World War II History in Barcelona Old Town Private Tour

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Meet your guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

2. 2

   Explore the historic center of Barcelona with an experienced Local Guide who is passionate about modern history, from World War I, through the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939, to World War II and its aftermath. The tour will cover the historic sites that were attacked during the Bombing of Barcelona as well as secret locations where members of the Spanish Resistance organized against the Nazis who sought to expand their area of influence into the Mediterranean territories. Places of interest include the Teatro Tivoli, the site of the mysterious death of Carmen Brotu Juan Martinez Penas. You will also see the former Ritz Hotel, where a leading member of the Nazi Party, Heinrich Himmler, stayed.

   30 Minuten•Eintritt frei

3. 3

   In Urquinaona, you will discover a hive of Barcelona’s spies and learn about their secret operations. You will hear the true story of Juan Pujol Garcia, a double spy who was instrumental in the success of Operation Fortitude on D-Day.

   30 Minuten•Eintritt frei

4. 4

   You will pass Via Fontanella, where many allies lived and conspired with "Le Resistance", and the ornate Palau de la Música Catalana, which served as an exclusive venue for the Nazis.

   30 Minuten•Eintritt frei

5. 5

   Barcelona Cathedral

   The tour will end next to Barcelona Cathedral in Sant Felip Neri Square, where you can still see the damage caused by the bombs that killed dozens in the Spanish Civil War.

   20 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

Meet your guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point.

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Abholung

• Abholung oder Treffen am Startpunkt
• 508 Hotels werden angefahren
• Der Veranstalter meldet sich zur Abholung

Gut zu wissen

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
• Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in the Old Town Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
• If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Information for the customer (Know before you go) • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. • For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. • Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in the Old Town Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly. • If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain.

Stornierung und Erstattung

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.