Madrid Ghost Quest: The Lost Soul of Velázquez
Overview
A black raven lands in the square. Its caw wakes you from your sleep on the church stairs. You are Diego Velázquez, the greatest painter of the Spanish Golden Age, and you have been a ghost for centuries. Tonight, something is different. Tonight is your Day of Reckoning.
This self-guided ghost quest takes you on walk through the heart of Madrid.
Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you follow Velázquez's search at 12 stops: from Plaza de Santiago and Plaza Ramales, where his burial church once stood, to the Puerta del Sol, the Museo del Jamón, the world's oldest theatre at Teatro Español, and the Velázquez monument outside the Prado Museum. Solve cryptic riddles, encounter royal ghosts, and piece together the mystery of a lost body.
Best after dark. A phone flashlight may help with clues. Explore Madrid's historic streets at your own pace. Do not enter the venues.
Perfect for history lovers, art enthusiasts, and night explorers. No prior knowledge of Madrid required.
What's Included
- Best after dark — a phone flashlight may help with clues along the route
- Cryptic riddles, ghostly encounters, and royal apparitions across 12 stops
- Play as Velázquez's ghost on a quest to find your lost body and rest in peace
- One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra licences for the full multiplayer experience
- Visit Plaza Ramales, Puerta del Sol, Teatro Español, and the Prado Museum
- Self-guided ghost quest through central Madrid
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
Meeting Location
Calle de Santiago
24, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón
23, 28014 Madrid, Spain
You will finish around Museo del Prado.
What To Expect
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Royal Church of Saint James and Saint John the Baptist
Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Ramales
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Palace of Madrid
Admission Ticket Free
Monument to Felipe IV
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casita Museo de Raton Perez
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Puerta del Sol
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museo del Jamon
Admission Ticket Free
Teatro Español
Admission Ticket Free
Real Academia de la Historia
Admission Ticket Free
Museo Nacional del Prado
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Best after dark — a phone flashlight may help with clues along the route.
- Cryptic riddles, ghostly encounters, and royal apparitions across 12 stops.
- Play as Velázquez's ghost on a quest to find your lost body and rest in peace.
- One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra licences for the full multiplayer experience.
- Visit Plaza Ramales, Puerta del Sol, Teatro Español, and the Prado Museum.
- Self-guided ghost quest through central Madrid.
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app).
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madrid Ghost Quest: The Lost Soul of Velázquez is as follows:
- 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 Madrid Ghost Quest: The Lost Soul of Velázquez 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
- Best after dark — a phone flashlight may help with clues along the route
- Cryptic riddles, ghostly encounters, and royal apparitions across 12 stops
- Play as Velázquez's ghost on a quest to find your lost body and rest in peace
- One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra licences for the full multiplayer experience
- Visit Plaza Ramales, Puerta del Sol, Teatro Español, and the Prado Museum
- Self-guided ghost quest through central Madrid
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
