Free Inquisition Tour of Barcelona

What was the Inquisition like in Barcelona? Join us on this guided tour of the Gothic Quarter, where we will delve into some of the darkest episodes of this historical era.

Tour Overview

We will convene at Plaza de Cataluña, 20, ready to embark on this insightful journey that reveals one of the most gruesome periods in Barcelona's history. Are you curious about what daily life was like during the Inquisition? Prepare to step back in time and uncover its history with us!

As the group gathers, we will explore the dark legacy of Catalonia, seeking out tales from the Inquisition era, notorious for witch hunts and harsh penalties against those who strayed from the accepted faith.

Our tour will guide us through the streets of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, which were the backdrop for trials, captures, and tortures as efforts intensified to eliminate mystical practices within the city. Have you heard the account of the Ira del Rey (The King's Anger) or the Brujas de los Pirineos (the Witches of the Pyrenees)? These stories are sure to leave a profound impact!

Along the way, we will visit significant sites including Plaza de San Felipe Neri, Church of Santa Anna, Plaza de la Catedral, Casa de l'Arcediano, and Arc de Sant Ramon del Call, where some of the most harrowing acts of the Inquisition unfolded. Prepare for a chilling expedition into the past!

After a duration of 2 hours, we will conclude our tour at Plaza del Rey.