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Madrid hides a face that no tour guide dares show. On this walking tour you will walk through 14 real places in the historic center where the darkest events of the city occurred: the Holy Inquisition, executed witches, documented ghosts, unsolved crimes and legends that the Madrid people themselves whisper.
You will visit the liquid blood of San Pantaleón, the secret prison of the Inquisition, the Devil's Passage, the history of Raimundita and the latest public execution of Madrid. Real stories, real buildings, real names.
Small groups, guides specialized in history and mystery with more than 8 years of experience. All in 2h45min through the heart of the darkest and most unknown Madrid.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
MEETING POINT * Plaza de Oriente, in front of the statue of Philip IV * Look for our BRIGHT YELLOW UMBRELLA — that is your Trip Tours Madrid guide, ready to welcome you ARRIVAL TIME * Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time * This ensures we can begin together as a group
Itinerary
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1Monument to Felipe IV
Meeting point and welcome Under the eyes of King Felipe IV, the guide introduces the group to the darkest and most unknown Madrid. This square, the scene of real plots and executions, marks the beginning of a journey that will forever change your vision of the capital.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Blood of St. Pantaleon In this convent is guarded one of the most unexplained phenomena of Madrid: the liquid blood of San Pantaleón, which according to tradition is liquefied every July 27. Scientists and theologians have not agreed for centuries. You decide what to believe.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The White Lady The workers of the Royal Theatre have been talking about her for generations: a female figure in white who appears backstage when no one should be there. You'll find out who it was, what happened to him and why they say he never left at all.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Iglesia de San Gines
The Slit Ghost One of the oldest churches in Madrid has a secret that its parishioners prefer not to mention. A priest with his throat slit at Mass, whose presence is still felt in the darkest pews of the temple when night falls.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Devil's Passage · The Witch Who Moves This forgotten alley between centuries-old buildings is known among Madrid as the Devil’s Passage. Neighbors of the neighborhood claim to have seen a female figure move between the shadows. A place where even the most skeptical speed up the pace.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Plaza Mayor
The Phantom of Cyril and the Holy Inquisition Madrid’s most famous square was also its biggest scene of terror. Here the Inquisition celebrated the Acts of Faith: public trials, torture and executions in front of thousands of spectators. And here continues to roam Cyril, the best-known ghost of historic Madrid.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Inquisition Jail · Ministry of Foreign Affairs What is now home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was for centuries Madrid’s most feared prison. Among its walls, hundreds of people accused of heresy, witchcraft and crimes against the faith were interrogated, tortured and convicted.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Plaza De Puerta Cerrada
The Witches of the Square The name already says it all: a door that should never have closed. This square was a meeting point for those women accused of witchcraft in 17th century Madrid. Their stories, their rituals and their final fate before the Inquisition.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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