Day of the Dead Tour in Mixquic from Mexico City
Overview
Our Mixquic Dia de Muertos tour offers an authentic cultural immersion rarely found elsewhere. Unlike crowded commercial experiences, we provide romantic access to genuine local traditions with knowledgeable guides who explain the deep cultural significance behind every ritual. You'll witness the captivating transformation of Mixquic as candles illuminate the night, experience the community's heartfelt celebrations firsthand. This isn't just sightseeing—it's a meaningful journey into one of Mexico's most sacred traditions in a location renowned for its exceptional Day of the Dead observances.
NOTE: Panteon de Mixquic welcomes visitors during all three days of the celebration. The enchanting “Alumbrada,” where locals light thousands of candles to honor their ancestors, takes place specifically on November 2nd.
What's Included
- Walking tour of Mixquic
- Meals: Typical Day of the Dead fare: pan de muerto and atole
- Round transportation from Mexico City
- Service of a multilingual local guide
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Meeting and Pickup
Av. P.º de la Reforma 50
Polanco V Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Mexico City
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mixquic
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Mexico City
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- WHAT TO EXPECT: Panteon de Mixquic welcomes visitors during all three days of the celebration. The enchanting “Alumbrada,” where locals light thousands of candles to honor their ancestors, takes place specifically on November 2nd.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Walking tour of Mixquic.
- Meals: Typical Day of the Dead fare: pan de muerto and atole.
- Round transportation from Mexico City.
- Service of a multilingual local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
- Travel insurance.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Day of the Dead Tour in Mixquic from Mexico City is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Day of the Dead Tour in Mixquic from Mexico City will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Walking tour of Mixquic
- Meals: Typical Day of the Dead fare: pan de muerto and atole
- Round transportation from Mexico City
- Service of a multilingual local guide
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- WHAT TO EXPECT: Panteon de Mixquic welcomes visitors during all three days of the celebration. The enchanting “Alumbrada,” where locals light thousands of candles to honor their ancestors, takes place specifically on November 2nd.
- 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.
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