Spanish Civil War Free Walking Tour, Barcelona - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Spanish Civil War Free Walking Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.9 (90 reviews)

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On this free tour of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona, we'll discover what life was like in Barcelona between 1936 and 1939. Extensive documentation and firsthand accounts will help us learn about one of the conflicts that marked the Spanish 20th century.

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips
Radio guide: 1EUR per person

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Plaça de Cataluña, 20

Where does the activity end?

Plaça de San Jaime

Reviews of our customers

9.9

Exceptional 1,877 Travelers·90 reviews

September 5, 2026
James Kitson
United Kingdom
This was a fantastic experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about her subject. She was respectful of all her clients and engaged in...
As a couple
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August 15, 2026
John Francis Moss
United Kingdom
Really interesting and well-presented, covering the causes of the Civil War, the war itself, and the consequences- right up to the on-going discovery ...
Traveling solo
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August 11, 2026
Shelley
Calgary, Canada
Our guide was super informative as well as being super friendly
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June 6, 2026
Anonymous
Kensington, United States
Evan was an excellent tour guide! We learned a lot about the Spanish Civil War, Barcelona and enjoyed spending time in different parts of the City. We...
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April 12, 2026
Christoph
Austria
A really likeable guide and an interesting tour about a complex topic. We loved it.
With friends
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January 5, 2026
Anonymous
Finland
Javier’s walking tour was outstanding! clear explanations, visual aids, and genuinely useful follow-ups via Linktree, including Google Maps guides to...
As a couple
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November 5, 2025
Carrie
United States
We joined the Spanish Civil War walking tour and it was incredibly well done. Informative, interesting, and entertaining. Yannis did a great job of sh...
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July 19, 2025
Charlotte
United Kingdom
Absolutely fantastic tour, and we can't praise our guide Chrisa enough. She was so knowledgeable and professional, answered any and all questions, and...
As a couple
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May 3, 2025
Jane
Long Beach, California, United States
Yannis gave the best historical walking tour I have ever taken. His knowledge and insights into the Spanish Civil War were so deep and fascinating. ....
As a couple
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March 10, 2025
Niall Shanahan
Dublin, Ireland
Fantastic tour. Evan's informative and well-researched approach aims to help us understand the origins and competing ideologies behind the Spanish Civ...
With friends
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Free Walking Tour Details

Starting from Plaça de Catalunya square, this free tour of the Civil War will take us to discover how the coup d'état of 1936 and its consequences were experienced in Barcelona, as well as how locals lived during the dictatorship that followed.

During the tour, we'll travel back to the 19th century to learn about the background of the Civil War. We'll talk about movements such as anarchism or anticlericalism and analyze how the Catalan bourgeoisie positioned itself before these ideologies.

You'll find out where, how, and why this war was fought and we'll remember how the people of Barcelona lived during this tragic period of Spanish history. As we walk through some of the city's most emblematic neighborhoods, we'll recreate the itinerary of the battle of Barcelona by touring the places where it was fought, from the first barricades to the last fight in the barracks of Atarazanas. We'll unveil stories heard in the neighborhoods and families firsthand, stories of everyday life that should not be forgotten. We'll also get to see multiple sites from George Orwell's book, "Homage to Catalonia".

After a total of 2.5 hours, during which we'll see iconic landmarks and learn about the realities of daily life in Barcelona between 1936 and 1939, we'll say goodbye at Sant Jaume Square.

Group Size

This free tour does not accept bookings for groups of more than 6 people, even if made separately.

9.9

Exceptional 1,877 Travelers·90 reviews

September 5, 2026
James Kitson
United Kingdom
This was a fantastic experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about her subject. She was respectful of all her clients and engaged in...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 15, 2026
John Francis Moss
United Kingdom
Really interesting and well-presented, covering the causes of the Civil War, the war itself, and the consequences- right up to the on-going discovery ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 11, 2026
Shelley
Calgary, Canada
Our guide was super informative as well as being super friendly
Is this useful?
June 6, 2026
Anonymous
Kensington, United States
Evan was an excellent tour guide! We learned a lot about the Spanish Civil War, Barcelona and enjoyed spending time in different parts of the City. We...
Is this useful?
April 12, 2026
Christoph
Austria
A really likeable guide and an interesting tour about a complex topic. We loved it.
With friends
Is this useful?
January 5, 2026
Anonymous
Finland
Javier’s walking tour was outstanding! clear explanations, visual aids, and genuinely useful follow-ups via Linktree, including Google Maps guides to...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 5, 2025
Carrie
United States
We joined the Spanish Civil War walking tour and it was incredibly well done. Informative, interesting, and entertaining. Yannis did a great job of sh...
Is this useful?
July 19, 2025
Charlotte
United Kingdom
Absolutely fantastic tour, and we can't praise our guide Chrisa enough. She was so knowledgeable and professional, answered any and all questions, and...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 3, 2025
Jane
Long Beach, California, United States
Yannis gave the best historical walking tour I have ever taken. His knowledge and insights into the Spanish Civil War were so deep and fascinating. ....
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 10, 2025
Niall Shanahan
Dublin, Ireland
Fantastic tour. Evan's informative and well-researched approach aims to help us understand the origins and competing ideologies behind the Spanish Civ...
With friends
Is this useful?

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Free Walking Tour Details

After a total of 2.5 hours, during which we'll see iconic landmarks and learn about the realities of daily life in Barcelona between 1936 and 1939, we'll say goodbye at Sant Jaume Square.

Group Size

This free tour does not accept bookings for groups of more than 6 people, even if made separately.

Spanish Civil War Free Walking Tour