3 night tours and a free route compared
| Tour | Price seen | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Inquisition and legends (evening walk) | ≈ 20 $ | About 2 hours (1 h 50 on one listing), rated 4.8 to 4.9 out of 5 from about 340 to 412 reviews at one reseller; free cancellation the day before |
| Madrid mysteries and legends | 15-25 $ | About 2 hours, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 743 reviews on one listing (the review count changes between snapshots), passes through La Latina |
| Madrid Oscuro (torture, ghosts, crimes) | 4 $ + | Pay-what-you-wish tour from about $3.55, in Spanish or English ("Terror Night"): the cheapest, quality varies |
| Self-guided: Plaza Mayor and the House of the Seven Chimneys | 0 € | Free: Plaza Mayor (Inquisition autos-da-fé) and the Casa de las Siete Chimeneas (famous ghost legend), to do alone in the evening |
Prices and ratings seen on resellers (October 2026), not checked with the operators: they vary with date and language.
What you see and the legends
These tours start in the historic centre, around Plaza Mayor: the Inquisition's autos-da-fé were held there in the 17th century, a central theme of the routes. Guides also tell legends of old streets and houses said to be haunted. For other curiosities, see unusual Madrid.
Practical: times, season and language
Departures are in the evening, often around 8 or 9 pm; the route is entirely on foot (allow about 2 hours and wear comfortable shoes). Winter nights are cold: dress warmly. Check the guide's language (Spanish or English) before booking. For going out afterwards, see Madrid by night.
Our pick
For a first ghost tour: the Inquisition and legends walk, the best rated by number of reviews. To spend little: Madrid Oscuro on a tip basis. To pay nothing: the self-guided route around Plaza Mayor. Mind safety at night in Madrid.
