The 6 Best Ghost Walking Tours in Spain

1.Gothic Quarter Ghosts and Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,443 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $19Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Traveller’s Nest Bar for a 90-minute walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Guides such as Ewan, Lila, Carlos, Juan Carlos, and Kiki combine local legends, murders, political history, and dark humor. Expect more dark history than pure ghost hunting, with narrow lanes, old buildings, and a return to the bar at the end.

“Loved the tour - very entertaining with interesting facts and stories you don’t normally hear or read about. Would do it again if I could.”

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2.Dark History Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Follow an English-speaking guide from the Arc de Triomf into El Born and La Ribera for two hours of true stories about the Spanish Inquisition, executions, forgotten cemeteries, and Barcelona’s executioner. Expect visual aids, headsets, and dark history rather than staged scares. Guides have included Elena, Sara, Noah, Albert, and Ross.

“Amazing, Sarah our guide was so passionate and it really makes a difference in the tour! Would definitely go the tour again just to listen her share the stories she has!”

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3.Paranormal and Legends Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 336 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $15Best value

Walk Seville’s old center for 90 minutes with a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Julio or Paco. Hear tales of ghosts, plagues, inquisitions, haunted buildings, and the Elvira Bells while visiting quiet squares and historic streets. It is cultural and story-driven rather than a theatrical scare show, with groups capped at 15 people.

“Julio was excellent. He told us a lot of stories about paranormal events in Seville and a number of areas where ghosts were said to be present. He brought the tales to life and it was an enjoyable 90 minutes”

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4.Barcelona Dark History Night Walking Tour With Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Start near Santa Maria del Mar at 8 pm, then follow a guide through El Born’s old red-light district and Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Expect stories about brothels, odd religious customs, a hidden graveyard, vermouth, sangria, a local shot, and a cocktail. Guides such as Vanesa, Mariah, Thami, and Lindsay are known for keeping the night social.

“Despite calling me a liar and questioning my magician capabilities, Mariah was a brilliant guide. She certainly knew her stuff and was VERY funny. Ask her about the belly dancing! And her Edinburgh show.”

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5.Seville Paranormal Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15

Walk Seville’s old center after dark with a local guide such as Julio, Anna, or Paco. This 90-minute English or Spanish tour visits six atmospheric streets and squares, blending local history, paranormal legends, and personal experiences. Groups are capped at 15, and the route stays outdoors.

“One of the best ghost walks I've been on. Genuinely scary. Very interesting, engaging, fantastic host. Many thanks to Paco for this great experience.”

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6.Barcelona El Raval Dark History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $33

Spend about two hours exploring El Raval with a local guide such as Eoghan, Zeynep, Callum, Cal, or Andres. Hear unsettling stories about the Vampire of the Raval, see old churches and a former hospital, and finish among the graffiti at Tres Xemeneies. The group is limited to 15 people.

“The best experience for our family ,such a charming and knowledgeable guide . Thank you Eoghan , it was absolutely amazing!”

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