing it, even if you aren't a huge Elvis fan like myself.

We were at Graceland for my birthday on June 6, (yesterday) and I had happy birthday sang to by the guide. We (my husband and I) arrived late, because of my husband's prosthetic leg and him not being able to walk very fast. We had a wheelchair at the house, which was great. What was disappointing for me was that when we arrived at the part for the cars, (as much as I wanted to see that part), the guide was snotty to me, because "we made him run over time and he had to be back at the pickup spot again in 30 minutes," (he actually said that to me). At that point, I decided to take my husband and go eat lunch, because I was done dealing with the guide being snotty with us over my husband moving slowly. This was a birthday treat for myself and even though I enjoyed most of what I saw yesterday, the guide could've been a whole lot more tolerant, empathetic and understanding of the situation with my husband and the situation, along with keeping that snide comment to himself. The rest of the staff that we dealt with at Graceland yesterday were awesome though and the food was yummy. I'm not sure if I'll ever be back, because it's such a long drive from my house to here to see the house.

Even if you aren't an Elvis fanatic, the Graceland experience can be appreciated by most considering the cultural influence Elvis had on so many future musicians. His unique style and flair is well exhibited through his cars, personal belongings, movie history, clothes, and celebrity testimonials. To get the most bang for our buck as a casual visitor to Graceland, I recommend purchasing a "Backstage Pass" which provides 20% savings for 4 popular Memphis music attractions--including Graceland! I personally appreciated learning about Elvis' connection back to my neck of the woods--Reno, and more specifically, the casinos at Lake Tahoe. The wall of jumpsuits was amazing! My husband and I easily spent the whole day visiting his actual house and all of the various exhibits at the main site. I loved the iPad tour of the house narrated by John Stamos. It was definitely what I was looking forward to the most and it did not disappoint. Also, the gift shops are well stocked for each Elvis era and price point. I will note that the food at Graceland was not good. Essentially imagine the most basic concession food at an amusement park with high prices. My husband and I split a nacho and were not impressed, but we were starving so we had no choice. Haha! I wasn't expecting some sort of culinary "wow" here though, so I suppose it was sufficient. It's about the history and culture anyways, right?

Graceland is always a treasure to visit. I grew up in the Memphis area, but I never tire of visiting Graceland. It is an absolute must if you are visiting Memphis! The Graceland exhibits are all so wonderful and provide so much informative and historical information about Elvis, his career, and his family. I highly recommend the Ultimate VIP tour! It is pricey, but well worth it! You get to see artifacts and hold an artifact that is not available for the general public to do. It is a very cool experience! You also get a guided tour through the house and the grounds which is also really nice. The house is phenomenal and beautiful. It feels like you are right there with Elvis when you enter the doors. It is well maintained and so are the grounds. Make sure to visit the airplanes as well. They are really cool to see. The staff are all very warm, welcoming, and inviting. The diners on the campus have wonderful food. We had the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich, one of Elvis's favorites! I highly recommend a stop at Graceland if you are in the Memphis area or just visiting.

A bittersweet tour. Refreshing to see such a funky house, that felt like it was loved and centered around family and friends. Super sad to know the many tragedies and end the tour on the gravestones of so many family members gone at a young age. Some staff were super nice and patient a few were rude.

It really does feel like stepping into a different era when stepping onto the grounds of Graceland. From Elvis's eccentric decor choices to the vintage furnishings and memorabilia, it's a snapshot of a unique moment in pop culture history. The TV room is such a standout--those mirrored ceilings, the triple TVs, and that bold color scheme really capture Elvis's larger-than-life personality. Spending half a day is a great plan; between the mansion, the Elvis Presley's Memphis exhibits, the car museum, and his private jets, there's so much to take in. The Meditation Garden has a quiet reverence to it, especially with the music faintly playing and all the flowers fans leave behind. It's more than just a tourist stop; for many, it's a moment of reflection and connection.

