1-855-602-7447
Experts available 7 days a week!
Hotels & Resort Deals
Select a destination...
View All Hotels & Resort Deals
Vacation Interests
Miscellaneous
Tours By Type
Tour Deals
Select a destination...
View All Tour Deals
Cruises From
Vacation Interests
Career Discounts
Featured Destinations
Select a destination for info and deals...
Destination Ports
Cruises sailing in each region...
- Transfer Your Booking To Us
- Book Shore Excursions
- Book Land Tours
- Save on Passport & Visa Services
-
![Arrow]()
View All Customer Service Resources
Saving Tools
- Access Reservation (web-made bookings only)
- Make a Payment
- Add Travel Insurance
- Pre-Cruise Registration
For Existing Reservations
- Land Vacation FAQs
- Cruise FAQs
- Cruise Port Directions
- Contact Us
Useful Links
Mexico City To Oaxaca: Celebrate Day Of The Dead
-
Length
8 Days
-
Quality
This indicates the overall quality of the tour operator's products. A low rating does not mean it is not good - it just means that it does not include as much, or perhaps is of a more standard quality than the higher quality tours. For example, a 3 star quality rating means that it is a more standard/economical tour, while 5 stars is a very luxurious tour that often includes a lot of amenities. -
Starts in
Mexico City (Mexico)
-
Ends in
Oaxaca (Mexico)
-
Available Tour Start Dates
OCT 27, 2026 to NOV 3, 2027
-
Activity Level
Easy
-
Style
Fully-Guided
-
Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
-
Special Interest(s)
Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$1,999.00
Contact Us for a Special Price!
Overview
In Mexico, the Day of the Dead isn't about spooky endings - it's a massive, marigold-scented family reunion. This 8-day trip will take you from the bustling street food stalls of the city straight into the golden fields of cempasuchil (the "flower of the dead") and into local cemeteries where traditions are very much alive. Come for the iconic tacos and market wanders; stay for a perspective on life -and what comes after - that you won't find anywhere else.
Visited During Tour
Mexico City (Mexico) | Oaxaca (Mexico) | Puebla (Mexico)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Mexico City To Oaxaca: Celebrate Day Of The Dead tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
There is at least one departure that the vendor is advising is Not Available for the selected year. Click here if you would like such tours to be included below.
Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code CMDX-11275
-
Day
1Mexico City
Arrive to the hotel meeting point for a 3pm welcome briefing, then head out on a walking tour of Mexico City's streets and markets as the city gears up for Day of the Dead. Finish the tour at a taqueria for dinner to enjoy some delicious and authentic tacos.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this bustling metropolis. Talk to your agent about booking pre-tour accommodation.
Please plan for your flight to arrive at the airport in Mexico City no later than 12pm.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Mexico City Walking Tour and Taco Dinner
Set off on a guided walking tour of Mexico City. Explore markets and identify foods and items that are used in the Day of the Dead celebrations. Try your hand at making homemade tortillas and then end the evening at a local taqueria, trying some of the cities most authentic tacos.
-
Day
2Mexico City
Enjoy a full day at your leisure in Mexico City. Explore the city's vibrant streets and historic sites on your own . Opt to join a tour of Xochimilco, a system of canals built by the ancient Aztecs, or catch a thrilling Lucha Libre match in the evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Free Time
Take advantage of the day to get out and explore this amazing city and its surroundings. Explore the city and watch some of the preparations come together for the cities Day of the Dead festivities. Opt to visit the colorful canals of Xochimilco with one of our G for Good partners, or experience the excitement of a Lucha Libre wrestling match in the evening.
2Optional Activities for Day 2
Show -
Day
3Mexico City/Puebla
Journey from Mexico City to the historic city of Puebla and take a guided orientation walk through its charming downtown, filled with colonial architecture and bustling plazas. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore at your own pace.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Puebla Orientation Walk
The route will vary for each tour, allowing our CEOs to share their personal favorites. Puebla is known for many things, such as pottery, colonial architecture and great food. You can expect to see the zocalo, artisans' market and visit the historic buildings within centre of this World Heritage city.
Free Time
Discover everything Puebla has to offer as you enjoy free time to explore its vibrant streets, charming squares, and rich cultural treasures.
