Private Tour Spanish Civil War & Franco's Dictatorship

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Greek, English, Spanish
Operated by: Nostos Tours

Ages: Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Tips/Gratuities -- Guides gladly accept tips
Not included: Lunch: No food or drink included in the tour

Itinerary

Placa Catalunya

30 min

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

20 min

Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War
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.
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
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.
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.