When does ABQ Tours Ghost Walk peak in 2026?

Peak color is predicted for October 21–October 25 (best estimate October 23). Color starts around October 8 and is mostly bare by November 16.

How do I get to ABQ Tours Ghost Walk?

The closest city is Albuquerque, about 1 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of New Mexico's fall lineup.

ABQ Tours Ghost Walk

Ghost tour · New Mexico

ABQ Tours has led ghost walks through Old Town Albuquerque since 2001. The guides work four centuries of local history into stories about the adobe buildings, courtyards, and cemeteries around the plaza. The regular walk runs nightly at 8 p.m., with a separate R-rated version on Friday and Saturday nights.

Best for: An evening addition to an Old Town Albuquerque visit

Don’t miss

Ghost walks through historic Old Town
Adults-only version on weekends
Guided by longtime local storytellers

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round, and hasn’t published a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

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2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 21–October 25

Color builds from October 8 · mostly bare by November 16

Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at ABQ Tours Ghost Walk’s own coordinates and elevation (1513 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 ABQ Tours Ghost Walk peak in 2026?: Peak color is predicted for October 21–October 25 (best estimate October 23). Color starts around October 8 and is mostly bare by November 16.
What is ABQ Tours Ghost Walk best for?: An evening addition to an Old Town Albuquerque visit.
How do I get to ABQ Tours Ghost Walk?: The closest city is Albuquerque, about 1 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of New Mexico's fall lineup.

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