Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour
Barcelona, Spain

Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour

Outty Ranking 76 4.9 · 42 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom €15
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Outty Ranking

76/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 42 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour worth booking?

Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour is a 2-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from €15 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 42 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
76 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (42)
Duration
2 hours
From
€15 per person

Barcelona may be beautiful by day, but when the sun goes down, something sinister lurks in the shadows. Are you brave enough to uncover it? Join a group of fellow ghost enthusiasts and a local guide on a haunted night walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born. You’ll visit tragic sites plagued by bombings, burnings, executions, and murder as your guide shares terrifying true tales and local legends. With a digital Ghost Hunter Pack, you'll be able to follow the paranormal route from your phone, and see stunning visuals of real and imagined horrors. From the cursed Liceu Opera House to the infamous Exorcist’s House in El Born, each step pulls you deeper into Barcelona’s paranormal past. Hear about serial killers, deadly pacts, poisonous alchemists, and a bride whose scream still echoes across the neighbourhood. When the tour’s over, the stories are sure to resurface in your dreams, or even nightmares. Book now, if you dare!

What you get

  • Small group experience and immersive atmosphere
  • Guided ghost walk through Barcelona’s most haunted streets
  • Certificate of Survival
  • Dark history you won’t hear on your average walking tour
  • Visits to iconic landmarks and historic haunted sites
  • An interactive Ghost Hunter Pack

About this experience

Barcelona may be beautiful by day, but when the sun goes down, something sinister lurks in the shadows. Are you brave enough to uncover it? Join a group of fellow ghost enthusiasts and a local guide on a haunted night walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born. You’ll visit tragic sites plagued by bombings, burnings, executions, and murder as your guide shares terrifying true tales and local legends. With a digital Ghost Hunter Pack, you'll be able to follow the paranormal route from your phone, and see stunning visuals of real and imagined horrors. From the cursed Liceu Opera House to the infamous Exorcist’s House in El Born, each step pulls you deeper into Barcelona’s paranormal past. Hear about serial killers, deadly pacts, poisonous alchemists, and a bride whose scream still echoes across the neighbourhood. When the tour’s over, the stories are sure to resurface in your dreams, or even nightmares. Book now, if you dare!

What's included

Included

  • Small group experience and immersive atmosphere
  • Guided ghost walk through Barcelona’s most haunted streets
  • Certificate of Survival
  • Dark history you won’t hear on your average walking tour
  • Visits to iconic landmarks and historic haunted sites
  • An interactive Ghost Hunter Pack

Not included

  • Ghost sightings are not guaranteed

What you'll see and do

  1. The Liceu Opera House is an architectural marvel cursed by a cycle of disaster that strikes every twenty years. Nearby, in the gritty streets of Raval, you’ll hear about Barcelona’s most infamous serial killer.

    9 minutes here

  2. La Rambla

    Raval was never a glamorous neighbourhood, but the pickpockets of today have got nothing on Barcelona’s most infamous serial killer.

    9 minutes here

  3. Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi

    Stare at this Gothic Basilica and uncover the story of one fateful pact that met a terrible end. In the nearby streets of El Call, discover a legend of love, lies, and poison at the Alchemist’s House.

    9 minutes here

  4. In the heart of the Jewish quarter sits an unassuming house that is home to a legend of love, lies, and poison.

    9 minutes here

  5. Pont del Bisbe

    Barcelona’s most iconic bridge holds a sinister secret. Whatever you do, don’t look up.

    9 minutes here

  6. In this narrow corner of the Gothic Quarter, you’ll learn about Barcelona’s patron saint and how she met a brutal end after enduring torture.

    9 minutes here

  7. Placa Sant Felip Neri

    Step into this humble square and stare at the scarred facade of the church as you hear about the horrors of the Franco Regime and Spanish Civil War. The whispers of spirits may still cling to these walls.

    9 minutes here

  8. Behind the Cathedral, stone creatures carved to ward off evil spirits aren’t all what they seem. At King’s Square, a former Inquisition execution site, the horrors beneath your feet tell a chilling story.

    9 minutes here

  9. Placa Del Rei

    This gorgeous palace is a popular spot for photo ops but once you learn about the bloody executions that took place here during the Spanish Inquisition, you might think twice before grabbing the camera.

    9 minutes here

  10. When you see the faces, you might be closer to fun than you realise.

    9 minutes here

  11. Carrer de Montcada

    The tour continues through El Born, past a poet’s apartment where paranormal rituals took place, and to the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, where a bride’s scream still echoes. The grand finale awaits at Passeig del Born.

    9 minutes here

  12. Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

    This stunning basilica is the site of many weddings, and here you’ll learn why they say, “Till death do us part.”

