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Dark Memphis Walking Tour

Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Memphis, USA
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Walking tour with a local guide
  • Learn about the city's history
  • Visit locations of famous hauntings
  • Small groups for personalized service

What's Included

  • Local taxes
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Broom Closet
    552 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

    The Broom Closet 552 S. Main St Memphis near the corner of Main St. and GE Patterson

End point

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

    The tour ends at The Orpheum Theater. Guests can walk back with the guide or continue their evening independently on nearby Beale Street.

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

Itinerary

1

National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Earnestine & Hazel's

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.5
based on 15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Damon was great

Anastasia_V, Sep 2023
Damon was very knowledgeable and it was great to learn more about Memphis history. The weather was great! And we ended at a bar and had a drink with the tour guide!

Memphis history and spirits

Jean_T, May 2023
We really enjoyed our tour with Matt. The history of the area was so interesting, creepy, sometimes sad but left me wanting to hear even more. The energy meters were a great tool to have and made the tour feel more authentic. I

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for the kind words about Matt and our tour. We all work very hard to deliver an exciting and interesting night out in Memphis.

Entertaining

Blanche_C, May 2023
It started on time, background information and highlights of the area created the right atmosphere, guide was pleasant and responsive.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you! We appreciate your great review.

Great walking ghost hunt and tour

Bart_w, Oct 2022
Tonya did a great job and had lots of interesting things to say and do with our group. She brought along a k2, sl2 , and deveining rods so we could do some ghost hunting. It was very fun! Highly recommend

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for the kind words! We had a great time with you guys on our tour and hope to see you again on your next visit.

Learning

Kevin_S, Aug 2022
Quite informative, things I didn’t know… would like more details… that’s all I gotta say at this time but will consider using your company going to. Memphis….

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to seeing you on another one of our tours!

Good history. Stories...

Vince_P, Aug 2022
Good history. Stories about Memphis history, being the land of the dead and about the city graveyard.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to seeing you on another one of our tours!

Ghost tour

Lee_B, Jul 2022
Was a nice tour. Would go back for a different tour. She was very informative on the locations and hot spots for ghost.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to seeing you on another one of our tours!
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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