About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 2 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 2 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not cancelled due to weather conditions so please bring an umbrella if it rains
What is included
- Professional local guide
- Radioguides for communication between the guide and the participants
- Use of projector for images
- Small-group walking tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Meeting point
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 information
- The guide will be under the monumental arch wearing a bright green vest with the company's logo.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Runner Bean Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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