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Spanish Civil War Free Walking Tour

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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.

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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 .

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2 hours 30 minutes.

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

English–speaking guide

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Radio guide: € 1 ( US$ 1.10) per person

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

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Plaça de Catalunya square

Plaça Sant Jaume square

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Barcelona Walking Tour: Spanish Civil War and Dictatorship

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• Entry/Admission - Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi
• La deessa, Pl. de Catalunya, 4, L'Eixample, 08002 Barcelona, Spain Plaça de Catalunya is a big square, click on this link for the exact location on the square: https://goo.gl/maps/HSmRURbxo7XNXYgT6
• Option 1 Saint James's Square, Pl. de Sant Jaume, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain Close to the Barcelona Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter (not Sagrada Familia)
• Option 2 Plaça Nova, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain Por La Catedral de Barcelona
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience 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
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• You'll start at La deessa Pl. de Catalunya, 4, L'Eixample, 08002 Barcelona, Spain Plaça de Catalunya is a big square, click on this link for the exact location on the square: https://goo.gl/maps/HSmRURbxo7XNXYgT6 See address & details
• 1 La Rambla Stop: 10 minutes See details
• 2 Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu Stop: 5 minutes See details
• 3 Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi Stop: 5 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• 4 Placa Sant Felip Neri Stop: 5 minutes See details
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• 931noraw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour, onno was very knowledgeable and interesting facts about barcelona Good free walking tour with main sites in Barcelona, throughout the history of the city and main cultural movements of catalan Read more Written April 20, 2024
• katisaun 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fascinating tour An in depth discussion of the history of the Spanish Civil War and its influence on current day Spain. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and engaging and provides a perspective that most tourists will sadly miss. Read more Written April 19, 2024
• Escape12184171463 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles ONNO'S THE BEST!!! Onno was very knowledgeable, easy to understand. Probably the best walking tour we've taken. Wish there were more like Onno. Read more Written April 19, 2024
• sebasti_nb333 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing tour about the Spanish civil war Our experience in this tour was amazing, something truly different with a political approach. Yannis is an amazing guide with a wide knowledge about history and very passionate and willing to answer any question. Truly recommended Read more Written April 19, 2024
• 974laviniat 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing exerience Very nice experience. Highly recommend. Onno is friendly, Passionate, knowledgeable and careful with tourists and he offered lot of infos for us. Read more Written April 19, 2024
• AnnaMaria0586 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Perfect Tour to get insight into the Spanish Civil War and Franco's dictatorship I got a really good insight into the Spanish Civil War and Franco's dictatorship. And that in just 2 1/2 hours. I didn't get bored until the end and Evan did a great job! Read more Written April 16, 2024
• mattschulz54 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must do tour. Along with important historical information, you get insight into the best and worst in humanity. Nice links and recommended books and other resources provided at end of tour. Read more Written April 12, 2024
• Matthew D 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour Very engaging and interesting. Evan was great and knowledgeable. I didn’t know much about the Spanish civil and its links to Barcelona but now I do. Really appreciated a bibliography at the end Read more Written April 12, 2024
• Jay K 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Tour! Guide gave us the complete history of the Spanish civil was with a political and historical context Once again- an excellent tour for anyone who wants to know about the history of the Spanish Civil War. I recommend this, especially for history buffs. Read more Written April 11, 2024
• MarinaG4285 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome Experience!!! Our tourguide Melanie explored the City together with our small group and we were so happy with this Experience. Couldn‘t recommend it more. Thank you, Melanie :) Read more Written April 10, 2024
• jennysG4204TI 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Spanish civil war walking tour. Onno delivered a very interesting and informative talk. His style of presentation made it very easy to listen and understand the topic. We both really enjoyed this. Read more Written April 10, 2024
• matthewcG4634RZ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Worthwile Experience Our guide was very knowledgable, welcoming and put all the guests at ease. If you interested in this area of history I would definitely recommend going. ¡No Pasaran! Read more Written April 10, 2024
• mustafaaG992KH 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent tour of Gaudi and El Born streets in Barcelona. Engaging guide, fascinating insights into Gaudi's architecture, and vi Excellent tour of Gaudi and El Born streets in Barcelona. Engaging guide, fascinating insights into Gaudi's architecture, and vibrant atmosphere of El Born. Highly recommend for a memorable experience. Read more Written April 9, 2024
• Relax564927 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tour It was informative. Our guide was great. Lots to see and learn. Recommend. Gives you the highlights. Would take again. Got to see gothic quarter and Gaudi. Read more Written April 7, 2024
• courtneybV4747WD 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Yannis was a great guide! Amazing tour! Very detailed! I also went on the Sagrada Familia exterior tour. The oral part of the tour was very thorough. I really enjoyed it. Read more Written April 6, 2024

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Spanish Civil War Tour in Barcelona: Homage to Catalonia

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• Explore the impact of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona
• Led by a Spanish Civil War historian
• Small group size—no more than six people.

"Wow! This tour introduced us to an area of Spanish history we knew a bit about but certainly not in depth. It was a fascinating walk, and we intend to go home and learn a lot more. The docent was very helpful and shared much knowledge and many interesting anecdotes. It really made the period come alive for us."