PROS: absolutely amazing! His mansion was all original and had original furniture, his auto museum and planes were neat to see, his career museum was developed, and there's a room where it shows costumes of other musicians that were inspired by Elvis. The staff was also nice CONS: this place has short hours, 10-4 and it's overpriced. Base price is $51 which doesn't include the mansion. A family of 4 that's hard on times can't afford this. OVERALL: as long as you don't mind spending a lot of money I feel like this is a place anyone, Elvis fan or not, can enjoy

Must see! If you are a lover of Elvis you must visit. Glady's diner is delicious and the staff at the whole facility are super friendly.

So worth the price to reexperience the legend of Elvis Presley. We walked from the Guesthouse hotel which is across the street. We started with the Graceland tour. A shuttle takes you to the front door of the mansion. It's been wonderfully preserved. It was fun to see how much technology has changed. The house is quite modest in today's terms. Next we headed through all the museums. My favorite by far was the room full of his jump suits. They were beautifully displayed. He was a trend setter in so many ways. I was about 12 when Elvis died so a bit young to experience his rise to fame. But hey, my name is Lisa Marie so his influence has been with me since I was born.

Interesting ..... I was never a big fan of his, he passed away before I was born. I visited here more out of curiosity than anything. You always hear about graceland. So I wanted to go see for myself. It definitely was an interesting sight. Very expensive IMHO, they charge you for everything, parking, to go into any of the museums/gift shops you need a ticket. And definitely to get into the Graceland house itself and into the back yard, you definitely need a ticket. It comes in at $85 per person. A little steep if you ask me. But I was on an adventure, and this was part of it. Do I regret it no will I go again no. Take it for what it's worth, enjoy the photos and if you so feel inclined, stop by graceland.

Quality/Quantity - Wow, one of the highlights of our trip!! Well, we are lucky to have had a few. See my excessive pictures. Learned something new, when I upload too many pictures, Yelp crashes... It took approximately 24 hours for it to fix itself and then it lost some/many of my pictures... My daughter bought us the $82 tickets. See picture of the menu (if it got uploaded). Started off with a short 7 minute video. Then we were shuttled off to the house. Given an iPad with headphones to walk the property at your convenience. After we finished the house tour, we went back to the front of the house and had Brian, the "professional" photographer, take our pictures. We took so many pictures, we missed our shuttle... Had to take the 3rd shuttle back. Then we toured the airplanes. Then we hit all the Elvis museums, including Lisa Marias... So many and not enough time. Atmosphere - Huge location. 500 acres... Well the tour is only on a few acres, see picture of the maps (if it uploaded). Prior to getting here, there was major road construction so be safe. Service - Overall good. Price - $10 for parking; $82 per person for the tour we selected. Owner Comment - Thank you Elvis for welcoming us to your home. :)

I remember listening to a Bruce Springsteen bootleg with him talking about his effort to try to visit Graceland. Bruce was denied, as Elvis was in Las Vegas or Lake Tahoe or somewhere, but he wasn't home and some of Elvis's staff came out and let let Bruce know. Did I enjoy my visit? Yes Elvis's place is an iconic spot in the history of rock 'n' roll and a fun spot to visit. The tour doesn't take you to all of the different rooms in his home, but it does give you a comprehensive overview of what was going on. We even got to tour Lisa Marie, his jet named after his daughter. Will you get a chance to buy some souvenirs? Yes, I have never ever in my life seen more memorabilia for sale than at Graceland. So, under the influence of being a Graceland, my wife and I pose for a picture of us and purchased that picture for $45. In terms of the monstrous houses that people can buy today, Elvis had a very humble abode, although very comfortable and creative for the era that he lived in. I have no need to return, but I did enjoy my visit. Do I need to go back? No.

The staff working here were so friendly.... Very accommodating..... the mansion is still as I remember.... Smaller rooms than I expected ... and not all of them are assessable to the public..... It's one tour not like Hearst Castle or something similar where they over different tours.... But it's still worth with.... Across the street from the mansion is so different from the last time I was here.....they've expanded this area a lot....this is where Elvis cars & planes & personal items are located... They also have Restaurants & lots of souvenirs to choose from... My traveling buddies had never been here... & loved it me too! Memphis hospitality is wonderful....