-
Day
4Puebla / Atlixco
Visit Atlixco, the City of Flowers, and experience the cempasuchil fields, Escalera Ancha, and the Valle de las Catrinas before Dia de los Muertos. Discover this charming city alongside a local guide.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Atlixco Day Tour
Enjoy a day tour to Atlixco, the City of Flowers, as Dia de los Muertos approaches and the region fills with color and tradition. Walk among vast fields of blooming cempasuchil, the murals of Escalera Ancha, and visit the vibrant Valle de las Catrinas, where art and culture come together. Explore Atlixco's charming streets, history, and festive atmosphere while your local guide shares insights into local customs and traditions.
-
Day
5Puebla/Oaxaca
Journey to beautiful Oaxaca and get a feel for the city on an orientation walk. In the evening, visit a local cemetery to witness families preparing for Dia de los Muertos.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Oaxaca Orientation Walk
All walks will be slightly different, allowing your CEO to show off their favorite spots. You can except to see some of the special places to visit during Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. Opt to sample some delicious Oaxacan foods along the way such as mole, tlayudas or chapulines.
Cemetery Visit
Visit a local cemetery and witness local families preparing, cleaning and decorating the area where their loved ones are buried. This special visit allows visitors to have a unique insight into this moving and emotional experience.
-
Day
6Oaxaca
Explore the markets of Oaxaca to learn about local traditions, stock up and get ready for the upcoming festivities. Opt to book a tour to nearby Etla to experience the Oaxacan tradition of the famous Muerteada ceremony.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Oaxaca Market Visit
Join your CEO to explore the markets of Oaxaca, compare and contrast to what you've seen in Mexico City. Packed with local food, souvenirs, and supplies used for Day of the Dead celebrations. Visit a specialty shop to try Mexican hot chocolate.
2Optional Activities for Day 6
Show -
Day
7Oaxaca
Take advantage of a free day. Opt to explore the ancient ruins of Monte Alban, or simply relax and soak in the charm of Oaxaca at your own pace.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Free Time
There's plenty to see and do in Oaxaca, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try an optional activity like visiting the ruins of Monte Alban. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
1Optional Activities for Day 7
Show -
Day
8Oaxaca
Depart at any time
With so much to do in Oaxaca, we suggest booking an extra night to explore all this fabulous city has to offer.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Mexico City To Oaxaca: Celebrate Day Of The Dead tour:
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12.
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Mexico City Walking Tour and Taco Dinner, Mexico CityYour Discover Moment: Oaxaca. Free time in Mexico City. Puebla Orientation Walk. Free time in Puebla. Day tour of Atlixco. Oaxaca Orientation Walk. Visit to a local Oaxaca Cemetery to view Day of Dead Traditions. Oaxaca Market Visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Highlights
Soak up the electric history and festive energy of Mexico's vibrant cities, Get lost in the vast golden fields of blooming cempasuchil in Atlixco, Head to a local cemetery to see Day of the Dead traditions come alive, Hit the bustling markets and devour Mexico's legendary street food scene
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Mexico City- Boat Tour of Xochimilco,- Lucha Libre Match (350-500MXN per person)Oaxaca- Face Painting- Muerteada in EtlaMonte Alban- Monte Alban Tour (950MXN per person)
Accommodation Summary
Hotels (7 nts).
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. Please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
What is the group leader like?
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Transportation
Private vehicle, walking.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Service Level
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Pricing and availability are subject to change and must be confirmed by one of our travel advisors, who can contact the vendor to do so. Intra-vacation air (also referred to as internal air) is usually based on economy class seating (do not assume otherwise, unless explicity noted otherwise) and may be 100% non-refundable at time of final payment. Air quotes (including intra-vacation airfare) may be subject to change until final payment has been received by the vendor. Flight confirmation may be based on availability. Air reservations may not be able to be confirmed until a passport copy is received by the vendor. The following charges are not included in the vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security fee, passenger facility charges, Federal domestic flight segment fees, and U.S. and international arrival and departure and other government-imposed fees added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature. Itinerary details are provided by the vendor. Vendors may reserve the right to change itineraries, even on existing reservations. There may be instances where the name of a tour contains a tour length in it, but where there is a version of the tour that is a different number of days in length. You can check the true length of a tour by referring to the length value listed in association with that tour. Destination images displayed on this web page, some which are supplied by the related vendor and some which are not, are intended to simply give a general representation of the region of the world being visited during the tour. Such images are not necessarily of the exact areas being visited during the tour. Hotel details (including, but not limited to: rating/class, descriptions, images, amenities and addresses) are provided by G Adventures. Hotel amenities may be communicated in shorthand by G Adventures (for example, if "Laundry" is listed that may only mean that the hotel has an optional fee-based service that would allow for your laundry to be done by their staff). We reserve the right to correct errors.