Madrid: The Spanish Inquisition Walking Tour
Description
On this spine-chilling tour we explore the mysteries and legacies of the Spanish Inquisition, visiting key areas of the city which were the setting for this bloody tribunal. Your guide will expose the truth about the four long centuries where the Institution loomed over the city. Discover the real motives behind the foundation of the Spanish Inquisition and the people who ran it, the gruesome and cruel torture methods they employed, and the people who they made their victims.
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Itinerary
Kick off in Plaza Mayor, the stage for some of the Inquisition’s most shocking public rituals
Uncover how the Spanish Inquisition began — and how it spiraled into centuries of fear
Step outside the former Inquisition jail and imagine the fear behind its walls
Hear the chilling story of the mass expulsion of Jewish communities and other targeted groups
Learn about the “possessed of St. Plácido” and the exorcisms that gripped Madrid
Discover where autos-de-fe were held and the terrifying spectacle they became
Separate myth from truth: witch covens, exorcisms and the darkest legends of Madrid
Understand how the Inquisition shaped Spain’s image abroad, giving rise to the “Black Legend”
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children up to 13 years old are welcome to join this tour for free. We reserve the right to ask for a valid ID for children joining our tours
- The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
Reviews(407)
This tour was incredible. Fascinating information about the Spanish inquisition. Our tour guide John was so very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He also added excitement and humor which always makes a tour far more interesting. I would highly recommend this tour for everyone!! Wow, so so cool!!!!
John is an OUTSTANDING guide! He is enthusiastic, informative and interesting! This tour was filled with fascinating bits of history, architecture and stories about Spanish society. It was a wonderful way to spend 2 hours in the old part of Madrid. I highly recommend it!
What’s not to love about a tour that teaches us about Spanish history and the inquisition. John, our guide was knowledgeable, personable and entertaining throughout our experience. I would highly recommend this tour.
John was so knowledgeable about Spanish history and the inquisition. We learned so much from him!
This was one of the best history tours I have been on! This is all due to our guide, Sebastian! He was so knowledgeable and passionate and it never felt like he was going through motions/reading a script. 10/10 recommend if you love history!
Well worth it... Sebastian was very knowledgeable and passionate about Spanish history. Very well done. Sebastian
this was a wonderful food tour. I highly recommend this to everyone. Excellente ExcellenteExcellenteExcellenteExcellenteExcellenteExcellenteExcellenteExcellenteExcellenteExcellente
John was just fantastic - passionate, incredibly knowledgeable and a great story teller! Would highly recommend this tour
Best tour I've had. Learnt so much about the history of Spain all in an hour and a half. Our tiur guide was John Thrower and in light of me having to leave early and also my friends feeling cold (it was 0°C)....John accommodated us with kindness and patience. Please do consider joining this tour
Hat a wonderful tour with Javon from Colorado. He really knows his stuff and makes the tour very entertaining. You get a really good insight into them inquisition and some other great tidbits about Madrid along the way. I'd highly recommend it.
