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Private Tour Spanish Civil War & Franco’s Dictatorship

From $351 • 2 hours 30 minutes • Nostos Tours • Barcelona, Spain • Meet on location • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Private Tour of the Spanish Civil War and Franco's Dictatorship offers a deep dive into a pivotal period of Spanish history, focusing on the events that shaped modern Spain. Lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes, this tour is guided by an expert who provides insights into the political, social, and cultural ramifications of the Civil War and subsequent dictatorship. It is particularly suited for history enthusiasts and those interested in understanding the complexities of Spain's past. The tour's distinctive feature lies in its personalized approach, allowing participants to engage with the material in a meaningful way while exploring key sites in Barcelona that played a significant role during this tumultuous era.

Inclusions

Expert Tour Guide

Exclusions

Tips/Gratuities -- Guides gladly accept tips
No food or drink included in the tour

Itinerary

Step 1

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

Step 2

Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War

Step 3

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

Step 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

This church

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

Step 6

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.