5-Nights Day of the Dead in Mexico City - Classic from $1,449

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OFFER ID 1697517

Day of the Dead in Mexico City
You might have seen it in the movies or on TV but now's your chance to experience the Day of the Dead in real life with this six-day tour. Explore Mexico City's markets and tuck into local street food. Get into the spirit with traditional face painting then join a citywide procession. Venture to a small town to witness the elaborate altars built in honour of loved ones passed. You'll walk away with a greater appreciation for this important cultural event and some incredible memories to boot.

Highlights
Shop for Day of the Dead goods at Jamaica Market, Get into the spirit with face painting, Join one of many street parties, Witness a graveyard procession in a small town, Indulge in Mexican street food

Meals Included
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Xochimilco Cultural Experience, Mexico City
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Mercado de Jamaica, Mexico City.
Mexico City walking tour. Visit to Jamaica Market to learn about ceremonial objects used for Day of the Dead. San Juan Market visit with lunch. Face painting. Visit to Dolores Cementery in Chapultepec. Free time in Mexico City. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.


5 nights from $1,449 per person

Itinerary

G Adventures: Day of the Dead in Mexico City

Day 1: Mexico City
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Day of the Dead takes place between October 31 and November 2 and is a celebration and remembrance of the deceased. Families will build private altars and bring large feasts to cemeteries, to be with the souls of the departed. It is believed that the souls will come back to visit and take part in the celebrations. Some of the “ofrendas” (altars) are very elaborate and include sugar skulls and marigold flowers. In most regions, the souls of infants and children are honoured on November 1. Adults are remembered on November 2. It is generally a festive rather than somber gathering.
Day 2: Mexico City
Get into the Día de Muertos spirit with a local walking tour through the vibrant neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa, then spend the afternoon exploring Mexico City at your own pace and taking in the sights and energy of its iconic Día de Muertos parade.

Day 3: Mexico City
Explore Mexico City’s historic centre with your CEO, taking in the iconic Zócalo and learning about the city’s Día de Muertos traditions. Continue to Mercado de Jamaica, where you’ll meet local vendors, discover ceremonial objects and seasonal preparations, and taste traditional antojitos and treats connected to the celebration.

Day 4: Mexico City
Travel to Xochimilco and spend the day exploring its living cultural heritage with Colectivo Mitote, a local Planeterra project. Visit one of the oldest and most sustainable chinampas in the area and learn how this ancient farming system continues to shape life and traditions in Xochimilco today. Along the way, discover the deeper meaning of Día de Muertos and how local families honor and remember their loved ones. Continue to a Xochimilco cemetery, where families gather to decorate graves, share memories, and celebrate the lives of those who have passed. This immersive experience offers a meaningful look at Día de Muertos through the eyes of the local community.

Day 5: Mexico City
Enjoy a free day to explore Mexico City at your own pace. Take time to revisit your favorite neighborhoods, discover local markets and museums, or continue enjoying the Día de Muertos celebrations. For those looking to venture beyond the city, an optional visit to the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán is available.

Day 6: Mexico City
Depart at any time.

Featured Destinations
Mexico City

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
10/30/2026 - 10/30/2026
from $1,449 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Length
5 Nights
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
 

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1697517

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