The Original Ghost Tour of Williamsburg
Ghost tour · Williamsburg · Virginia
Williamsburg's original ghost walk leaves from Merchants Square every night at eight, ninety minutes past the Capitol and the old Public Hospital while guides work through two centuries of local hauntings. It runs rain or shine, all year, so you do not need to time a trip around Halloween.
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Color nearby peaks: November 1–November 5
Color builds from October 25 · mostly bare by November 26
Sampled at The Original Ghost Tour of Williamsburg’s own coordinates and elevation (29 m) rather than a regional average.
16 weather points cover Virginia, and the model shifts their answer 4 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Virginia's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 6 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to The Original Ghost Tour of Williamsburg
Good color holds through about November 12, giving you roughly 18 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 12 days later than Virginia as a whole.
Figure about 44 mi from Richmond. Virginia Beach is about 50 mi out. It is open year-round, so color is the only thing to time.
The Original Ghost Tour of Williamsburg on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Virginia, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When does The Original Ghost Tour of Williamsburg peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 1–November 5 (best estimate November 3). Color starts around October 25 and is mostly bare by November 26.
- How do I get to The Original Ghost Tour of Williamsburg?
- The Original Ghost Tour of Williamsburg is in Williamsburg. The closest city is Richmond, about 44 mi away. It's part of Virginia's fall lineup.
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