Self Guided Podcast Tour: Barcelona's Occupied Heart

Barcelona, Spain
Duration3h 39m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Venture beyond the sun-drenched postcards of Barcelona and into its rebellious heart. This tour uncovers the story of the 'okupa' movement—a decades-long struggle for space, dignity, and the very soul of the city. Guided by an academic and a local expert, you'll witness sites of fierce resistance, groundbreaking community projects, and the ghosts of lost battles. This isn't just a tour about squatting; it's a journey into an alternative vision of urban life, asking a profound question: who has the right to the city?

- A 9.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 219 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and Social Fabric & Everyday Life
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Site of a famous 2014 eviction battle that became a symbol of community resistance and the power of direct action.
  2. Can Batllo
    10m
    A massive former industrial complex successfully reclaimed by the community through negotiation, now a model of self-management.
  3. 10m
    One of Europe's oldest and most iconic squats, a symbol of longevity, resistance, and the anarchist roots of the movement.
  4. 10m
    An anarchist cultural center that serves as the ideological heart of the movement, connecting it to Barcelona's deep radical history.
  5. 10m
    A public square and global skateboarding mecca that exemplifies the daily, informal struggle over the 'right to the city'.
  6. Placa de Sant Jaume
    10m
    The political heart of Barcelona, where the grassroots demands of the Okupa movement confront the institutional power of the state.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside CSOA Can Vies at Carrer dels Jocs Florals 42. Open the app here to begin the self-guided tour.

End point

The tour ends at Plaça de Sant Jaume. Follow the final directions in the app and finish in the historic square.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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