Activity Memphis, USA

Memphis True Crime Tour

4.8 (121 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Explore the darker side of Memphis history. A twilight exploration of Memphis' murderous, scandalous, fascinating past, complete with serial killers, mobsters, vengeful lovers, and compelling unsolved cases. A knowledgeable local guide will take you to the scene of some of the city's most notorious crimes. Along the way you'll learn about:

-A serial killer's summer of terror

-Beale Street's deadliest saloon

-Georgia Tann, notorious baby thief

-Memphis' coldest case

-Alma Theede, the "Black Widow" of Vance Avenue

-the largest jail break in Shelby County history

-and more!

We'll even make a special stop for custom, to-die-for cocktails at the stylish Moxy Hotel (mocktails, soda, and water also available).

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 36 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Backbeat Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: Themed cocktail and mocktail (one per guest) at the Moxy Hotel; soda and water also available
Included: Guided Tour
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Beale Street

10 min

See the site of the notorious "Castle of Missing Men", Beale Street's deadliest saloon
Health Sciences Park

Passing by

Learn about Christopher Deuntch, former surgeon known as "Dr. Death"
Victorian Village Historic District

Passing by

Georgia Tann, notorious baby thief
Court Square

20 min

Memphis's longest family feud.

Stop at the Moxy Hotel for themed craft cocktails (mocktails, soda and water also available).
Mississippi River Park

10 min

Hear the tale of Memphis's most sensational 19th-century murder.
Stop 6

15 min

Alma Theede, the "Black Widow" of Vance Avenue

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet your guide at our ticket podium on the downstairs patio at Alfred's.

End point

Please meet your guide at our ticket podium on the downstairs patio at Alfred's.

Using your ticket

Please check in at our ticket podium located on the downstairs patio at Alfred's (197 Beale St.) at least 10 minutes prior to departure.

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; 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
The majority of this tour will be conducted on the bus, with a few off-bus stops (approximate distance covered on foot: .5 miles)
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.