Private Tour Spanish Civil War & Franco's Dictatorship
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
General introduction and the fight over the Telefonica building during the Spanish Civil War
Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War
The Raval Neighborhood was a center of working class suffering, resistance and Anarchism. We discuss this unique aspect of the Spanish Civil War here.
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
This church hides a little known remnant of the Spanish Civil war in plain sight. Your guide will discuss the International Brigades.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(117)
Onno, was fantastic. His way of describing a very complex subject was excellent. I would recommend him to any age group….CARL
Thank you Yanis!! Brings the history of civil war alive, the people the events and locations and the parallels for today. Thoroughly recommend!
Here’s a concise and positive review for your guide Evan: --- **Incredible Insight with Evan! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** Our private tour with Evan was nothing short of amazing! His deep understanding of the Spanish Civil War and its impact on Barcelona made the history come alive as we walked through the very streets where it unfolded. Evan's storytelling was engaging and informative, providing a nuanced perspective on life under the Fascist dictatorship. He expertly guided us through the neighborhoods, sharing personal anecdotes and historical context that truly enriched our experience. I highly recommend this tour with Evan for anyone wanting to delve into this chapter of history!
Excellent. Donato was very professional in describing the events of the Civil War. Very well documented and objective in the analysis of historical sources. Also pleasant and committed. Thank you Donato, Francisco de argentina
A very interesting tour, where it covers in a very explanatory way the civil war and that rating that the guide, Donatelo, has great knowledge on the subject. In addition, he was very attentive with us and made us spend about 2 hours, almost 3, on tour hooked on history. Super recommended!
Donatto. The best of the best. Thorough, serious, a born researcher who put a lot of research, documentation and relevant data at the Service of the group. It allowed us to read this historical process very freely, we have convinced it through his story. Thank you, always thank you Donatto for your contributions to our personal culture
I took the Spanish Civil War tour and loved it. Donato did a super job of situating the process historically and contrasting narratives, with a critical and reflective look. His explanations were quite clear (even for someone like me who didn’t have much prior knowledge) and he always answered all our doubts. He even shared information to keep learning after the tour. I recommend the experience with Donato 100%!
Excellent!!! Donato is very knowledgeable about what happened in Barcelona during the civil war in particular and in general about the entire previous political context that led to that terrible fraticidal tragedy. High recommendation for this free tour
The tour of the Spanish civil war was exceptional. Donato demonstrated a deep knowledge of the subject, sharing even the smallest detail.
Evan was very knowledgeable about this important subject and made the subject interesting . I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour