Where to Go After Dark: The 9 Best Memphis Ghost Tours

1.Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 764 reviews · from $29Our pick

Walk roughly 2 miles through downtown Memphis with a local storyteller, stopping outside the Orpheum Theatre, John Alexander Austin House, Green Beetle, Puck Food Hall, and the Lorraine Motel. You also enter Earnestine and Hazel’s, a former brothel linked to several spirits. Guides such as Daniel, Sheena, TC, and Liz add humor, history, and personal flair.

“Super spooky, scary experience! Daniel was the best! I even captured an apparition in picture at Ernestine and Hazel’s.”

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2.Memphis Haunted History Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Set out at 7:30 pm from South Main Street for a 90-minute Memphis night ride with live storytelling, historic mansions, Victorian Village, Court Square, and Chickasaw Heritage Park. Guides such as Matt and James mix local history with ghost tales, and you may try EMF meters and dowsing rods at the stops. The tour is for ages 10 and up.

“Hearing the story surrounding Claude Pugh’s death and visiting the fountain was definitely an unforgettable experience. It’s amazing how much history lies within the city of Memphis!”

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3.Memphis Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $32

Walk through downtown Memphis with a guide such as Mary or Jim Ed, hearing spooky stories tied to the Lorraine Motel, Arcade Restaurant, Earnestine and Hazel’s, and the Orpheum Theatre. The one-hour route uses an EMF detector and may include a stop inside Earnestine and Hazel’s, though most locations are viewed from outside.

“Even though we didn't see ghosts we saw very interesting places and heard nice stories. Not too long and not too short.”

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4.90-minute Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 34 reviews · from $30

Walk through Memphis after dark with an English-speaking guide and hear stories of Mary at the Orpheum Theater, star-crossed spirits at the John Alexander Austin House, and the ghosts of Ernestine & Hazel's. The tour includes entry to the former brothel and ends there, about a 10-minute walk from the starting point.

“Loved the tour! Jana was a great guide and had great stories! Thank you!”

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5.Haunted Pub Crawl in Memphis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Meet at 7:30 pm on South Main Street for a small-group Memphis pub crawl led by a paranormal investigator. Visit three historic bars, hear stories tied to local ghosts, and finish at Earnestine & Hazel’s. Guides such as Matt, Damon, Amber, and Abby shape the evening, while drinks are purchased separately.

“Matt was AWESOME! He was extremely well versed and informative. Location were lacking, IMO. Thank you!”

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6.Walking Ghost Tour in Memphis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $30

Join a local guide at 8 pm for a 90-minute Memphis ghost walk through South Main. Hear stories tied to the Lorraine Motel, Earnestine and Hazel’s, the Arcade Restaurant, the Green Beetle, and the Orpheum Theater. Guides such as Damon, Matt, and Tonya may use K2 and SL2 meters or divining rods during the hunt.

“Good history. Stories about Memphis history, being the land of the dead and about the city graveyard.”

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7.Haunted Memphis Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32Top rated

Ride Memphis’s Ghost Bus for 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide, visiting Native American mounds, Court Square, and Victorian Village. James leads the storytelling, while Miss B handles the driving. Expect local history, ghost tales, and a darker look at the city, with stops that include time to walk and explore.

“ghost hunting at the fountain at the park, and the sunset was amazing.”

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8.Bluff City Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $24Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Lorraine Motel, marked by a US Ghost Adventures shirt and lantern. Over one hour, walk to seven haunted Memphis locations, including Room 306, Hotel Pontotoc, Earnestine and Hazels, and the Orpheum Theater. Expect local legends, difficult history, and a few spooky surprises.

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9.Drinking Spirits with Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m · from $27

Spend 150 minutes visiting at least three haunted Memphis bars while a local guide shares ghost stories, city lore, and personal paranormal experiences. Meet at The Broom Closet, bring government ID, and finish downtown. Guide Matt has been praised for his history, humor, and easygoing approach.

“the last pub visited was good, probably would not have went there if we hadnt been on the tour.”

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