Madrid: The Spanish Inquisition Walking Tour

Kick off in Plaza Mayor, the stage for some of the Inquisition’s most shocking public rituals

Uncover how the Spanish Inquisition began — and how it spiraled into centuries of fear

Step outside the former Inquisition jail and imagine the fear behind its walls

Hear the chilling story of the mass expulsion of Jewish communities and other targeted groups

Learn about the “possessed of St. Plácido” and the exorcisms that gripped Madrid

Discover where autos-de-fe were held and the terrifying spectacle they became

Separate myth from truth: witch covens, exorcisms and the darkest legends of Madrid

Understand how the Inquisition shaped Spain’s image abroad, giving rise to the “Black Legend”