Mexico City: Day of the Dead Original

5 Days | This cultural festival will have you spooked in all the right ways.

4.7 out of 5 based on 12 reviews submitted.
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Feel the mystical vibes of the weird and wonderful Dia de los Muertos, or the annual Day of the Dead festival, on a five-day cultural exploration of Mexico City. Sample tasty street food at the open air Mercado Jamaica, see the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan, participate in a traditional Day of the Dead ceremony and see elaborate altars dedicated to the deceased. This festival is all about rituals, so dive straight in to the spooky and spiritual ceremonies that have made this tradition so famous. Oh, and Mexico City’s tacos will make you feel you’ve died and gone to heaven, too.

Trip overview

Map of Mexico City: Day Of The Dead Original including Mexico
Start
Mexico City, Mexico
Finish
Mexico City, Mexico
Theme
Festivals and Events
Destinations
Mexico
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
QVSO
This trip generates 20.98 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Fiesta the night away in Mexico City and get into the true spirit of this haunting ceremonial festival.
  • Get the low-down on all of the traditions and rituals of the Day of the Dead festival, including taking part in making your own traditional altar offering.
  • See the ruins known as the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan and stroll down The Avenue of the Dead to discover what life here was like nearly 2000 years ago.
  • Visit Panteon Tulyehualco cemetery to view graves that have been decorated with colourful flowers, photos and food, and see the Day of the Dead ceremonies.
  • Sample tasty street food at the open air Mercado Jamaica where people come to buy everything they need for the Day of the Dead, including the famous pan de muerto sweet rolls.

Is this trip right for you?
  • 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 and Chapultepec Park. We recommend you stay a few extra days before or after the tour 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 tour so it 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.

Itinerary

Map of Mexico City: Day Of The Dead Original including Mexico

Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts

Transport

Private vehicle, Metro

Accommodation

Hotel (4 nights)

Activities
  • Mexico – Teotihucan ruins guided visit
  • Mexico City - Cemetery visit
  • Mexico City - Day of the Dead altar creation
  • Mexico City - Jamaica Market visit
  • Mexico City - City Tour
Add on activities
  • Mexico City - Torre Latino 360° Lookout (entrance fee) - MXN170
  • Mexico City - Boat ride through Floating Gardens of Xochimilco (Approx. per boat per hour) - MXN350
  • Mexico City - Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN80
  • Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN250

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4.7 out of 5 based on 12 reviews submitted.
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ANASTASIYA · Traveled October 2022
This is a short but jam packed trip to Mexico City to learn about local day of the dead celebrations and Mexican culture. I learned and experienced a lot in the short time. Mexican people are very friendly and tried their best to communicate with you. Best to learn a few words of Spanish. Bring cash/pesos. Most local vendors for souvenirs and hand made items are families from nearby towns and they can only take cash. You will not have a lot of free time in this trip.
Review submitted 14 Nov 2022

Dawn · Traveled October 2022
This was my first trip with Intrepid and will not be my last. It exceeded my expectations in many areas, including the number of things we were able to do in a short amount of time. Our tour guide, Ana Paula, was excellent; she was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and fun. Our group was a perfect size (10) and I felt comfortable and safe the whole time. The itinerary was very full, and we covered a lot of ground in those days! I was so happy with everything we were able to see and do, and would do this trip again!
Review submitted 09 Nov 2022

Rebecca · Traveled October 2022
Don’t be fooled by the length of this your; it is an unforgettable trip of a lifetime!
Review submitted 03 Nov 2022

Scott · Traveled October 2021
The trip was an full of interesting culture and information. Our guide was very approachable and gave us information about the city and the surrounding areas. The activities that I participated in gave me a better understanding of the culture in the area.
Review submitted 09 Nov 2021

Douglas · Traveled October 2021
Alejo & Pili made the best of COVID restrictions, and really helped us understand & to build ofrendas to the people we miss, it was very moving & bittersweet, more than what I hoped for.
Review submitted 09 Nov 2021
Mexico City: Day of the Dead Original
From
USD $1,235