Grab a good pair of walking shoes and come with me to enjoy the experience of theeeeee K I N G!!! you will need a good pair of shoes because this tour is hours long...yes hours! I thought I would be teleported back to the 1950s and 1960s with dated furniture and ancient style, but I was actually suprised at what I did find.... This tour is a must see and worth specifically traveling to Memphis for. Graceland has been well maintained and there is a lot to see (i.e. family history, the mansion, memorobilia, exhibits, and even more recent items). It is huge and what an experience! I purchased the ticket at my hotel and a shuttle from the hotel took me to graceland (where there is a shuttle to/from the mansion). I am not a superfan, but I learned so much on the tour. I was impressed with Elvis' dedication to family, military experience, charitable spirit, and although I wondered about his costume choices (there were a gazillion), I found them intriguing by the end (maybe just Elvis himself). Elvis accomplished a lot and planned for the future great (being the family is buried there together - even most recently Lisa Marie Presley). I also did not get the coveted picture in front of the mansion before leaving, but the staff happily put me on a shuttle back to the mansion to retrieve a picture (see the picture attached). NOTE: an audio tour is available (free to use ipad / headphones) but I found it distracting. I preferred looking and/or reading at my leisure.

I recently visited Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, for the first time to celebrate my sister's 61st birthday. We drove up from Louisiana, with me as the driver, and arrived at the Guest House across the street from Graceland on Friday evening. We had a tour planned for the following day. The tour was very nice, and most of it is self-guided. It starts out with a bit of information about the Mansion, and we chose the "Experience" tour. We got to see Elvis's jets, cars, costumes, and much more. There's quite a bit to see, and although they offer various packages, we were satisfied with what we saw and felt it was more than enough memorabilia for Elvis fans. I've never been an Elvis fan and probably wouldn't have visited Graceland if it weren't for my sister's birthday celebration. However, it was interesting to see his short life and music career showcased in one place. If you're an Elvis fan or enjoy music inspired by that genre, I'd recommend checking it out if you're ever in Memphis. They also offer free tours of the gravesites between 7:30 and 8:30 in the morning, so if you don't want to spend the money but would love to see the garden, this is a great opportunity.

Graceland is definitely a must-see if you're in Memphis . That said, one thing that was kind of annoying is that you can't tour the entire house--they keep the upstairs closed off to the public, which includes Elvis's bedroom and bathroom. It feels a little incomplete, especially if you're someone who wants to fully step into his world. Still, there's a lot to see and the exhibits are well done, detailed, and fun. Just be ready for crowds and go in knowing you won't get access to every corner of the mansion.

Talk about a walkthrough autobiography. This is a whole day affair as we spent a good 7+ hours at the park and mansion. There is SOOO much information and depending on the ticket package, you can decide what you want to see We went with the package that included EVERYTHING (except VIP) which showcased his planes, cars, childhood and Elvis' music legacy as well as his military collection and earlier life as a father. The was mansion included in the tour and we viewed EVERYTHING about Elvis. Everything is restored or kept in pristine condition. Truly a memorable place for the King. We signed the wall outside of Elvis mansion and took lots of pictures. Paid my respects and soaked everything in. The mansion tour is a little rushed depending on where you are in the group or how many pictures you like to take

Graceland. What more can I say?? I thought it would be a quick tour, but it was so much more. From the extremely eccentric and over the top decorations from back in the day, to the immense collection of cars, jumpsuits and records and awards- its a lot to take in. I would recommend going on a weekday and on a not so great weather day. Buy the photo! I'm so glad we went.

Even if you are not an Elvis fan, Graceland needs to be on everyone's radar. That being said, while I am not a huge fan I am a huge appreciator of history as well as how much he has impacted the music industry through music, style and bravery. First things first, website is a little hard to navigate and there isnt much online in regards to what people recommend. After discussing with everyone in my group we decided on not doing the mansion tour and opted for the $49 one. I personally would like to go back to the mansion tour. If you dont care and just want a picture of the front you can go from 07:30 - 08:30 to walk up the property into the meditation garden where the family is buried. Its completely free and I recommend. Less crowds. Location it is on a busy street. The property does have accessible parking lots and shuttles. Tickets can be purchased online or in person. It's not a time slot kind of thing. I was prewarned that even if I didnt purchase the mansion the exhibits and planes will take about 2-3 hours. I will say it did take me 3 hours. Property is expansive. Exhibits are expansive. I will say that every state besides California gives you what you are paying and more. They make use of every space. Outline and give detailed descriptions. Honestly an amazing experience.

