About this Event
Experience Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with altars, ofrendas, mexican hot chocolate, pan de muerto and exciting storytelling. Honor the ancestors and experience the beauty of Día de Muertos in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico. This small-group walking tour combines the city’s breathtaking altars and ofrendas with traditional Mexican cacao, pan de muerto and storytelling about the land’s ancient and colonial history.
We begin at a cozy local café with a traditional cup of Mexican Cacao and a piece of pan de muerto, the traditional sweet foods of this magical holiday. From there, we step into the streets of the Centro Histórico where altars, ofrendas and floral displays light up the city for Día de Muertos.
As we walk, you’ll:
🕯️Visit the Zócalo’s monumental Mega Ofrenda and hidden community altars along the Centro Histórico ofrenda route.
💀Learn the history of ancient Mexico City (Tenochtitlán), colonial churches, and historic buildings that line our path.
🍫 Discover the sacred role of cacao in Mexica(Aztec) and Día de Muertos traditions, including offerings for the dead to its ritual significance.
✨ Discover how the ofrendas and customs bridge pre-Hispanic beliefs, Spanish influence, and modern celebrations.
📸 Capture the altars at golden hour as day turns into night, when candles and cempasúchil flowers glow in the heart of the city.
✨ What Makes 2025 Extra Special
This year’s Día de Muertos festivities in Mexico City carries even deeper meaning. 2025 marks the 700-year anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlán, the Mexica capital that once stood where the Zócalo is today.
The Mega Ofrenda in the main square will reflect this milestone by blending ancestral Mexica symbolism with contemporary artistry in a tribute unlike any other. By joining this tour, you’ll experience how the city honors both its pre-Hispanic roots and living traditions during this historic year.
What’s Included:
✅ Artisanal cup of cacao
✅ Pan de muerto (bread of the season)
✅ 3-3.5 hour guided cultural walking tour
✅ Visits to main ofrendas + hidden gems along the Centro Histórico route
✅ Expert storytelling on Día de Muertos, Mexica cosmology, and local history
✅ Small group intimacy
Meeting Point:
📍A traditional café in Centro Histórico (exact location provided after booking.
Duration:
⏰ 3-3.5 hours in the evening at golden hour.
Why Choose This Tour?
Unlike large tours that rush through the Zócalo, this intimate experience allows you to:
🇲🇽Taste Mexico’s traditions (cacao + pan de muerto included)
🚶🏽♀️Walk the route of centro’s many ofrendas with an expert guide.
🕍Learn the stories beneath the stones of Centro Histórico: Aztec temples, colonial plaza and sacred symbolism.
🕯️Connect with the spiritual meaning of Día de Muertos, not just the spectacle.
🌟Be part of the 700-year Tenochtitlán anniversary- a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
💀 Celebrate Día de Muertos in Mexico City the authentic way.🕯️
Spaces are very limited, reserve asap and join us for an unforgettable evening of cacao, altars, and ancestral history!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Centro Histórico CDMX, Zócalo, Ciudad de México, Mexico
USD 89.00
