Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour
Overview
Enjoy the darker side of Memphis and hear tales of the city's haunted heritage as told by professional storytellers. The city’s South Main Historic District – an eclectic, colorful area with some of the city’s oldest buildings – has a long history of sensational murders and ghostly activity. On this 90-minute outdoor walking tour, you'll visit a number of haunted sites, including:
• The Orpheum Theater, home of "Mary," who has haunted performances since 1921
• The John Alexander Austin House, a Victorian era mansion haunted by star-crossed lovers
• The notorious Ernestine & Hazel's, a former brothel long recognized as one of the most haunted buildings in Memphis. We'll take you inside this creepy establishment (Wednesday-Sunday ONLY), home to several ghosts as well as a haunted jukebox.
What's Included
- Local Taxes
- Guided Walking Tour
- Alcoholic beverages Drinks or food at Earnestine & Hazel's not included in ticket price.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting Location
197 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
531 South Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103, USA
The tour ends at Earnestine & Hazel's; guests can stay and enjoy a drink and a burger, but are always welcome to join the tour guide in walking back to Beale St.
What To Expect
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The Orpheum Theatre
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
John Alexander Austin House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Earnestine & Hazel's
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Green Beetle
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour covers a distance of approximately 2 miles on public sidewalks with some elevation.
- This tour is conducted mostly outside and does not include entrance into any of these buildings. Please dress accordingly.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
- After the tour has concluded, guests are welcome to stay at Earnestine & Hazel's, just a short 10-minute walk back to Beale St. (traveling North on Main St.). Guests are always welcome to join their tour guide in walking back to Beale St. as well.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Local Taxes.
- Guided Walking Tour.
- Alcoholic beverages. Drinks or food at Earnestine & Hazel's not included in ticket price.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour covers a distance of approximately 2 miles on public sidewalks with some elevation.
- This tour is conducted mostly outside and does not include entrance into any of these buildings. Please dress accordingly.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Local Taxes
- Guided Walking Tour
- Alcoholic beveragesDrinks or food at Earnestine & Hazel's not included in ticket price.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour covers a distance of approximately 2 miles on public sidewalks with some elevation.
- This tour is conducted mostly outside and does not include entrance into any of these buildings. Please dress accordingly.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
- After the tour has concluded, guests are welcome to stay at Earnestine & Hazel's, just a short 10-minute walk back to Beale St. (traveling North on Main St.). Guests are always welcome to join their tour guide in walking back to Beale St. as well.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