Went a little out of my way on a road trip to go, pretty cool to walk through his house but some of the stuff was lame like "this is a receipt for his pool". Would recommend if your passing through but don't go too much out of your way

We stopped by Graceland on the way back home to Houston. Little did we know that you really need to allow for 3 to 4 hours for this place. You take a shuttle over to Graceland the house, you get to walk through the first floor and basement and see all the original custom made decor which was really neat. No one is allowed on the 2nd floor as that's reserved for family when they want to stay there. You then get shuttled back to where you started and you get to walk through rooms filled with memorabilia like his outfits, cars, boats, Golden records, Lisa Marie's memorabilia, sound studio, private jets, the estate's garden where Elvis, his mom and dad and paternal grandmother and Lisa Marie and her son Benjamin are laid to rest. We saw alot but didn't get to finish walking through the museum as they closed at 6 and we got there at around 330. You get a discount if you have triple A. Definitely give yourself ample time to go through the whole museum.

This museum is pretty extensive You could either do it all in 2 hours rushing at top speed, or spend a good 4-5 hours taking in all the detailed displays and trivia about the King! My favorite was the museum of his costumes, what a wonderful blast from the past. I don't know if I would return soon, but I would recommend it to everyone I know

TAKE THE TABLET, ITS FREE ON YOUR TOUR... !! This was an experience of a lifetime.!! AMAZING! The only thing that was really disappointing was the tour guide/bus drivers... They encouraged you to NOT use the tablets when you're going on the tour at graceland.. BIG MISTAKE. they crowd so many ppl in, you can't get close enough to read anything. If you do the self guided tour, make sure you take the tablet!!

It's a little bit speedy, but come on. It's Elvis's house. I've been there twice in two years. I'd go again tomorrow. I love it. An American icon. The house is untouched from how it was when he lived there. It's a pretty good self guided tour. Plus there's plenty of stuff to see on the other side of the street, the museums, the automobiles, the airplanes, the jumpsuits. Great place. We went in October right before they closed and we had the house practical to ourselves. Only the eight of us on the bus.

Bucket list item . I love Elvis. Graceland is just one of those places you believe you will eventually go to. I took the four hour drive up from New Orleans to visit. It's a testament to how much I wanted to go that I walked the property in 100 degree Memphis heat. The planes and car showroom are part of the practice. Shoutout to the shuttle driver that picked me up from the planes and drove me to the entrance because they make you walk it but I was done by the time I got down from the house. I cooled off shopping in the gift shop and stopped off for ice cream at Mae's on the way out. This is a fun tour and it's part of American history.

Memphis, TN. I'm not even going to get into whether or not this tour is worth it, it's pretty subjective. For me it was ok, but I wouldn't do it again. The tour guides herd everyone around like cattle. While waiting for enough people to fill a shuttle you must wait in this room and watch some old footage of Elvis that is only mildly interesting. I left the room only to told I'm required to wait in there. Sure enough, when the shuttle arrived and there were enough of us, another door opened to the outside and we were bussed to the mansion. They won't take a bus over until one comes back, to keep the numbers down at the estate. At the mansion they are still pretty bossy but one just gives into it. It is a step back in time for sure to see what luxury living was like back then. You are able to view the living room from a small distance and the kitchen up close. You are not allowed upstairs at all but you do get to see the basement rooms. By today's mansion standards Graceland wasn't all that huge. The stables still have horses and you get to walk around on his racquetball court. Elvis's father's office is open for viewing as well as a lot of display scenes that have been incorporated throughout the estate. The museum is very interesting and you could easily spend a whole day there. We did not eat there but brought our own snacks for lunch. The food choices didn't look all that great to me, but maybe there might be something good, but I have doubts about that. The car and motorcycle collection is just awesome. He certainly had a certain taste when it came to his vehicles. The family cemetery is right there at the exit, rather solemn display but still extravagant. I got lost trying to find my way out of there and that was pretty fun.

