THE SPANISH INQUISITION: Expulsion of Jews & Muslims, The Catholic Monarchs, and Religious Conflicts.

🏆THE BEST INQUISITION TOUR IN MADRID

Uncover the most shocking scenes and darkest secrets of the Spanish Inquisition in Old Madrid.

Visit key locations and explore the workings of the Holy Office Tribunal: torture, executions, persecution of Jews and Muslims, and the bloody Autos de Fe.

Learn about the mystery of the Vatican archives, Pope John Paul II's pardon, and the religious echoes in modern-day conflicts.

ENTERTAINMENT, REFLECTION, AND LEARNING GUARANTEED

We’ll explore Inquisitorial Madrid:

📍 Did Spain create the Inquisition? Myth or truth
📍 Historical Context
📍 Expulsion of Jews and Muslims
📍 The “Marrano” Jews and “Morisco” Muslims
📍 The Executioner and Torture
📍 The Inquisition Tribunal
📍 Edicts of Faith
📍 Autos de Fe: The Great Judgment
📍 Key Figures: Torquemada vs. Cisneros
📍 Witch Burnings
📍 Vatican Archives
📍 Pope John Paul II and the Church’s Apology
📍 The Last Person Condemned to Death
📍Modern Religious Conflicts – Holy Wars?

👀 LOOK FOR THE YELLOW AND ORANGE TWO-TONE UMBRELLA 👀

The tour lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes

Available in English and Spanish

Guide: Tourstilla

PRO

Guiding since 2019

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8 stops

1.2 km walking

2 hours and 15 minutes

Meeting point:Plaza Mayor, Centro, Madrid, SpainWe are located in the center-east of the Plaza. Look for the YELLOW AND ORANGE two-colored umbrella. Reference: We are near the statue of Philip III (the horse statue). Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Parroquia de Santa Cruz. Madrid.

Outside visit

Plaza de la Provincia

Outside visit

CASA DE LA CARNICERÍA

8 stops

1.2 km walking

2 hours and 15 minutes

Outside visit

Parroquia de Santa Cruz. Madrid.

Outside visit

Plaza de la Provincia

Outside visit

CASA DE LA CARNICERÍA

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 98 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.