Memphis Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

Memphis, US
91% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (37 reviews)

Highlights

  • Visit eerie places in Memphis
  • Experience the historical importance of Lorraine Motel
  • Explore the oldest restaurant in Memphis
  • Discover the notorious haunted bar, Earnestine & Hazel's
  • Encounter spirits at The Green Beetle

Meeting Point

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.

Meeting point

450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103 , United States

End point

End Point

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.

Meeting point

450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Lorraine Motel

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.

Duration 8 minutes
2

The Arcade Restaurant

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.

Duration 7 minutes
3

Earnestine & Hazel's

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.

Duration 8 minutes
4

The Green Beetle

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.

Duration 7 minutes
5

69 E Pontotoc Ave

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.

Duration 8 minutes
6

John Alexander Austin House

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.

Duration 7 minutes
7

Orpheum Theatre

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.

Duration 8 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Visit the Orpheum Theatre after!
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    Check out nearby BBQ at Central BBQ.
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    Arrive early for great photo ops.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Bring a camera; you might capture something!

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