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

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.

Duration

8 hr

Open today

08:00am - 05:00pm

Guided tour

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.

    • 8-hour shared tour of Mexico City’s Day of the Dead celebrations

    • Round-trip transfers from the meeting point

    • Expert English and Spanish-speaking guide

    • Entry to Pantheon

    • Xochimilco trajinera ride

    • Mariachi show onboard

    • Meeting Points (Choose your pickup spot):

    • Behind Palacio de Bellas Artes: Av. Hidalgo 2

    • Hostal Amigo: Isabel La Católica 61-A

    • Auditorio Nacional: At the Lunario sculpture

    • Tips

    • Food and drinks

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.4
    111 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Rachel Lai-Cheong

    Rachel

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    the tour bus arrived an hour late and the sound quality on the bus wasn't good so we couldn't really hear what the guide was saying. Also the canal boat ride would probably be experienced better in the day time. The tour was at night and so we could hardly see anything around the canals. The canal aspect also wasn't really centred around day of the dead, it felt like they advertised it that way to get more people to sign up.
    Glenn Tisba

    Glenn

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    The grave was very nice on that special night but the guide let us alone inside without clear instructions and didn't teach us culture about the place. We had to follow another guide, Ruben, who did really great! I give some stars only because of him. Even the boat trip was meaningless, we were just put on the boat without any explanations
    Susanne Hirzel

    Susanne

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Jasmine Aguilar

    Jasmine

    May 2021
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Best tour I have ever taken. Very interesting trip , punctual planning and execution. Would highly recommend.
    Toni Barton

    Toni

    May 2021
    Verified booking
    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
  • Join an unforgettable evening celebrating Día de los Muertos, one of Mexico’s most vibrant and beloved traditions.

    Getting started

    Meet your bilingual guide at Hostal Amigo in Centro Histórico at 6pm. The tour begins with a brief introduction to the evening’s route and a panoramic walk past Mexico City’s iconic landmarks, glowing with festive lights.

    What to expect

    The Day of the Dead is a joyful and heartfelt celebration honoring deceased loved ones. Families create ofrendas (altars) decorated with marigolds, sugar skulls, candles, and photos to welcome spirits back for one night. The festival blends pre-Hispanic beliefs with Catholic traditions, turning remembrance into music, dance, and shared food that celebrates the cycle of life.

    Features

    • Candlelit cemetery: Walk among glowing altars and vibrant flowers while learning the stories behind the rituals.

    • Xochimilco trajinera ride: Float along canals decorated with lanterns and floating gardens, accompanied by mariachi music.

    • Iconic landmark views: See the Angel of Independence, Monument to the Revolution, and Paseo de la Reforma illuminated for the festival.

    • Cultural immersion: Experience music, dancing, and local traditions that bring Mexico’s Day of the Dead to life.

  • Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone

    Monday08:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Tuesday08:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Wednesday08:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Thursday08:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Friday08:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Saturday08:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
    Sunday08:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:30pm
  • What’s not allowed

    • This experience is restricted to children under 12 years of age.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible to wheelchair/pram stroller users.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide

    • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your guide at Hostal Amigo

    • Address: Isabel La Católica 61-A, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

    Getting There

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Isabel la Católica. It is a quick 1 minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Board buses #4 to get you there.

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