Top Oaxaca Day of the Dead Events

Few parts of Mexico celebrate the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) with as much pizazz as Oaxaca, but knowing where the festivities take place can be challenging. This evening walking tour takes place after dark for extra atmosphere, and showcases the best decorations in the city. You’ll also learn much more about local traditions than you would alone.

This Huatulco Day of the Dead Experience is a great pick for those looking to learn about the importance and tradition of Day of the Dead in Mexican culture, while visiting the country. A guide explains the day and its traditions to you as you visit a cemetery in Santa Maria Huatulco. Plus, you can also leave flowers for someone who may have been forgotten over time with provided flowers.

Experience a Day of the Dead night in Oaxaca with a group tour of the cemeteries of Tlalixtac and San Felipe. The experience starts at 7 pm heading to Tlalixtac, where our certified guide will explain the meaning of this tradition. Afterward, you will have an hour free to tour the pantheon and appreciate flowers, candles, and decorations. At 8:30 pm we will continue towards San Felipe. There you can tour the pantheon, observe different styles of tombs and headstones, and learn another way of living this celebration. You will also have free time to have dinner on your own. During the tour we included candle, marigold flower, borla, and mezcal. Return to hotels around 11:45 p.m. Includes: transportation, travel insurance, certified guide, candle, flowers, and mezcal. Does not include: food, additional drinks, or personal expenses. IMPORTANT: Group tour, not private. It is only done on November 2nd. We request that respect be maintained for families and their traditions.

Learn all about the deep traditions and cultural importance celebrated on the Day of the Dead on this group tour in Huatulco from your local guide, which is a much richer experience than you could get from a guide book. You’ll learn about the spiritual journey made by the dead as you visit several important areas in Huatulco as you wander the streets of Santa Maria and participate in the ceremonies.

Understand the Day of the Dead celebrations with art, craft and family tradition. Day of the dead event takes place from the 31st of October to 2nd of November. This tour is to learn about the traditions of this celebration. It introduces travelers to the traditions, culture, and symbolism of the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico. It is focused on history, local customs, and community traditions, and should not be viewed as a Halloween-style event or entertainment show. Program : - 7 am : Meet your guide in front of Catedral metropolitana de Oaxaca - Have breakfast in a Oaxaca Market and taste Day of the Dead Bread - Transfer to an Alebrijes studio in San Martin Tilcajete to discover this traditional art - Paint your own Alebrije and learn more about Day of the Dead traditions - Join a Mole workshop and taste this delicious Mexican dish - 1:30 pm : End the tour in the Mole workshop in Oaxaca

Learn all about the Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, on this private walking tour in Xoxocotlan. Your guide gives you an in-depth look at the traditional celebration, where the dead are revered. Pause to sample a classic Day of the Dead treat, either "pan de muerto" or a Mexican hot chocolate, as you admire the colorful decor and flickering candles. This is a private tour for you and your party, so feel free to ask lots of questions and go at your own pace while you take in the festivities.

Live a special Day of the Dead night in Oaxaca with a group experience that combines flower fields, cemeteries, and family traditions. We will meet at 5:30 p.m. and leave at 6:00 p.m. heading to a flower field, where you can enjoy the sunset among marigolds and borla, as well as have time to take photographs of the giant catrinas. Afterward, we will continue to Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán to visit its new cemetery and learn how families prepare and decorate the graves during these dates. (LOUD NOISE) Later we will visit a traditional house to appreciate a Day of the Dead altar and enjoy a snack with tamale, bread, chocolate, coffee, and mezcal. (included) The last stop will be the old pantheon of Xoxocotlán, where you will have approximately an hour free to tour it and appreciate the atmosphere of this celebration. Return to the Oaxaca Center approximately at 12:00 a.m. IMPORTANT: Group tour, not private. It is only done on October 31st.

One of the most representatives events in the Mexican culture; unfortunately can be only enjoyed one night early November in Mexico. It is not a tour, is an unforgettable experience.!!

Immerse yourself in one of Mexico's most profound cultural celebrations on this exclusive private Day of the Dead walking tour through the heart of Oaxaca. This intimate 3-hour experience takes you beyond the surface of Día de los Muertos — from the marigold-lit altars of Panteón General to the 17th-century Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco and the gilded Baroque splendour of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Explore the world-class Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca to deepen your understanding of the Zapotec and Mixtec civilisations that gave birth to this tradition, then end at the legendary Mercado 20 de Noviembre, where sizzling street food and vibrant local life bring the celebration full circle. Every stop is tailored to your pace and curiosity — no crowds, no compromises.

Join fellow travelers and step into Oaxaca's most spellbinding season on this group walking tour through the historic city center during Day of the Dead. Stroll the legendary pedestrian boulevard of Calle Macedonio Alcalá before entering the breathtaking Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, a baroque masterpiece adorned with gold leaf and, at this magical time of year, surrounded by marigold altars. Move on to the lively Zócalo, the UNESCO-listed heart of the city, alive with music, candlelit ofrendas, and the warmth of a community honoring its ancestors. Admire the imposing green-stone façade of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption before finishing at Mercado 20 de Noviembre— the smoky, aromatic hub of Oaxacan street food culture. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, you'll share this extraordinary experience with a small group of like-minded explorers, making new connections as you discover why Oaxaca is considered one of the world's greatest destinations for Day of the dead.

Live an unforgettable experience in the heart of Day of the Dead in Oaxaca with a warm local family in Arrazola. Begin by participating in a traditional purification ritual with copal and walk through a vibrant field of cempasúchil to admire the flowers that guide the souls. Visit an intimate family altar to share stories and honor the memory of our loved ones. To finish, paint your own commemorative alebrije and take a unique souvenir from this trip. A deep connection to celebrate life through our traditions!

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! You step into the valley where agave carpets the hills. A family palenque welcomes you with smoke rising from underground ovens. You watch piñas roast and hear the crackle of stone against agave hearts. The tahona wheel turns slowly while the scent of fermenting mash drifts through wooden vats. Soon you taste Espadín and rare agaves, each sip revealing earth and fire. In Mitla the fields stretch endless, their sharp leaves catching the midday sun. You walk among thousands of plants that rustle in the wind. A traditional Oaxacan table awaits you in a village comedor. Tlayudas and mole share space with fresh tortillas as a glass of mezcal lingers warm in your hand. Which flavor will stay with you longest, the smoke or the silence?