Mexico City: Day of the Dead Original
Overview
Highlights
- Fiesta the night away in Mexico City and get into the true spirit of this haunting ceremonial festival.
- Get the low-down on all of the traditions and rituals of the Day of the Dead festival, including taking part in making your own traditional altar offering.
- See the ruins known as the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan and stroll down The Avenue of the Dead to discover what life here was like nearly 2000 years ago.
- VisitTlahuaccemetery to view graves that have been decorated with colourful flowers, photos and food, and see the Day of the Dead ceremonies.
- Sample tasty street food at the open air Mercado Jamaica where people come to buy everything they need for the Day of the Dead, including the famous pan de muerto sweet rolls.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Gastromotiva. Donations help them provide nutritious, balanced meals for vulnerable people in Mexico. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
What's this trip about?
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Tlahuac - Cemetery visit in Tlahuac
- Tlalocán - Day of the Dead altar creation
- Mexico City - San Juan Market visit
- Mexico City - City Tour
- Mexico – Teotihucan ruins guided visit
Itinerary

Bienvenidos a Mexico! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. Modern meets ancient in Mexico City – one of the world's largest urban centres. Although crowded and smoggy, Mexico City offers a great variety of impressive museums, galleries and arc...
You will have the morning at leisure before regrouping at 1pm to depart for Tlalocan. Upon arrival you will be meet by our local host. Get hands-on by creating your own traditional altar for Day of the Dead. Late in the afternoon you’ll visit Panteon cemetery to see t...
Set out on a walking tour of Mexico City’s historic centre, walking past the Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor and Palacio de Bellas Artes. You’ll also swing by the open air Mercado Jamaica where people come to buy everything they need for the Day of the De...
It’s an early morning start as you depart Mexico City and travel to Teotihuacan (2hour drive) where you'll discover the extraordinary ruins known as the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, which dominate the skyline. This was once one of the country's bigg...
Your immersion in Mexico's Day of the Dead festival ends after breakfast this morning. That doesn’t mean your Mexican adventure has to come to an end! If you would like to spend more time in Mexico City, we’ll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check current availability, prices, specials & more.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Intrepid Travel Reviews & Ratings
Other Intrepid Travel Reviews
Fun times!
I had a ball and felt completly safe while doing so. We had Prerna lead our group who was fantastic. During Diwali there were a few bus changes and early starts to g...
My trip was great
My trip was great. Our tour leader Agatka was fabulous and really knew what she was talking about. Everything was very well organised and I really enjoyed myself. I ...
Great tour inadequate Main Guide
It was our fifth Intrepid tour and sadly the most disappointing. The itinerary was great, the accommodations really good, but sadly the tour guide, who was a new gui...
Tour Operator
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
Accommodation
Transportation & Flights
Transportation & flights
Finish point
- Hotel Bristol
- Plaza Necaxa No. 17 Cuauhtemoc District.
- Mexico City
- Z.C. 06500
- MEXICO
Alternate Finish point
- For trips departing on the following dates, use this finish point.
- 31 Oct 2025 (QVSO251031), 31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510312), 31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510313), 31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510314), 31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510315), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO261030), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO26103010), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO26103011), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO26103012), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610302), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610303), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610304), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610305), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610306), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610307), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610308), 30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610309)
- Soy Local Ciudad de Mexico
- Marsella 28 Colonia Juarez
- Mexico City
- MEXICO
- Phone: +57 3114060803
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations