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    Memphis Twilight True Crime Guided Tour

    See Memphis crime scenes by twilight, with a custom cocktail stop

    4.5 stars• 221 reviews
    From$42/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    90 minutes

    Includes

    Guide, crime sites, cocktail

    Highlights

    Explore the darker side of Memphis history on a 90-minute twilight tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Visit locations tied to notorious crimes, scandals, and unsolved cases, with a drink stop at the Moxy Hotel.

    • Explore Memphis stories of serial killers, mobsters, and vengeful lovers
    • Visit crime-linked sites, including Beale Street’s deadliest saloon
    • Learn about Georgia Tann and other infamous figures from Memphis history
    • Stop off the bus twice for about 15 minutes each with minimal walking
    • Enjoy a custom cocktail at the Moxy Hotel with nonalcoholic options available

    What's Included

    • Guide
    • Custom cocktail at the Moxy Hotel
    • Mocktails, soda, and water (available)

    Things to know

    Route and itinerary may vary. The tour covers real historical crimes and may include mature or disturbing subject matter.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Check in at the ticket counter 10–15 minutes before your tour starts.

    You’ll make two off-bus stops during the tour. Each stop lasts about 15 minutes and requires a minimal amount of walking.

    The tour covers real historical crimes and may include mature or disturbing subject matter.

    Meeting details

    Starts from Alfred's on Beale, 197 Beale Street

    Experience provided by Backbeat Tours

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    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
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    Memphis music history comes alive on these tours, largely thanks to guides who clearly love what they do. Names like Charlie, Emily, Shannon, and Sheena pop up repeatedly in reviews, each praised for being knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the city. The Memphis Mojo bus tour draws the most attention, blending storytelling, live music, and stops at iconic spots like Sun Studio into a crowd-pleasing package. Ghost and true crime walking tours are also popular, with guide Sheena earning particular praise for making them both entertaining and informative. A couple of reviewers noted that bus air conditioning ran weak, and one flagged punctuality as a strict policy, so arriving early is a smart move. These are worth keeping in mind, though the overwhelming majority of visitors leave happy and many say it was a trip highlight. The tour is especially well-suited for first-time visitors to Memphis looking for a solid, fun introduction to the city before deciding where to spend the rest of their time.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great experience on the Memphis Discovery Tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. He shared not only historical details, but also great stories, caveats, and anecdotes about the people and places we visited. The tour was reasonably priced and well worth it. Everyone involved was professional, and the BBQ stop was especially enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis.

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    Danny Banks Sr

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great experience on the Memphis Discovery Tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. He shared not only historical details, but also great stories, caveats, and anecdotes about the people and places we visited. The tour was reasonably priced and well worth it. Everyone involved was professional, and the BBQ stop was especially enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Memphis.

    Photo of Danny Banks Sr

    Danny Banks Sr

    July 6, 2026

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