Explore Beale Street's haunted history on a 1.5-hour guided walk
1.5 Hours
Guided tour, Storytelling
Discover the haunted side of Memphis on a 90-minute guided walk. Explore storied sites along and around Beale Street as your guide shares eerie tales.
The tour is primarily outdoors with about 1.5 miles of walking. Offered Wednesday–Sunday March–November; Fridays and Saturdays only in January, February, and December. Arrive 15 minutes early; we do not enter the Orpheum or private residences.
Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Starts from Alfred's on Beale, 197 Beale Street
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Backbeat Tours delivers memorable experiences across Memphis with guides who clearly love what they do. Reviewers consistently praise the knowledge and personality of guides like Charlie, Sheena, Emily, and Mary, who bring the city's rich music history to life with live performances and engaging storytelling. The variety is impressive—from 90-minute Music Mojo tours to walking tours covering true crime and haunted history, plus longer experiences that bundle museums and Mississippi River cruises. Many families appreciate how educational yet entertaining these tours are, with one parent even counting it as a homeschool field trip. The tours provide an excellent orientation to Memphis, especially for first-timers trying to figure out what to prioritize during their stay. The live music element particularly resonates with visitors, who love singing along to classics while learning about the city's role in shaping American music. A couple practical notes: one reviewer mentioned the bus AC struggling on a hot day, and another felt the main tour focused less on Beale Street than expected. However, the overwhelming majority found the experiences worthwhile, with several visitors booking multiple tours during their Memphis stay.
Great tour! Our guide was not only a terrific musician, he was also super knowledgeable about the history and sights in town. My dog and my glass of bourbon were also allowed on the tour which was very nice!
scott diego
November 30, 2025
Great tour! Our guide was not only a terrific musician, he was also super knowledgeable about the history and sights in town. My dog and my glass of bourbon were also allowed on the tour which was very nice!
scott diego
November 30, 2025