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Discover the Day of the Dead through art, flavors, and traditions: from chocolate and Pan de Muerto to colorful altars, a market, and a final heartfelt tribute to loved ones.

Highlights

• Sip hot chocolate as you learn about this unique tradition.
• Take a break during the tour and savor a cocktail on a lovely terrace.
• Visit a lively market with flowers, candles, and Day of the Dead décor
• Explore beautiful altars and feel the spirit of the Day of the Dead.
• Finish by adding to a real altar a piece to remember and honor a loved one

Description

Hot Chocolate, Pan de Muerto & Day of the Dead Introduction Begin your Day of the Dead experience with a cup of delicious hot chocolate and a piece of traditional Pan de Muerto in a cozy, authentic Mexican restaurant renowned for its wonderful flavors — especially its rich chocolate and freshly baked bread. While you enjoy these seasonal treats, your guide — an art historian, certified tour guide, and professor — will bring the story to life, using an iPad with carefully selected images and artworks to illustrate the origins, symbolism, and meanings behind this syncretic and deeply spiritual Mexican celebration, as well as the story of La Catrina, one of Mexico’s most iconic figures. ️ Visit Different Altars Stroll through the colonial streets of San Ángel, visiting museums and shops that design and display new Day of the Dead altars every year — each one unique, creative, and full of symbolism. Visit a Colorful Market Explore the Mercado del Carmen, where you’ll discover the ingredients and materials traditionally used to create altars and prepare Day of the Dead foods. You’ll also have the chance to purchase items for your own altar. Cocktail on a Terrace Take a break between visits and enjoy a traditional cocktail on a beautiful terrace — included in the tour — while soaking in the lively atmosphere of this special time of year. Be Part of a Real Mexican Día de Muertos Altar Conclude your walk by placing an object — either something you purchased at the local market or brought from home — on the altar of the same restaurant where this experience began. By then, you’ll understand the deep symbolism of each element and the heartfelt importance this day holds in Mexican culture. If you wish, you may bring a printed photo of a loved one (please avoid bringing the original, as it will stay on the altar) to place as a tribute and a loving remembrance.

Includes

A walking tour led by an art historian and expert local guide. Headsets provided for clear audio in larger groups. Coffee or hot chocolate at the start of the experience. Entrance ticket to a museum included. A cocktail on a charming terrace. A decorative Day of the Dead item purchased at the local market to place on the altar at the restaurant where the experience began.

Important Information

• You will begin with a coffee or hot chocolate. You will be walking for approximately 2 hours. *If you want, you can bring a copy of the photo of a loved one who is no longer with us so you can place it on the altar to honor him/her/them.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund