Sheena was great! Had amazing stories on the history of Memphis and those who've passed! She was very personable!





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.
Memphis' most famous ghost, 12 year-old Mary (outside only)
A beautiful - but haunted - love story (outside only)
One of the creepiest and most haunted places anywhere!
A haunted gangster's hideout (outside only)
Voodoo and hoodoo in Memphis (outside only)
Site of Memphis' oldest former cemetery, Morris Cemetery.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $30 per person for this Memphis experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 849 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Backbeat Tours.
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Sheena was great! Had amazing stories on the history of Memphis and those who've passed! She was very personable!
The night we went the weather was perfect. It was a very small group. Our guide did a great job. Loved the history he told us.
This tour gave a great intro to Memphis's history along with the ghost stories. Our time with Daniel was packed with recommendations for hidden gems to visit during our stay in the city. He clued us in to restaurants and other attractions... several of which we visited and he didn't steer us wrong! I also liked that Daniel talked about the historical research behind the stories he was telling and differentiated the evidence from the theories. It was fascinating to learn what has been actually documented versus what might just be a tall tale. The 90-minute tour length was just perfect (not too long of a commitment but enough time to really get some good detail). The walking was not too strenuous and it seemed like the stories could easily be adapted to make them a little less graphic if there were kids on the tour. Excellent value (low price compared to other tours of this kind) and the check-in desk was very easy to find. I believe this is always a small group tour but we ended up having a private tour all to ourselves. Highly recommend this tour as a way to get historical context of the city sights (and some goosebumps as well).
Had a really great informative tour with Daniel. Great knowledge of the city and its ghostly inhabitants. Really enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend to book to anyone!
John was a fantastic guide-we had such a great time! He is the best-such a good story teller-and very knowledgeable! I absolutely recommend this tour. A+++++
We had a great time with Sheena learning about Memphis history and nice sprinkles of ghosty-ness throughout. It was a hot night but we got drinks at the meeting location prior to leaving (highly recommend) and set out on our walking tour. I loved all the stories and some of the locations were very beautiful. I didn't pick up anything in my pictures or videos but it was a fun time and I would definitely recommend.
This was the most disappointing ghost tour I have ever been on. There were very few ghost stories and some untruths told (Elvis did not make his first recording at 16, Ray Charles was not arrested at the Earnestine and Hazels, or even in Memphis, and the Hotel Pontotoc is not a 5 star hotel). Additionally, I prefer personal politics to be left out of any paid entertainment. I am spending my time and money to learn about the city, not about the guide’s personal political opinions. I have also never been on a tour that leaves you abandoned on the street when you are not familiar with the area. The tour guide offered to point us in the right direction to get back and quickly left when we got to the location of his parked car, about a 20 minute walk from where we started. I would unfortunately never recommend this tour to anyone.
Daniel was great providing not only ghost tales but also a little overall history. I have to say the last stop gave us all the chills. I took video and picture there and captured some pretty disturbing images and a crazy laugh followed by a scream on video. Daniel please contact me so I can get your email address to send them to you. Wendy Sandmann 8/16
Great time and very informative ghost tour with Daniel, he loves his city and holds deep appreciation for the local community. Will definitely come back and visit. The price was fair for the quality tour and the walk was not too strenuous.
Sheena was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, it was clear how passionate and dedicated she is to making the experience memorable for everyone. She brought so much energy and enthusiasm to the tour, and her knowledge of Memphis and its history made every stop interesting and engaging. What really stood out was how much Sheena genuinely cared about the group and the experience we were having. She was incredibly personable, welcoming, and attentive, and she took the time to answer questions and make sure everyone felt included. She has a wonderful way of telling the stories that keeps you interested and makes the history come alive. You can tell that Sheena puts a tremendous amount of effort into what she does. Her passion, personality, and dedication truly made the Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour special. She went above and beyond, and she is a huge reason I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis. If you take this tour, I highly recommend going with Sheena. She is an outstanding guide and made the entire experience unforgettable. Definitely a 5-star experience!
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