Explore Memphis after dark on a 90-minute guided tour that traces notorious crimes and scandals from Beale Street to Vance Avenue. Short walks, archival storytelling, and a themed cocktail stop bring the city's darker history into sharp focus.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A humid evening presses against Beale Street as the guide gathers the small group on the patio at Alfred's. Neon hums, a distant train shudders across the railyard, and the city leans into its stories—some sung in blues, others whispered down back alleys. The tour moves by an air-conditioned vehicle between stops, but the real work happens in the short walks: a saloon doorway where violence erupted, the stoop that held a 19th-century scandal, the hotel bar where rumors hardened into headlines.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable walking for short distances; able to stand for 10–20 minute storytelling stops
Wildlife
History
Beale Street grew as a commercial and entertainment corridor tied to river trade; many of the tour's cases intersect with Memphis's economic shifts and 20th-century social tensions, including the Georgia Tann scandal.
Conservation
Respect historic sites and private property; support local downtown businesses that preserve and interpret Memphis history, and avoid photographing private residences at night.
Reserve your spot on the Memphis True Crime Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early to check in
Meet at the ticket podium on the downstairs patio at Alfred's (197 Beale St.) at least 10 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth start.
Carry photo ID if you want a cocktail
The tour includes a themed drink stop at the Moxy Hotel; bring an ID if you plan to consume alcohol.
Wear stable shoes for short sidewalks
Most of the tour is on a bus, but expect approximately 0.5 miles of walking over uneven urban sidewalks and occasional steps.
Stay weather-aware for twilight conditions
Evening tours can be warmer or cooler than daytime—bring a light layer and hydrate in summer months.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Protects against uneven sidewalks and city debris during short walking segments.
Photo ID (driver's license or passport)
Required for on-tour alcoholic beverages at the Moxy Hotel.
Light jacket or layer
Twilight temperatures can drop quickly in cooler months.
fall
Small water bottle
Stay hydrated during humid summer evenings—refill at stops or nearby businesses.
summer