Mexico City: Day of the Dead Original
From AUD $1720
Small Group
Easy
Rating
(9 reviews)
Mexico City: Day of the Dead Original
5 days
Small Group
Moderate
Easy
English
Experience Overview
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.
Highlights
- Take part in the rituals and festivities of the Day of the Dead, like making your own traditional altar offering.
- Discover how sugar and chocolate calaveritas (sugar skulls) are made during a workshop at Calazucho. Hear the stories of this tradition before making your very own sugar skull!
- Visit Tlahuac Cemetery to see the graves that have been decorated with colourful flowers, photos and food. Then, watch the Day of the Dead ceremonies in this spooky setting.
- Sample tasty street food at the open-air Mercado San Juan, where people come to buy everything they need for the Day of the Dead, including the famous pan de muerto sweet rolls.
- Join a walking tour of Mexico City’s historic centre. Pass the Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes and see the city come alive with decorations as locals prepare for the festival.
Trip Details
5 days
Private vehicle, Metro
Small Group
English
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
Moderate
Festivals and Events
Easy
Itinerary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mexico City - San Juan Market visit
- Mexico City - City Tour
Optional Activities:
- Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) (320 MXN)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Tlalocán - Day of the Dead altar creation
- Tlahuac - Cemetery visit in Tlahuac
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mexico City - Calaveras de azucar (sugar skulls) workshop
Optional Activities:
- Mexico City - Torre Latino 360° Lookout (entrance fee) (200 MXN)
- Mexico City - Boat ride through Floating Gardens of Xochimilco (Approx. per boat per hour) (700 MXN)
- Mexico City - Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) (95 MXN)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 5 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Easy
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.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 30 Oct 2026
Customer Reviews
11/05/2023
This isn’t your average tour. With Intrepid, you get more flexibility and control over how you want to experience your destination. Our local guide was full of helpful knowledge and made us feel comfortable and supported to get the most out of our trip.
11/04/2023
Best way to see Mexico City during Day of the Dead celebrations. We felt part of it and saw the vibrant exciting way it takes place
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
11/05/2023
This isn’t your average tour. With Intrepid, you get more flexibility and control over how you want to experience your destination. Our local guide was full of helpful knowledge and made us feel comfortable and supported to get the most out of our trip.
11/04/2023
Best way to see Mexico City during Day of the Dead celebrations. We felt part of it and saw the vibrant exciting way it takes place
11/04/2023
Esteban was the best guide! And we had a fantastic group, so it was an excellent time. Highly recommend! However, we were sent to the wrong hotel in our pre trip communication from intrepid and the first hotel was nicer than the one we ended up at in the end. We were not the only ones, so that was a big oversight. Learned so much about the city and the holiday. I would have liked if the trip included the parade but I enjoyed all the activities we did.
11/07/2023
This tour is an excellent way to become acquainted with Mexico City’s Dias de Muertos celebration. The accommodation is located in a central part of the city: close to the subway and walkable to many of the world’s best bars and restaurants (not to mention a quick Uber to the airport). The inclusions of Teotihuacan, the cemetery walkthrough, and the altar creation rounded out the interactive elements that were balanced by a little choose-your-own-adventure free time. A lot is packed in this trip so expect a full and fulfilling itinerary. Be sure to make time for Panaderia Rosetta for Pan de Muertos, and make a reservation at Handshake Bar for world class cocktails!
11/14/2022
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.
11/03/2022
Don’t be fooled by the length of this your; it is an unforgettable trip of a lifetime!
11/09/2022
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!
11/09/2021
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.
11/09/2021
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.
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