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Take a chilling stroll through Memphis on this haunted walking ghost tour in Memphis, where the city’s eerie history comes to life. A local storyteller will guide you through spots like Earnestine and Hazel’s—a former brothel and one of the city’s most haunted buildings—the Orpheum Theatre, and the John Alexander Austin House. Uncover spine-tingling tales and explore the darker side of downtown’s storied past.

The Mojo Tour is a unique, high-energy musical tour of Memphis, a city that’s given the world three great genres of popular music: blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and sweet Southern soul. Led by professional Beale Street musicians and featuring live music, comedy, history, and storytelling, the tour brings this famed musical heritage to life on the nation’s only music bus. Along the way you’ll see such famous landmarks as Sun Studio, Beale Street, Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, Peabody Hotel, Overton Park, and the early homes of Elvis and B.B. King. It’s no accident that legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash, BB King and Otis Redding all got their start in the city known as the Home of the Blues: find out how it all went down on this entertaining tour of Memphis’ greatest hits.

Avoid ticket lines at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum when you prebook your admission ticket. Learn about the history of blues, rock and soul music with the help of an included audio guide that adds depth to the museum’s exhibits. Delve into Memphis' musical legacy and learn all about the pioneers such as BB King and Muddy Waters who put Memphis on the map.

Trace Memphis' history, from the Civil War to modern-day, on this guided walking tour. Learn about the history of this rowdy blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll river town, and visit many of the city’s top attractions—Beale Street and sections of the Mississippi River among them. Experience, too, a time-honored Memphis tradition: Peabody Hotel's March of the Ducks.

Drive past the Mississippi River, grand Victorian homes, and cultural landmarks on this narrated tour of Memphis, which takes you beyond the city’s obvious sights. A tour of the legendary Sun Studios, where artists such as Johnnie Cash and Elvis Presley recorded their music is also included as is round-trip transportation from your downtown Memphis hotel.

Memphis’ pub scene can be tricky to maneuver if you’re new to the city. Let a guide help you find the way during this haunted pub crawl as they lead you to at least three of the city’s most popular bars—while mixing in some spooky stories of ghosts, lore, and local legends, too. Plus, your guide is a real paranormal investigator and can answer any questions you may have and let you know their personal, experienced opinion.

Learn about the haunted history of Memphis on this informative walking tour. Listen as your guide shares stories of famous hauntings and locations known for paranormal activity such as Earnestine and Hazel’s, the Arcade Restaurant, the Green Beetle, and Orpheum Theater. Stop for photos along the route as you delve deep into city’s dark past.