Memphis Haunted History Walking Tour

Join us on a thrilling walking ghost tour through the eerie streets of Memphis, guided by a local expert who brings haunted history to life with captivating stories. As you walk through the historic district, you'll hear chilling tales of ghostly encounters and the spirits that still linger in some of the city's most iconic buildings.
As you stroll by the Mississippi River, you'll be taken back to a time of sinister saloons, haunted theaters, and ghostly hotels. Beneath the lively vibe of Memphis, known for its delicious barbecue and soulful blues, lies a darker history of hauntings and tragedies.

This mile-long tour covers some of Memphis's most haunted spots. While we can't enter privately owned buildings, you'll stand on haunted ground at every turn, visiting places like the ghostly Arcade Restaurant and the mysterious John Alexander Austin House. Keep your senses sharp—who knows what spirits may be watching!

Meeting Point

450 Mulberry St

450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

All tours meet at the Lorraine Motel, 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103, located next to the Memphis Fire Station #2. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

What's included:

• Thrilling and Chilling Ghost Stories
• Historic and Haunted Sites
• EMF Detector Rental
• Knowledgeable Guide

Not included:

• Gratuity for the Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

Lorraine Motel

450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

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 claim to hear faint echoes of a man’s final words.

8 minutes

The Arcade Restaurant

540 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

As Memphis's oldest café, the Arcade Restaurant has been serving meals since 1919. Patrons have reported seeing ghostly figures in the windows and experiencing unexplained cold drafts inside.

7 minutes

Earnestine & Hazel's

531 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Once a brothel and speakeasy, Earnestine & Hazel’s is said to be haunted by the spirits of its past clientele. Visitors often hear the jukebox playing on its own and feel an eerie presence in the upstairs rooms.

8 minutes

The Green Beetle

325 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

The Green Beetle, the oldest tavern in Memphis, has seen its share of eerie occurrences. Patrons have reported strange noises and shadows moving through the bar late at night.

7 minutes

69 E Pontotoc Ave

69 E Pontotoc Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

The Pontotoc Hotel, a former hot spot for gamblers and bootleggers, is rumored to be haunted by restless spirits. Some say they’ve seen ghostly apparitions peering from the windows of the long-abandoned building.

8 minutes

John Alexander Austin House

290 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

This historic home, built in 1876, is said to be haunted by its original owner, John Alexander Austin. Passersby often feel a cold breeze or hear mysterious footsteps when walking past the house.

7 minutes

Orpheum Theatre

203 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

The Orpheum Theatre is one of Memphis’s most haunted sites, with the spirit of a young girl named Mary said to linger in the balcony. Attendees have reported seeing her ghost during performances and hearing her laughter echoing through the halls.

8 minutes