Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour
At a glance
Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour is a 2h small-group experience in Barcelona, Spain, operated by Carpe Diem Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 37 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $22.91 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Small group experience and immersive atmosphere, Guided ghost walk through Barcelona’s most haunted streets, Certificate of Survival.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Barcelona may be beautiful by day, but when the sun goes down, something sinister lurks in the shadows. Are you brave enough to uncover it?
Join a group of fellow ghost enthusiasts and a local guide on a haunted night walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born. You’ll visit tragic sites plagued by bombings, burnings, executions, and murder as your guide shares terrifying true tales and local legends. With a digital Ghost Hunter Pack, you'll be able to follow the paranormal route from your phone, and see stunning visuals of real and imagined horrors.
From the cursed Liceu Opera House to the infamous Exorcist’s House in El Born, each step pulls you deeper into Barcelona’s paranormal past. Hear about serial killers, deadly pacts, poisonous alchemists, and a bride whose scream still echoes across the neighbourhood.
When the tour’s over, the stories are sure to resurface in your dreams, or even nightmares. Book now, if you dare!
What's included
What's included
- Small group experience and immersive atmosphere
- Guided ghost walk through Barcelona’s most haunted streets
- Certificate of Survival
- Dark history you won’t hear on your average walking tour
- Visits to iconic landmarks and historic haunted sites
- An interactive Ghost Hunter Pack
Not included
- Ghost sightings are not guaranteed
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 9m
The Liceu Opera House is an architectural marvel cursed by a cycle of disaster that strikes every twenty years. Nearby,
in the gritty streets of Raval, you’ll hear about Barcelona’s most infamous serial killer. -
Stop 2 · 9m
Raval was never a glamorous neighbourhood, but the pickpockets of today have got nothing on Barcelona’s most
infamous serial killer. -
Stop 3 · 9m
Stare at this Gothic Basilica and uncover the story of one fateful pact that met a terrible end. In the nearby streets of El Call, discover a legend of love, lies, and poison at the Alchemist’s House.
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Stop 4 · 9m
In the heart of the Jewish quarter sits an unassuming house that is home to a legend of love, lies, and poison.
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Stop 5 · 9m
Barcelona’s most iconic bridge holds a sinister secret. Whatever you do, don’t look up.
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Stop 6 · 9m
In this narrow corner of the Gothic Quarter, you’ll learn about Barcelona’s patron saint and how she met a brutal end after enduring torture.
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Stop 7 · 9m
Step into this humble square and stare at the scarred facade of the church as you hear about the horrors of the Franco Regime and Spanish Civil War. The whispers of spirits may still cling to these walls.
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Stop 8 · 9m
Behind the Cathedral, stone creatures carved to ward off evil spirits aren’t all what they seem. At King’s Square, a
former Inquisition execution site, the horrors beneath your feet tell a chilling story. -
Stop 9 · 9m
This gorgeous palace is a popular spot for photo ops but once you learn about the bloody executions that took place
here during the Spanish Inquisition, you might think twice before grabbing the camera. -
Stop 10 · 9m
When you see the faces, you might be closer to fun than you realise.
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Stop 11 · 9m
The tour continues through El Born, past a poet’s apartment where paranormal rituals took place, and to the Basilica de
Santa Maria del Mar, where a bride’s scream still echoes. The grand finale awaits at Passeig del Born. -
Stop 12 · 9m
This stunning basilica is the site of many weddings, and here you’ll learn why they say, “Till death do us part.”
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Stop 13 · 9m
Just 10 minutes up the road, a hotel manager was hungry for more than just money…
Meeting point
Plaça Reial (next to the fountain), Gothic Quarter
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $22.91 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Small group experience and immersive atmosphere; Guided ghost walk through Barcelona’s most haunted streets; Certificate of Survival; Dark history you won’t hear on your average walking tour; Visits to iconic landmarks and historic haunted sites; An interactive Ghost Hunter Pack.
Where does it start?
Plaça Reial (next to the fountain), Gothic Quarter Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 37 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Barcelona.
