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Day of the Dead Tours

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Mexico City with guided tours and tickets to the city’s most iconic traditions. Explore candlelit cemeteries, marvel at marigold-adorned altars, enjoy colorful landmarks, and glide through Xochimilco canals with festive music. Happens every November 1, this is an experience you won’t forget!

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Day of the Dead Tours
Participants in colorful costumes and skull masks at Day of the Dead parade, Mexico.
Participants in butterfly costumes at Day of the Dead parade, Mexico.
Day of the Dead parade in Mexico with large skeleton figure and costumed participants.
Tourists in traditional Day of the Dead attire at a parade in Mexico City.
Day of the Dead altar with candles, marigolds, and skeleton figures in Mexico.
Tourists in face paint and costumes at Day of the Dead parade, Mexico City.
Participants in skeleton costumes on a bus during Day of the Dead parade, Mexico.
Grave adorned with marigolds during Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico.
Participants in traditional face paint and costumes holding marigolds during Day of the Dead march, Mexico.
Colorful sugar candies for Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico.
Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City with colorful banner and costumed participants.
8 hr
Transfers included
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Beatriz Galvez
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Beatriz

Guatemala
Jul 2025
5/5

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I loved our guide Eleazar, he explained everything really well. I admire hus memory for all the great information he provided

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Enrique Zavala
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Enrique

United States
Jun 2025
5/5

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Sergio Lopez was very informative gave us the Royal treatment it was like we knew him for yrears, very polite and respectful I would definitely do it again.

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Pam Christensen

Pam

Apr 2021
4/5
The day of the dead is such an amazing annual tradition that I had no clue about. I could not have spent the day better. It was so much fun getting to know the ancient traditions and seeing people all dressed up.

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

Toni Barton

Toni

May 2021
5/5
Loved spending the Day of the Dead with Headout. Got to know so much about the traditions. Going back home with tons of memories

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

Chester Wolfe

Chester

Apr 2021
5/5
Our guide Philip was really amazing. He was punctual and very knowledgable and helpful. Will love to go on more tours with him.

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

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