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Memphis True Crime Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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

Explore Memphis’ notorious crimes and unsolved cases on a twilight bus tour, with a themed cocktail or mocktail stop at the Moxy Hotel.

About this tour

As twilight settles over Memphis, the city’s streets take on a darker cast. On this Memphis True Crime Tour, a knowledgeable local guide connects notorious crimes and enduring mysteries to the places where they happened.

Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle and hear about a serial killer’s summer of terror, Beale Street’s deadliest saloon, notorious baby thief Georgia Tann, Alma Theede, the “Black Widow” of Vance Avenue, and Shelby County’s largest jail break. The stories also include Memphis’ coldest case and other compelling unsolved crimes. The tour is mostly by bus, with a few stops and approximately half a mile of walking.

Along the way, pause at the stylish Moxy Hotel for one themed cocktail or mocktail per guest; soda and water are also available. Meet your guide at the ticket podium on the downstairs patio at Alfred’s. Follow the clues through the city and discover the unsettling history behind Memphis’ most talked-about cases.

Highlights

  • Trace the stories behind Memphis’ most notorious crimes
  • Hear about serial killers, mobsters, and unsolved cases
  • Visit Beale Street’s deadliest saloon and other crime scenes
  • Enjoy one themed cocktail or mocktail at the Moxy Hotel

What's included

Included

  • One themed cocktail or mocktail per guest at the Moxy Hotel; soda and water also available
  • Guided tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet your guide at the ticket podium on the downstairs patio at Alfred’s
  • Most of the tour takes place on the bus, with a few stops covering approximately 0.5 miles on foot
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Parking garages and open-air parking lots are within a few blocks; the closest garage is two blocks away at 149 Peabody Place

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 90 minutes.

What is included at the Moxy Hotel?

Each guest receives one themed cocktail or mocktail. Soda and water are also available.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide at the ticket podium on the downstairs patio at Alfred’s.

How much walking is involved?

Most of the tour takes place on the bus, with a few off-bus stops covering approximately 0.5 miles on foot.

Is free cancellation available?

Yes, free cancellation is available.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.79 on Viator (GetYourGuide shows no usable rating). 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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  • 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 7.0.

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