Madrid Spanish Inquisition Walking Tour
by SANDEMANs Tours - Madrid
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€52Overview
This walking tour in Madrid lasts about two hours and covers key locations related to the Spanish Inquisition. It begins at Plaza Mayor, where public punishments and rituals took place. The group then moves to sites that explain how the Inquisition started and how it maintained control through fear for over four centuries. The tour visits the former Inquisition jail near Iglesia de San Gines, highlighting the conditions prisoners faced. Stops include Puerta del Sol, where stories of the mass expulsions of Jewish and other groups are told. At Plaza De Santa Ana, the guide describes exorcisms linked to the Inquisition. The route continues to Congreso de Los Diputados, the site of public autos-de-fe, which were intense and terrifying events. The tour also separates myths from facts, including tales of witchcraft and exorcisms connected to Madrid. The final stop is Palacio de Linares, where the guide explains how the Inquisition influenced Spain’s reputation internationally through the so-called “Black Legend.” A local guide leads the entire tour, providing detailed explanations and answering questions. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Plaza Mayor
The tour starts at Plaza Mayor, where some of the Inquisition’s most shocking public punishments and rituals took place. Visitors spend about 15 minutes learning about these events.
15 min
Spanish Inquisition origins
A 15-minute stop explaining how the Spanish Inquisition began and developed into a centuries-long institution that spread fear throughout the city.
15 min
Iglesia de San Gines
Outside the former Inquisition jail near Iglesia de San Gines, the guide describes the harsh conditions prisoners faced and the fear surrounding the site during the Inquisition, for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Puerta del Sol
At Puerta del Sol, visitors hear accounts of the mass expulsion of Jewish communities and other groups targeted by the Inquisition. This section lasts around 15 minutes.
15 min
Plaza De Santa Ana
The guide explains the cases of possession and the exorcisms that took place in Madrid, focusing on the “possessed of St. Plácido,” during a 15-minute stop here.
15 min
Congreso de Los Diputados
Visitors learn about autos-de-fe, the public acts of penance and punishment held here, which became dramatic and terrifying spectacles. This stop takes about 15 minutes.
15 min
Inquisition myths and legends
A 15-minute discussion separating fact from fiction about witch covens, exorcisms, and other dark legends associated with Madrid’s Inquisition history.
15 min
Palacio de Linares
The tour concludes at Palacio de Linares, where the guide explains how the Inquisition influenced Spain’s international image through the “Black Legend,” spending about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Meeting point
Your Spanish Inquisition Walking Tour starts in front of the Tourist Information Centre in Plaza Mayor. Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red t-shirt and red umbrella.
End point
Finish at Palacio de Linares (steps from Banco de España Metro)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Madrid Spanish Inquisition Walking Tour
by SANDEMANs Tours - Madrid
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€52Overview
This walking tour in Madrid lasts about two hours and covers key locations related to the Spanish Inquisition. It begins at Plaza Mayor, where public punishments and rituals took place. The group then moves to sites that explain how the Inquisition started and how it maintained control through fear for over four centuries. The tour visits the former Inquisition jail near Iglesia de San Gines, highlighting the conditions prisoners faced. Stops include Puerta del Sol, where stories of the mass expulsions of Jewish and other groups are told. At Plaza De Santa Ana, the guide describes exorcisms linked to the Inquisition. The route continues to Congreso de Los Diputados, the site of public autos-de-fe, which were intense and terrifying events. The tour also separates myths from facts, including tales of witchcraft and exorcisms connected to Madrid. The final stop is Palacio de Linares, where the guide explains how the Inquisition influenced Spain’s reputation internationally through the so-called “Black Legend.” A local guide leads the entire tour, providing detailed explanations and answering questions. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Plaza Mayor
The tour starts at Plaza Mayor, where some of the Inquisition’s most shocking public punishments and rituals took place. Visitors spend about 15 minutes learning about these events.
15 min
Spanish Inquisition origins
A 15-minute stop explaining how the Spanish Inquisition began and developed into a centuries-long institution that spread fear throughout the city.
15 min
Iglesia de San Gines
Outside the former Inquisition jail near Iglesia de San Gines, the guide describes the harsh conditions prisoners faced and the fear surrounding the site during the Inquisition, for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Puerta del Sol
At Puerta del Sol, visitors hear accounts of the mass expulsion of Jewish communities and other groups targeted by the Inquisition. This section lasts around 15 minutes.
15 min
Plaza De Santa Ana
The guide explains the cases of possession and the exorcisms that took place in Madrid, focusing on the “possessed of St. Plácido,” during a 15-minute stop here.
15 min
Congreso de Los Diputados
Visitors learn about autos-de-fe, the public acts of penance and punishment held here, which became dramatic and terrifying spectacles. This stop takes about 15 minutes.
15 min
Inquisition myths and legends
A 15-minute discussion separating fact from fiction about witch covens, exorcisms, and other dark legends associated with Madrid’s Inquisition history.
15 min
Palacio de Linares
The tour concludes at Palacio de Linares, where the guide explains how the Inquisition influenced Spain’s international image through the “Black Legend,” spending about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Meeting point
Your Spanish Inquisition Walking Tour starts in front of the Tourist Information Centre in Plaza Mayor. Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red t-shirt and red umbrella.
End point
Finish at Palacio de Linares (steps from Banco de España Metro)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.