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Memphis True Crime Tour

Memphis True Crime Tour

By Backbeat Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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, soft drink, and water also available).

Activity location

  • Beale Street
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Alfred's On Beale
    • 197 Beale Street
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Memphis True Crime Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:30 pm
Price details
NZ$69.34 x 1 AdultNZ$69.34

Total
Price is NZ$69.34

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedThemed cocktail and mocktail (one per guest) at the Moxy Hotel; soft drink and water also available
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick-up and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers 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 car parks, and several open-air car parks. The closest garage to our location (just two streets away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn.

Activity itinerary

Beale Street
  • 10m
See the site of the notorious "Castle of Missing Men", Beale Street's deadliest saloon
Victorian Village Historic District
  • 10m
Georgia Tann, notorious baby thief
Court Square
  • 15m
Memphis's longest family feud
South Main
  • 15m
Alma Theede, the "Black Widow" of Vance Avenue

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBeale Street
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAlfred's On Beale
    • 197 Beale Street
    • 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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