Barcelona Ghosts of a Dark Past Gothic Walking Tour
Overview
Step into the shadows of Barcelona’s real haunted past.
This dark history tour leads you through the Gothic Quarter’s alleys, plazas, and forgotten corners to uncover stories of torture, terror, and true crime.
Your expert guide brings to life:
• The horrors of the Spanish Inquisition
• The chilling legacy of Henriqueta Martí, the “Vampire of Barcelona”
• Witch hunts, mass executions, and the violence of Franco’s dictatorship
• Sites of anticlerical riots, political repression, and medieval injustice
This isn’t a ghost story — it’s the real stuff: Barcelona’s history at its darkest, told with deep research and powerful storytelling.
Who it’s for:
• Fans of true crime, history, and dark tourism
• Travelers looking for something deeper than a ghost story
• Ideal for solo travelers, small groups, and curious minds
What's Included
- Live Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- No tickets or entry into any Church or Building
- Radio headset so you can clearly hear the guide speak. Rental cost of 1€
Meeting Location
Plaça de Catalunya
20, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaça del Rei
Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
What To Expect
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Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Barcelona Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Placa del Rei
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
MUHBA Via Sepulcral Romana
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-246027P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Live Tour Guide.
- Gratuities.
- No tickets or entry into any Church or Building.
- Radio headset so you can clearly hear the guide speak. Rental cost of 1€.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Barcelona Ghosts of a Dark Past Gothic Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Barcelona Ghosts of a Dark Past Gothic Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- No tickets or entry into any Church or Building
- Radio headset so you can clearly hear the guide speak. Rental cost of 1€
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
