Day of the Dead Mexico City 2024: Walking Tour (Small-Group / 4 h)

Overview

Join our small-group tour in Mexico City to experience the Day of the Dead, one of the most cheerful and traditional Mexican festivities that has its roots back to pre-Hispanic times. Also, get amazed by vibrant colors, tasty food, and a captivating atmosphere by seeing unique ofrendas, colorful skulls, and authentic Catrina-disguised characters on the way!

Highlights

• Discover the way Mexicans celebrate this renowned festivity in Mexico City guided by the hand of a local.


• Stroll the lively streets of the city, see authentic ofrendas, and learn about their historical background.


• Get some insights into de Day of the Dead and its cultural relevance in Mexican folklore.


• Try some tasty traditional pan de muerto and get acquainted with the typical food from this celebration.


• Visit picturesque Instagrammable locations and enjoy the cheerful vibes from the people.

Itinerary

In the afternoon, meet your guide at the starting point in the Historic Center of Mexico City and head to its Zocalo to walk around its lively streets and blithe atmosphere. Once there, get immersed in the Day of the Dead (or Día de Muertos), a very cheerful Mexican tradition celebrated on November 1st and 2nd that has its roots back to pre-Hispanic times also mixed with Catholic influences.

Visit some of the attractions in the surroundings such as Templo Mayor, the Metropolitan Catedral, the House of Tiles, and much more! Also, learn from your guide about this amazing tradition and get acquainted with its origins and cultural relevance in Mexican folklore.

Stop on the way to see beautiful “ofrendas“, that is offerings that are set by Mexican families to remember their ancestors once they passed away. Accompanied by tons of cempasuchil flowers, see many of them out in the streets while getting delighted with their most beautiful designs, vibrant colors, and aromatic scents.

Also, have fun and feel the joyful vibes from the local people, who celebrate this festivity by getting disguised as supernatural characters emerged from the netherworld.  Witness the most charming skull-inspired costumes that are famous among the locals, such as Catrinas as well as calaveras depicting other Mexican characters.

As a very important celebration, food is another highlight that you shouldn’t miss, so try tasty authentic pan de muerto and discover other exquisite dishes that are famous during that season.

Why Join Us

• You will spend the time of the walking tour purely on its activities and sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops and restaurants (unless you ask).


• An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed and varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.


• We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.

Logistics

BOOKING & CONFIRMATION
This tour needs manual confirmation from our side. Once you receive it (normally not later than 12h after the booking if done during the week, and Monday afternoon if the booking was done during the weekend), your tour is confirmed: just show up in time at the meeting point and be able to present your booking (can be in electronic version on your phone) to your guide upon request.

DEPARTURE & RETURN
Please arrive at least 10 min before the departure time: 5:00 PM at the entrance of Museo Mexicano del Diseño (MUMEDI). Once there, meet your guide who will be holding a sign with the logo of the company. In case of necessity, our guide might need to contact you by phone, so please provide a valid contact number during your booking.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.

Notes

• This tour will have a maximum of 12 travelers.


• Not wheelchair accessible.


• Travelers should have a basic physical fitness condition.