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Memphis Haunted Walking Tour 90 min
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- Memphis
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk Memphis’s South Main Historic District with a storyteller and hear eerie tales tied to landmarks including the Orpheum Theatre.
About this tour
Memphis’s South Main Historic District wears its history in brick, iron, and shadow. On this 90-minute Memphis Haunted Walking Tour, professional storytellers lead you along atmospheric streets and share tales of sensational murders and reported ghostly activity. The route passes some of the district’s oldest landmarks, including the Orpheum Theatre, where the ghost known as Mary is said to haunt performances, and the Victorian John Alexander Austin House, linked to a tale of star-crossed lovers.
The walk covers approximately 2 miles on public sidewalks, with some elevation, and takes place mostly outdoors. You’ll also visit Earnestine & Hazel’s, a former brothel long associated with ghost stories and a haunted jukebox. The provider notes that entry there is available Wednesday through Sunday; food and drinks are not included. The tour does not include entry to the other buildings, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Strollers are permitted for infants and small children, and service animals are allowed. Nearby parking garages and open-air lots offer options for arriving by car.
Follow the stories through Memphis after dark and experience the city’s haunted heritage on foot.
Highlights
- Hear professional storytellers share Memphis’s haunted history
- Explore the South Main Historic District’s historic streets
- Pass the Orpheum Theatre and the John Alexander Austin House
- Visit Earnestine & Hazel’s, a storied former brothel
What's included
Included
- Local taxes
- Guided walking tour
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks at Earnestine & Hazel’s
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
4.53 / 5 · 858 reviews
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GetYourGuide
4.72 / 5 · 42 reviews
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Important information
- The walk covers approximately 2 miles on public sidewalks with some elevation
- The tour takes place mostly outdoors and does not include entry to the buildings
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Parking garages and open-air lots are available nearby; the closest garage is at 149 Peabody Place
- After the tour, Earnestine & Hazel’s is about a 10-minute walk from Beale Street; guests may also walk back with the guide
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The walking tour lasts 90 minutes.
How far does the tour cover?
The route covers approximately 2 miles on public sidewalks, with some elevation.
Does the tour enter the Historic buildings?
The tour takes place mostly outdoors and does not include entry to the buildings.
Is Earnestine & Hazel’s included?
The tour visits Earnestine & Hazel’s, but food and drinks are not included. The source notes that entry is available Wednesday through Sunday.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.53 on Viator and 4.72 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.
How the score works and rating distribution in Memphis
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.1.
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