The Spanish Inquisition Walking Tour

The Spanish Inquisition is one of history’s darkest moments. The stories have been hushed and the buildings covered so we are left to face this piece of history with a big question: What actually happened in the Spanish Inquisition?

With a local historian, you’ll move around the old town uncovering the truth about this notorious era.

Starting in Plaza de la Villa and strolling through the quaint streets of the Old Town, you’ll actually be standing in the footsteps of victims and follow their story from arrest to questioning to execution.

Ending in Plaza Santo Domingo with a better understanding of what happened in this chapter of history, you’ll see that the inquisition is still around us in the way we eat, speak and live.

Meet your guide in the centre of the square. Here we will take in the sights of plaza de la villa and begin the story of the inquisition. We’ll learn what an inquisition actually is and how the most notorious one started in Spain.

Next stop is the San Nicolas church which is not exactly as it seems. The story continues to learn what happened post 1492 when Spain was united as a country for the first time. We’ll walk in the footsteps of the first groups of victims and learn why they were suddenly wanted by the inquisition.

Now that we know who the victims of the inquisition are, we learn how were they were found and arrested. Connect with your inner spy looking for clues and learn how the arrests took place.

Follow the footsteps of the newly arrested heretics to the Monasterio de la encarnacion. What happens next to the victims and their families? How will they be processed?

At the imposing tribunal of the inquisition, we will learn about the questioning and torture methods used to get confessions from the victims.

After confessions, we follow our victims to the final chapter of their story – sentencing. What will happen to them once they stand in front of the chief inquisitor? Before you go, learn the clues to spot how the inquisition is still around us in modern Spain

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining time from the Tour Details (Tour Duration), will be spent by walking from one point of interests to another.
• Not recommended for those of a sensitive nature

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• This Tour is Provided by Lexi Walking Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.