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Mexico City: Day of the Dead Comfort
Be immersed in tradition at this storied festival in vibrant Mexico City
Discover the origins and rituals of the Dia de los Muertos, or the annual Day of the Dead festival, on a five-day cultural exploration of Mexico City and its surrounds. Visit the museums of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera and learn about their fascination with death, wander about the Tlahuac community, participate in a traditional Day of the Dead ceremony and see elaborate altars dedicated to the deceased. Dive straight into the traditional ceremonies that have made this festival so infamous – and try plenty of Mexico City’s tacos, too (obviously).
4.8
36 reviewsStart: Mexico City, Mexico
End: Mexico City, Mexico
- Duration
- 5 days
- Group size
- 1 to 12
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Style
- Comfort
- Theme
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USD $1,570
Why you'll love this trip
- Veer off the tourist track for a more authentic Dia de los Muertos experience. Join a family in Tlahuac to create an ofrenda (altar), learn about their traditions and take part in their colourful cemetery ceremonies.
- Soak up the electric atmosphere as Mexico City comes alive with vibrant altars, art, music and community traditions and rituals. Fiesta the night away and get into the true spirit of this haunting ceremonial festival.
- Take a walking tour of Mexico City with your local leader, taking in the city’s most iconic sites – the Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes.
- Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum in the historic Coyoacan neighbourhood – you'll check out the works in her former home and discover how her art often focused on the notion of death.
- Travel in a small group of no more than 12 travellers, allowing you to experience deeper cultural connections. With a local leader by your side, you’ll make meaningful memories with the locals throughout the festival.
Itinerary
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico. When you arrive at Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure then begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. One of the world's largest urban centres, Mexico City offers a great variety of impressive museums, galleries and architecture, along with exciting nightlife and delicious street food. If you arrive early, head to the Zocalo – the city's huge central square – to see Aztec ruins and the 16th-century Metropolitan Cathedral, or relax in one of the many parks, plazas or gardens. After your meeting, why not head out and see the city in full swing – street tacos, anyone? Keep an eye out for any Day of the Dead decorations you can spot around town.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Included activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
After breakfast, visit Coyoacan. There are five centuries worth of Mexican architecture and culture to uncover in this district’s plazas and narrow cobbled streets. Start your day at the lively Jardin Centenario Park, which is surrounded by inviting cafes and townhouses. Then, set off to visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, dedicated to the life and works of the Mexican artist. Located in her former home, the museum contains a collection of her work, as well as artefacts, photographs and personal items.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
- Breakfast
Included activities
- Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee)
Enjoy a free morning to keep exploring on your own before regrouping at 1.30 pm. You’ll wave goodbye to Mexico City this morning and head to San Pedro Tlahuac, where Nahuatl descendants preserve traditions from pre-Columbian times, including chinampa farming, fiestas and ceremonies. Visit a local family, get acquainted with their traditional customs and join them to create an altar. Making an altar (or ofrenda as it's called in Spanish) during the Day of the Dead festivities can be a way to remember your ancestors or honour the life of someone who was important. You can get as creative as you like when building the altar, using fresh flowers, candles, incense, bread and calaveritas (decorative skulls made from sugar or chocolate) to create your own display. As part of the Day of the Dead, people organise ceremonies at the cemetery for those not physically with them any longer and commemorate the lives of people who have passed on. You’ll visit the local cemetery and see how the families decorate the graves of their ancestors with the belief that when they return from the dead, their spirits will go to the cemetery first. Some even elaborately decorate paths to their homes with flower petals to lead the spirits back. It’s an eye-opening, beautiful experience that you won’t soon forget. After, have a traditional Mexican dinner before returning to your hotel in Mexico City late in the evening.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included activities
- Tlahuac - Day of the Dead parade
- Tlahuac - Day of the Dead altar creation
- Tlahuac - Cemetery visit
Set out on a walking tour of Mexico City’s historic centre with your leader, walking past the Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor and Palacio de Bellas Artes. After your walking tour, you’ll also swing by Mercado San Juan, where you might want to buy yourself some lunch. The afternoon is then free for you to explore on your own.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
- Breakfast
Included activities
- Mexico City - City Tour
Your immersion in Mexico's Day of the Dead ends after breakfast. That doesn’t mean your Mexican adventure has to come to an end! If you would like to spend more time in Mexico City, and it’s recommended that you do, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to book additional accommodation.
Meals
- Breakfast
Inclusions and activities
Destinations
MexicoMeals
4 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)
Included activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee)
- Tlahuac - Day of the Dead parade
- Tlahuac - Day of the Dead altar creation
- Tlahuac - Cemetery visit
- Mexico City - City Tour
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Before you book you should know
- The Day of the Dead Parade in Tlahuac is included in your itinerary! Additionally, Mexico City hosts its own parade between late October and early November, though exact dates are not set until a few days before the event. If the Mexico City parade coincides with your trip, we may need to rearrange some activities so everyone can attend this parade as well. While we can't make guarantees due to the parade's unpredictable scheduling, we're committed to helping you experience both magical celebrations if timing allows.
- This itinerary is designed to provide the best possible experience of the annual Day of the Dead festivities around Mexico City. As such, there is very limited free time to explore many of the area’s most popular tourist attractions, including the Museum of Anthropology, Teotihuacan and Chapultepec Park. We recommend you stay a few extra days before or after the trip to make the most of this vibrant metropolis. If you would like to spend more time in Mexico City, we’ll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
- We will be operating multiple departures of this trip, so it’s possible that more than one group will be at some locations or activities at the same time. However, each group will have a maximum of 12 passengers with its own dedicated trip leader.
