Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico (8 Days)

About This Tour

An 8-day Dia de Muertos itinerary through Mexico City, Teotihuacan, and Queretaro to a family ofrenda ceremony and a candlelit cemetery vigil at the foot of Popocatepetl in Atlixco. A private Dia de Muertos tour through Mexico City and the colonial towns of Queretaro and Atlixco, timed to the Day of the Dead season (late October to early November).

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

Arrival

Arrival pickup at Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

Day 1 — Welcome to Mexico City

Arrival and a private transfer to your hotel, with the evening free to explore.

Day 2 — The Historic Center

A walking tour of the Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Government Palace, the Anthropological Museum, and an evening stroll along the marigold-lined Paseo de la Reforma.

Day 3 — Teotihuacan to Queretaro

The Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at Teotihuacan, then a walking tour of UNESCO-listed Queretaro, its streets decorated for the season.

Day 4 — A Family Ofrenda Ceremony

A visit to a village near Guanajuato to help a local family build a traditional ofrenda altar, followed by a home-cooked lunch and an intimate remembrance ceremony at the cemetery.

Day 5 — Tula's Stone Warriors to Atlixco

The Toltec stone Atlantes of Tula, then on to the magical town of Atlixco, with an evening cemetery vigil at the foot of the Popocatepetl volcano.

Day 6 — The Valle de las Catrinas

Atlixco's Valle de las Catrinas festival, with giant Catrina skeleton displays, parades, and cultural performances, followed by the Desfile de Calaveras evening parade.

Day 7 — A Day of Mexican Flavors

Back in Mexico City, a foodie market tour and a hands-on salsa-making class, with the afternoon free to explore at your own pace.

Day 8 — Farewell

A transfer to Mexico City International Airport for your departure flight.

Departure

The trip ends with a private transfer to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group

A professional, knowledgeable local guide

Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip

Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group

All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included

Meals and snacks

Gratuities for your guide or driver

Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers

Crowded 50+ seat group buses

Fully custom stops, built around you

A fixed script with no flexibility

Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying

Meeting at a fixed public meeting point

Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup

Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own driver and air-conditioned vehicle throughout; the source itinerary notes it can also be run for a group of up to 12, which Voyzo keeps exclusive to your own party.

It's built around the Dia de Muertos season, typically late October into early November, to coincide with the ofrenda ceremony and cemetery vigils.

Day 4's visit is arranged with a local family who welcome travelers to take part in building the altar and sharing a meal — it's a paid cultural exchange, not an intrusion on a private event.

On the evening of day 5, families gather with candles and marigolds to decorate graves at a cemetery near Popocatepetl, with a church mass and the cemetery lit by candlelight until around 2am.

Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.

Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

Request a Quote

Tell us your group size and preferred date — we'll follow up with pricing.

DurationMulti-Day Tour

PickupArrival pickup at Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

Group size1 to 25 guests, any vehicle class

ItineraryFully customizable to your group

Direct pricing — no marketplace markup

Free itinerary changes until confirmed

Direct line to your guide and driver

Usually respond within a few hours

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