Memphis Ghost Tour: Mobsters, Mayhem & Murder
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Step into the shadows of Memphis with the Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour. This captivating walking experience takes you through the city’s most haunted streets, where local guides share chilling stories of spirits lingering in historic buildings. As you stroll past landmarks like the Lorraine Motel and the Arcade Restaurant, you'll hear tales that bring Memphis's haunted past vividly to life.
From haunted hotels to former speakeasies, each stop reveals a piece of the city’s darker history. Feel the eerie presence at spots like the Green Beetle tavern or the Pontotoc Hotel, where ghostly sightings and unexplained sounds are common. This tour offers a spine-tingling journey into Memphis’s haunted side, perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike.
Whether you're a believer or just curious, this one-hour ghost tour provides a mix of spooky stories, haunted sites, and a chance to experience Memphis’s haunted history firsthand. Remember to keep your senses sharp—who knows what spirits might be watching?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Memphis ghost tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
What languages are available?
The tour is conducted in English.
What is the group size?
Groups are limited to up to 5 people.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, it is suitable for ages 0 to 99, with accommodations for infants and small children in strollers or prams.
Are the locations accessible?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
What’s included in the tour?
You’ll enjoy thrilling ghost stories, visits to historic haunted sites, an EMF detector rental, and a knowledgeable guide.
Free cancellation
You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Thrilling and chilling ghost stories
- Visits to historic and haunted sites
- EMF detector rental
- Knowledgeable guide
Not included
- Gratuity for the guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The Lorraine Motel is infamous as the site where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. Visitors often report feeling an overwhelming sadness and hearing faint echoes of his final words.
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Stop 2
The Arcade Restaurant, Memphis's oldest café since 1919, is said to be haunted by ghostly figures seen in the windows and unexplained cold drafts inside.
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Stop 3
Earnestine & Hazel’s, once a brothel and speakeasy, is believed to be haunted by spirits of past clientele. Visitors report hearing the jukebox playing on its own and sensing eerie presences upstairs.
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Stop 4
The Green Beetle, Memphis’s oldest tavern, has seen strange noises and shadows moving through the bar late at night, adding to its haunted reputation.
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Stop 5
The Pontotoc Hotel, a former hub for gamblers and bootleggers, is rumored to be haunted by restless spirits, with ghostly apparitions sometimes seen peering from its windows.
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Stop 6
Built in 1876, this historic home is said to be haunted by its original owner, John Alexander Austin. Visitors often feel cold breezes or hear footsteps when passing by.
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Stop 7
The Orpheum Theatre is one of Memphis’s most haunted sites, with the spirit of a young girl named Mary believed to linger in the balcony. Guests have reported seeing her ghost and hearing her laughter.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
All tours gather at the Lorraine Motel, 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103, next to Memphis Fire Station #2. Your guide will wear a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carry a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes early to start on time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day before
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of the tour
Confirmation within 24 hours
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From $32.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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