Spanish Civil War Free Walking Tour in Barcelona

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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

Most areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. This must be indicated in the reservation.

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

9.8

Exceptional 9,690 Travelers·716 reviews

October 10, 2026
Nazaret
Madrid, Spain
Fantastic! The guide is a true expert on the subject and develops the history and related events in an exceptional way. Highly recommended. A must if ...
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October 7, 2026
Wai-ki Yip
Brookline, United States
It was a fun and learning experience. With the Catalan gusto and indomitable spirit, the tour ga, Henrietta gave us a full 2 and a half hour lecture...
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September 24, 2026
Matthew Hoh
Wake Forest, United States
I was really looking forward to this tour and it did not disappoint. Evan, the guide, was absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, engaging an...
Traveling solo
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September 21, 2026
Juan Carlos Mejia Estrada
Bogotá, Colombia
The tour with Donato was fantastic. A truly excellent guide for delving into the Spanish Civil War. A wealth of information and visits to the historic...
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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...
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September 2, 2026
Edna Malinalli
Spain
David recounts with great historical rigor what happened in this war, using dates and facts, but also sharing family anecdotes that help us understand...
Traveling solo
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August 12, 2026
Valerio Arletti
Carpi, Italy
A much-needed immersion in the city's recent history, through a vivid and clearly anti-fascist narrative, beautifully reconstructed and conveyed, and ...
Traveling solo
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August 8, 2026
Mauro Arletti
Carpi, (modena), Italy
It's a tour everyone should take, to understand what the Spanish Civil War meant to those who lived through it and endured it. Filipa's rich expositio...
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May 27, 2026
Maricel
Rosario, Argentina
A must-see tour! David, the guide, is highly knowledgeable and, in addition to sharing his extensive expertise, held the participants' attention for o...
As a couple
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May 22, 2026
Liliana
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This free tour was very interesting, with very clear details about its location in time and space. Causes and consequences were very well explained. A...
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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.

9.8

Exceptional 9,690 Travelers·716 reviews

October 10, 2026
Nazaret
Madrid, Spain
Fantastic! The guide is a true expert on the subject and develops the history and related events in an exceptional way. Highly recommended. A must if ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 7, 2026
Wai-ki Yip
Brookline, United States
It was a fun and learning experience. With the Catalan gusto and indomitable spirit, the tour ga, Henrietta gave us a full 2 and a half hour lecture...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 24, 2026
Matthew Hoh
Wake Forest, United States
I was really looking forward to this tour and it did not disappoint. Evan, the guide, was absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, engaging an...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 21, 2026
Juan Carlos Mejia Estrada
Bogotá, Colombia
The tour with Donato was fantastic. A truly excellent guide for delving into the Spanish Civil War. A wealth of information and visits to the historic...
As a couple
Is this useful?
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?
September 2, 2026
Edna Malinalli
Spain
David recounts with great historical rigor what happened in this war, using dates and facts, but also sharing family anecdotes that help us understand...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 12, 2026
Valerio Arletti
Carpi, Italy
A much-needed immersion in the city's recent history, through a vivid and clearly anti-fascist narrative, beautifully reconstructed and conveyed, and ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 8, 2026
Mauro Arletti
Carpi, (modena), Italy
It's a tour everyone should take, to understand what the Spanish Civil War meant to those who lived through it and endured it. Filipa's rich expositio...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 27, 2026
Maricel
Rosario, Argentina
A must-see tour! David, the guide, is highly knowledgeable and, in addition to sharing his extensive expertise, held the participants' attention for o...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 22, 2026
Liliana
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This free tour was very interesting, with very clear details about its location in time and space. Causes and consequences were very well explained. A...
As a couple
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