About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Expert Tour Guide
Not included
- Tips/Gratuities -- Guides gladly accept tips
- No food or drink included in the tour
Itinerary and highlights
General introduction and the fight over the Telefonica building during the Spanish Civil War
Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War
The Raval Neighborhood was a center of working class suffering, resistance and Anarchism. We discuss this unique aspect of the Spanish Civil War here.
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
This church hides a little known remnant of the Spanish Civil war in plain sight. Your guide will discuss the International Brigades.
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- On the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya". Your guide will have a white umbrella!
Languages and tickets
- el — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Nostos Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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