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title: Barcelona's Dark Past Night Walking Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-s-dark-past-night-walking-tour/
type: tour
city: Barcelona
country: Spain
price: 21
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 193
duration_minutes: 122
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Book first?
rank_in_category: 34 of 48 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-02
data_updated: 2026-10-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-s-dark-past-night-walking-tour/
---

# Barcelona's Dark Past Night Walking Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Walk through El Born at night for stories of executions, the Inquisition and local legends. A guided walk, radio receivers and projected images are included; it runs in the rain and is not recommended for children under fourteen. 4.87 from 193 reviews at €21 per person for 2h 2m.

**Book first?:** Start with Dark Past Night Walking Tour in El Born: 2h 2m at €21 per person, 4.87 from 193 reviews; not recommended for children under fourteen. Trade-off: Not recommended for children under fourteen. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #34 of 48 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Enjoy a 2- hour night stroll around medieval Barcelona learning about the darker side of the city's history. This is a fun and fascinating walking tour to discover the story of the Spanish Inquisition, methods of execution in Barcelona and some of the legends that surround the neighborhood of El Born. A must to explore this part of the city while learning about its darker secrets.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The guide will be under the monumental…
- Starts 19:00, 21:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 14+: Not recommended for children younger than 14

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €21 per person
- Duration: 2h 2m
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 193 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Runner Bean Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 19:00, 21:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02

## Reviews

4.87 from 193 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 189 of 193.

- 5 stars: 177 (92%)
- 4 stars: 12 (6%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 3 (2%)

## What's included

- Professional local guide
- Radioguides for communication between the guide and the participants
- Use of projector for images
- Small-group walking tour

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Arco di Trionfo** (2m) - Meeting point
2. **El Born** (2h) - The tour starts around twilight so the starting time varies during the year, earlier in the winter (7pm) and later in the summer (9pm). Although some of Barcelona's legends might be included, please note that this is not a Ghost Tour but an historical walk focused on the more...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 19:00, 21:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

The guide will be under the monumental arch wearing a bright green vest with the company's logo.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJxcogNuOipBIRvlFZYqIlryw

## 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The number of participants per group is limited
- The tour is not cancelled due to weather conditions so please bring an umbrella if it rains
- Not recommended for children younger than 14

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #34 of 48** | €21 | 2h 2m | 4.87 (193) | shared |
| [Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Secrets Small Group Tour](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-old-town-gothic-quarter-secrets-small-group-tour/?format=md) | €20 | 2h | 4.99 (252) | shared |
| [The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour](/spain/barcelona/tours/the-spanish-civil-war-franco-barcelona-walking-tour/?format=md) | €34 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (615) | shared |
| [Barcelona in 2 Hours: Guided Walking Tour Through History](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-in-2-hours-guided-walking-tour-through-history/?format=md) | €19 | 2h | 4.99 (211) | shared |

Ranked #34 of 48 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €3 to €303, median €39; typical length 2h 30m. 11 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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