    9 minutes here

  13. Passeig del Born

    Just 10 minutes up the road, a hotel manager was hungry for more than just money…

    9 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Barcelona

Please meet us at Plaça Reial, next to the fountain in the Gothic Quarter. Arrive 10 minutes early and look for our guide holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please use Google Maps to find the meeting point.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

Returns to the starting point

Options you can book

  • Barcelona Ghost Tour

    Explore Barcelona’s most haunted streets after dark with a local guide, visiting eerie sites in the Gothic Quarter & El Born.

  • Private Barcelona Ghost Tour

    Explore Barcelona’s haunted streets after dark on a private tour with a local guide in the Gothic Quarter and El Born.

  • Super Scary Halloween Special

    Halloween only: costumed guide, candlelit ritual for the dead, spooky trivia and trick-or-treat sweets.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Carpe Diem Tours

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 37 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

Knowledge and storytelling

8 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

The guide

2 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Value for money

2 mentions

Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

Traveler reviews

37 verified traveler reviews for Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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JackM2088 · October 2026

Ghost Tour

Very good. Informative and funny

Response from the operator: Glad you had a blast! It's awesome to hear the tour was both informative and funny. Come back anytime for more laughs and learning!

via Tripadvisor

Vacationer646518 · October 2026

More than just a ghost tour!

We absolutely loved this ghost tour! Our tour guide was one of the highlights — he was incredibly funny, lively, personable, and informative. He did such a great job bringing Barcelona’s streets and history to life through all the stories he shared. I especially loved the way he told the stories, including the cliffhangers that kept us wanting to know what happened next. The questions he would ask at the end of each story made the tour feel interactive and kept us engaged the entire time. We learned so much about Barcelona’s history, streets, and the stories behind them, all while having a great time. You can really tell that he enjoys what he does, and that made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend this tour!

via Tripadvisor

Rebecca_G · September 2026

Great tour!

This was a great walking tour with a lot of good historical information. It was most definitely worth every penny. Two thumbs up!

Response from the operator: Thank you, Rebecca, for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a great time.

via Viator

Fearless00174862112 · September 2026

tour of the dark history of barcelona w jordan

amazing experience our guide, jordan was funny and very knowledgeable. gave us recommendations of local bars and the history of the city. highly recommend :)

Response from the operator: We really appreciate your review! So happy you enjoyed the evening with us.

via Tripadvisor

Elise_C · September 2026

Great

I had a really great tour with Mariah! She is very caring about making sure each individual is able to hear her, and sticks with the group when it’s time to go to the next spot. She also is a great story teller, with a light touch of needed humour, when telling us all of the spooky stories and tales in Barcelona!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much, Elise! We're so glad Mariah made the evening special for you.

via Viator

Good to know

Duration
2 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
€15 to €195
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
15
Verdict
Strongly Recommended

Who runs this experience

Operated by Carpe Diem Tours, who run 37 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 77.5 and 5 in the 90+ Club.

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Why this scores 76

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)88
Review evidence (18% weight)49
Booking momentum (14% weight)42
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)68
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.

How much does Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour cost?

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Prices start at €15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Barcelona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour take?

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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Barcelona is not rushed.

Is Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 42 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour?

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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Barcelona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Barcelona and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Barcelona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

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Barcelona's Gaudí sites are capacity-limited and the official timed tickets go first, so most of the market is resellers with a guide attached. We weight those heavily on whether the guide is an architecture specialist. Beyond Gaudí, the tapas crawls in Gràcia and the Montserrat day trips carry the highest rankings in the city. On Outty we rank every Barcelona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona, Gràcia Tapas and Vermouth Crawl, Girona & Dali Museum Small Group Tour with Pick-up from Barcelona. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona?

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May, June, September and October. Sagrada Família light is best mid-morning. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Barcelona?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

What is included in Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour?

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Included: Small group experience and immersive atmosphere; Guided ghost walk through Barcelona’s most haunted streets; Certificate of Survival; Dark history you won’t hear on your average walking tour; and Visits to iconic landmarks and historic haunted sites. Not included: Ghost sightings are not guaranteed. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

Where is the meeting point for Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour?

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Please meet us at Plaça Reial, next to the fountain in the Gothic Quarter. Arrive 10 minutes early and look for our guide holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

What languages is Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour offered in?

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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour?

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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

Is Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

What happens to Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour if the weather is bad?

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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Barcelona. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

What do travelers say about Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour?

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Across 42 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, value for money. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

What booking options are available for Haunted Barcelona: Ghost Night Walking Tour?

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There are 3 options to choose from, including Barcelona Ghost Tour, Private Barcelona Ghost Tour, Super Scary Halloween Special. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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