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Private Tour Spanish Civil War & Franco's Dictatorship

5.0(119)BarcelonaFree cancellation

About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Expert Tour Guide

    Not included

    • Tips/Gratuities -- Guides gladly accept tips
    • Lunch

    Itinerary

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

      30 minutesAdmission free

    2. Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War

      20 minutesAdmission free

    3. The Raval Neighborhood

      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 minutesAdmission free

    4. 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 minutesAdmission free

    5. Basilica of 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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    6. Placa de 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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    On the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya". Your guide will have a white umbrella!

    The map shows Barcelona. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • Close to the Cathedral

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    Supplied by
    Nostos Tours
    Product code
    246027P5

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