Private Spanish Civil War & Franco's Dictatorship Tour - Private Tours & Luxury Guided Experiences

Tour Overview

A private tour about the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona that covers the history and sights of this dark history of the city.

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

What's Not Included

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

Your Itinerary

1

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

2

Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War

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.

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

5

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

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.

Meeting Point

4 Pl. de Catalunya, 08002 B Barcelona

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Additional Info

Experience type Cultural & Historical
Minimum age 16+ years
Book in advance 2 days before
Difficulty Easy
Starts 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00
Language English, Spanish, Greek
Group size Up to 15 people
Operated by Nostos Tours & Experiences