Historic RCA Studio B

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Historic RCA Studio B is Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio, famous for sessions by Elvis Presley and countless country legends. The site now offers guided tours that let travelers step inside the birthplace of the Nashville Sound.

Why choose Historic RCA Studio B

A tour lets you hear the walls that framed iconic recordings, a perspective you can’t get from any other museum. You’ll leave with a tangible sense of the music history that shaped modern country and rock.

Best for: History lovers · Music · First-timers · Couples · Photography

Start your Nashville music morning here

Begin with a guided tour of Historic RCA Studio B, then walk to a nearby spot for lunch.

1. Morning — Historic RCA Studio B
2. Lunch — Peg Leg Porker BBQ

Visit tips

• Arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time to check in.
• Photography is allowed only in public areas, not inside the studio.
• Book a guided tour in advance; slots fill quickly.
• Allow about 90 minutes for the tour and any photo time.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 1.5–2 hours
• Best time of day: Midday, when tours are scheduled
• Booking: required — Book a timed slot online
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.7 by 4558 reviewers
• Tags: music history, guided tours, iconic recordings, family friendly

Nearby attractions

• Peg Leg Porker BBQ — bar, 13 min walk
• Arnold's Country Kitchen — restaurant, 15 min walk
• The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection — hotel, 14 min walk
• Sunda New Asian - Nashville — restaurant, 10 min walk
• Marsh House — bar, 10 min walk
• The 404 Kitchen — bar, 9 min walk

More things to do in Nashville

• Bridgestone Arena
• Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Ryman Auditorium
• The Loveless Cafe
• Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
• Nashville downtown

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