The tour is very well organized and all the staff is helpful and kind. On the tour at the mansion, the guides loved to share tidbits not included on the audio and are happy to answer questions. Even if you're not an Elvis fan it's such a big part of history captured and essentially frozen in time it's fascinating. Seeing old televisions, a kitchen that was state of the art, the 70's memorabilia. You cannot go upstairs to he master bedroom. It's only available via invite by the family. Even the staff for the tour haven't seen it. Across the street at the main entrance is the jets, the cars Elvis owned and a separate Icons of Music where famous musicians talk about the influences of Elvis on their craft. Plenty of gift shops and places to eat. Glady's Diner is a fun 50's themed restaurant. Overall, a great experience.

The neighborhood around it is really the hood. The property is safe during the day but after the park closes at 6P don't trust anything. The hotel is safe but it was suggested not to walk around and there are shuttles constantly going from the museum area to the house to the hotel. Bring GOOD walking shoes! The floors are concrete and it almost seemed a harder concrete than typical so my feet were pretty sore by the end and the next day. The tour starts in the museum area with a short video and then you take a shuttle to the house. They give you a tablet and some headphones and I would definitely recommend to pick up a cheap pair of aux headphones (I struggled with balancing my tablet and keeping mine on my ears as I walked through the house). The audio tour is John Stamos and Lisa Marie's voices and a bit outdated but still cool to hear their perspective. I felt a bit rushed in the first part of the house by the staff but once I realized that I could take my time and go at the pace of the audio tour, I enjoyed it so much more. I knew that Elvis has had a large impact on the world but I had no idea how much! It really opened my eyes to be able to see this. I really enjoyed seeing his cars and movies and gold records. I ate at Vernon's Steakhouse. I felt the food was tasty but overpriced. I was not expecting how it ran through me for the rest of the day. I'm slightly surprised that it was the first time I went and I'm glad that I did. Highly recommend!!

For a tourist destination it definitely feels like it is out in the middle of nowhere. When I was on my way here I actually passed it by and had to do a u-turn to come back to the entrance. And if I am being totally honest, a bit overpriced. I can understand if you are a die hard fan of Elvis, but the tiered pricing for an experience here is a bit outrageous. The pricing can be more than a ticket to an amusement park, with no rides. If you have the time and money, sure, give this a whirl. But if you have a tight schedule to adhere to, bypass this and put it on your list for when you come back to the area. I was so flabbergasted by the pricing and disappointed by the minimal things to see on the lowest costing tier, that it just isn't worth it.

Amazing experience, so much to see here. Three different levels of tours you can choose from, the mansion itself is across the street and they offer a comprehensive walk through with iPad and headphone guides, once back across the street however there are airport hangars worth of memorabilia and display pieces to see, this could easily take several days to devour if you are an Elvis fanatic. They did a great job in opening this to the public, sooo much to see and do

If you are an Elvis diehard fan, then this is for you. I am a casual fan and refused to pay close to two hundred dollars for a tour. I think forty dollars allowed you to see the first floor of the mansion but none of the real interesting stuff.

We visited Graceland for the first time on a road trip. We opted for the VIP tour of the mansion, which included the shuttle, extra exhibits, and the planes. It was worth it because we didn't have to wait in line and there was a lounge to hang out in at any time. The property was well maintained, but there were some rooms that were hot and crowded. I really enjoyed the extra exhibits, including the movie exhibits and Lisa Marie tribute. They also had food on location, and we opted for the BBQ at Vernon's. I had the ribs with 2 sides, cornbread, and cherry cobbler. I really enjoyed it.

I am not the biggest Elvis fan like so many others that are. I enjoyed his music just like most people. But Graceland was awesome. They have a very nice set up and tons of items to see. You could spend days here and not see everything. I would suggest going first thing in the morning and getting a VIP pass. It is well worth the money. I wouldn't do a guided tour. They seem to be kind of slow in the house unless you just want to hear everything. If you can get there before your tour time. Go check in and go see all the items before the mansion.

