The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Important place during the Civil war
Various Civil War related sites
15th Century Hospital
Old church with a hidden connection to the Civil War
Mystically Beautiful, while at the same time one of the most visceral reminders of the destruction of the civil war
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(581)
A fantastic tour! Our guide was experienced and knew the intricacies of the civil war. We had a great time walking through the streets of Barcelona learning about it's rich history.
Our Guide was very knowledgeable and great.
I learned so much on this walking tour. Our guide, Henrieta, was knowledgeable and warm. She explained a very complicated Civil War and the conflicts that arose between various leftist groups extremely clearly. It was one of the hottest days so I appreciated our derive into the air conditioned bookstore. I followed the tour up with a visit to the Museu Nacional d'art de Catalunya, which has an excellent exhibition about art during the conflict and after.
The tour was so much fun and Henrietta was an amazing guide through the history of Barcelona and the Spanish Civil War. I could not recommend this tour more.
My son and I had an amazing experience with Henrietta! She was very passionate about the subject and shared a large amount of knowledge with the group. She continually asked the group for questions and answered them very thoroughly. I highly recommend her and her tour.
This tour was awesome! Learned a lot about the Spanish Civil War and the history of the city. It was amazing!
Very interesting tour! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in the recent history of the Spanish civil war. I also really liked the fun facts on the origins of the certain place names (Raval, Rambla..), but that's just one small part of this amazing tour!
Outstanding analysis of Spanish Civil War, discussing social, religious, and economic underpinnings, how events unfolded, and the unique position that Catalonia/Barcelona found itself in. Well done, Yiannis!
This was a fantastic tour. While the subject matter is not the easiest, it was fascinating to visit sites in Barcelona connected to the memory of the Spanish Civil War and learn about their historical significance. Evan was incredibly knowledgeable and his perspective added real depth to the experience. The tour was both engaging and thought-provoking. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in Barcelona’s history.
Our guide was excellent. He could be a history professor at a college level and speaks several languages fluently.
