Madrid : Inquisition, Ghosts, Crimes and Mysteries
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Madrid Haunted takes you through seven stops of the historic center where legends of witches, the Inquisition, and real crimes intertwine. From Puerta del Sol to Cuesta de la Vega, you will meet Raimundita in Plaza de Pontejos, the stories of the old church of Santo Tomás, and the life of the executioners. The Bread Passage reveals a case of catalepsy; on Calle Mayor you will discover Air Accident and its legends. In Plaza del Biombo you will investigate the crime of Captain Sánchez, clue by clue, before closing with the enchanted king and the witch hunts of Spain and Europe. Small groups of up to 25 people, guides specialized in history and mystery with over 8 years of experience and exclusive audiovisual material. Approximate duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Inclusions
What's included
- Exclusive audiovisual material during the tour
- Guide to where to eat and drink in Madrid (bonus)
- Small groups (maximum 25 people)
- Personalized attention in Spanish and English
- Madrid Digital Guide by WhatsApp at the end
- Local guide specialized in history.
What's not
- Consumables or food
- Transport
- Tip (voluntary but highly appreciated)
Itinerary
Meeting point and welcome at Puerta del Sol, next to the Bear and the Dogwood, in front of Apple Store. Look for the yellow umbrella of Trip Tours Madrid.
In Plaza de Pontejos you will learn the history of Raimundita and the ghost legends that run through old Madrid. A first stop to delve into the more unsettling side of the city.
The Panecillo Passage brings us close to the hunger and misery of old Madrid. You will know a disturbing case of catalepsy and the stories surrounding this narrow passage of the historic center.
On Calle Mayor we looked up at Air Accident. Discover this surprising fallen figure and the legends that invite imagination among the rooftops of historic Madrid.
In Plaza del Biombo we delve into the crime of Captain Sánchez. We will reconstruct this historical case clue by clue, sharing the keys to one of the most unsettling stories of the tour.
We ended in Cuesta de la Vega with the king they believed was bewitched, the Inquisition, and the witch hunts in Spain and Europe. A closing to discover how fear, beliefs, and power were mixed in these stories.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- MEETING POINT Puerta del Sol, next to the Bear and the Dog statue, in front of the Apple Store. Look for our COMPLETELY YELLOW UMBRELLA from Trip Tours Madrid. Arrive 10 minutes before the reserved time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Trip Tours Madrid
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is 96% below the median of the 1722 experiences we list in Madrid.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 635 of 1722.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Madrid
Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.
Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.
Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.
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