First visit and we were not disappointed. We got the ultimate VIP tickets and were impressed with what we got to see and the information provided by our guide. We spent more time there walking around looking at things than I thought we would. There is a ton of stuff to look at and many options for souvenirs. Definitely recommend adding this to your bucket list of places to visit.

Definitely worth seeing! Loved learning about all the history behind the furniture he chose for the house. I had no idea he had so many costumes and to see all of those within the tour was fantastic! I was 14 when he passed away and I remember seeing some of the ones he wore. Loved seeing the room with all of his award-winning records. Amazing!

We came here for our annual girls trip in July. My grandmother was obsessed with Elvis so we had planned on bringing her as a surprise. I had heard a little bit about Elvis and obviously knew who he was but after being to Graceland, I have a whole new appreciation for the man He was and the legacy he left behind. Graceland itself is much much bigger than I expected. We got there right when they opened and spent well over five hours exploring the property. Started with a short film in the beginning, then hopped on a quick bus over to the mansion where they provided us with headphones to narrate the tour through each room of the house and throughout the property , it was incredible to see and hear about his family and upbringing and how his career took off in the impact of fame on his life. They've literally preserved every single thing from his life and have it on display with the story behind each artifact. We were also able to tour his aircraft and vehicles, but I think one of my favorite parts of the tour was seeing all of his different costumes. At the end of the formal tour, you end up in the garden where they memorials for Elvis, his mother, his father as well as his daughter and her son. Many people leave gifts or notes here. It's a really beautiful place.. At the end of the tour, they have a section that explains the impact of Elvis on other peoples music, which was really cool. They have a little café in the middle of Graceland serving some of Elvis's favorite dishes. It's a cafeteria style restaurant but the food was decent. I was told there is a bar on property, but we were not able to find it in full transparency after 5 1/2 hours of exploring we were beat. Going into Graceland, I was excited to see it but when I left, I was even more impressed. It truly is a one of a kind place and I'm sure back in a day. It was the place to be.

This visit was definitely one that I will never forget. I just recently (in the past year) became more of an Elvis fan after watching a few of his life movies that were released in 2023 and he was an impressive human being. I knew I had to visit Graceland when in TN and I included it in my birthday trip itinerary. The day finally came and finding Graceland was easy. There was a ton of parking and parking is free. We visited on a Thursday and our tickets were set for 11:30am (mansion and airplane tour). We checked in and the lady working the information desk was friendly. She directed us to the appropriate spot and a few minutes later, we were directed into a small room to watch a quick intro / background video about Elvis. After the video concluded we were escorted onto the small bus. Graceland is located right across the street from the main building and it was about a 2 minute bus ride. I was surprised that the mansion sits on a regular busy street and normal traffic passes by. It is guarded though and has a fence all around it. We got off the bus and we were quickly greeted and taken to the infamous entry way. We were quickly briefed and we were then free to roam the grounds on our own. Certain areas are roped off and you can only view the rooms from afar. The upstairs is roped off and no one is allowed up there. The house has an "old" unique smell and I quickly felt and overwhelming sense of grief and I walked around with a heavy heart. The main house itself if not too big and each room is different and unique. They all have their own character and theme. In total we spent about 1.5 hours walking around the main house and grounds and we felt thankful and honored to be there. Our next visit was his airplane, the Lisa Marie. This was super cool to be able to walk through and get to see how he flew in style. If you ever get the chance to visit Graceland, you must! Elvis was a legend and to be able to walk inside his home / space is one of the coolest things I have ever done!

