Where to Go After Dark: The 4 Best Witch Tours in Spain

1.Inquisition, The Executioner, Witches, Expulsion Jews and Muslims

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Walk from Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace area with a local guide for a focused look at Spain’s Inquisition. Stops cover torture, autos-da-fé, Torquemada, executions, forced conversions, Jewish and Muslim legacies, and the Church’s later pardon. Guides have included Jackie and David Onion. Bring comfortable shoes and an open mind.

“Unfortunately they canceled tour last minute because someone not available. They didn't have replacement”

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2.City of Queens, Nuns, Sex Work & Witches

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Walk Seville through the lives of its women on a two-hour tour led in English or Spanish. Visit Plaza de España, María Luisa Park, the old Tobacco Factory, Santa Cruz, and lesser-known corners. Guides such as Abby and Nico bring humor and personal stories to a small group of no more than eight people.

“Great to learn a different side of the people and places in Sevilla.”

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3.Gran Canaria: Green Witchcraft in the Magic Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Meet Massimo in Firgas for a three-hour introduction to Canarian herbalism. Walk the Azuaje Ravine, identify medicinal plants, make a natural preparation, and finish with an herbal infusion on a terrace overlooking the valley. Small groups of up to 10, with English, Spanish, and Italian guidance.

“Good conversation about how the immediate environment can help us sustain our health, nice hike down the ravine accompanied by this beautiful dog of the guide made the whole trip vibrant and happy. Lots of knownledge about plants and vegetation, so happy!”

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4.Tour of the Inquisition and Witchcraft in Toledo

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 13 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $10Best value

Begin at Zocodover Square and follow a Spanish-speaking local guide through Toledo’s Inquisition sites, the old Jewish Quarter, San Pedro Mártir, and Plaza de San Vicente. You’ll hear about autos-da-fé, prison conditions, torture, famous prisoners, witchcraft accusations, and the tribunal’s end. Vanesa is one guide praised for her warmth and sensitivity.

“La actividad se anuló 1 hora antes y todavía estoy esperando que me digan cuando me devuelven el dinero”

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