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- Spanish
Live Day of the Dead in the heart of Mexico City!
Start in front of the majestic Palace of Fine Arts and tour the Historic Center while discovering the stories, symbols, and traditions of this emblematic celebration. Learn the origin of La Catrina and its relationship with Diego Rivera and continue to the Zócalo to admire its great Day of the Dead offerings and decorations.
To close the experience, discover another great Mexican tradition: lucha libre! Your guide will tell you the secrets of this colorful show before you enjoy the performance with your ticket included.
The experience concludes in:
- Arena México (only available Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday)
- Colosseum Arena (Available only Thursday and Saturday)
An experience full of history, catrinas, offerings, tradition, and lucha libre.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the main entrance of the Palace of Fine Arts. The guide will be waiting for you with a red umbrella.
Itinerary
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Palacio de Bellas Artes (Pass by)
We will start in front of this cultural icon of Mexico, famous for its white marble architecture and its murals of Diego Rivera and Siqueiros. Here you will receive the introduction to the tour, where we will talk about the relationship between art, life and death in Mexican culture.
Admission ticket free -
Alameda Central (Pass by)
We will walk through the oldest park in America, a place where the ancient coexists with the modern. During Día de Muertos, the Alameda is filled with altars, catrinas and cempasúchil flowers and also with costumed pop characters, creating a unique surreal atmosphere.
Admission ticket free -
Museo Mural Diego Rivera (Pass by)
We will go to the side of the museum where we will talk about the famous mural “Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Central Alameda”, created by Diego Rivera. This mural is key because it made the Catrina the most recognized symbol of the Day of the Dead (entrance to the museum is not included in the tour)
Admission ticket free -
1Arena Mexico
On Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, we will finish at Arena México, known as the Cathedral of Lucha Libre. We will talk about the history and importance of lucha libre in Mexican culture: its masks, characters, and the unique atmosphere surrounding it. At this point the tour concludes and afterwards you can enter the Lucha Libre show on your own (entrance included in the tour)
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Arena Coliseo
On Thursdays and Saturdays, we will finish at Arena Coliseo, known as the Funnel of Peru 77. We will talk about the history and importance of lucha libre in Mexican culture: its masks, characters, and the unique atmosphere surrounding it. At this point the tour concludes and afterwards you can enter the Lucha Libre show on your own (entrance included in the tour)
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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