Uncover the dark secrets of medieval Barcelona on a 2-hour night tour. Discover the city’s dark history, including the Spanish Inquisition and methods of execution. Explore the legends of El Born neighborhood.
Uncover the dark secrets of medieval Barcelona on a 2-hour night tour. Discover the city’s dark history, including the Spanish Inquisition and methods of execution. Explore the legends of El Born neighborhood.
- Arc de Triomf - Meeting point
- El Born - 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…
- Arc de Triomf - Meeting point
- El Born - 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
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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.
- Professional local guide
- Use of projector for images
- Small-group walking tour
- Radioguides for communication between the guide and the participants
- Professional local guide
- Use of projector for images
- Small-group walking tour
- Radioguides for communication between the guide and the participants
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Delight in a two-hour evening walk around ancient Barcelona, uncovering the city’s gloomy past. This fascinating and entertaining expedition lets you delve into the tale of the Spanish Inquisition, Barcelona’s execution methods and some of the myths that haunt the El Born district. It’s a fantastic way to uncover this side of the city while learning…
Delight in a two-hour evening walk around ancient Barcelona, uncovering the city’s gloomy past. This fascinating and entertaining expedition lets you delve into the tale of the Spanish Inquisition, Barcelona’s execution methods and some of the myths that haunt the El Born district. It’s a fantastic way to uncover this side of the city while learning about its concealed secrets.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
