Graceland, how to visit Elvis Presley's mansion and museum; schedules, prices

If you have always been passionate about Elvis Presley, in you trip to the united states you have an appointment with Graceland, riding a Memphis.

This is the mansion that Elvis He bought it from his parents when he was still very young, where he lived until his death, and where he is buried.

Of the importance that he already myth of Elvis has in the United States will give you an idea to know the information that Graceland is, after the Casa Blanca, the house most visited by tourists in that country.

Graceland It is located in the city of Memphis, not far from the city airport, in the state of Tennessee, in the south central United States.

En Memphis, plus Elvis Presley, they lived Johnny Cash y BB King, and famous artists such as Aretha Franklin, Carla thomas, James Carr, Anita ward e Isaac Hayes.

Possibly its strategic location has helped form the unique cultural heritage of Memphis.

The genteel atmosphere of the southern aristocracy has mingled with the spiritual soul of its African-American community. This is the place of origin of the blues and where he was born Rock And Roll.

How to visit and what to see at Graceland in Memphis

In the Graceland visit You will first tour the interior of the mansion of Elvis Presley where he lived from the age of 22 until his death, and where he now lies buried.

Elvis Presley He bought the house in March 1957 as a gift for his parents, making it his usual residence.

The mansion was purchased from dr Thomas y Ruth Moore, who gave him the name Graceland in honor of his daughter Grace.

With the help of an audio guide, you will pass through the living room, the music room, his parents' bedroom, the dining room, the kitchen, the TV room, the billiard room and his Jungle Room.

Then you will walk around the exterior of the mansion and arrive at the Museum of Elvis Presley, a venue where his large collection of Gold Records, as well as memories of his musical career, his films and his charity events.

In the exposure Elvis: Live from Las Vegas You will be able to see some of the striking costumes he used in his performances.

Elvis Presley Car Museum at Graceland

At Graceland tour you also have the opportunity to see the car museum Elvis Presley, where the vehicles that were the artist's favorites are shown.

In this museum you will see more than 33 vehicles that belonged to Elvis, since his famous Cadillac pink, even a motorcycle Harley-Davidson or with a Ferrari dino.

Where is Elvis's grave? Presley

The visit ends at Meditation Garden, which is actually the small cemetery where he is buried Elvis Presley and his family members.

We really found the whole tour of the house interesting, the museum, the small family cemetery where are they, apart from Elvis, his parents and his twin brother Aaron, who died at birth.

Next to the graves we saw really excited people.

We also confirm that He sawHe was very generous with people in need, with evidence (photocopies) of many checks between $500 and $5,000 signed by him.

Finally, we were also able to see the Heartbreak hotel (which uses the name of a song by Elvis) where couples of lovers and/or newlyweds are supposed to stay to spend their honeymoon visiting Graceland.

Graceland visiting hours

The Visiting hours of Graceland, Elvis' mansion They are, currently during this time of pandemic, every day of the week, from 9 a.m. to 16 p.m.

Graceland ticket prices

For the visit, several tours are offered with different prices, from $47 for adults and $26 for children from 5 to 10 years old.

Here you can check the prices of the various options tours to visit Graceland, Elvis' mansion.

Map: How to get to Graceland in Memphis