Memphis

Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour

Badge of ExcellenceMemphis, United States

From $27.44

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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
Nearby
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Take a spooky stroll through Memphis during this guided ghost walking tour. Experience the darker side of downtown, and hear tales of the city's haunted heritage as told by a professional storyteller. Explore Earnestine and Hazel's, a former brothel that is well known as one of the most haunted buildings in Memphis, as well as the Orpheum Theatre and the John Alexander Austin House.
  • Ghost walking tour of Memphis
  • Hear chilling tales of the city's haunted heritage by a storyteller guide
  • A guided tour of Alexander and Hazel's, said to be home to several spirits, is included
  • See top city attractions including the Orpheum Theatre

What's Included

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Local Taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Alfred's On Beale
    197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Start time

08:00 PM

End point

  • Orpheum Theatre
    203 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

    The tour ends at the Orpheum Theater, two blocks from the starting point.

What To Expect

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.

The Orpheum Theatre

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Earnestine & Hazel's

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • 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.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

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Traveler Tips


Beware it is a lot of walking but frequent tests make it enjoyable.
This tour is two+ full hours of walking at a crisp pace, great for step warriors!
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Ghost hunting.
Christopher_N, Mar 2023
The houses with ghost. Great narrative speakers. Very interesting trip. I loved all the stories that were told.
Worth it
Leslie_H, Mar 2023
Talia was amazing and very informative. The tour was really good. The room at the last stop is really worn out and that is scary. I can’t believe that room is still used regularly.
Highly recommend this tour.
Corey_E, Mar 2023
Very interesting, fun and informative ghost tour. My girlfriend and I enjoyed learning of the history in that area of Memphis.
Need more alleys and dark creepy areas to hear about the ghosts couldn’t hear the guy with all the traffic
Kelley_M, Mar 2023
It was a decent stroll learning about heritage of Memphis but didn’t really hear much about ghosts. This was my third ghost tour and was honestly the sadest so far.
Kate is a wonderful and...
Nirveeta_R, Feb 2023
Kate is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. Her stories were captivating; my friends and I all enjoyed it.
We had an awesome time!!...
Michelle_S, Feb 2023
We had an awesome time!! Our tour guide Daniel was the best and we enjoyed every minute of it ❤️ ❤❤❤
Memphis newbie
Lauren_H, Feb 2023
Kate was so entertaining! Made for a great experience, thank you! First trip to Memphis was so worth it!
Not worth it
Jennifer_M, Feb 2023
This was more of a historical tour than a ghost tour. Not worth the money. Hard to hear the guides, with the city noise.
Fun Trip
Holly_O, Feb 2023
The guide was knowledgeable. Would have liked more ghost stories instead of Memphis history but it was interesting.
Fun insight of the city!
Jessica_P, Feb 2023
I had an orb in three of my pictures, however it wouldn’t load. Daniel was a fun tour guide and has a true passion for this city!
It was cold and it was...
Ayana_J, Jan 2023
It was cold and it was night time walking around a strange ciry in a groups. Didnt feel safe or like wenhad any safety provisions pit in.place
Memorable experience. A must do when in Memphis.
Raul_B, Jan 2023
Katie's engaging story telling and deep knowledge of the masteries and events immersed and transported me back in time as if I was watching it happen. Will come back to do it in warmer weather.
Daniel was great! He...
Jenny_E, Dec 2022
Daniel was great! He knew his stuff, did a great job entertaining. Also had great advice for city experiences.
Show up early for parking or they'll leave without you
Justin_E, Dec 2022
We were late because of parking difficulties. We didn't go on the tour at all and I had bought tickets for my daughter and her godmother. I think the website should have said something about needing time for parking. We went to the Peabody Hotel and had a good time. I cannot recommend this tour . I have not rated you on Google yet.
Memphis ghosts
Maria_J, Dec 2022
Daniel was a great tour guide. He was very informative and kept your attention. He interacted with the group really well.
They claimed they left...
Ryan_R, Nov 2022
They claimed they left with our us we were there. It was cold and the canceled in my option. Definitely don’t recommend
Daniel is great
Helen_G, Nov 2022
It was late in season and very cold but Daniel kept us warm and on our toes the whole tour. He's very entertaining and very knowledgeable. We learned so much and would do it again only in warmer weather
Daniel was our tour guide...
Rebecca_G, Nov 2022
Daniel was our tour guide and he was wonderful, funny and knowledgeable. It was very interesting to hear about all things that happened and has happened to others people during this tour.
Is Memphis even haunted?
Cassandra_S, Nov 2022
Our poor guide Brian was nice, but needed to work on his storytelling skills. We left the tour convinced that Memphis wasn't haunted. The visit to the upstairs of the bar helped redeem the tour a bit, but overall I would say this experience wouldn't spook even the faintest of heart.
We really enjoyed the...
Sonya_R, Nov 2022
We really enjoyed the tour. Daniel was a great story teller. His knowledge of history is remarkable.
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