Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca
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Is Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca worth booking?
Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca is a 6-hour experience in Oaxaca City, Mexico, from $175 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (4)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $175 per person
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 celeb
What you get
About this experience
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
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Breakfast
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Certified Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Mercado 20 De Noviembre
Have breakfast in a Oaxaca Market and taste Day of the Dead Bread
60 minutes here
Oaxaca
Transfer to an Alebrijes studio in San Martin Tilcajete to discover this traditional art
45 minutes here
San Martin Tilcajete
Paint your own Alebrije and learn more about Day of the Dead traditions
90 minutes here
Oaxaca
Transfer back to Oaxaca
45 minutes here
Oaxaca
Join a Mole workshop and taste this delicious Mexican dish
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Oaxaca City
Your guide can meet you in front of the Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We will end the tour at the Mole Workshop.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Mexico Kan Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
It was a beautiful...
It was a beautiful evening Although the time management issue is correct. I will say though that as we went along we got updates and received a partial refund due to missing one activity.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful evening, despite the time management issue. We appreciate your understanding and are pleased that you received updates along the way, as well as a partial refund for the missed activity. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a seamless experience in the future.
via Viator
What we did on the tour...
What we did on the tour were all beautiful activities, however time management was a major issue throughout the entire tour. We didn’t get to do a portion that was listed in the description, which the company did provide a partial refund for. The workshops were very special, but took up the bulk of the time. There were also Issues with transportation and the date originally booked for the tour had to be switched, which I understand was out of the companies control. However the time spent waiting for everyone to get to their transportation for the day took up over an hour of the tour time.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your thoughtful and honest feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the activities and workshops — they’re truly a special part of the experience — but we’re also very sorry that the timing and logistics impacted your day. We take your comments seriously, as time management and clear coordination are key priorities for us. We appreciate your understanding regarding the date change and are glad the partial refund helped in part. Thank you again for sharing your experience — your insights help us continue to improve and deliver the best possible tours.
via Viator
Enriching and greedy!
Great experience with Julian, a very good guide, full of life and very interesting, always good anecdotes and things to teach us! We recommend!
Response from the operator: Merci beaucoup pour votre message ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une super expérience avec Julian — c’est vrai qu’il déborde d’énergie et adore partager ses connaissances et anecdotes ! Merci encore pour votre recommandation et à très bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure avec nous !
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Saying that this tour was...
Saying that this tour was very disappointing would be an understatement. The pick up included picking individuals up at their individual lodging. With how small central Oaxaca is, it did not make any sense to drive between accommodations and not mandate everybody meet at a centralized meeting point as it takes at most 20 minutes to walk from end to end in Centro Oaxaca. After picking us up, it took 10 minutes to go to another pick up two blocks away that would have taken only a minute to walk. I felt bad for the people who were first picked up who had to wind through the city for the better part of an hour. Every portion of the tour lasted significantly longer than was necessary. We spent an hour more than was necessary at the artisan workshop. Multiple parts of the tour could have been shortened to create a more seamless experience. The order of activities on the tour also made very little sense as we went back and forth between towns eating up a significant amount of time. It was downright comical when we made it to the field of flowers at 8:30pm and nobody on the tour could even get good photos as it was too dark. When we booked the tour, we explicitly booked for this date because it listed that this date would include a tour of a cemetery for Dia de Los Muertos. The tour guide even mentioned going to a cemetery at the beginning of the tour when he was giving us the agenda. During the visit to the alebrije workshop, multiple other guests on the tour were voicing concern that we would not have time for the cemetery visit as we were already running 90 minutes late for dinner. As a group, we universally agreed to skip the dinner and go back to Oaxaca so we could get back by 10pm as the dinner would have pushed our arrival back to midnight. Another guest brought up whether we could skip the flower fields and go directly to the cemetery. The guide then preceded to tell us that the cemetery tour was not included for this date. This left all of us on the tour very confused as it was promised when we booked and the guide had even mentioned it at the very beginning of the tour. By the end, we were exhausted and entertaining leaving the tour and trying to find our own taxi back to Oaxaca. Overall, it he tour felt like a poorly planned and executed 8 hour adventure that we could have skipped to properly enjoy the Day of the Dead festivities in Oaxaca, which is what we anticipated we would experience when we booked the tour. In conclusion, I would not recommend this tour or this company to anybody visiting Oaxaca. It felt like a gimmick company just trying to get tourists to buy souvenirs and falsely advertised this as a day of the dead experience. I could have gotten a more robust experience of the culture of day of the dead just walking around Oaxaca for 10 minutes.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share such a thorough and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate the level of detail you provided, as it helps us clearly understand the aspects of the experience that did not meet your expectations. We are very sorry to hear how disappointing the tour felt for you and the rest of your group. Your feedback highlights several important issues regarding logistics, scheduling, and communication—particularly concerning the pick-up process, the order and pacing of activities, the timing of the flower field visit, and the confusion surrounding the cemetery component. We understand how these factors significantly impacted your experience, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration this caused. The concerns you mentioned about inaccurate information and misaligned expectations are especially important to us. We will be reviewing the description of the tour, the guide briefing, and the structure of the itinerary with our team to ensure clarity, consistency, and a more organized flow in the future. Your comments regarding the duration of certain stops and the overall time management will also be taken into account as we work to improve the tour’s balance and efficiency. Thank you again for your candid feedback. While we regret that your experience fell short of what was promised and hoped for, your input is invaluable as we strive to improve and create a more meaningful and authentic experience for future guests. Warm regards,
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Oaxaca City.
How much does Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca cost?
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Prices start at $175 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Oaxaca City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Oaxaca City is not rushed.
Is Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Oaxaca City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Oaxaca City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Oaxaca City and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Of The Dead Crafts & Gastronomy Guided Tour From Oaxaca start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Oaxaca City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Oaxaca City?
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On Outty we rank every Oaxaca City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local., Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day, Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Oaxaca City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Oaxaca City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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