Experience the Day of the Dead Tour in Ocotopec from Mexico City

3.7 (3 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration12h
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Cuernavaca’s vibrant historic center, rich with colorful exhibits and historic sites. In Ocotepec, dive in authentic traditions, visit local markets, taste traditional treats, and experience the unique "family altars" inside homes, where families share their offerings and hospitality. This tour offers a deep, personal connection to Mexico's most enchanting celebration. You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities and sightseeing: no visits to tourist shops and restaurants.

Options

Private

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).

PICKUP: included: from your accommodation or any other place of choice in Mexico City (please indicate it during the booking).


TRANSPORTATION: included; transportation in a private (just for your group) vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.


LANGUAGE(S): Most guides speak Spanish & English. Other languages available upon request with possible additional fees.
GROUP SIZE: any (only your group will participate).

Small-Group

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: we need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour)
GROUP SIZE: up to 12 travelers.
PICKUP: not included; meet your group outside the Lunario.
TRANSPORTATION : shared (with other participants in the group tour).

LANGUAGE(S): English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual).

What's included

  • Service of a multilingual local guide.
  • Round transportation from Mexico City (Pick-up is included only on private tours).
  • Orientation walk in the historic center of Cuernavaca and Ocotepec.
  • Typical Day of the Dead treat: pan de muerto and atole.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips.

What to expect

  1. Mexico City
    1h 30m
    Get ready to meet your tour guide and head to Cuernavaca.
  2. Cuernavaca
    4h
    Here, we’ll stroll through the streets, exploring beautiful gardens, museums, and historic sites that showcase the festival’s rich traditions and colorful Day of the Dead exhibits.
  3. Ocotepec
    4h 30m
    We will transfer to Ocotepec, a small town with unspeakable traditions that will impress you. Here, we’ll take an orientation walk, visit a serene chapel, and explore the bustling local market. Don’t forget to taste some pan de muerto and atole! Then, we’ll see “family altars” inside the homes of the deceased.
  4. Mexico City
    1h 30m
    After a day full of traditions and culture, we’ll return to Mexico City late in the evening.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will pick you up outside the Lunario.

End point

We will pick you up outside the Lunario.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
  • PICKUP LOCATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not included - meet your group at Lunario. ◘ Private tour: Your accommodation or any other place of choice in Mexico City (please specify it during or after the booking).
  • MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: we need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
  • TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
  • PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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