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The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour

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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

    • 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.

    Itinerary

    1. Important place during the Civil war

      10 minutesAdmission free

    2. Various Civil War related sites

      10 minutesAdmission free

    3. 15th Century Hospital

      5 minutesAdmission free

    4. Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi

      Old church with a hidden connection to the Civil War

      5 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    5. Placa de Sant Felip Neri

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

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    The tour starts 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

    • Por La Catedral de Barcelona
    • Close to the Barcelona Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter (not Sagrada Familia)

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • 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
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
    Supplied by
    Nostos Tours
    Product code
    246027P4

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