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

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

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.

What's Included

Service of a multilingual local guide.
Round transportation from Mexico City.
Orientation walk in the historic center of Cuernavaca and Ocotepec.
Typical Day of the Dead treat: pan de muerto and atole.
Personal expenses.
Tips.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meet your guide and driver at your accommodation or another place of your convenience.

OR
Meeting point

We will pick you up outside the Lunario.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mexico City

    Get ready to meet your tour guide and head to Cuernavaca.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mexico City

    After a day full of traditions and culture, we’ll return to Mexico City late in the evening.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Vibe Adventures

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Day of the Dead
Historical Tours
Seasonal
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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