- This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
1. Your adventure begins with at 6pm on Day 1 in Mexico City. There are no activities planned for the final day so you may depart at any time.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
4. We will be operating multiple departures of this tour so it is possible that more than one group will be at some locations or activities at the same time. However, each group will have a maximum of 12 passengers with its own dedicated tour leader. Please advise us of any travel companions that are not booked on the same file.
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Hotel (4 nights)
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
Hotel Geneve
#130 Calle Londres, Juarez
Zona Rosa
Mexico City
06600
MEXICO
Phone: +52 (55)50800600
Description
Hotel Geneve Ciudad de México is a property with more than 100 years of history. The hotel is conveniently located 3 blocks from Paseo de la Reforma and the famous Zona Rosa, an important commercial, business, and entertainment area. Hotel Geneve Ciudad de México features 226 European-style guest rooms and suites distributed along three towers. Rooms feature antique furniture and modern amenities such as air conditioning, wireless internet access, cable TV, telephone with voice mail, in-room safe, coffeemaker, minibar, bathroom with tub, and a hairdryer.
Instructions
A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
For your confirmed arrival transfer, you’ll be met in the arrivals hall by a transfer representative holding an Intrepid sign. In case of flight cancellations, changes, if you experience severe delays at immigration, baggage collection or customs, or if you are not able to find the driver, please contact us on the phone number listed in the ‘Problems and emergency contact information’ section below.
Your meeting location depends on which terminal you will arrive to:
Terminal 1 International Arrivals: From Arrivals Hall E2/E3.
Terminal 1 Central American Arrivals: From Arrivals Hall E1.
Terminal 1 Domestic Arrivals: From Arrivals Hall A1.
Terminal 2 International Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room P.
Terminal 2 Domestic Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room Q.
After customs, proceed directly to the hall indicated for your terminal and flight. Your driver will be there to meet you with an Intrepid sign showing your name. Please stay in the arrivals area and do not leave the terminal or walk to another hall.
Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the airport to your hotel. We recommend you use the authorized taxi services organized from inside the terminal. It will cost approximately MX$250-350 for a trip to downtown. The journey will take approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Alternate joining points
Alternate joining point 1
For trips departing on the following dates, use this joining point.
30 Oct 2026 (QVKC261030), 30 Oct 2026 (QVKC2610302)
Hotel Casa Gonzalez
Rio Sena 69 Colonia Cuauhtemoc
Mexico City
MEXICO
Description
Hotel Casa González is more than just a place to stay—it’s a tradition with over 100 years of experience, located at Rio Sena 69, in the heart of Mexico City’s financial, tourist, and commercial district. Just minutes from top attractions such as museums, parks, and theaters. Close to embassies, restaurants, shops, and public transportation.
Instructions
A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
Your meeting location depends on which terminal you will arrive to:
Terminal 1 International Arrivals: From Arrivals E3, Exit 8.
Terminal 1 Central American Arrivals: From Arrivals E1, Exit 7.
Terminal 1 Domestic Arrivals: From Arrivals A1, Exits 1 & 2.
Terminal 2 International Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room P.
Terminal 2 Domestic Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room Q.
If you have any problems and cannot locate your driver on arrival, please call our Intrepid Emergency number listed under the ‘Problems and emergency contact information’ section of your Essential Trip Information document. If you don’t have a device or mobile coverage, Mexico City Airport has a free Wi-Fi connection, so you can call that same number via an online application such as Skype. There are also several information desks and tourist information desks around if you require further assistance.
Otherwise, you can travel from the Mexico City Airport to the hotel by taxi. We recommend you use the authorized taxi services organized from inside the terminal. They will charge you approximately MX$250-350 (USD$14-20) for a trip to downtown. The drive to where the hotel is located is approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Alternate joining point 2
For trips departing on the following dates, use this joining point.
30 Oct 2026 (QVKC2610303), 30 Oct 2026 (QVKC2610304)
Hotel Canada Central
5 De Mayo 47
Mexico City
MEXICO
Description
Strategically located in the heart of Mexico City's Historic Center, Canadá Central & Rooftop combines hotel tradition with a warm, contemporary experience. Just steps from the Zócalo, their location puts you close to the city's most iconic historical and cultural sites.
Instructions
A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
Your meeting location depends on which terminal you will arrive to:
Terminal 1 International Arrivals: From Arrivals E3, Exit 8.
Terminal 1 Central American Arrivals: From Arrivals E1, Exit 7.
Terminal 1 Domestic Arrivals: From Arrivals A1, Exits 1 & 2.
Terminal 2 International Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room P.
Terminal 2 Domestic Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room Q.
If you have any problems and cannot locate your driver on arrival, please call our Intrepid Emergency number listed under the ‘Problems and emergency contact information’ section of your Essential Trip Information document. If you don’t have a device or mobile coverage, Mexico City Airport has a free Wi-Fi connection, so you can call that same number via an online application such as Skype. There are also several information desks and tourist information desks around if you require further assistance.
Otherwise, you can travel from the Mexico City Airport to the hotel by taxi. We recommend you use the authorized taxi services organized from inside the terminal. They will charge you approximately MX$250-350 (USD$14-20) for a trip to downtown. The drive to where the hotel is located is approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.
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