Memphis True Crime Tour
from $40.61
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Explore the darker side of Memphis history. A twilight exploration of Memphis’ murderous, scandalous, fascinating past, complete with serial killers, mobsters, vengeful lovers, and compelling unsolved cases. A knowledgeable local guide will take you to the scene of some of the city’s most notorious crimes. Along the way you’ll learn about:
-A serial killer’s summer of terror
-Beale Street’s deadliest saloon
-Georgia Tann, notorious baby thief
-Memphis’ coldest case
-Alma Theede, the “Black Widow” of Vance Avenue
-the largest jail break in Shelby County history
-and more!
We’ll even make a special stop for custom, to-die-for cocktails at the stylish Moxy Hotel (mocktails, soda, and water also available).
1 hour 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Please meet your guide at our ticket podium on the downstairs patio at Alfred's.
Itinerary
- 1Beale Street
See the site of the notorious "Castle of Missing Men", Beale Street's deadliest saloon
- 2Health Sciences Park
Learn about Christopher Deuntch, former surgeon known as "Dr. Death"
- 3Victorian Village Historic District
Georgia Tann, notorious baby thief
- 4Court Square
Memphis's longest family feud. Stop at the Moxy Hotel for themed craft cocktails (mocktails, soda and water also available).
- 5Mississippi River Park
Hear the tale of Memphis's most sensational 19th-century murder.
- 6Stop
Alma Theede, the "Black Widow" of Vance Avenue
What's included
- Themed cocktail and mocktail (one per guest) at the Moxy Hotel; soda and water also available
- Guided Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The majority of this tour will be conducted on the bus, with a few off-bus stops (approximate distance covered on foot: .5 miles)
- Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn.
