Special Events & Holiday Tours in
Old Town Albuquerque
Explore limited-time seasonal experiences, cultural events, and one-of-a-kind ghost & history tours.
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Labor Day Weekend
A Chill Way to Celebrate in Historic Old Town
August 29 - 31, 2025
Tours Every 2 hours - 10 am - 10 pm
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Labor Day Weekend Tours — All Weekend Long
Take a break from the ordinary with guided History and Ghost Tours in historic Old Town Albuquerque.
Tours run every two hours throughout the holiday weekend.
Join us August 29 - 31 for extra spooky tours and fascinating history tours running all day and into the night.
No gimmicks—just real stories, rich culture, and a few chills along the way.
Spots fill fast, so book early!
🗓️ Daily August 29 - 31, 2025
⏱️ Every 2 hours - 10 am - 10 pm
🎟️ $30 per person
⭐ Limited availability - reserve your spot now
Our Ghost Tour gets an extra chilling twist with extended stories from Old Town’s history.
The History Tour explores settler’s stories and legends from centuries past.
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Balloon Fiesta Ghost & History Tours in Old Town Albuquerque
Experience Old Town’s rich history and haunted legends with guided tours running every 2 hours—day and night—only during Balloon Fiesta week.
Explore local legends, settler stories, and Old Town's haunted past with expert guides.
October 4–13, 2025
Tours Every 2 Hours - 10 am - 10 pm
Join us during Albuquerque’s most magical week—when colorful balloons fill the skies and Old Town’s stories come to life.
🕰️ Ghost and history tours run every 2 hours, daily from October 4–13.
🌞 Daytime history walks. 🌙 Afternoon & Nighttime ghost tours.
🎈 Special Fiesta-week stories, legends, and local lore
🗓️ Daily October 4-13, 2025
⏱️ Every 2 hours - 10 am - 10 pm
🎟️ $30 per person
⭐ Sells out every year — reserve early!
Our Ghost Tour gets an extra chilling twist with extended stories from Old Town’s history.
The History Tour explores settler’s stories and legends from centuries past.
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3rd Annual
Witch & Wizard Night
Ghost Tour Costume Contest
Ghost Tour + Costume Contest
Friday October 24, 2025 & October 31, 2025 - 8 PM Tour
$30 per person
Join us for the 3rd Annual Witch and Wizard Night Ghost Tour in Old Town Albuquerque!
Come dressed to impress in your most magical, spooky, or supernatural costume for a chance to win prizes from local Old Town merchants.
Costume contest winners will be chosen by popular vote just before the 8 PM Ghost Tour begins.
Think you’ve got the most spellbinding look in town?
Reserve your spot now and join the haunted fun—costumes encouraged, magic welcome.
🗓️ Friday, October 24, 2025 - Annual Witch and Wizard Costume Contest
🗓️ Friday, October 31, 2025 - Annual Ghost, Vampire and Ghoul Costume Contest
⏱️ 8 PM | 1 hour 45 minutes
🎟️ $30 per person
⭐ Limited spots available - book now
Día de los Muertos
Walking Tour in Old Town
Experience the Day of the Dead in Historic Old Town Albuquerque
Join us for a 75-minute guided walking tour through the heart of Old Town as we honor Día de los Muertos.
Discover colorful ofrendas, striking art installations, live cultural performances, and local folklore that bring this deeply rooted Hispanic tradition to life.
Celebrate the beauty of remembrance, where death is not an end—but a vibrant connection to those who came before us.
October 29-31, 2025- 6 pm
November 1-2, 2025 - 11 am, 3 pm, & 6 pm
$30 per person
Step Into the Spirit of Día de los Muertos in Old Town Albuquerque
During the tour, we explore the rich history, cultural roots and significance, and the beautiful traditions of Day of the Dead. We share authentic folklore and introduce you to the purpose and meaning behind this beloved celebration. Stroll through historic Old Town adorned with vibrant ofrendas, marigolds, papel picado, and handcrafted altars.
Feel the presence of the past as you learn about local customs and the meaning behind the symbols—from skulls and skeletons to the stories they still tell.
Gain respectful and accurate understanding of how communities honor and remember their loved ones.
To enhance this experience, AbqTours provides items for you to leave on public ofrendas in Old Town: Water, candles, sugar skulls, incense and Pan de Muerto. (a traditional sweet bread, which is meant for the ofrenda and not for sampling.)
This is more than a walking tour—it’s a moving tribute to the souls who still linger.
⭐ Sells out every year — reserve early!
Black Friday Ghost Walk
Skip the Crowds. Embrace the Shadows.
November 25, 2025
8:00 PM
Get out of the house and into Old Town’s haunted backstreets on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
This guided ghost tour is the perfect way to entertain out-of-town guests, walk off that extra slice of pie, and explore chilling legends that linger long after the leftovers are gone.
Join us for a one-night-only tour that takes you beyond the usual route—through hidden patios, quiet alleyways, and historic sites where the spirits of Old Albuquerque still whisper.
Great for mixed-age groups—teenagers, history buffs, and visiting relatives alike.
🗓️ Friday, November 25
⏱️ 8 PM | 1 hour 45 minutes
🎟️ $30 per person
⭐ Limited space - Private tours available
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ABQTours is the longest running walking tour company in Old Town Albuquerque - 24 years.
Over 400,000 happy guests. 100% woman-owned business.
All tours begin at the ABQTours Office:
303 Romero St. NW
Plaza Don Luis - Space # N-120
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Our Ticket Window is West of the historic San Felipe Church, North of the Noisy Water Winery, in the back of Plaza don Luis patio, behind the fountain, right next door to the public restrooms.
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