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On this evening walking tour of about 110 minutes, you follow a lantern-carrying guide through the alleys and squares of Madrid's Old Town at night, hearing stories from the era of the Spanish Inquisition and the city's ghost legends. Passing Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza de la Cruz Verde, the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Royal Monastery of La Encarnación, you'll hear historical facts, superstitions, old beliefs and tales of persecution. You'll also discover the folklore of 'Los Madriles', the people of Madrid, and see a different side of the city from what you see by day.
This guided walking tour takes you through the alleys and squares of Madrid's Old Town at night to hear about the city's ghosts and legends, including the era of the Spanish Inquisition. The tour is guided in the language you booked: English, Spanish or Italian. You do not enter any buildings.
Meet your lantern-carrying guide at Plaza de la Provincia to begin. Visit Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa and Plaza de la Cruz Verde in turn, discovering hidden corners of Madrid and hearing intriguing historical facts, ghost stories and superstitions.
See the Royal Palace of Madrid from the outside and continue to the Royal Monastery of La Encarnación (Real Monasterio de la Encarnación), hearing about the most secret and gruesome aspects of the Spanish Inquisition and stories of hatred and persecution. Depending on the option, the tour ends at Plaza de Santo Domingo or on Calle de Torija.
※ The itinerary and order of visits may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Plaza de la Provincia
Plaza de la Provincia, 28012 Madrid, Spagna
How to find the meeting point:
Look for the guide holding a lantern next to the fountain in Plaza de la Provincia (the Orpheus fountain for the English tour). The English tour ends on Calle de Torija (C. de Torija, Centro, 28013 Madrid), and the Spanish and Italian tours end at Plaza de Santo Domingo (Plaza de Santo Domingo, 28013 Madrid).
Plaza de la Provincia, 28012 Madrid, Spagna