Day of the Dead Tour

Experience the authentic Day of the Dead in Mexico City

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Day of the Dead celebration that will take you deep into one of Mexico’s most cherished traditions. Enjoy a tour in which you can be part of one of the most significant traditions of our country and feel the mysticism, colors, and emotions of this ancient festivity, whether by touring the iconic landmarks of Mexico City or through a fully immersive experience on a magical chinampa in Xochimilco. Choose your adventure and celebrate life and death like never before!

Night visit to a cemetery and trajinera ride in Xochimilco

Available only on November 1st, this exclusive tour takes you on a panoramic visit through the heart of Mexico City. Admire famous landmarks such as the Monument to the Revolution, the Angel of Independence, and the grand Paseo de la Reforma, all beautifully illuminated and decorated for the occasion. Then, visit a cemetery, where your guide will give you explanations about this festivity, while you witness the altars filled with candles and flowers, and see families honoring their loved ones. Admire their rich expressions of popular art that fuse symbolism and thought, both pre-Hispanic and Catholic, around death! The experience concludes with a picturesque boat ride on a trajinera through Xochimilco’s canals, accompanied by lively mariachi music. Float through the decorated canals on this spectacular boat and pass through the floating gardens, popularly known as chinampas, while singing and dancing to the rhythm of Mexican music, enjoying the perfect blend of tradition and celebration on this special day!

An immersive experience at a Chinampa in Xochimilco

On this immersive tour, you will be transported directly to the Xochimilco canals, where a trajinera will take you to a stunning chinampa adorned with the golden glow of cempasúchil flowers, a symbol of the Day of the Dead. Here, you will be part of an immersive experience that connects you with the traditions of the Day of the Dead, the history and ancient agriculture of Mexico! Throughout the evening, you will be accompanied by live traditional music, which will resonate in the air as you participate in an emotional cacao ceremony. In addition, you will join in a traditional altar offering dedicated to honoring the deceased, surrounded by vibrant colors, flavors, and the captivating aromas of this sacred celebration. To top it all off, enjoy a delicious three-course meal cooked in a traditional smoke kitchen, paired with artisanal drinks like mezcal, pulque, and curados.

Choose the experience that you prefer to connect to the deepest roots of Mexico and to live the most authentic Day of the Dead experience, book your spot now!

Inclusions:

Day of the Dead Tour:

• Round transportation from the meeting point
• Professional certified guide
• Entrance to the Pantheon
• Trajinera Ride
• Mariachi Show

Day of the Dead Immersive Tour:

• Round transportation from the meeting point
• Professional certified guide
• Trajinera ride
• Access to Chinampa
• Three-course meal
• Artisanal drinks (pulque, mezcal, curados)

Exclusions:

• Food and drinks (for the Day of the Dead Tour)
• Optional tips

Meeting points:

For the Day of the Dead Tour (operates only November 1st), the available meeting points are:

• Behind Palacio de Bellas Artes, on Av. Hidalgo 2, at 6:00 pm.
• Hostal Amigo, called Isabel La Católica 61-A, at 6:00 pm.
• Auditorio Nacional (at the Lunario sculpture) at 6:00 pm.

For the Day of the Dead Immersive Tour, there is only one meeting point: MIGA CAFE (Liverpool 174) at 3:15 pm.