Mexico City Day of the Dead Guided Tour with Round-Trip Transfers

4.4(111)8 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +16Mexico City, Mexico

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Your experience

Join an unforgettable evening celebrating Día de los Muertos, one of Mexico’s most vibrant and beloved traditions.

Getting started

Meet your bilingual guide at Hostal Amigo in Centro Histórico at 6pm. The tour begins with a brief introduction to the evening’s route and a panoramic walk past Mexico City’s iconic landmarks, glowing with festive lights.

What to expect

The Day of the Dead is a joyful and heartfelt celebration honoring deceased loved ones. Families create ofrendas (altars) decorated with marigolds, sugar skulls, candles, and photos to welcome spirits back for one night. The festival blends pre-Hispanic beliefs with Catholic traditions, turning remembrance into music, dance, and shared food that celebrates the cycle of life.

Features

• Candlelit cemetery: Walk among glowing altars and vibrant flowers while learning the stories behind the rituals.

• Xochimilco trajinera ride: Float along canals decorated with lanterns and floating gardens, accompanied by mariachi music.

• Iconic landmark views: See the Angel of Independence, Monument to the Revolution, and Paseo de la Reforma illuminated for the festival.

• Cultural immersion: Experience music, dancing, and local traditions that bring Mexico’s Day of the Dead to life.

Experience the magic of Día de los Muertos in Mexico City as colors, music, and traditions come alive in one unforgettable evening.
Wander through the city’s iconic landmarks, glowing with lights and marigolds, from the Angel of Independence to Paseo de la Reforma.
Step inside a candlelit cemetery where vibrant altars, flowers, and offerings tell the stories of ancestors and their lives.
Glide along Xochimilco’s canals on a colorful trajinera surrounded by floating gardens, mariachi music, and festive celebrations.

Included

8-hour shared tour of Mexico City’s Day of the Dead celebrations
Round-trip transfers from the meeting point
Expert English and Spanish-speaking guide
Entry to Pantheon
Xochimilco trajinera ride
Mariachi show onboard
Meeting Points (Choose your pickup spot):
Behind Palacio de Bellas Artes: Av. Hidalgo 2
Hostal Amigo: Isabel La Católica 61-A
Auditorio Nacional: At the Lunario sculpture

Not included

Tips
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

• Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide

• Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

Meeting Point

• Meet your guide at Hostal Amigo

• Address: Isabel La Católica 61-A, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Getting There

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is Isabel la Católica. It is a quick 1 minute walk to the meeting point.

• Board buses #4 to get you there.

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Meeting
Hostal Amigo in Street Isabel La Católica 61A Col. Centro, Mexico
Hostal Amigo in Street Isabel La Católica 61A Col. Centro, Mexico, MEXICO_CITY, Mexico
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