Barcelona's Dark Past Night Walking Tour

4.9 (194 reviews) Barcelona, Spain
Duration2h 2m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 17 travelers

Overview

Enjoy a 2- hour night stroll around medieval Barcelona learning about the darker side of the city's history. This is a fun and fascinating walking tour to discover the story of the Spanish Inquisition, methods of execution in Barcelona and some of the legends that surround the neighborhood of El Born. A must to explore this part of the city while learning about its darker secrets.

What's included

  • Professional local guide
  • Radioguides for communication between the guide and the participants
  • Use of projector for images
  • Small-group walking tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Arco di Trionfo
    2m
    Meeting point
  2. El Born
    2h
    The tour starts around twilight so the starting time varies during the year, earlier in the winter (7pm) and later in the summer (9pm). Although some of Barcelona's legends might be included, please note that this is not a Ghost Tour but an historical walk focused on the more gruesome part of the city's past.

    These are the themes you will explore during the walking tour:
    • Methods of the Spanish Inquisition
    • Medieval punishments in Barcelona
    • Types of execution in the city
    • Development of cemeteries
    • Public executions in Barcelona
    • Acts of Faith of the Inquisition
    • Barcelona's dark legends
    The walk starts from Arc de Triomf and it ends at El Born CC, next to a safe area with plenty of restaurants, metro stations and taxi stops. Please ask your guide for directions and recommendations, if needed.

    For quality purposes and extra interaction with the guide, the number of participants is limited to 15 per group so it is strongly recommended to book early.

    Because of the content, this tour is not recommended for children younger than 14.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be under the monumental arch wearing a bright green vest with the company's logo.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The number of participants per group is limited
  • The tour is not cancelled due to weather conditions so please bring an umbrella if it rains
  • Not recommended for children younger than 14

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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