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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy the darker side of Memphis and hear tales of the city's haunted heritage as told by professional storytellers. The city’s South Main Historic District – an eclectic, colorful area with some of the city’s oldest buildings – has a long history of sensational murders and ghostly activity. On this two-hour outdoor walking tour, you'll visit a number of haunted sites, including:
• The Orpheum Theater, home of "Mary," who has haunted performances since 1921
• The John Alexander Austin House, a Victorian era mansion haunted by star-crossed lovers
• The notorious Ernestine & Hazel's, a former brothel long recognized as one of the most haunted buildings in Memphis. We'll take you inside this creepy establishment (Wednesday-Sunday ONLY), home to several ghosts as well as a haunted jukebox.
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Local Taxes
Guided Walking Tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Departure Point
197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Return Details
203 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
The tour ends at the Orpheum Theater, two blocks from the starting point.
The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Memphis' most famous ghost, 12 year-old Mary
(outside only) 15 minutes
Earnestine & Hazel's, Memphis, Tennessee, United States One of the creepiest and most haunted places anywhere! Available Wednesday-Sunday only. 15 minutes
290 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA A beautiful - but haunted - love story
(outside only) 15 minutes
325 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA A haunted gangster's hideout (outside only) 15 minutes
409 South Main Street First Floor, Memphis, TN 38103, USA Voodoo and hoodoo in Memphis
(outside only) 15 minutes
520 S Main St #4443, Memphis, TN 38103, USA Memphis' famous haunted piano
(outside only) 15 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
This tour covers a distance of approximately 2 miles on public sidewalks with some elevation.
This tour is conducted outside and does not include entrance into any of these buildings. Please dress accordingly.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Bonnie_B
05 Jan 2025
We had a great time. Sandy was an awesome guide and fantastic story teller. Plan on recommending this tour to our friends and we will be back.
wolfies48
14 Dec 2024
Went for a bachelorette party with my two friends, maid of honor and bride. Daniel was our tour guide and he was great. We felt safe at night and had a good time learning about the ghosts and history along side them. He was very honest with his information and was really welcoming to any questions or stops for photos. He spoke about Memphis with a lot of passion and care and the ghosts he spoke of were almost like friends of the city (some, some not) but overall with a sense of empathy. He was so cool and real. So happy he was our tour guide!
Jennifer_B
28 Nov 2024
Very interesting. fun, and creepy. You're in for a treat. Sheena is great! A truly chilly and thrilling time.
This tour in
Memphis
is organized by
Backbeat Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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