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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Israeln217
May 28, 2025
Eye opening - Warning: the war was not pretty. But wow! Our Greek tour guide (sorry forgot your name) is SO knowledgeable and passionate. He kept us engaged the entire time
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Stephenvf5158tr
May 20, 2025
History is living. - Evan was a great guide. Both highly informative and personable. His history background was clearly evident, both in the tours and in answer to all the varied questions asked. Highly recommended.
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Chiaradi6377ii
May 19, 2025
Civil war tour with Yannis - Yannis is a great guide: the tour was dense of information but never boring since he’s really passionate about the topic. We highly recommend tours with him!
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Mary_e
May 15, 2025
Informative and very enjoyable - Chrisa was a brilliant guide, engaging, friendly and having a thorough knowledge of her subject. It gave me a better understanding of the history of Barcelona,, it’s people and the Spanish Civil War, I would most definitely recommend this tour to anyone that would like to gain a deeper perspective of the city and its history.
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Ayodejio773
May 14, 2025
Very Detailed, Well Informed Tour - Chrisa was amazing knowledgeable about the Spanish Civil War. I have never been on such a detailed walking tour. We didn't walk a lot it was more listening into Chrisa's detailed knowledge of the subject at each stop. It was a privilege to get to learn so much about the Civil War from her.
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Michael_e
May 8, 2025
Just do it! - Our guide Filipa was extremely knowledgeable, articulate and engaging. She covered many aspects of the politics and social undercurrents that shaped 20th century Spain. I think we all came away with a deeper appreciation of the complexities and a curiosity to learn more. It was the most interesting tour I can remember.
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Anthois
May 3, 2025
An engaging, vivid picture of a lesser told side of Barcelona! - Very engaging and instructive tour; Yannis is a great narrator and conveys a nuanced and vivid picture of the civil war period in Barcelona while staying very clear and informative. Very enjoyable!
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William_k
May 3, 2025
Exceptional and in depth - Filipa was so very knowledgeable and upbeat. She really brought to life the history of Spain. It was a memorable tour!!!
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446rossb
May 2, 2025
Great tour! You learn a lot about the history. Highly recommend for anyone interested in history books or podcast! - Our guide made the tour very engaging despite the rain. one of the more unique tours I have done. Different from typical tour that covers the monuments
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Davidbf4414pz
May 2, 2025
A thorough overview of the Spanish Civil War and its continuing effects on modern Spain - An absolutely fascinating and thorough overview of the Spanish Civil War, its causes and most importantly its continuing effects on Spanish society. An important and useful way to understand modern Spain and its society with a knowledgable guide.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).