Ghost City Tours (Charleston)
Ghost tour · South Carolina
Charleston's history comes with a dark side, and this outfit walks it after dark. Pick from a family-friendly Ghosts of Liberty tour, a more graphic Death and Depravity tour for older guests, or a haunted pub crawl. Tours run every night of the year, rain or shine, from a meeting point near the waterfront.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: November 22–November 26
Color builds from November 9 · mostly bare by December 18
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Ghost City Tours (Charleston)’s own coordinates and elevation (7 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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Frequently asked
- When does Ghost City Tours (Charleston) peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 22–November 26 (best estimate November 24). Color starts around November 9 and is mostly bare by December 18.
- What is Ghost City Tours (Charleston) best for?
- An after-dark walk through Charleston's history.
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