Barcelona Private Ghost Tour: Gothic Quarter Dark History

Barcelona looks beautiful by day, but in the evening its darker history comes alive. On this private ghost tour, your own local guide leads just your group through the Gothic Quarter to uncover chilling legends, brutal crimes and hidden secrets buried in the city's oldest streets.

As night falls, walk through the shadowy alleys of the Barri Gòtic, where Roman ruins, medieval torture and the Spanish Inquisition left their mark. Stand before Barcelona Cathedral and hear about the shocking events that unfolded in its shadow, then wander past ancient squares and forgotten corners where executions once took place.

Along the way you'll uncover:

• The terrifying punishments of the Spanish Inquisition

• Roman-era horrors hidden beneath modern Barcelona

• Medieval crimes and executions in the Gothic Quarter

• The legends and ghost stories locals still whisper about today

The tour starts at Plaça del Canonge Colom and finishes at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar.