Spanish Civil War Tour: Barcelona's Anarchist History

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: 24 hours
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
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • 1€pp guide radio headset, to be paid at the meeting point to an external provider.
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.

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Location
Foot Locker
Plaça de Catalunya
The tour starts on the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya". Your guide will have a White Umbrella!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Blcj101
Oct 27, 2025
Fantastic tour - Excellent tour, incorporated the history of Spain and political developments with the development of Barcelona. Tour guide had a great personality and was passionate about the topic! Made a 3-hour tour feel like 15 minutes - never boring!
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783ciaranb
Oct 23, 2025
Excellent insight into 20th Century Spain - Really enjoyable tour that give a good introduction to the causes of the Civil War and it's aftermath in 20th century Spain. Chrisa was an excellent guide who was able to deliver complicated history is a clear and entertaining way. Highly recommended.
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Mikerutherford
Oct 19, 2025
Great Introduction to the period - Henrietta was a great guide, she walked us through the history of the period, moving around the city to relevant locations and supplementing the narrative with visual materials.
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Elissa_c
Oct 18, 2025
Would highly recommend - Guide was very knowledgable and friendly. The group was diverse and she made everyone feel comfortable. Learned a great deal about the Civil War which greatly shaped Barcelona. Would definitely recommend your to others.
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Karen
Oct 5, 2025
Well worth doing this tour - This was a highly recommended Tour from Henrietta, who took so at yoke challenging information & stories and presented in such a clear, concise and accessible way for all ages & heritages! I have new incite into what the history of Spain and particularly Catalonia has been and the huge challenges they have overcome! Thank you
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Wybe_k
Oct 4, 2025
Henrieta tells you about the Civil War and Franco period in wonderful detail. - Henrieta told us about this intens and still sensitive periode in great detail but also in clarity about all the organizations and people that played a role. Amazing achievement.
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951varvaran
Oct 3, 2025
An absolute must for the history lovers - Henrieta was amazing! I learned so much, and had fun too. It's difficult to explain such a complex event in 2,5 hours, but she managed to give us a clear picture of what happened, put it into historical context and also showed the impact on the personal level, how it felt for the people at the time. The best tour I've been to in years. I could not have spent my time and money better.
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574wybek
Oct 3, 2025
Henrieta, tells about the civil war and Franco. Knowledgeable and friendly. - Henrieta, told us in great detail about this fascinating periode in Spanish history: the civil war and Franco. Friendly, knowledgeable and patiently she answered all the questions. Great tour. I recommend it.
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Simon_c
Oct 2, 2025
Best Tour in Barcelona - Our guide gave an amazing and passionate insight into a difficult and complex chapter in Catalonia's history
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Anita_w
Sep 30, 2025
Excellent introduction to the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona and - You will learn lots of information on the Spanish Civil war, including facts that lead to these events and the Barcelona context. Evangelos is very knowledgeable and welcomes questions.
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).