Barcelona: Spanish Civil War and Franco's Dictatorship Tour
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Expert Tour Guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Placa Catalunya, Placa Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia
Important place during the Civil war
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Rambla, La Rambla, Barcelona, Catalonia
Various Civil War related sites
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu, Carrer de l_Hospital 56, 08001 Barcelona Spain
15th Century Hospital
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi, Plaza Del Pi, 7, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Old church with a hidden connection to the Civil War
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Placa Sant Felip Neri, Paseo de Palau Episcopal, Barri Gotic, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Mystically Beautiful, while at the same time one of the most visceral reminders of the destruction of the civil war
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Amazing tour by tour guide Filipa :) She has a lot of passion for the subject. She showed us fascinating places and their forgotten history. Many thanks!!!
Amazing tour by tour guide Filipa :) She has a lot of passion for the subject. She showed us fascinating places and their forgotten history. Many thanks!!!Yannis was a great guide, so knowledgeable of his subject, a true professional. The tour was fun, informative, educational, and I would definitely recommend it.
Yannis was a great guide, so knowledgeable of his subject, a true professional. The tour was fun, informative, educational, and I would definitely recommend it.Brilliant tour. Nick Lloyd's relates to so many aspects of Barcelona's civil war. Have done the tour twice in a year. Will be back again
Brilliant tour. Nick Lloyd's relates to so many aspects of Barcelona's civil war. Have done the tour twice in a year. Will be back againOne of the best walking tours I have had in the city so far. A lot of knowledge and very interesting delivery. I would definitely recommend the participation if you are keen to learn more about the role that Barcelona has played in the Spanish civil war.
One of the best walking tours I have had in the city so far. A lot of knowledge and very interesting delivery. I would definitely recommend the participation if you are keen to learn more about the role that Barcelona has played in the Spanish civil war.Yannis is a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. He provided an enthralling and (relatively) easy to understand account of the lead up and events of the Spanish civil way with local anecdotes, photos etc whilst positioned in a number of locations around Barcelona. It was refreshing to have a to...
Yannis is a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. He provided an enthralling and (relatively) easy to understand account of the lead up and events of the Spanish civil way with local anecdotes, photos etc whilst positioned in a number of locations around Barcelona. It was refreshing to have a tour that goes beyond the superficial or things you can find in a guide book. Highly recommend.One of the best walking tours we’ve ever done. Very knowledgeable guide who gave complicated and controversial info in a very digestible format. Would definitely recommend.
One of the best walking tours we’ve ever done. Very knowledgeable guide who gave complicated and controversial info in a very digestible format. Would definitely recommend.