
The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour
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Based on 601 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour worth booking?
The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour is a 2.5-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from $29 per person. It scores 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 601 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 92 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (601)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $29 per person
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 Barcel
What you get
About this experience
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
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
Not included
- Gratuities
- 1€pp guide radio headset, to be paid at the meeting point to an external provider.
What you'll see and do
Placa Catalunya
Important place during the Civil war
10 minutes here
La Rambla
Various Civil War related sites
10 minutes here
El antiguo Hospital de la Santa Creu
15th Century Hospital
5 minutes here
Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi
Old church with a hidden connection to the Civil War
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Placa Sant Felip Neri
Mystically Beautiful, while at the same time one of the most visceral reminders of the destruction of the civil war
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Barcelona
The tour starts on the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya". Your guide will have a White Umbrella!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Por La Catedral de Barcelona
Ends at
Close to the Barcelona Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter (not Sagrada Familia)
Options you can book
Group Tour English guide
Public Group Tour: Public tour with up to 20 people. Start from Plaça de Catalunya
Guia Español/Spanish Guide
Private Tour English Guide
Private Tour: A more flexible, personalized service, with different starting times. More opportunities to ask questions, or take breaks. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Typically about 2.5h, but much more flexible as a private tour.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- el, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nostos Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 604 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
604 verified traveler reviews for The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
This tour was so...
This tour was so informative--I learned so much! It was a true highlight of our trip. It made me appreciate Barcelona even more. I'm impressed at how the guide Henrieta was able to distill such a complex topic into something we could understand. Highly recommend!
via Viator
Everyone should take this tour
Everyone visiting Barcelona should take this tour. It gives you a deeper understanding and appreciation for what this city has been through. You'll hear some of the darker histories that are sitting right next to the shiny facade of the shops. Aaron was a fantastic tour guide and was very good at making sure our needs were met (shade, restrooms, etc) as well as being a fantastic teacher and very personable. If you are reading this, don't hesitate and book this tour!
via Viator
Awesome tour
Wow! Awesome tour. Highly recommend. I only wish I had done this tour at the start of my trip in Spain vs at the tail end! Filipa did an amazing job breaking down a highly complex topic and give us a context of the war and it's impact in contemporary Spain. She masterfully wove anecdotes with facts that made for an approachable understanding.
via Tripadvisor
Highlight of my Trip to Barcelona!
Amazing!!! Filipa was an absolutely incredible tour!!
via Tripadvisor
Incredible civil war tour
Incredible, knowledgeable tour guide and experience! Could not recommend enough!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $29 to $280
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 210
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 92
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The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.
How much does The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $29 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Barcelona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Barcelona is not rushed.
Is The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 601 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour?
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Around 210 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Barcelona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Barcelona and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Barcelona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Barcelona?
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Barcelona's Gaudí sites are capacity-limited and the official timed tickets go first, so most of the market is resellers with a guide attached. We weight those heavily on whether the guide is an architecture specialist. Beyond Gaudí, the tapas crawls in Gràcia and the Montserrat day trips carry the highest rankings in the city. On Outty we rank every Barcelona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gràcia Tapas and Vermouth Crawl, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
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May, June, September and October. Sagrada Família light is best mid-morning. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Barcelona?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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