MEMPHIS BUS TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Twilight on the Dark Side: A 90‑Minute Bus Tour Through Memphis’s Most Notorious Crimes
A guided twilight bus tour that visits Beale Street crime scenes, houses tied to infamous figures, and ends with a signature cocktail at the Moxy Hotel—useful for travelers who want a grounded, local-led look at Memphis’s shadowy past.
Twilight on the Dark Side: A 90‑Minute Bus Tour Through Memphis’s Most Notorious Crimes.
On a 90‑minute twilight bus ride, the Memphis True Crime Tour peels back the city’s neon and bourbon to reveal the stories that sit beneath its surface: serial killers and mobsters, vengeful lovers and unsolved cases. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, the tour visits real locations connected to those stories and finishes with a custom cocktail at the stylish Moxy Hotel.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Chilling local narratives
Hear vivid, often chilling accounts of serial killers, mobsters, vengeful lovers and unsolved mysteries as told by a local expert guide.
Real crime scenes and notorious addresses
Stop at historic locations tied to true crimes and scandals, including a Beale Street saloon and houses connected to figures such as Georgia Tann and Alma Theede.
A signature cocktail to close the evening
The tour concludes at the chic Moxy Hotel with a custom cocktail; nonalcoholic alternatives are available for those who prefer them.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
This is a twilight bus excursion that moves at a storyteller’s pace: guides weave history and reportage as the bus pulls up to Beale Street’s deadliest saloon, residential addresses tied to Georgia Tann and Alma Theede, and other locations where Memphis’s darker episodes played out—ending at the Moxy for a curated drink.
THE STORIES
Chilling local narratives
Hear vivid, often chilling accounts of serial killers, mobsters, vengeful lovers and unsolved mysteries as told by a local expert guide.
THE SITES
Real crime scenes and notorious addresses
Stop at historic locations tied to true crimes and scandals, including a Beale Street saloon and houses connected to figures such as Georgia Tann and Alma Theede.
THE FINISH
A signature cocktail to close the evening
The tour concludes at the chic Moxy Hotel with a custom cocktail; nonalcoholic alternatives are available for those who prefer them.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this outing — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs approximately 90 minutes.
The tour departs from Alfred's on Beale, 197 Beale Street.
The itinerary includes a stop at the Moxy Hotel for a custom cocktail; nonalcoholic options are available.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Memphis True Crime Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts from Alfred's on Beale, 197 Beale Street.
What kinds of locations does the tour visit?
Stops include notorious sites such as Beale Street’s deadliest saloon and homes connected to Georgia Tann and Alma Theede, among other crime‑related locations.
Is there a drink included?
Yes. The experience concludes with a custom cocktail at the Moxy Hotel; nonalcoholic options are available.
Who runs the tour and who leads it?
The Memphis True Crime Tour is operated by Backbeat Tours and is led by a knowledgeable local guide.