The 15 Best Spain Ghost Tours

1.Gothic Quarter Ghosts and Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,443 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $19Our pick

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter at night with guides such as Ewan, Lila, Carlos, or Kiki. Expect 90 minutes of cobbled lanes, murder tales, local legends, and clear historical context. The tour leans more toward dark history than ghost hunting, and ends back at Traveller’s Nest Bar.

“We loved our tour! It was the best of dark and ghost, and history mix. Our gide was the best, he had amazing sence of humor and great way to tell dark stories! If you are into historie, crime, dark things and have just a tiny bit of believe in supernatural stuff, totaly worth it!”

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2.Madrid Oscuro: Torture, Ghosts, Crimes and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,363 reviews · 2 hours 25 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Follow an English-speaking guide from Plaza Mayor to Plaza de Oriente for 2 hours and 25 minutes of Madrid’s darker tales. Expect the Spanish Inquisition, ghosts, crimes, satanic legends, printed teaching material, and lively storytelling from guides such as Paul, Lidia, David, and Jacquelyn.

“Lidia was awesome! Very informative and had plenty of recommendations to give us for all sorts of things.”

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3.Seville Evening Historical Tour with Haunted History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Meet your English-speaking guide at 7 pm in Plaza del Triunfo for a two-hour walk through Santa Cruz, Calle Fabiola, and Plaza de Alfalfa. Guides such as Emilio, Alba, Carlos, and Rebeca mix Seville’s Roman, Arab, Jewish, and Christian past with ghost stories and local legends.

“Wrong meeting point was given. Guide was unwilling to give me the location of the next stop on the tour. She would only give me their current location. I spent 45 minute of a 2 hour tour trying to catch up. I gave up and went back to the hotel.”

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4.Barcelona Ghosts & Legends Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 548 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter for 90 minutes with guides such as Ewan or Lila, hearing eerie legends alongside grim stories from Spanish history. The tour is lively, manageable, and family-friendly for older children, but expect more dark history than confirmed ghost sightings.

“So fun! Learned a lot - Ewin was a great guide :) got to see a lot of the gothic area- would definitely recommend !”

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5.Dark History Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk through El Born and La Ribera with an English-speaking guide such as Elena or Sara. Expect true stories of executions, the Spanish Inquisition, forgotten cemeteries, and Barcelona’s executioner, supported by projections, props, and historical readings rather than ghost-tour tricks.

“It was such an interesting tour!! Not too much walking and some fascinating history of such an old city. My husband loves spooky stuff so while this wasn’t a ghost tour, it was a perfect substitute. Plus way more interesting when it’s all real! Our guide Sara was fantastic!!”

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6.Paranormal and Legends Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 336 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $15

Meet at the fountain in Plaza de la Encarnación for a 90-minute walk through Seville’s old center. Guides such as Julio, Paco, and Anna mix local history, paranormal tales, and personal stories in English or Spanish. Expect outdoor stops only, a small group, and plenty of atmosphere.

“We had an amazing time, Julio is an amazing guide and story teller, very experienced and friendly 10/10.”

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7.Barcelona’s Dark History Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 2 hours 2 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk from Arc de Triomf to El Born with a lively local guide such as Elena, Noah, Sara, or Annemarie. Expect a small group, radio headsets, visual props, and a serious look at the Spanish Inquisition, medieval punishments, public executions, cemeteries, and dark Barcelona legends.

“What a fabulous tour! Elena was full of energy, enthusiasm, local knowledge and general good vibes. The tour content was well thought out, and the props and projector really brought it all to life. I can't recommend this tour enough :)”

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8.Barcelona Dark History Night Walking Tour With Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Join an English-speaking guide such as Vanesa, Mariah, Thami, or Lindsay at 8 pm for a three-hour walk through El Born and the Gothic Quarter. Hear stories of brothels, monks, hidden graves, and Catalan traditions while sharing vermouth, sangria, a cocktail, and a local shot.

“Tour is worth every penny. Vanesa was a cordial host. She was eager to explain the quirks of the city. And she remained amiable throughout the whole tour. I can’t recommend this tour enough. A++++”

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9.Seville Paranormal Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15

Follow an English or Spanish-speaking guide through Seville after dark for 90 minutes of ghost stories, local legends, and historic detail. With guides such as Julio, Anna, and Paco, you visit six atmospheric locations around the old town in a group capped at 15 people.

“Lovely, small group with lots of history in beautiful Sevilla. The stories were vibrant and well-thought through.”

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10.Inquisition, The Executioner, Witches, Expulsion Jews and Muslims

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Walk from Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace area with guides such as Jackie or David Onion, learning how the Inquisition affected Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Expect dramatic storytelling, printed teaching materials, eight historic stops, and a frank look at torture, executions, religious conflict, and Spain’s later reckoning.

“It was an amazing experience. Jackie our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour really interesting and easy to follow. We got to see sights where historical events have taken place. I will recommend for anyone interested in getting an insight into the inquisition.”

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11.Barcelona El Raval Dark History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $33

Walk from Sant Pere Nolasc Mercedaris through El Raval to the Three Chimneys Gardens with a local guide. Hear tales of the Vampire of the Raval, old hospitals, foundling infants, monasteries, nightlife, and street art. Guides may include Eoghan, Zeynep, Callum, Andres, or Cal.

“Eoghan provided us with a great experience, I am glad for having him as our guide, he was such a charming presence and I understood everything. Thank you, irishman!”

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12.Gothic Quarter Tour Dark History & Ghosts Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Jordan, Mariah, Jen, or Jane through El Raval, La Rambla, and the Gothic Quarter after dark. Hear true tales of crime, torture, war, superstition, and haunted landmarks, ending at Santa Maria del Mar. Expect history first, ghost stories second.

“Amazing activity, excellent tour guide and well organized company. While visiting local landmarks, it was pretty interesting to hear true stories of medieval torture and intrigue. I would highly recommend this tour for visitors looking for a fun and different activity in the evening.”

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13.El Born Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Join a live English or Spanish guide for a two-hour night walk through El Born, stopping at Plaça de Sant Pere, Santa Caterina Market, Placeta d’En Marcús, and Santa Maria del Mar. Guide Nil has earned praise for lively storytelling, but confirm the language format before booking.

“Our tour guide, Nil, was the great. He was punctual and entertaining. Our group walked away with an appreciation for the less known, macabre side of Barcelona’s history. Thank you. Definitely will book one of his other tours!”

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14.Paranormal Seville Tour in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $14

Walk through central Seville for about two hours with a Spanish-speaking guide and paranormal researcher. Hear recorded psychophonies, see images linked to unexplained events, and visit places such as City Hall and Fundación Cajasol. Guides may include José Manuel Bautista, Maripaz, Grecia, or Laura.

“Excellent, Alberto our guide, knew a lot about the history of Seville and Spain and thus explain very well the possible origins of legends in a fun and easy to understand way. Highly recommended to start a visit to Seville.Auto-translated”

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15.City of Queens, Nuns, Sex Work & Witches

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Spend two hours exploring Seville through its women, with a guide such as Abby or Nico. Visit Plaza de España, Maria Luisa Park, the old Tobacco Factory, Santa Cruz, and lesser-known corners, with a local bar stop and room for customized themes.

“Nico was a great tour guide! He was funny and responsive to our needs. He speaks English very well, and we truly enjoyed his company. He told us many very funny and interesting stories about Seville and Spanish history. He worked very hard to include our grumpy, teenaged son. He even bought us drinks on a hot day and helped us to arrange a carriage ride from the Cathedral after we were done. Highly recommend!”

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