Dark are the outfits and the intentions that end in tricks and treats, in shocks that dissolve into laughter. But it’s all just a disguise—a reality blurred by the fiction of those who rise again to walk among us, to give us a frightfully good time. And it’s about having a good time that I’m here to talk, as I do whenever we meet on these pages.
The typical Halloween fare, as I mentioned earlier, is dressing up. But I want to break from tradition to experience this night from within. To make you feel fear in a more real way—to be like Dracula, who, when dawn comes, either remains hidden or turns to dust.
Dear readers, I invite you to embrace terror on this night of fright, and I’ll do so by recommending a series of guided routes or tours through Madrid’s darkest places and stories. Do you dare?
The Fuencarral Street Murders (€6)
"More famous than the Fuencarral Street crime" might be one of the most popular sayings among Madrileños. And what happened on this central street of the capital still lingers through time.
We’ll accompany you on this guided tour where experts will recount every crime in gruesome detail. 2 hours and 13 grim spots where tragedy took centre stage. This route is only for the bravest—we might even witness "curious things," to put it mildly.
The activity also includes audiovisual material to illustrate the events. Fancy a stroll down Fuencarral Street?
The Phantasmagorical Madrid (€9)
Want to talk about what no one dares to mention? Want to see what no one wants to look at? Meet us in the city centre to uncover the darkest tales of Madrid’s most iconic buildings. Undeniable presences—yet hard to acknowledge.
The tour features real testimonies to send shivers down your spine. Verified accounts of paranormal events within these walls. Villas and palaces will star in these stories. Dare to listen to the voices behind their walls?
Before setting off, you’ll learn each story backed by audiovisual content. Still don’t believe in ghosts?
The Almudena Cemetery (€9)
One of Spain’s most famous cemeteries—but dare to visit it on Halloween? That changes things, doesn’t it? If you want real chills, I urge you to join this 2-hour guided tour, wandering among the graves of those said to rise that night.
You’ll explore funerary structures, symbols, and legends of one of Madrid’s eeriest corners. From the main facade to its deepest recesses—the chapel, the Plateau of the Cross, and the epidemics and civil sections.
Inquisition, Witches, and Spells (€10)
The Inquisition left its mark on Madrid. This route covers the Tribunal’s origins, its various forms, auto-da-fés, and analyses of its motto and emblem.
You’ll also visit common execution sites, the pyres where witches burned, and relive legends, cases, and miracles of the era.
The tour lasts two hours, led by an Art History professional.
Madrid of Murders and Punishments (€8)
A tour of familiar places with untold stories. Discover the crimes and punishments on Madrid’s streets—a time-travel experience best shared (while holding tight).
This 2-hour route blends tourist hotspots with their macabre tales. Includes audio explanations and a drink to ease the chills.
Starts at dusk—we’ll begin in daylight and end under the cloak of night.
This Halloween, which one’s yours?
