Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours
Ghost tour · San Antonio · Texas
Founded by San Antonio natives Lauren and James Swartz, this outfit has been "Keeping San Antonio Spooky Since 2011" and has been rated in the top 3 ghost tours in the country for five straight years by USA TODAY. Tours leave nightly from Alamo Plaza.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: November 24–November 28
Color builds from November 11 · mostly bare by December 21
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours’s own coordinates and elevation (204 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 24–November 28 (best estimate November 26). Color starts around November 11 and is mostly bare by December 21.
- What is Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours best for?
- Anyone circling the Alamo after dark.
- How do I get to Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours?
- Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours is in San Antonio. The closest city is San Antonio, about 1 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Texas's fall lineup.
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