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Barcelona: Spanish Civil War and Franco's Dictatorship Walking Tour
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310 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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Maria
Jun 4, 2024
Three hours flew by. - Yannis was an excellent guide. He explained everything about a very difficult topic in a gentle and understated way.
Highly recommended whether you know a little, a lot or nothing about the conflict.
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Jordan_r
Jun 3, 2024
Amazing tour 10/10 - The guide Evan was excellent, his knowledge of the Spanish Civil War was amazing and he really made this tour amazing. I would highly recommend booking this tour!
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Lsmflorida
Jun 2, 2024
Evan shared his knowledge and passion for this tour - The guide was dynamic and knowledgeable. Evan had stories and details which made it so interesting. It is tragic that it is not often discussed or taught in schools.
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Anaclmatos97
May 31, 2024
Amazing tour - Amazing tour! Really detailed without ever getting boring, giving a real overview on what led to the civil war and the effects of Franco’s dictatorship that followed.
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Adam
May 28, 2024
Excellent tour especially for students studying abroad - I have been traveling through Paris and Barcelona learning about the history of revolution in urban spaces and this tour was the highlight of my trip. Yannis did an excellent job describing the complex history and ideologies of the war, making the ideas easily accessible to a group with only a little previous exposure to the anarchist tradition. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Barcelona, it is well worth your time and will give you a greater appreciation for the city.
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Tansym
May 27, 2024
Fascinating and detailed tour - I have read about the civil war (Antony beevor's book, Orwell etc) but this really made it come alive. Excellent knowledge and detail not just of the events but the wider context (which I was less aware of) including the current climate. Evan was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and patient with the group. Gracie/Diolch yn fawr
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Mary_s
May 25, 2024
Excellent and informative - Excellent and informative tour. Heartbreaking subject matter, but it gave so much color to our visit to Barcelona and I learned about a topic not often taught.
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Chris_b
May 23, 2024
Spanish history tour - Our guide had an excellent grasp of history and told the story in a very interactive way. He encouraged questions and his passion on the subject was very apparent 👍
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Eevers2021
May 22, 2024
Excellent Tour! - Chrisa was an outstanding guide: smart, passionate about the Civil War, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend her
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Karen
May 22, 2024
Fascinating tour about 19th and 20th century Spain. - Yannis was excellent. The Spanish civil war can be difficult to understand. There are many important lessons for today’s world.
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