Barcelona: Spanish Civil War and Franco's Dictatorship Walking Tour
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301 Ratings
Barcelona
Uncover the untold stories of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War and Franco's dictatorship on this engaging and informative walking tour. Discover the causes of the conflict, the fighting factions, and how Franco emerged victorious. Learn about the role of anarchists in Barcelona and experience life under a fascist dictatorship. Join us to explore the explosive history of this vibrant city!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Placa Catalunya - Important place during the Civil war
- La Rambla - Various Civil War related sites
- Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu - 15th Century Hospital
- Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi - Old church with a hidden connection to the Civil War
- Placa Sant Felip Neri - Mystically Beautiful, while at the same time one of the most visceral reminders of the destruction of the civil war
What's Included
- Expert Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a 2.5h journey through the streets of Barcelona, exploring where Fascists, Anarchists, and the democratic Spanish Republic struggled and sacrificed for their beliefs on our Spanish Civil War walking tour.
Uncover the reasons behind this often-underestimated conflict and how it paved the path to a 36-year-long fascist regime.
- What initiated the Spanish Civil War
- Who comprised the opposing forces?
- How did Franco triumph?
As a hotspot for Anarchists, Barcelona held its own unique resistance against the Fascist troops of Hitler, Franco and Mussolini.
Our war history tour in Barcelona caters to groups, students, and school excursions.
- What part did anarchists play in Barcelona?
- What was it like living under a Fascist Dictatorship?
- How was Franco able to retain control for such a long duration?
After completing this walking tour of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona, you will comprehend why the city was regarded as one of the most volatile cities in Europe.
Location
La deessa
Plaça de Catalunya
Plaça de Catalunya is a big square, click on this link for the exact location on the square: https://goo.gl/maps/HSmRURbxo7XNXYgT6
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rtala34
Apr 3, 2024
Great tour of Barcelona’s past - A very informative tour about the Spanish Civil War and the resulting dictatorship. The tour went through several neighborhoods with stops in each which provided a good perspective of the conflict. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour exciting as well as educational. The last stop at the book store which has amazing books and posters.
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418mayad
Mar 13, 2024
Thank you Onno! You are amazing - I had an incredible experience with Otto as my Spanish Civil War guide. His extensive knowledge brought history to life, and his humorous anecdotes kept the tour engaging without feeling overwhelming. Highly recommend for a well-balanced and enjoyable exploration of this historical period.
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302emam
Mar 11, 2024
An exceptional experience! - I can only speak in superlatives to describe the tour.
I was aware of the basic facts about the Spanish civil war and Franco's regime, but this tour revealed a whole world that lies behind these facts and connected so many dots in my knowledge of European history in 20th century as a whole, basically a shnellcourse on the 20th century!
What I liked most was how well it was explained and how it also provided connections to events that took place elsewhere in Europe - providing the context and cause-effect explainations.
It inspired me to read on the topic some more - currently enjoying the novel The Time of the Doves by Rodoreda.
In short, probably the best tour I've ever been on, would highly recommend to both casuals and history aficionados.
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Climber08389245212
Mar 9, 2024
Civil war tour de force.... - This is a great tour if you are interested in the complicated story of the civil war and its aftermath. Evan the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable not only about the specific history but was also able to answer a wide variety of related questions. Highly recommended!
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Boilerjim1955
Mar 7, 2024
Informative tour - This was a great overview of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona. Onno was an informative guide, welcoming questions, and showing photos of important factors in the war. Not too much walking but be prepared for a one euro charge for your voice box which was unexpected. I highly recommend this tour for all levels of knowledge about this topic.
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443robbiew
Mar 7, 2024
Required background for visiting Barcelona. - This was a wonderful tour. Highly recommended. Onno was excellent. He was very clear, informative and conscientious about a delicate subject matter.
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Kathleen_c
Feb 29, 2024
Spanish civil war experience - The guide was beyond excellent. Do not miss this tour!!! Also a great way to stroll the best of old Barcelona.
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Phillip
Feb 24, 2024
Excellent - The guide is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the topic. He ran a little long, but it is because he answers every question throughly.
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Akctexas1
Feb 23, 2024
Past and Present! - The war is complicated and Barcelona has a particular history in it. Yannis’ visuals, oral history and literary refs made it clear and connect it to the present. He is knowledgeable about the war and all its elements and context and makes it all accessible. This is also a good way to understand and be familiar with Placa Catalunya and the Gothic Quarter. Highly recommend!
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Jokek102
Feb 22, 2024
Recommended - Incredibly interesting tour, very good and entertaining speaker. Would totally recommend!! Other than standard walking tours, since content regards history.
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