The symbol of the Spanish inquisition

During the tour

Reviews from previous Inquisition tours.

Santo Domingo, founder of the Dominican order.

Painting showing the "act of faith" of 1680 done in Plaza Mayor

Spanish inquisition tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2023

Joaquin F.

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Madrid

English, French (Native), Spanish (Native)

2 hours

Private tour (only you and Joaquin F.)

Up to 15 people

Join my Spanish Inquisition tour and uncover the truth behind the 'Black Legend.' In just a couple of hours, we'll condense three and a half centuries of religious persecution into a captivating historical journey. Come and explore this fascinating part of history with me!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

11:00 AM

Meeting Point

Plaza Mayor

11:00 AM

Plaza mayor

Main Square of the historical center, where the largest public trial by the Spanish Inquisition took place

11:20 AM

Sefarad center

Here, we'll discuss the initial persecutions and expulsions in Spain

11:40 AM

Former mosque

At this intriguing location, just in front of the church, we'll explore the fate of the Muslim community.

12:00 PM

Encarnación Monastery

This monastery shares a very close and intriguing connection with the Inquisition

12:20 PM

Supreme Court of the spanish inquisition

This is the only Inquisition-built structure still standing in Madrid, we will talk about the tortures that were done by the institution.

12:40 PM

Square of Isabel II

We'll conclude our tour by exploring how the Inquisition came to an end, right in front of the statue of the queen who reigned over Spain at that time

01:00 PM

The end of the tour

Ending Point

Plaza de Isabel II

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Transportation

Personal Expenses

Tour Important Information

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Important message from the supplier

I have a flexible schedule, I usually accept the first tour I'm offered, so if it's a short notice, I might be taken for another tour already

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2023

Joaquin F.

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About Tour Guide Joaquin F.

Hi! I'm Joaquin, a french-argentinian tour guide based in Madrid. I've been living in this city since 2011 and I am a full time tour guide here since 2015. I love that you can find history in every single corner of the city. If you join any of my tours, I will be thrilled to tell you all the anecdotes I know while having a great time learning about Madrid's history. Don't wait anymore and book a tour with me! Hasta pronto!