Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour

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About this activity

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 90-minute 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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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Backbeat Tours

Ages: Children (7–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local Taxes
Included: Guided Walking Tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop off
Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Drinks or food at Earnestine & Hazel's not included in ticket price.

Itinerary

The Orpheum Theatre

15 min Admission not included

Memphis' most famous ghost, 12 year-old Mary

(outside only)
Stop 2

10 min Admission not included

A beautiful - but haunted - love story

(outside only)
Earnestine & Hazel's

20 min Admission included

One of the creepiest and most haunted places anywhere!
Stop 4

15 min Admission not included

A haunted gangster's hideout (outside only)
Stop 5

10 min Admission not included

Voodoo and hoodoo in Memphis

(outside only)
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

15 min Admission not included

Site of Memphis' oldest former cemetery, Morris Cemetery.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

The tour ends at Earnestine & Hazel's; guests can stay and enjoy a drink and a burger, but are always welcome to join the tour guide in walking back to Beale St.

Using your ticket

Please check in at the Backbeat Tours ticket counter at Alfred's on Beale (197 Beale St.)

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.
After the tour has concluded, guests are welcome to stay at Earnestine & Hazel's, just a short 10-minute walk back to Beale St. (traveling North on Main St.). Guests are always welcome to join their tour guide in walking back to Beale St. as well.
This tour covers a distance of approximately 2 miles on public sidewalks with some elevation.
This tour is conducted mostly outside and does not include entrance into any of these buildings. Please dress accordingly.