Barcelona reveals a very different side after dark. On this night walking tour, explore the Gothic Quarter through its true and often disturbing history.
Walk through narrow medieval streets where crimes were committed, punishments were carried out, and war left lasting scars. Your guide shares real historical accounts from Roman times through the Spanish Inquisition, revealing how power, religion, and conflict shaped the city.
Stand before iconic landmarks such as Barcelona Cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar and uncover the hidden stories behind their grand facades. These are not legends or myths, but documented events rooted in Barcelona’s past.
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this e...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Free E-Guide by Barcelona locals with restaurant and rooftop bar tips sent after the tour.
Local Tour Guide passionate and knowledgeable about Barcelona’s hidden history.
Food and drinks.
Pickup or transportation. We meet directly at the meeting point.
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaça del Canonge Colom, 2
We will be holding a green flag
Return
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
We will end in El Born neighborhood.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Barcelona reveals a very different side after dark. On this night walking tour, explore the Gothic Quarter through its true and often disturbing history.
Walk through narrow medieval streets where crimes were committed, punishments were carried out, and war left lasting scars. Your guide shares real historical accounts from Roman times through the Spanish Inquisition, revealing how power, religion, and conflict shaped the city.
Stand before iconic landmarks such as Barcelona Cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar and uncover the hidden stories behind their grand facades. These are not legends or myths, but documented events rooted in Barcelona’s past.
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this e...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Free E-Guide by Barcelona locals with restaurant and rooftop bar tips sent after the tour.
Local Tour Guide passionate and knowledgeable about Barcelona’s hidden history.
Food and drinks.
Pickup or transportation. We meet directly at the meeting point.
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaça del Canonge Colom, 2
We will be holding a green flag
Return
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
We will end in El Born neighborhood.
Itinerary
1
Raval
Begin your exploration in one of Barcelona’s most complex historic neighborhoods. Learn about crime poverty and social unrest that shaped this area over centuries.
10 minutes
2
La Rambla
Walk along Barcelona’s most famous boulevard while uncovering its darker past, including public punishment political unrest and events hidden behind its lively atmosphere.
5 minutes
3
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Discover the dramatic history of this renowned opera house, including fires attacks and tragedies that reflect periods of instability in the city.
10 minutes
4
Gothic Quarter
Wander through medieval alleyways where power religion and punishment defined daily life. Learn about executions inquisitions and control within the city walls.
20 minutes
5
Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi
Explore the serious history surrounding this Gothic church and its role during times of conflict hardship and loss in medieval Barcelona.
5 minutes
6
Baixada de Santa Eulàlia
Learn about the historical account of Saint Eulàlia and how her story reflects religious persecution and martyrdom in early Barcelona.
8 minutes
7
Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
Visit this powerful square that still bears visible scars from the Spanish Civil War and hear the true stories behind the tragedy that occurred here.
10 minutes
8
Barcelona Cathedral
Stand before the Gothic Cathedral and uncover the historical symbols and structures that reveal the influence of religion authority and justice in the city.
10 minutes
9
Pont del Bisbe
Pass beneath this striking bridge and learn about its construction history political symbolism and the role it played in shaping the Gothic Quarter.
6 minutes
10
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
End the tour at Santa Maria del Mar and discover the social struggles and historical events connected to the people who built and worshipped in this iconic church.
