Explore Barcelona's Spanish Civil War & Dictatorship History Walking Tour

$314
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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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.

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10
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Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Inclusions

  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Exclusions

  • Tips/Gratuities -- Guides gladly accept tips
    No food or drink included in the tour
  • Food & drinks
  • Tour Plan

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

    Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War

    The Raval Neighborhood was a center of working class suffering, resistance and Anarchism. We discuss this unique aspect of the Spanish Civil War here.

    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

    This church hides a little known remnant of the Spanish Civil war in plain sight. Your guide will discuss the International Brigades.

    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 / Pickup

    Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

    Know Before You Go

    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Please Note

    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not recommended for people with back problems
    • Wheelchair accessible

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