Crimes the tour through the Dark Side of Barcelona

At a glance

Crimes the tour through the Dark Side of Barcelona is a 2h private experience in Barcelona, Spain, operated by Oh my guide!. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $246.23 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Licensed tour guide.

Quick facts

Duration

2h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 10m

   Meeting point. The guide will start the tour talking about the former hotel Manila where the fist real crime took place

2. Stop 2 · 10m

   Former convent. The guide will tell you the context of misery in the early 1900's in the area of Raval quarter.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   This is the apartment building where Enriqueta Martí lived, the so-called Vampire of Raval.

4. Stop 4 · 10m

   This square used to be the prison of Queen Amalia. We will let people know about the difficult living conditions inside and also about famous prisoners.

5. Stop 5 · 10m

   Former convent where war crimes took place in 985 during the invasion of Barcelona. We will explain all the details.

6. Stop 6 · 10m

   History of the Civil War in Spain and its crimes. We will also stress the importance of the book Hommage to Catalonia by George Orwell.

7. Stop 7 · 10m

   Borders of the old Roman walls. We will explain about the former colony of Barcino and the first document crime in the history of Barcelona

8. Stop 8 · 10m

   The square is used to be the main one in the old town of Barcelona and many executions took place. We will let people know the different methods used.

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   This street was the place where in 1934 a family lost one of their member in a tragic way.

10. Stop 10 · 10m

    The square where in 1789 a demonstration against the price of wheat took place.

11. Stop 11 · 10m

    In 1936 Benvingut Funes was killed in the most savauge way. His death remains a mystery in the city.

12. Stop 12 · 10m

    The square and old convent was the site where terrible war crimes affected the nuns in 985.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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