If you’re looking for something different to do this summer, the Museum of the Inquisition’s night tour will debut an immersive experience where nahuales, vampires, La Llorona, and the Charro Negro will come to life amid ancient halls, stories of witchcraft, and horror tales that are part of Mexican tradition.
It’s “Partidazo de Leyendas y Lamentos,” a new theatrical production that will transform one of the most unsettling spaces in the Historic Center into the setting for three legends that have been passed down from generation to generation. Throughout the tour, visitors will walk through the museum’s galleries accompanied by a costumed guide as they learn about some of the darkest tales of colonial and pre-Hispanic Mexico.
Here’s what the nighttime tour of the Museum of the Inquisition will be like
The experience combines history, oral tradition, and immersive theater. During the tour, professional actors will portray three characters inspired by Mexican folklore.
One of them is Zotz, a figure linked to ancient Mesoamerican myths about nahualism and the ability to transform into animals associated with darkness and death. La Llorona will also appear; her lament has become one of Mexico City’s most iconic legends.
The tour culminates with the arrival of the Charro Negro, a supernatural figure linked to stories of pacts, riches, and temptations that are part of the Mexican popular imagination.
In addition to the dramatizations, the ticket includes access to the museum’s permanent exhibition, which features instruments, historical records, and accounts related to the Tribunal of the Holy Office.
Dates, prices, and times for the horror tour
Dates: July 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2026.
Location: Museum of the Inquisition (Trials and Tortures), Tacuba 76, Historic Center, Mexico City.
Schedule: Admission at 7:00 p.m. Approximate duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cost: General admission $390; teens ages 10–14 $360; individuals with a valid INAPAM ID $360. You can purchase your tickets online.
The experience is recommended for teenagers ages 10 and up accompanied by an adult and for adult audiences, as it includes elements of horror and suspense. Capacity per performance will be limited to ensure a more immersive experience within the museum’s halls, so those wishing to attend should reserve their spot in advance.
Check out this Mexico City Night Tour: Historic Center with an optional stop at the Torre Latino Viewpoint