About this experience
This tour will introduce you to the unassuming and unusual Madrid - criminal, mystical, and filled with stories of ghosts and witches. I will guide you to the square where the fires of the Inquisition burned, tell you about famous crimes in Madrid and peculiar superstitions, reveal the secrets of the City Opera and the Arch of Hell. As a result, through ancient legends, you will immerse yourself in the mysterious atmosphere of Madrid and discover the city and its inhabitants from an unexplored perspective.
What to Expect
Urban Legends of Madrid and its Mysterious Corners
On the tour, we will look at Madrid's landmarks and ancient streets from a new angle. You will discover where the most famous ghost of the capital lives and what it is known for. Learn why the Opera building has such a sinister shape and stroll to the monastery where an interesting relic of the Spanish church is kept. We will visit the city square where the Inquisition burned heretics and witches, discuss the cruel invention of the Spaniards - no less popular than the guillotine. I will show you where the Arch of Hell leads and where the 'red light district' was located, talk about the infamous crimes of Madrid from past eras, and reveal the secret of why, in the past, a bell was tied to the finger of all the deceased in the city. And, of course, the city's legends will come alive before you: about the buried alive, magical Bibles, the lady with a white rose, and other mysterious events.
Everyday Life and Fun Traditions of the Madrileños
The mysteries of Madrid are not only hidden in its old corners but also in the daily lives, traditions, and omens of its residents, which we will definitely discuss on the tour. For example, you will learn why Spaniards consider Tuesday an unlucky day rather than Friday the 13th, which street in Madrid to walk down to get married, and where to buy a lottery ticket to definitely win.
Who Is This Tour For
For travelers who have already explored the main attractions of Madrid and now want to delve deeper into the city's character by getting familiar with its legends.
