Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour

Highlights

  • Explore an eclectic neighborhood, home to some of the city’s oldest buildings

  • Guide shares sensational tales you might not otherwise hear

  • Sites include a former brothel, a theater, and a Victorian-era mansion

Summary

This Memphis ghost walking tour begins on Beale Street, one of the most iconic streets in America. Beyond this 2-mile stretch of blues clubs and restaurants, however, lies a darker history of vice, voodoo, phantoms, ghosts and lost souls. Hear the tales of an eerie past while visiting some of Memphis' oldest sites. Follow the expert storyteller guide through the town to discover Memphis in a completely different way than the regular tours—in search of its haunted places where a lesser-known history is uncovered.  See the Orpheum Theatre, one of the few remaining movie palaces of the 1920s and home of a ghost named Mary, who has haunted performances here since 1921; the John Alexander Austin House, a Victorian-era mansion said to be haunted by two lovers; the Gayoso House apartment building; and the location of Memphis' haunted piano. Finally, receive a tour of the notorious Ernestine and Hazel's, well known as one of the most haunted buildings in Memphis. Take a look around this former brothel turned bar, which is home to several ghosts—and a haunted jukebox.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
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Why take this tour?

This guided ghost walking tour of Memphis is led by a professional storyteller who offers unique insight about the city's heritage. Stroll past a number of notorious landmarks in the South Main Historic District and learn about the creepy side to each site. Dare to venture past stately mansions and other establishments rumored to be haunted.

What’s included?

  • Guided Walking Tour

  • Local Taxes

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Guests are recommended (but not required) to wear face masks on each tour.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Backbeat Tours

About operator:

Backbeat Tours offers a variety of different ways to see and experience the best of Memphis, including sightseeing bus tours and walking tours such as the popular Memphis Ghost Tour in the evenings and the Memphis History Tour in the daytime, as well as the new Memphis Bike Tour. Our Memphis Mojo Tour -- the city's only live music tour -- is the most entertaining way of experiencing the best of Memphis!

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