The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour
Overview
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
- Learn about the region's unique working class history and anarcho-syndicalist period
- 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
- Tour Guide who's an expert on this complicated and sensitive subject
- Gratuities
- 1€pp guide radio headset, to be paid at the meeting point to an external provider.
Meeting Location
Plaça de Catalunya
20, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi
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Placa Sant Felip Neri
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Learn about the region's unique working class history and anarcho-syndicalist period.
- 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.
- Tour Guide who's an expert on this complicated and sensitive subject.
- Gratuities.
- 1€pp guide radio headset, to be paid at the meeting point to an external provider.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Learn about the region's unique working class history and anarcho-syndicalist period
- 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
- Tour Guide who's an expert on this complicated and sensitive subject
- Gratuities
- 1€pp guide radio headset, to be paid at the meeting point to an external provider.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
