MEMPHIS WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walk Beale Street’s Shadowed Side: A 90‑Minute Ghostly Survey of Memphis’s Haunted Landmarks
A 1.5-hour guided walk that traces eerie episodes of voodoo, phantoms and local legend along Beale Street — useful for planning time, meeting point and what sites are visited.
Walk Beale Street’s Shadowed Side: A 90‑Minute Ghostly Survey of Memphis’s Haunted Landmarks.
The Memphis Walking Ghost Tour peels back the neon sheen of Beale Street to reveal a darker layer of the city’s past: Victorian houses, an ornate theater and a notorious juke-joint whose patrons swear the music plays itself. Over a compact 90 minutes, a guide strings together tales of voodoo, vice and lingering presences at landmark addresses around downtown Memphis.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Haunted Landmarks on Classical Stage and Street
Stops include exterior views of storied buildings such as the Orpheum Theatre and the Victorian-era John Alexander Austin House, where architectural grandeur meets ghost stories rooted in the city’s past.
Ernestine & Hazel’s — Jukebox and Ghost Stories
The tour includes a memorable interior visit to Ernestine & Hazel’s, famed for its haunted jukebox and reported resident spirits — entry is part of the route when available.
Beale Street’s Darker Narratives
Most narration takes place along Beale Street itself, where guides stitch together atmospheric accounts of voodoo, phantoms and local legend that shaped the area’s colorful reputation.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
It’s a brisk, story‑driven stroll of roughly 1.5 miles that compresses Memphis lore into a tightly paced 90 minutes. The guide moves the group along Beale Street between landmark exteriors and a singled‑out interior stop, pairing architectural context with ghostly anecdotes that linger long after the tour ends.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour — and who should take a different route.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs about 1.5 hours and covers roughly 1.5 miles; check operator schedules as the tour is not available on Mondays or Tuesdays.
Most of the tour takes place outdoors along Beale Street and nearby blocks, so plan for the walk and any weather you might encounter.
The tour starts from Alfred’s on Beale at 197 Beale Street — arrive at the listed meeting point to join the group on time.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Memphis Walking Ghost Tour?
The tour runs approximately 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Where do we meet the guide?
The tour starts from Alfred’s on Beale, 197 Beale Street.
Which sites does the tour visit?
Highlights include exterior visits to the Orpheum Theatre and the John Alexander Austin House, walking narration along Beale Street, and an interior visit to Ernestine & Hazel’s when available.
Is Ernestine & Hazel’s always included?
Entry to Ernestine & Hazel’s is part of the tour when available, but interior access is limited and subject to availability.
Are there days when the tour does not run?
The tour is not available on Mondays or Tuesdays.
Is the tour mostly outdoors?
Yes — the tour is primarily outdoors, with only limited indoor access at Ernestine & Hazel’s.