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The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour

Avinguda Diagonal, 3, 08019 Barcelona, Spain

A walking tour about the history of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona. Understand how the Spanish Civil played out in Barcelona, how it lead to a fascist dictatorship that changed the course of Spain for the next 40 years.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 2h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Spanish, gr

Group size

1–30 travelers

Full description

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.

Itinerary

Important place during the Civil war

Mystically Beautiful, while at the same time one of the most visceral reminders of the destruction of the civil war

Placa de Sant Felip Neri

Jardi dels tarongers

Sant Jaume Square

Santa Maria del Pi

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Tour Guide who's an expert on this complicated and sensitive subject
  • See the scars and traces from the Spanish Civil War throughout the Old Town
  • Make sense of the many political groups and factions of the Civil War
  • See historic images from the war to bring the history alive
  • Learn about the region's unique working class history and anarcho-syndicalist period
  • Stories from Franco's Dictatorship

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • 1€pp guide radio headset, to be paid at the meeting point to an external provider.

Important information

Meeting point

Avinguda Diagonal, 3, 08019 Barcelona, Spain

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Wheelchair accessible Not recommended for people with back problems

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

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Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

From€39.00 / person