Christmas at Graceland
Guests tour Graceland Mansion decorated inside and out with Elvis' traditional holiday displays, including glittering trees, red velvet drapes, and Presley family artifacts. Outside, grounds feature the iconic blue lights lining the driveway and a life-size nativity scene. Live tour guides lead visitors through the mansion, sharing stories of what it was like to celebrate Christmas with Elvis.
What to Expect
Voted USA Today's Best Holiday Historic Home Tour eight consecutive years.
Event Details
Ages
Ages 2+
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE)
Food & Drink
UVIP guests receive a $20 food voucher for use at an Elvis Presley’s Memphis restaurant.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Elvis fans and families
Vibe
Festive and nostalgic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Christmas Afternoon Tour: $100.00 Adults (11 & up); $69.50 Youth (5-10); Children 4 and under free. Christmas Ultimate VIP Tour: $300.00 Per Person | Age 2+. – Get tickets
- Parking: Graceland Parking is at 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Tips & Advice
- Book the evening UVIP Tour early, because each tour takes only 8 guests and it doesn't run on Mondays or Tuesdays.
- Book the hotel package soon if you want it, since holiday dates at The Guest House fill up fast.
- Spend your UVIP food voucher in a single purchase, because you get no cash back on any unused portion.
- Save the jets and the Elvis Presley's Memphis museums for the day after your UVIP tour if your evening feels too full.
- Dress warmly for the UVIP Tour, because part of it is an outdoor walk through the decorated grounds after dark.
Special Events & Promotions
- Graceland Holiday Lighting Weekend, Nov 19–21: a Thursday evening lighting ceremony, then two days of tours, shows and more
- Evening Christmas UVIP Tours on select nights, limited to 8 guests per tour; not offered Mondays, Tuesdays or some late-night event dates
- Christmas at Graceland Hotel Package through Dec 22: two nights at The Guest House with 20% off the room plus two Afternoon Christmas Tour tickets
- Graceland stays lit for the season through Jan 8
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Christmas Afternoon Tour and the Christmas UVIP Tour?
On the Afternoon Tour, live guides around Graceland Mansion share stories of Christmas with Elvis, and you see the holiday displays and the Elvis Discovery Exhibits. The UVIP Tour is an after-hours evening tour of the mansion and grounds with an expert guide, for groups of up to 8. It also includes self-guided visits to Elvis' jets and the Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment complex.
What decorations will we see?
Outside, blue lights line the driveway and there's a life-size nativity scene. Inside, the mansion has red velvet drapes, glittering trees and Presley family holiday artifacts, decorated the way it was when Elvis celebrated at home.
What extras come with the UVIP Tour?
You get holiday photo ops inside and outside the mansion and an outdoor tour of the decorated grounds. It also comes with a food voucher for an Elvis Presley's Memphis restaurant and a keepsake backstage pass.
Do UVIP guests have to see the jets and museums the same night?
No. You can tour Elvis' airplanes and the Elvis Presley's Memphis complex on the day of your evening tour or on the day after.
Is there a hotel package for Christmas?
Yes. The Christmas at Graceland Hotel Package gives you two nights at The Guest House at Graceland with 20% off the room and two adult Afternoon Christmas Tour tickets. It also comes with a Graceland throw blanket and a dining credit at the Guest House.
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