Visiting Graceland is much more than just the home of Elvis. They've really built it up to capitalize on the tourism - however, the extensive career and life of someone who passed away at only 42 seems to warrant it. He was and still is impressive. Elvis was more than just the "pelvis". He had many layers to him. He was in the Army, he was a twin (his brother was stillborn), he was an 8th Degree Black Belt, he was an actor, a humanitarian, etc. It goes on and on. By all accounts - he was a kind and humble person. It was very enjoyable to spend a rainy 4 hours here touring the house, the cars, the career, the plane, and visiting the gift shops. You do need several hours if you want to get the most out of your visit here. The ticket office area (which is where you'll also catch the shuttle to tour the Graceland Mansion) has a back lot type of museum experience with about 8-10 exhibits that span the life and career of Elvis. This is where you'll see his early music career memorabilia, movie career, live touring memorabilia with an impressive floor to ceiling collection of his jumpsuits (my favorite) and all his gold and platinum albums as well as his Grammys and the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to him posthumously. Additionally you'll see exhibits on his karate expertise, his time in the Army, his cars, his planes and an icon exhibit which discusses his influence and has notable quotes on him from legends in the music industry. There are ice cream shops, a few small dining options, a theater, and much more. I learned a lot and enjoyed myself. This has been on my list of places in America to see and I'm glad to have finally done it.

Had such an amazing time. We took a tour of the house and the plane. We spent the day walking around and looking at all the Elvis archives. , cars, motorcycles etc. The graves were the most emotional part of the tour. This is definitely a must see experience!!

I am not a die hard fan and actually became more curious about him after watching the Elvis movie. The tour is a definite must do if you are in the Memphis area and have about 2 1/2-3 hours to spare. If you buy your tickets online, when you arrive at the welcome center, they ask if you want to a printed ticket, but they do not tell you that the ticket, is not a regular ticket. In fact, it looks like a commemorative ticket with Elvis' face on it (see photo below). Once you get your ticket, you enter a theater where you watch about a 10 minute video and then you receive your headphones and iPad right before you board the bus to go to the mansion. The mansion is in pristine condition and I am glad that I opted for the headphones and iPad as it made for a great and informative tour. The only part that is off limits is the upstairs portion so you never get to see his room. The preservation committee wants to keep the integrity of the mansion in order and they say that when Elvis accepted company at his house, he did not allow people upstairs. After touring the mansion, they take you back to the visitors center where you get to see all of his costumes, awards, and accolades, as well as a viewing of all of his cars and the inside of both of his private jets. Also on the lot is a space dedicated to Lisa Marie and items from the Elvis movie.

Hubby and I enjoyed the Graceland museum complex. The shuttle from the Guest House brought us to the museum complex. We were able to check-in easy and was directed to an area for our VIP tour. Another shuttle brought us to and from the Mansion. The museum complex housed Elvis' car collection (the size of the cars), an exhibit of Elvis' army days, the Elvis movie and Elvis' two planes. Elvis' clothing collection was simply beautiful. We loved browsing through the receipts and paperwork, and were taken away by the collection of Elvis' music awards. The sweet surprise was the exhibit dedicated to Lisa Marie. There were plenty of dining options and gift shops.

Lots of memorabilia, vehicles, stage costumes, and a fairly well maintained home and grounds. It took us about 4 hours to go through everything as we read signage. Well worth the money. Also went on the plane- Lisa Marie. Photos taken are required for personal use only.

I suppose if you're an Elvis fan, you've probably already been here. The place is huge! It took us over three hours to see everything and we definitely didn't linger so be prepared. The first part of the tour (through his actual house) is via earphones and an iPad and sort of self-guided. After this section, the rest is on your own at your own pace, as much or little as you want to see. His trophy or records sales room and wardrobe room were the most impressive part of the tour for me but there's quite a bit to see including his airplanes and car and motorcycle display. I am a big Elvis fan. There were a lot of what I consider frivolous items (receipts for purchases, work done, etc.) that took up too much of the tour. By the time we had seen everything, I was definitely ready to end the tour.

This was a must see while in Memphis. It's Graceland and the King of Rock N Roll. I took a million pictures but won't post them all here. You start out at the museum part which is actually across the street from Graceland itself. They take you over to the house on a shuttle bus. The house is pretty much the same as it was in 1977 when he passed. The upstairs is off limits but you get to see the rest of the house. You finish up by the pool where Elvis and his deceased family are laid to rest. After you return to the museum and see memorabilia, cars, etc. I loved it.

I love Elvis, and this is a must see for anyone who does, but at a certain point you start to feel like it's enough. Although some history bleeds through, this is less of a learning experience and more of a shrine.