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📅 Oct 29 - Nov 3, 2024

Discover the essence of the Day of the Dead on a 6-day tour in Mexico City, a UNESCO-listed celebration blending history, culture, and spirituality. Wander through colorfully adorned streets, participate in traditional workshops, and enjoy guided visits to cemeteries where the air vibrates with mariachi music. This immersive journey offers a unique opportunity to engage with local customs, from creating ofrendas to painting sugar skulls. 

2-PERSON PRICE
$3,999
4 spots left
For couples or friends who want to share 1 bedroom with 1 King bed

DEPOSIT: $500

FULL PAYMENT ON MAY 30, 2024.
$150 off for full payments until May 30, 2024.

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Mexico City Day of the Dead Tour
Mexico City Day of the Dead Tour
Mexico City Day of the Dead Tour
Mexico City Day of the Dead Tour
Mexico City Day of the Dead Tour
Mexico City Day of the Dead Tour
Mexico City Day of the Dead Tour
Mexico City Day of the Dead Tour

Highlights

🥳 Experience the biggest event in Mexico
💀 Catrina make-up experience
🪦 Cemetery visit in Mexico City
🎉 Attend day of the dead parades
🎨 Visit Mexico City museums and markets
🥃 Go on a trajinera ride during day of the dead in Mexico City
🧺 Visit local homes and families
🌮 Extensive and local food tour + cooking classes
🫱🏻‍🫲🏿 Meet fellow travelers on the tour

MEXICO CITY DAY OF THE DEAD ITINERARY

Everyone must be in by 10:00 PM on October 29th. You will have to book your own flights to Mexico City so make sure you arrive on this date. If you need booking assistance, our travel experts will help you find the best flight at a good rate.

You will be picked up at the airport by our VIP drivers. They will be waiting for you at the arrivals gate holding a sign with your name. The car type is a Sedan (Toyota Vios or similar).

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🥂 8:30 AM - Welcome brunch

We will meet at the breakfast room of our hotel to get to know each other. Here, you can also ask questions about the tour. From here on out, you will have your breakfast before we leave the hotel.

⛪ 9:30 AM: Historic center walking food tour

We will start the day in Mexico City's Historic Center. We will explore the Zócalo, marvel at the Metropolitan Cathedral's grandeur, and see the National Palace's murals. We will also discover ancient Aztec history at Templo Mayor, enjoy art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and stroll through the lively Alameda Central.

Browse the bustling markets, like La Ciudadela, for crafts, and savor traditional Mexican cuisine in historic restaurants. 

🛀 3:00 PM - Free time

Go back to the hotel, rest, nap, and prepare for the evening.

🌆 5:00 PM - Rooftop dinner at Torre Latinoamericana

As one of the city's tallest buildings, Torre Latinoamericana offers panoramic views that are particularly stunning at dusk. First, we will go to the observation deck and see the views of Mexico City from the 41st floor.

After the tour, we will indulge in a dinner (included in the tour price). You will need to pay for your own alcoholic drinks.

🎨 8:30 AM - Frida Kahlo Museum and Coyoacan

Visit the iconic Frida Kahlo Museum and learn Frida’s Blue House. After this, you will walk round Coyoacan and learn about the lesser-known neighborhood of Mexico City.

🚣‍♂️ 1:00 PM - Xochimilco Boat Cruise

Ride the trajineras of Xochimilco for an afternoon with locals. Here, you will be served snacks and tequila. You will also get to know how the Mexicans party!

🛀 Free time and optional evening activities

We will be very tired, full, and tipsy at the end of this day so we'll play it by ear on what we want to do.

👩‍🍳 Cooking classes (Mexican Food)

Cook a 4-course meal with the guidance of a professional chef, learn about selected traditional dishes, and have a hands-on experience with top-of-the-line kitchen amenities.

💀 Catrina Make-up day

The make-up artist will go to our hotel and do our Catrina make-up! Make sure you have a photo of the make-up you want.

🤼🏿‍♂️ Lucha Libre Night

Head to Arena Mexico for a Lucha Libre show. Before the show, you will have tacos and tequila nearby. The guide will tell you everything you need to know about the culture of Lucha Libre.

