Private Spanish Civil War & Dictatorship Barcelona Walking Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Civil War Tour Private
2 Adults x $314.00
$628.00
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$628.00
Private Tour: More flexible experience, more opportunity for questions, discussion and interaction with the guide.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Greek, English, Spanish
  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Tips/Gratuities -- Guides gladly accept tips
  • No food or drink included in the tour

Overview

Join us in a walk through the streets and neighborhoods where Fascist, Anarchists and the democratic Spanish Republic fought for their lives and died for their ideals on this 2.5h Spanish Civil War walking tour in Barcelona. Discover what caused this often overlooked conflict and how it lead to a 36 year fascist dictatorship. What caused the Spanish Civil War to start? Who were the fighting factions? How did Franco win? As an Anarchist stronghold, Barcelona was unique in its fight against the Fascist forces of Hitler, Franco and Mussolini. Barcelona history war tour for groups, students, school trips. What was the role of anarchists in Barcelona? What was life under a Fascist Dictatorship like? How could Franco remain in power for so long? By the end of this walking tour of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona you'll understand why the city was known as one of the the most explosive cities in Europe.

Meeting points

On the sidewalk in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, look for your guide with a white umbrella!

End point

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Close to the Cathedral

Itinerary

  • Placa Catalunya

    General introduction and the fight over the Telefonica building during the Spanish Civil War

    30 minutes

  • La Rambla

    Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War

    20 minutes

  • Plaza de Vicenc Martorell

    The Raval Neighborhood was a center of working class suffering, resistance and Anarchism. We discuss this unique aspect of the Spanish Civil War here.

    20 minutes

  • Antic Hospital De La Santa Creu

    15th Century Hospital that saw a lot of wounded soldiers and civilians come through. Your guide will talk about the end of the war and the cultural oppression under the dictatoship

    20 minutes

  • Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi

    This church hides a little known remnant of the Spanish Civil war in plain sight. Your guide will discuss the International Brigades.

    30 minutes

  • Placa Sant Felip Neri

    The place in Barcelona that has the most visible damage from the aerial bombings. Your guide will discus the tragic bombing here and the involvement of the axis powers in the war.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Fascinating tour.

Published on Jan, 2025

Fascinating tour. Our guide, Ono, was incredibly knowledgeable and compelling. We learned so much about the recent history of Spain all while exploring beautiful Barcelona.

Civil war tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Awesome insight. Hugely recommended. Onno has the right combination of compassionate storytelling and historical insight.

A walking tour through the history of the Civil War

Published on Jul, 2024

Our tour guide Yannis has studied the history of the Civil War in depth and was able to explain the origins, outcomes and legacy of this crucial part of history. It is without doubt one of the best tours I have been on and I would recommend it to anyone with a serious interest in seeing beneath both history and current affairs.

Informative tour

Published on Apr, 2024

Onno was very informative and handled a very complicated subject in an entertaining manner. We recommend this tour for history buffs.

Fascinating tour

Published on Apr, 2024

An in depth discussion of the history of the Spanish Civil War and its influence on current day Spain. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and engaging and provides a perspective that most tourists will sadly miss.

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