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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
On the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya". Your guide will have a white umbrella!
Close to the Cathedral
Itinerary
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1Placa Catalunya
General introduction and the fight over the Telefonica building during the Spanish Civil War
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2La Rambla
Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The Raval Neighborhood was a center of working class suffering, resistance and Anarchism. We discuss this unique aspect of the Spanish Civil War here.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Antic Hospital De La Santa Creu
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
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi
This church hides a little known remnant of the Spanish Civil war in plain sight. Your guide will discuss the International Brigades.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Placa Sant Felip Neri
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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