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Home/Destinations/Oaxaca City/Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead Experiences

Mexico’s most moving festival: around the end of October and start of November, Oaxaca comes alive with marigold-strewn altars, candlelit cemeteries, comparsas and painted faces for Dia de Muertos. Tours share the traditions with respect and insight.

85 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Oaxaca City
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
4.7(1,175)·12 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
Oaxaca City
Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
4.8(1,050)·3–4 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour
Oaxaca City
Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour
4.8(422)·8 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
The Mezcal Journey
Oaxaca City
The Mezcal Journey
4.9(303)·6 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours
Oaxaca City
Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours
5.0(287)·3–9 hours
from$299/ person
via Viator
full day tour : Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Mezcal, el tule and Mitla
Oaxaca City
full day tour : Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Mezcal, el tule and Mitla
4.5(232)·11 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca
−10%
Oaxaca City
Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca
4.7(166)·10–11 hours
from$33$37/ person
via Viator
Food & Markets Tour
Oaxaca City
Food & Markets Tour
4.8(153)·2h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Hierve el agua half day tour
Oaxaca City
Hierve el agua half day tour
4.7(128)·6 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide
Oaxaca City
Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide
4.7(122)·10 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Mitla Half Day Guided Tour
Oaxaca City
Mitla Half Day Guided Tour
4.7(101)·6–7 hours
from$36/ person
via Viator
Hierve el Agua HALF DAY trip.
Oaxaca City
Hierve el Agua HALF DAY trip.
4.9(99)·6 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
Street Art Tour With An Artist in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
Street Art Tour With An Artist in Oaxaca
4.9(70)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Experience the Mezcal Tour in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
Experience the Mezcal Tour in Oaxaca
4.9(42)·5 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Oaxaca Food Tour with 10+ Dishes of Authentic Mexican Flavors
Oaxaca City
Oaxaca Food Tour with 10+ Dishes of Authentic Mexican Flavors
5.0(38)·3 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
5 Hours Guided Day of The Dead Evening Walking Tour in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
5 Hours Guided Day of The Dead Evening Walking Tour in Oaxaca
4.5(37)·5 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Private custom Oaxaca tour – Design your perfect day
Oaxaca City
Private custom Oaxaca tour – Design your perfect day
5.0(33)·8–12 hours
from$294/ person
via Viator
Oaxaca City bike tour: History, culture and traditions
Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City bike tour: History, culture and traditions
4.9(31)·2h 30min
from$37/ person
via Viator
Tour Ruta Hierve el Agua, Tule, Mitla, Teotitlan and Mezcal
Oaxaca City
Tour Ruta Hierve el Agua, Tule, Mitla, Teotitlan and Mezcal
4.7(21)·10–11 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Taste Oaxaca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Oaxaca City
Taste Oaxaca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
5.0(21)·4 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
City Tour and Museum of Cultures
Oaxaca City
City Tour and Museum of Cultures
4.5(20)·4h 30min
from$47/ person
via Viator
First Day in Oaxaca – Guided Walking Tour
Oaxaca City
First Day in Oaxaca – Guided Walking Tour
5.0(19)·2 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour of Oaxacan Wonders
Oaxaca City
Full Day Tour of Oaxacan Wonders
3.9(18)·10 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Crafts & Cuisine All Included Guided Day Tour from Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
Crafts & Cuisine All Included Guided Day Tour from Oaxaca
5.0(15)·9 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Mezcal, Hierve el Agua & Mitla Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide
Oaxaca City
Mezcal, Hierve el Agua & Mitla Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide
5.0(12)·10 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Ancestral Mezcal Tour Experience: A Mesoamerican Heritage
Oaxaca City
Ancestral Mezcal Tour Experience: A Mesoamerican Heritage
4.9(11)·3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Private Cultural Oaxaca Day of the Dead Heritage Tour
Oaxaca
Private Cultural Oaxaca Day of the Dead Heritage Tour
4.2(10)·2 hours
from$337/ person
via Viator
Day of the Dead Experience + alebrijes painting
Oaxaca City
Day of the Dead Experience + alebrijes painting
4.8(6)·4–5 hours
from$156/ person
via Viator
The Mezcal Tour
Oaxaca City
The Mezcal Tour
4.8(6)·5 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Day of the Dead Tour. Only October 31st.
Oaxaca City
Day of the Dead Tour. Only October 31st.
5.0(6)·6–8 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca
3.0(4)·6 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Private Custom Tour in Oaxaca with Local Guide
Oaxaca City
Private Custom Tour in Oaxaca with Local Guide
5.0(3)·2–4 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Night Walk of Urban Legends ghosts and Dinner in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
Night Walk of Urban Legends ghosts and Dinner in Oaxaca
5.0(2)·2h 15min
from$42/ person
via Viator
Free Tour Oaxaca Essential : History and Tips of a Local Guide
Oaxaca City
Free Tour Oaxaca Essential : History and Tips of a Local Guide
5.0(2)·2–3 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Tour of the Dead and Pantheons in Oaxaca October 31
Oaxaca City
Tour of the Dead and Pantheons in Oaxaca October 31
5.0(1)·6–7 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Oaxaca Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Oaxaca City
Oaxaca Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Hierve el Agua y Tesoros de Oaxaca Tour in one day
−20%
Oaxaca City
Hierve el Agua y Tesoros de Oaxaca Tour in one day
5.0(1)·12 hours
from$47$59/ person
via Viator
Walking mezcal tasting Oaxaca Tour
Oaxaca City
Walking mezcal tasting Oaxaca Tour
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca Cemetery Tour
Oaxaca City
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca Cemetery Tour
6h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
Day Tour of the Dead in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
Day Tour of the Dead in Oaxaca
6 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Oaxaca's Day of the Dead: Group Walking Tour
Oaxaca City
Oaxaca's Day of the Dead: Group Walking Tour
3 hours
from$174/ person
via Viator
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca Live the Night of the Underworld
Oaxaca City
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca Live the Night of the Underworld
7h 8min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Mystical Day of the Dead Experience in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
Mystical Day of the Dead Experience in Oaxaca
6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Oaxacan Roots Tour of Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City
Oaxacan Roots Tour of Oaxaca City
10 hours
from$44/ person
via Viator

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca City — FAQ

When is Day of the Dead in Oaxaca?
Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) is celebrated around 31 October to 2 November, and Oaxaca is one of the best places to experience it.
What happens during Day of the Dead in Oaxaca?
The city fills with altars, marigolds, candlelit cemetery vigils, parades (comparsas) and painted faces honouring the dead.
Can you take a Day of the Dead tour in Oaxaca?
Yes — guided tours visit altars, markets and cemeteries, explaining the traditions respectfully.

More things to do in Oaxaca City

Monte Alban & RuinsHierve el Agua & ValleyMezcal TastingsCooking & Food ToursCraft Villages