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Memphis Dark History Walking Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 6.5 out of 10

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25 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Memphis
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore haunted South Main on a 90-minute Memphis walking tour filled with true crime, local legends, and eerie history.

About this tour

Memphis has a darker side beneath its celebrated music history. On the Memphis Dark History Walking Tour, explore the historic South Main district, known for its ghost stories and unsettling past, with an entertaining local guide.

Walk less than a mile, stopping at sites connected to local legends, official records, and professional paranormal investigations. Hear stories of hauntings, true crime, murders, and the unusual events that sit behind the familiar tales of Elvis, Johnny, and Memphis music. Bring a camera in case you capture something unexpected along the way. The tour ends near the Orpheum Theater, where you can walk back with the group or continue your evening on nearby Beale Street.

Join the Memphis Dark History Walking Tour for a lively look at the stories that linger in South Main.

Highlights

  • Explore the haunted history of historic South Main
  • Hear true crime, murder, and local haunting stories
  • Visit sites linked to legends, records, and paranormal investigations
  • Walk less than a mile with several stops
  • Finish near the Orpheum Theater and Beale Street

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Local taxes

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Meeting point: The Broom Closet, 552 S. Main St., near the corner of Main St. and GE Patterson

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.61 on Viator and 4.27 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.5.

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