Madrid 1936 And 1939 Civil War and the start of modern warfare
Description
Discover the Madrid of the Spanish Civil War through a clear and documented historical tour. This walking tour explains how the conflict transformed the city and the lives of its inhabitants. You will understand the siege, the civil resistance and the international context with the help of a specialized professional guide. During the tour we will analyze how a besieged city operated, how the defense was organized and how the population coped with bombing, shortages and daily uncertainty. You will also understand why this conflict was observed by European powers and how it influenced the evolution of modern warfare. An ideal experience for travelers interested in history, memory and political context, seeking a rigorous and accessible explanation beyond superficial data. The experience operates with voluntary input at the end.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Introduction to the political and social context of the Second Republic and the outbreak of the Civil War in Madrid, a city that would soon become a symbol of resistance.
This will explain the climate of tension leading up to the war and how the conflict affected daily life in the city centre from the outset.
Travelers will learn about the role of propaganda, censorship and the media during the war, as well as the importance of national and international public opinion.
The defensive strategy of Madrid and the symbolic importance of this area during the siege of the capital will be explained.
This will address the aerial bombardment of Madrid and explain why this area was especially hard hit during the war.
It will tell how this ride was a combat zone and strategic observation, key during the Battle of Madrid.
Final reflection on the end of the war, the Francoist victory, the construction of the Arch as a symbol of the regime and the memory of the Civil War in Spain today.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
Victoria is an excellent guide with great knowledge of the subject. Her passion is very evident in the way she narrates the history of the war and the experiences of the people of Madrid during a very sad and complicated time. Without a doubt, it is worth it to better appreciate what the people of Madrid had to endure.
The history of Madrid during the Civil War is covered. The tour guide has a pleasant voice and is interested in telling the history in the best possible way. Many thanks to Viktoria.
Viktoria was a great guide! She was very friendly and explained everything in a simple and interesting way. I also really liked the personal stories she shared during the tour. Highly recommended!
We did the tour with Victoria one week we were in Madrid and it was a very special experience. In addition to explaining the context of the Civil War very well, he shares some family stories that make everything feel closer and more human. That gives the tour a very different approach to the typical historical tour. It also brings a lot of interesting facts and details about the places you visit that help to imagine what the city was like at the time. Highly recommended if you are interested in history and want something more personal than the typical sightseeing tour.
Wonder to tour with Victoria. A perfectly trained guide. It requires a lot of knowledge, talent and sensitivity to be able to deal with such a delicate and thorny issue as that of the Spanish civil war from the side of history, without falling into opinion judgments. Victoria has been able to do it with absolute mastery. It's honor roll.
I did the Civil War tour in Madrid with Victoria and I loved it. It is very well structured, with a clear thread that makes everything easy to understand, even if you don’t know much about it. You visit beautiful and interesting places in the city that help you understand what happened in Madrid during the war, and it’s amazing how stories make those spaces come to life. Victoria tells it closely and very pleasantly, but also with a lot of emotion. When you share your personal connection with history, the tour becomes even more special. You can see the passion and respect with which he has prepared it. I recommend it 100%
I was attended by Victoria who has been super friendly. A lovely one! Thank you very much
I went with a colleague on the Civil War tour and, honestly, we thought we might get a little ball, but not at all. Victoria is a crack, you can tell that she knows a lot and that she flips what she does. The best thing is that she doesn't take anyone's side, she tells you everything super objective and good vibes. Besides, he gave us a story of his family that was beautiful and makes you see things differently. If you want to find out what happened without getting the badge, you have to go with it. Super nice!"
The truth is Victoria didn't teach things she didn't even know had happened. Very well documented, it is explained as an open book. We recommend it 100%
Victoria was always very friendly and gave us data we didn't know!! It was very interesting.
