Barcelona Ghost Tour: Gothic Quarter Legends & Dark History
Overview
Discover the darker side of Barcelona on this evening ghost tour through the Gothic Quarter.
Led by a local guide, walk through narrow medieval streets and hidden squares while uncovering chilling legends, historical crimes, and mysterious events from the city’s past.
Hear stories from Roman times to the Spanish Inquisition as you explore the atmospheric alleyways where history and legend meet.
Highlights include:
• Exploring the Gothic Quarter after dark
• Dark legends connected to Barcelona Cathedral
• Stories from the Spanish Inquisition
• Hidden squares and historic sites linked to Barcelona’s darker past
Perfect for travelers who enjoy history, mystery, and discovering Barcelona from a different perspective.
What's Included
- Local Guide
Meeting Location
Plaça del Canonge Colom
2, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaça de Santa Maria
1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
We will end in El Born neighborhood.
What To Expect
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El Raval
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Rambla
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Barcelona Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pont del Bisbe
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-5579136P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Local Guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Barcelona Ghost Tour: Gothic Quarter Legends & Dark History is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Barcelona Ghost Tour: Gothic Quarter Legends & Dark History will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Local Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
