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Barcelona: The Spanish Civil War Historical Walking Tour

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Discover the unspoken history of Spain on this history walking tour about the Spanish Civil War. See the streets, neighborhoods and scars of where political ideologies fought for the future of Spain.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Audio guide
    English (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Professional Tour Guide
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the darker "secret history" of Spain in the streets of Barcelona
  • Fascists, Loyalists, Anarchist: make sense of all the battling factions,
  • See places George Orwell mentions in his book Homage to Catalonia
  • Go beyond the typical tourist "facade" of Barcelona's historic attractions

Description

We'll untangle the often overlooked history of the Spanish Civil War and the 36 year dictatorship that followed it while walking through the streets of the old town where much of the fighting and fascist bombings happened.

Your expert guide will explain the history of what lead to the outbreak of a war that divided a country and lead to a military dictatorship that ended less than 50 years ago.

Come to understand the many different political factions and ideologies that fought for what they believed was the future of Spain.

• What was the role of Hitler and Mussolini?
• Who were the International Brigades?
• How did the Western Allies respond to the war and to Franco's dictatorship?
• What was the role of the catholic church?
• How does Spain deal with this period of history now?

We'll bring the complicated history to life with pictures and clear storytelling. Since there are virtually no official museums or memorials, this tour is the perfect way to learn about the Spanish Civil War.

The tour will finish after about 2.5h in the middle of the Gothic Quarter, by Barcelona city hall.

Join us on this 2.5h walking tour where we will make sense of this often overlooked part of world history!

We typically use wireless tour guiding systems, depending on the guide. There is an extra cost of 1€ per person charged at the beginning of the tour and can be paid by card or cash.

Good to know before you go
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • Not advised for children due to the subjects politics, war and dictatorship. They are allowed to join.
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Group Tour in English

Private Tour in English

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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