Choose Between Standard or Backstage Tour Experience
The Standard Tour is approximately 1 Hour and the Cost is $20. You will hear the history and see both Studio A and Studio B. Standard Tour Times are: 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Mon-Fri and Saturday 10:00 am, Noon & 2:00 pm.
The VIP Backstage Tour includes the Standard Tour plus extra Backstage experiences. The Backstage Tour times are 9:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturdays at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm.** The Backstage Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at selected areas of the studios not available on Standard tours. Indulge yourself in an exclusive experience masterfully guided by a member of the FAME team.
The Backstage Experience takes you behind the velvet rope including, FAME’s Publishing Office, Rick Hall’s personal office, exhibits showcasing FAME’s multiple awards including Gold Records and Song-of-the-Year awards, and exhibits focused on instruments played in historic sessions including the legendary Aretha Franklin sessions and instruments from Rick Hall’s personal collection.
Cost: $40 (includes general admission tour attractions)
We encourage you to book your Backstage tickets through our online store to ensure your spot.
Tickets can be purchased here. When paying with credit card, proceed like you are using PayPal until you see the credit card option.
*FAME staff can accommodate disabled individuals on the Standard Studio Tour. Unfortunately, however, the Backstage Tour Experience is not wheelchair accessible.
**FAME Studios is closed to tours Thanksgiving through Thanksgiving weekend, and during the Christmas/New Year holidays. Holiday schedules vary by year; please contact us for tour availability if you plan on visiting during the holiday season.
FAME Studio Open for Tours Mon-Sat
Historic FAME Recording Studios — placed on the National Register of Landmarks and Heritage— is open for tours of the facility Mon-Fri at 9 am and 4 pm and Saturday at 10, Noon & 2pm.**
**FAME Studios is closed to tours July 4th, Thanksgiving through Thanksgiving weekend, and during the Christmas/New Year holidays. Holiday schedules vary by year; please contact us for tour availability if you plan on visiting during the holiday season.
Click here to purchase Backstage Tour tickets. Click here to purchase Standard Tour tickets.