🧭 Teotihuacan Tour (half-day)

Established around 400 BCE, Teotihuacan once thrived as one of the world’s largest cities, meaning “City of the Gods.” The Avenue of the Dead, a grand central roadway, anchors the site, flanked by impressive structures and platforms.

🕯️ Evening activity: Dia de Los Muertos event

Closer to date, we will announce all the events and festivals we will attend during day of the dead in Mexico City!

🥂 10:30 AM: Farewell brunch (optional)

For those who are flying out in the evening, we will have a farewell brunch at a rooftop restaurant. This brunch is not included in the tour price and is optional.

✈️ Fly out of Mexico City, end of the tour

Our drivers will drive you on a private vehicle to the airport 3 hours before your flight. Make sure you are packed by 11:00 AM.

If you want to book this Mexico City day of the dead tour for 8 people and above, we will make it private to your group!

We will stay in a colonial house in a safe area, about 1 KM from the center of Oaxaca.

The tour cost includes:

✅ An expert tour leader all throughout plus local community staff
✅ All ground transportation
✅ All airport transfers
✅ Safe accommodation in the center
✅ All meals
✅ Entrance fees to all sites and landmarks
✅ Catrina make-up (1 day)
✅ Pre-trip assistance via Whatsapp or e-mail
✅ Cheap flight booking assistance from our airline insiders
✅ Discounts in restaurants and bars
✅ Professional photos to be sent to your e-mail after the trip
✅ Travel Concierge via Whatsapp

The tour cost excludes:

❌ Flights to Mexico City
❌ Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
❌ Passport/visa fees to Mexico (we can help with visa assistance)
❌ Additional meals not mentioned
❌ Some alcoholic drinks
❌ Tips for the guides

This Mexico City Day of the Dead Tour is 100% refundable until August 30, 2024. This trip is in demand so we have strict cancellation policies.

The airport that serves Mexico City is Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).

Tour Manager 2024

Trisha moved to Mexico in 2018 with the hopes of backpacking for 6 months. Fast forward to 2020, she got a 4-year residency visa in Mexico and decided to stay. She lived in Sayulita, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and now call Baja California Sur home. She has also visited all 32 states of Mexico!
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What our community says

I already joined Trisha in her two Oaxaca day of the dead tours and it is always different each year! Trisha is a great travel companion because she knows a lot about Oaxaca and she is always willing to give more tips outside of the tour itinerary. This tour is highly recommended and I have not seen anything like it!

As a Mexican I really recommend doing this trip with Trisha Velarmino!If you want the real, traditional mexican experience of Día de Muertos (Day of the death) ... You have to live it with her... 😍

What a week and I don't know how to begin this review. Everything was amazing and Trisha took a lot of nice pictures of us to remember the trip forever! Thanks to all the people and guides on this trip. Highly recommended!

This Oaxaca day of the dead tour is unique. It only does not show you Mexican traditions in a deep manner but also will introduce you to the most colorful city in Mexico. You can’t miss this trip!

I had already been following Trisha on Instagram and I love all her day of the dead posts! I joined her day of the dead tours this year (2023) and this was the best week of my life! I recommend this tour for those who live culture and cities. Not an ideal trip for those who like beaches!

I loved interacting with the local communities and I feel very proud about being able to support them! My favorite was Conejo who kept up with my poor Spanish but still ended up making me drunk with a lot of mezcal. Thank you all! I will not forget you and I will come back!!!

OAXACA, MEXICO

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Fancy Oaxaca City for day of the dead? We also have this tour with 5 remaining slots!

TRIP INFO

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can book this Oaxaca day of the dead tour exclusive to your group. We will assign a guide to your group. The minimum number of participants to book this privately is 8 and can go up to 25 pax.

Mexico City is relatively safe during day of the dead but in this Mexico City day of the dead tour, you will be joined by local guides who will be with you all the way.

No, Day of the Dead in Mexico City is only from the last week of October and the first week of November.

We can provide a local sim card for you upon request, topped up with unlimited data for 30 days and all set-up for use. You just need to purchase it as an add-on for $30 USD.

Our Mexico City day of the dead tour is a popular tour but you can get in touch with us if you want to book last minute. This way, we can inform you if there are any cancellations.

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