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The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour

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Explore the rich history of Barcelona’s streets as passionate guides unfold tales of resistance idealism and conflict from the Spanish Civil War in this immersive walking tour.
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The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour

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Private Tour: A more flexible, personalized service, with different starting times. More opportunities to ask questions, or take breaks.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Typically about 2.5h, but much more flexible as a private tour.

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Public Group Tour: Public tour with up to 20 people.
Start from Plaça de Catalunya

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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Placa Catalunya

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Important place during the Civil war

  • La Rambla

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Various Civil War related sites

  • Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    15th Century Hospital

  • Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Old church with a hidden connection to the Civil War

  • Placa Sant Felip Neri

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Mystically Beautiful, while at the same time one of the most visceral reminders of the destruction of the civil war

What's included

INCLUDED

Learn about the region's unique working class history and anarcho-syndicalist period
Tour Guide who's an expert on this complicated and sensitive subject
Make sense of the many political groups and factions of the Civil War
Stories from Franco's Dictatorship
See the scars and traces from the Spanish Civil War throughout the Old Town
See historic images from the war to bring the history alive

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
1€pp guide radio headset, to be paid at the meeting point to an external provider.

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The Barcelona Walking Tour: Spanish Civil War and Dictatorship is highly praised for its informative and engaging content. Customers commend the knowledgeable guides, particularly Yannis, for making history come alive with visuals and detailed explanations. The tour is well-organized and covers various aspects of the Spanish Civil War, making it a must-try for history enthusiasts. Highly recommended for its depth and educational value.

Additional information

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

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Location

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Plaça de Catalunya, L'Eixample, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

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Nostos Tours

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