Memphis True Crime Tour: Serial Killers & Notorious Cases

Walk through Memphis's darkest crimes with a guide who knows them inside out

A 90-minute guided true crime tour of Memphis led by a local guide, covering serial killers, mobsters, unsolved cases and the city's most notorious crimes across Beale Street, Victorian Village and Court Square. The tour includes one themed cocktail or mocktail at the Moxy Hotel. Most of the route is covered by air-conditioned vehicle with roughly half a mile on foot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Beale Street10m
2. Victorian Villagepassing by
3. Court Square20m

Explore Memphis true crime history

• See Castle of Missing Men site
• Learn about Dr. Death Christopher Deuntch
• Discover Georgia Tann's story
• Hear Memphis's longest family feud
• Stop for cocktails at Moxy Hotel
• Hear 19th-century sensational murder tale
• Learn about Alma Theede, Black Widow

The experience

The tour runs 90 minutes and spends most of the time in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a few stops where you step out to see the actual locations tied to the crimes. You'll visit Beale Street to see the site of the "Castle of Missing Men," the deadliest saloon in the street's history, then move through Victorian Village and Court Square as the guide walks you through cases that shaped Memphis, from Christopher Deuntch, the surgeon known as "Dr. Death," to Georgia Tann, the notorious baby thief, to Alma Theede, the "Black Widow" of Vance Avenue. The guide covers serial killers, mobsters, vengeful lovers and the city's coldest unsolved case, along with the largest jail break in Shelby County history and a sensational 19th-century murder that gripped the city.

A stop at the Moxy Hotel halfway through gives you a break with a custom themed cocktail or mocktail (soda and water are also available). The guide is a local who knows the stories and the streets, and the whole experience moves at a pace that lets you absorb the history without rushing through it.

What’s included

• Guided tour led by a local guide in English.
• air-conditioned vehicle for transport.
• one themed craft cocktail or mocktail per guest at the Moxy Hotel (soda and water also available).
• stops at Beale Street, Victorian Village and Court Square to see the actual locations of notable crimes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 36 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Backbeat Tours

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes with most of the route by vehicle, this tour fits into a half-day itinerary and leaves the rest of your day open. If you want to walk the full crime scenes on foot or spend longer at each stop, a self-guided approach would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What crimes does the Memphis true crime tour actually cover?

The tour covers serial killers like Christopher Deuntch (known as "Dr. Death"), mobsters, and cases including Georgia Tann (a notorious baby thief), Alma Theede (the "Black Widow" of Vance Avenue), the largest jail break in Shelby County history, and Memphis's coldest unsolved case, along with a sensational 19th-century murder.

How much of the tour is walking versus riding in the vehicle?

Most of the 90-minute tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll cover approximately half a mile on foot during the few off-bus stops at the actual crime scenes.

What's included in the price of the Memphis true crime tour?

The tour includes a local guide, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and one themed cocktail or mocktail at the Moxy Hotel (soda and water are also available if you prefer).

Can I arrange hotel pickup for this tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available as an add-on option at checkout. You can choose to include it or make your own way to the meeting point.

Where does the Memphis true crime tour start and what are the main stops?

The tour visits Beale Street (including the site of the "Castle of Missing Men"), Victorian Village, and Court Square, where the guide shares the stories tied to each location and the crimes connected to Memphis history.