Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour

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.

Itinerary

1. The Orpheum Theatre · 15 min

   Memphis' most famous ghost, 12 year-old Mary (outside only)

2. Stop 2 · 10 min

   A beautiful - but haunted - love story (outside only)

3. Earnestine & Hazel's · 20 min

   One of the creepiest and most haunted places anywhere!

4. Stop 4 · 15 min

   A haunted gangster's hideout (outside only)

5. Stop 5 · 10 min

   Voodoo and hoodoo in Memphis (outside only)

6. National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel · 15 min

   Site of Memphis' oldest former cemetery, Morris Cemetery.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the 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.

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.

Cancellation policy

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

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