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Dia de Muertos in Mexico City
ALTARS OF THE CITY: A MARKET & OFRENDA JOURNEY
The city takes on a different atmosphere during this time, a festive and vibrant celebration filled with colors, art installations, and giant alebrijes on Reforma Avenue. Bakeries are baking 'pan de muerto,' filling the air with the scents of sugar, oranges, marigold flowers, and copal incense. Businesses set up altars, markets overflow with flowers – it's simply delightful.
$100 USD | 10:30 AM (4-5 hr public walking tour) | Only October 30th - November 1st.
Our favorite season!
Discover the magic of Día de Muertos in the heart of Mexico City with Magia Memorial. This tour takes you through streets and markets full of colors and scents, where vendors prepare flowers, papel picado, and other elements for the altars that will soon adorn the city.
During the tour, you’ll enjoy authentic Mexican treats: from tacos at the Mercado de Jamaica to pan de muerto at a traditional local bakery. As you explore, you’ll learn about the history and meaning of this celebration, and how Mexican culture honors the memory of loved ones with creativity and joy.
An immersive experience that combines tradition, flavors, and the vibrant energy of the historic center—perfect for those who want to experience Día de Muertos like a local.
Our day
Itinerary
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See you in our meeting point
We'll meet you at a designated spot in the Roma Sur neighborhood outisde the subway Metro. From there, we'll take a short ride to our first stop, a wonderful market.
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Jamaica Market
This is my favorite market: easy to explore, with friendly people and amazing food. We’ll try delicious carnitas or a vegetarian huarache! The aisles are filled with vibrant flowers for the altars, as well as all kinds of items for the offerings! The atmosphere is truly special!
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Centro Historico (Downtown) Zocalo
From Mercado Jamaica, we’ll head to the Historic Center to experience the Day of the Dead atmosphere. We’ll visit the Megaofrenda at the Zócalo and stroll through lively streets, stopping to enjoy a traditional pan de muerto.
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From Zocalo to Bellas Artes
After visiting the Zócalo, we’ll walk through the Historic Center to explore the impressive ofrendas set up inside some of the city's most iconic buildings. Depending on this year's displays, we’ll visit the altars at the Palacio de Cultura Citibanamex and MUNAL (National Museum of Art), ultimately concluding our tour right in front of the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts.
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Cantina
The tour concludes right in front of the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts, but if you have some extra time, we can stop for a refreshing drink at a traditional local cantina.
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End of Tour
We bid farewell here. Armed with the knowledge you've gained, you're ready to explore more of this universe of museums, hidden gems, and charming squares known as the Centro Historico.
Familiy friendly
All included : Food, beverages, subway tickets
Diffculty low. Stairs involved. Lots of walking. Subway rides
Vegetarian friendly
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Subway tickets
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Food and beverages* (Beer at cantina or non-alcoholic beverage)
Not included:
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Transportation to and from the meeting point
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Guide tips
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Kick off your Mexico City adventure with the right activity! Try amazing food, uncover hidden local gems, and make a new friend along the way.
Beth C. - NYC
When do you hear two young adults (males, 17 years old) say ‘I will never forget this day and I will never look at death the same way again’? That summed up our experience with Gabriel and the most excellent day of events he organized. Gabe was full of stories, facts, insights, empathy, grace, and joy.
Celia C, LA
I have been on many walking tours in many cities and this "Glimpse of Mexico City in Dia de Muertos" led by Gabriel is one of the best.
I have rarely met someone with so much passion for a city.
Her in depth knowledge of architecture, food and history made the full day tour pass by quickly.
It was like spending a fun day with a good friend who loves the city.
Ross T. - UK
It was an incredible experience, Gabriel was excellent and as helpful or as practical as you wanted him to be. He gave me good food and some drinks — I would go with them again anytime.