Dark are the clothes and intentions that end in tricks and treats, in shocks that will die in laughter. But everything is a mere disguise, a reality fused by the fiction of those who resurface to live among us again, to give us a terribly good time. And having a good time is what I come to talk to you about, as I usually do every time we meet on these lines.
The typical thing about Halloween is, as I said before, dressing up. But I want to get out of the typical to live tonight from within. To make you feel fear in a more real way, to be like Dracula who when the day comes either remains hidden or knows that he will end up turned into dust.
Dear readers, I invite you to live the night of terror embraced by terror and I am going to do so by recommending a series of routes or guided tours through the darkest places and stories in Madrid. Do you dare?
The crimes of Fuencarral Street (€6)
"It's more famous than the crime on Fuencarral Street" may be one of the most popular phrases among cats. And what happened in this central street of the capital still survives the passage of time.
We will accompany you on this guided tour where experts will tell each of the crimes in detail. 2 hours and 13 black spots where tragedy was the protagonist. This route is only for the most daring, as we can observe "curious things", so to speak.
For the activity, there is also audiovisual material that will illustrate what happened. Are you coming to Fuencarral street?
The ghostly Madrid (€9)
Do you want us to talk about what no one wants to talk about? Do you want to see what no one wants to look at? We meet in the city center to learn about the darkest stories of the most emblematic buildings in Madrid. Indisputable presences but difficult to recognize.
The route has real testimonies to make your hair stand on end even more. True and proven statements about paranormal events that occurred in the buildings. Villas and palaces will be protagonists and centers of these stories. Do you dare to listen to the voices behind its walls?
Before departure, you will learn about each of the stories supported by audiovisual content. Do you really not believe in ghosts?
The Almudena Cemetery (€9)
One of the best known in all of Spain, but do you dare to visit it in the middle of Halloween? Things change, right? Well, if you want to feel real chills I push you on this guided tour of just over 2 hours where you will wander among the tombs of those who are supposed to leave the place that day.
You will get to know the funerary structures, but also the symbols and legends of one of the darkest corners of the capital. During the visit we will see from the main façade to the last of the innards, such as the chapel, the Meseta de la Cruz itself and the epidemic and civil sections.
Inquisition, witches and spells (€10)
The Inquisition passed through Madrid and with this route you will learn about the beginnings of the Tribunal, the different types of Inquisition, the autos de fe, in addition to analyzing some elements of the motto and the shield.
And you will also see first-hand the most common areas of the time, the bonfires where witches were burned and we will relive legends, cases and miracles of the time.
The route lasts about two hours and you will be accompanied by an Art History professional.
The Madrid of murders and punishments (€8)
A route through the places you already know but with the stories you don't know. Dare to discover the crimes committed and punishments on the streets of the capital. We propose a route in time for you to enjoy with your loved ones. But hold on tight.
The route lasts two hours and combines the most touristic points of the city with the most macabre anecdotes that accompany them. The visit will be accompanied by explanations with audio and a drink is included, to better cope with the bad feeling.
This activity is done at sunset, we will start with daylight but by the time we finish the sun will have already fallen.
This Halloween, which one do you choose?
