Private Tour Spanish Civil War & Franco's Dictatorship

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.

1. 1

   Placa Catalunya

   30 min

   General introduction and the fight over the Telefonica building during the Spanish Civil War

2. 2

   La Rambla

   20 min

   Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War

3. 3

   Plaza de Vicenc Martorell

   20 min

   The Raval Neighborhood was a center of working class suffering, resistance and Anarchism. We discuss this unique aspect of the Spanish Civil War here.

4. 4

   El antiguo Hospital de la Santa Creu

   20 min

   15th Century Hospital that saw a lot of wounded soldiers and civilians come through. Your guide will talk about the end of the war and the cultural oppression under the dictatoship

5. 5

   Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi

   30 min

   This church hides a little known remnant of the Spanish Civil war in plain sight. Your guide will discuss the International Brigades.

6. 6

   Placa Sant Felip Neri

   30 min

   The place in Barcelona that has the most visible damage from the aerial bombings. Your guide will discus the tragic bombing here and the involvement of the axis powers in the war.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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