Day of the Dead Tour ’26

Taste your way through 5 de Diciembre as part of PV's Día de Muertos Celebration

ONLINE BOOKING NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2026

For the adventurous foodie looking to experience the history, beauty, and magic of Día de Muertos, book now for our limited-time Day of the Dead tour in 5 de Diciembre.

Our Day of the Dead tour includes a stop at Vallarta’s largest cemetery, Panteón 5 de Diciembre, where you will learn about the significance of this centuries-old celebration of the dead with roots in the Aztec culture. You will also get a piece of the celebration’s Pan de Muerto (Mexican sweet bread), and a traditional sugar skull. 

Meet the families behind the food as you stroll though the historic cobbled streets sampling stewed and grilled meats using recipes passed down through generations. You will also visit an outdoor market selling fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and meats, as well as taste a tortilla literally hot off the press.

You will not leave hungry. Some of the traditional Mexican foods you may try are goat or beef birria, pork aldilla, pork carnitas, crispy potato, Baja fish taco, stuffed gordita, beef asada, and more. The tour wraps up with a dessert stop for homemade ice cream with traditional flavors including lime, coconut, hibiscus, and others seasonal flavors, followed by a stop at a local candy shop for Día de Muertos sugar skull.

Tours are limited to 12 guests. Call or email us to set up a tour for groups over 12.

This tour is curated to give an authentic immersive experience and is not recommended for Vegetarians/Pescatarians/Vegans/Plant-Based Diets. Please consider our Tacos after Dark tour for the most flexibility for vegetarian guests, and contact info@vallartaeats.com for vegan recommendations around Vallarta.

This is the longest of our walking tours and navigates to back streets of Vallarta. We do not recommend this tour for guests with mobility issues or guests needing the use of strollers or wheelchairs.

“Infant” tickets (0-3yrs) include two tacos at two locations of choice, water, Mexican sweet bread, and a popsicle for dessert.

Tours run rain or shine. Consider adding booking insurance for only $9.99 during checkout.

The Details

Fees, Registration, and Payment Details

  • The Day of the Dead tour is $68 USD for guests 16yrs and older, $54 for guests 9 to 15yrs, $33 for guests 4 to 8yrs, and $12 for children under 4yrs. “Infant” tickets (under 4yrs) includes two tacos at two locations of choice, water, Mexican sweet bread, and a popsicle for dessert.
  • The use of strollers is discouraged due to the street and sidewalk conditions of the neighborhood.
  • Need to reserve for more than 12 people? Email us today info@vallartaeats.com
  • Use the “Purchase Now” button above to secure your space on our Day of the Dead tour! We strongly suggest that you make your reservation early for this limited-time guest favorite.

What's Included

Included: All predetermined food, bottled water, traditional agua fresca, as well as feee tour photos.

Excluded: Alcohol, food for take-away, guide gratuity.

Where to meet and when

Departs

October 29 to November 2 @10 & 10:30am

Pickup/Departure
The Day of the Dead Tour begins at the Kiosko Convenience Store at the Pemex Gas Station, Av México 1250, in Cinco de Diciembre, Puerto Vallarta (link below). Your Vallarta Eats Foodie Guide can be identified by the Vallarta Eats shirt they will be wearing. If you are driving please allow time to find parking. This location is easy to find and many bus routes will take you there. Also, any taxi will know this location. Make sure to check our FAQ for driving times from nearby hotels and resorts. Information on driving times given to you by your hotel concierge may be based on old traffic patterns, and we are unable to wait for late guests.

Here is an interactive map that shows our Day of the Dead Tour Meeting and Ending Point:

Meeting Point: Kiosko Gas Fuente

Ending Point: Leal’s Dulces Típicos de México

What to Bring

  • Cash for additional purchases and guide gratuity.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and bring your sunscreen. This is a walking tour and covers the longest distance of our tours. This tour is not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
  • If you enjoyed your time on the tour, please be sure to take care of your Foodie Guide. In the tourism industry, standard gratuity is 15% to 20% of the retail price of the tour ($10 USD or $200 MXN per guest). Gracias!

Cancellation Policy

Tours or individual tickets cancelled more than 48 hours in advance of scheduled tour time will receive a full refund. Tours canceled fewer than 48 hours can be rescheduled with a $20 rebooking fee, but are not eligible for refund. Tours that are rebooked cannot be refunded even prior to the 48 hour cancelation window. Guests who are “No-Shows” — guests who do not show up for their scheduled tour time or are not present when the tour leaves the starting point (10 minutes after the tour’s scheduled start time) are not eligible for refund or rescheduling. Unless mandated by the national weather authority, tours run rain or shine, and tours will not be canceled once the tour has started. Guests who decide to abandon a tour for any reason once the tour has started are not eligible for refund or rescheduling.

Gift Cards and Gift Certificates are non-refundable.

Booking insurance is available for purchases of a $9.99 flat fee made through the website and covers cancelations made between 24 and 48 hours prior to tour start time.

Custom tours are subject to cancellation policies as agreed upon between client and Vallarta Eats.