Day of the Dead Tour + Lucha Libre Show

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About this activity

Live Day of the Dead in the heart of Mexico City!

Start in front of the majestic Palace of Fine Arts and tour the Historic Center while discovering the stories, symbols, and traditions of this emblematic celebration. Learn the origin of La Catrina and its relationship with Diego Rivera and continue to the Zócalo to admire its great Day of the Dead offerings and decorations.

To close the experience, discover another great Mexican tradition: lucha libre! Your guide will tell you the secrets of this colorful show before you enjoy the performance with your ticket included.

The experience concludes in:

Arena México (only available Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday)
Colosseum Arena (Available only Thursday and Saturday)

An experience full of history, catrinas, offerings, tradition, and lucha libre.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Boom Experiences

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide during the walking tour.
Included: Surprise gift at the end of the tour
Included: Ticket for the Lucha Libre show

Not included

Not included: Transportation to or from the meeting point
Not included: Food and beverages
Not included: Personal tips or expenses
Not included: Accompaniment during the Wrestling function

Itinerary

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Passing by

We will start in front of this cultural icon of Mexico, famous for its white marble architecture and its murals of Diego Rivera and Siqueiros. Here you will receive the introduction to the tour, where we will talk about the relationship between art, life and death in Mexican culture.
Alameda Central

Passing by

We will walk through the oldest park in America, a place where the ancient coexists with the modern. During Día de Muertos, the Alameda is filled with altars, catrinas and cempasúchil flowers and also with costumed pop characters, creating a unique surreal atmosphere.
Museo Mural Diego Rivera

Passing by

We will go to the side of the museum where we will talk about the famous mural “Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Central Alameda”, created by Diego Rivera.

This mural is key because it made the Catrina the most recognized symbol of the Day of the Dead (entrance to the museum is not included in the tour)
Arena Mexico

2 hours Admission included

On Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, we will finish at Arena México, known as the Cathedral of Lucha Libre. We will talk about the history and importance of lucha libre in Mexican culture: its masks, characters, and the unique atmosphere surrounding it.

At this point the tour concludes and afterwards you can enter the Lucha Libre show on your own (entrance included in the tour)
Arena Coliseo

2 hours Admission included

On Thursdays and Saturdays, we will finish at Arena Coliseo, known as the Funnel of Peru 77. We will talk about the history and importance of lucha libre in Mexican culture: its masks, characters, and the unique atmosphere surrounding it.

At this point the tour concludes and afterwards you can enter the Lucha Libre show on your own (entrance included in the tour)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet at the main entrance of the Palace of Fine Arts. The guide will be waiting for you with a red umbrella.

End point

On Thursdays and Saturdays, the tour concludes at the Coliseo Arena (entrance included)
On Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the tour concludes at the Arena México (entrance included)