Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
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.
What's included
Expert Tour Guide
Tips/Gratuities -- Guides gladly accept tips
No food or drink included in the tour
What to expect
Placa Catalunya
30m
General introduction and the fight over the Telefonica building during the Spanish Civil War
La Rambla
20m
Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War
Plaza de Vicenc Martorell
20m
The Raval Neighborhood was a center of working class suffering, resistance and Anarchism. We discuss this unique aspect of the Spanish Civil War here.
El antiguo Hospital de la Santa Creu
20m
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
Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi
30m
This church hides a little known remnant of the Spanish Civil war in plain sight. Your guide will discuss the International Brigades.
Placa Sant Felip Neri
30m
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
Meeting point
On the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya".
Your guide will have a white umbrella!
End point
Close to the Cathedral
Additional information
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.
