RCA Studio B tour: is it worth it?
Our score, honest verdict, what it costs, how to avoid the crowds, and what to do instead if it is not for you.
Our verdict: do it smarter
For Elvis, Dolly or Orbison fans, this is a highlight. But because it is sold only with museum admission, the real cost is higher than the add-on price suggests. Book it as part of a Hall of Fame day, not as a quick stop.
The tour is $23 added to museum admission, or $54.95 per adult for the package with museum admission (official ticket page). You pay for the museum too.
Small guided groups; the studio room is small.
Standing in the studio where those artists recorded is a rare thing.
You have to book through the Hall of Fame and follow a tour schedule, which takes more planning than a walk-in attraction.
Who should go, and who should skip it
- You are a serious fan of 1950s and 60s Nashville recordings
- You are already visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame
- You only want a short, low-cost music stop
- You do not plan to visit the museum
To compare, read our review of Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium and Music City Walk of Fame.
Better alternatives and what pairs well
MUSEUMPhoto: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0Country Music Hall of Fame
A large downtown museum on the history of country music, open daily and the home base for Historic RCA Studio B tours.
MUSICPhoto: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0Ryman Auditorium
The historic downtown theater known as the Mother Church of Country Music, open for daytime tours and evening shows.
MUSICPhoto: Adinda Uneputty, CC BY-SA 2.0Music City Walk of Fame
A free outdoor park of stars and plaques honoring music figures, across the street from the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book the RCA Studio B tour?
Through the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's ticket page. Studio B is sold as an add-on to museum admission or as a package.
How much is the Studio B tour?
On the official ticket page, the add-on is $23, and the package with museum admission is $54.95 for adults (13 and up) and $44.95 for youth (6 to 12).
Who recorded at Studio B?
The museum's ticket page names Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison and Waylon Jennings.
