The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour
At a glance
The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour is a 2h 30m guided experience in Barcelona, Spain, operated by Nostos Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 618 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $38.94 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Learn about the region's unique working class history and anarcho-syndicalist period, Tour Guide who's an expert on this complicated and sensitive subject, Make sense of the many political groups and factions of the Civil War.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 618 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 25 travellers
- Languages
- Greek, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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
What's included
- Learn about the region's unique working class history and anarcho-syndicalist period
- Tour Guide who's an expert on this complicated and sensitive subject
- Make sense of the many political groups and factions of the Civil War
- Stories from Franco's Dictatorship
- See the scars and traces from the Spanish Civil War throughout the Old Town
- See historic images from the war to bring the history alive
Not included
- Gratuities
- 1€pp guide radio headset, to be paid at the meeting point to an external provider.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Important place during the Civil war
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Stop 2 · 10m
Various Civil War related sites
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Stop 3 · 5m
15th Century Hospital
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Stop 4 · 5m
Old church with a hidden connection to the Civil War
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Stop 5 · 5m
Mystically Beautiful, while at the same time one of the most visceral reminders of the destruction of the civil war
Meeting point
The tour starts on the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya".
Your guide will have a White Umbrella!
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $38.94 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Learn about the region's unique working class history and anarcho-syndicalist period; Tour Guide who's an expert on this complicated and sensitive subject; Make sense of the many political groups and factions of the Civil War; Stories from Franco's Dictatorship; See the scars and traces from the Spanish Civil War throughout the Old Town; See historic images from the war to bring the history alive.
Where does it start?
The tour starts on the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya". Your guide will have a White Umbrella!
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Greek, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 618 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Barcelona.