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Spanish Civil War tour in Barcelona

• by Jose Goyes
• 28/10/2022 11/10/2023

Are you eager to explore the depths of Barcelona’s history through a captivating Spanish Civil War Tour in Barcelona ? Discover the legacy of the Spanish Civil War, one of the city’s most poignant chapters. Just a few generations ago, Barcelona endured three years of suffering, including a staggering 194 bombing raids that dropped 43 tons of devastation and resulted in the loss of 1,916 lives.

Even today, the scars of those tumultuous times are etched on Barcelona’s walls. With the guidance of our expert tour, delve into the hidden stories of this pivotal era. To truly grasp the essence of Barcelona, you must delve into its authentic history. Join our Spanish Civil War Tour and gain profound insight into the resilience of this city and the experiences of its people.

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Available languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Russian, Arabic

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What does the Spanish Civil War Tour Barcelona consist of?

From 1936 to 1939, Barcelona bore witness to the tumultuous Spanish Civil War, a period marked by unprecedented hardships. What was originally a conflict meant for soldiers alone spiraled into a crisis that engulfed the entire population, with innocent civilians bearing the brunt of its devastating consequences.

Embark on an enlightening journey with our Civil War Tour Barcelona itinerary, where you’ll be accompanied by a seasoned guide, a true expert in Spanish history. His illuminating explanations will unveil the distinct phases of the Spanish Civil War within Barcelona and shed light on the pivotal events that etched a lasting imprint on this vibrant city.

The final price of this civil war tour in Barcelona, will depend on the number of people in the group. The guides who lead the tours are accredited professionals with the necessary training to answer any questions you may have for them on the tour.

*Dollar prices are approximate depending on fluctuation

Adults Low Season  (from October 1st to April 30th)

Adults high season  (from may 1st to september 30th), children (up to 11 years old).

 For large groups of 10 people or more, please  contact us privately via form , email ( [email protected] ), or  whatsapp .

What will we see?

Our Spanish Civil War Tour in Barcelona aims to reveal the enduring scars that the city still carries, years after the bombings. This tour won’t just take you to the most iconic landmarks or emblematic buildings; instead, it will immerse you deep into the heart of Barcelona.

Our route includes Plaça Catalunya, La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, El Raval, and Poble Sec. Your guide has meticulously planned this itinerary, offering explanations at each stop about the significant events that unfolded during the Spanish Civil War. Feel free to ask your guide as many questions as you’d like; they’ll be delighted to provide answers and enrich your experience.

Tour schedule

The civil war tour in Barcelona is carried out in two time slots:

• Morning: 10.30 a.m.
• Afternoon: 4.30 p.m.

Cancellation policy

The tour can be canceled at no cost as long as you do so with at least a 48-hour notice before it starts. If you cancel within 48 hours of the tour or fail to attend, a refund will not be possible.

Tour details

Tour language.

We have guides who can give tours in English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Russian and Arabic.

What does the tour include?

The tour price encompasses a 2:30 hs journey through the history of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona, led by a knowledgeable local expert.

The tour lasts 2:30 hs.

How late can I book?

You can book your Spanish Civil War tour in Barcelona up to 48 hours before it begins.

We recommend that you book a little further in advance to ensure that we have guides available to accompany you on your tour.

Accessibility

This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility. However, we recommend that you let us know about this when you make your booking, so that we can be 100% sure that the tour is fully accessible.

The tour is pet-friendly.

Book your tour

For large groups of 10 people or more in this spanish civil war tour barcelona , please contact us privately via form , email ( [email protected] ), or whatsapp .

Meeting point:

The meeting point will be at Catalunya metro station (on the L1 and L3 lines).

How to find us

You can find us at the exit to Catalunya metro station for our Spanish Civil War Tour Barcelona . To get there, get off at Catalunya metro station (on the L1 and L3 lines) and go out onto the street. Your guide will be waiting for you there.

The guide will have already contacted you with more details if necessary. We will provide them with your phone number and name, so they can contact you in the event you cannot find each other.

Why choose our Spanish Civil War tour in Barcelona?

A city that conceals its history merely dons a façade. This is precisely why the residents of Barcelona are dedicated to unearthing the events that transpired on their city’s streets during the Spanish Civil War. Embarking on this Spanish Civil War Tour Barcelona will provide you with a deeper insight into Catalan perspectives and the origins of their customs.

Does the guide have to be tipped?

You do not have to tip the guide at all, since the price you will pay for the tour already takes into account their work.

What other tours can I take near here?

Our Spanish Civil War route in Barcelona is one of the most interesting tours for getting to know the city, but Barcelona is not a city you can get to know in one day, so let us recommend you some more tours to take on your holiday: Mysterious Barcelona tour , Barcelona’s markets tour , Poble Sec tour , etc.

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The Spanish Civil War Tour

Standing today in the bustling Plaça de Catalunya, watching tourists from all around the world pass by, it is quite hard to imagine that this was just the place where on July 19th, 1936 the first shots were fired in what was to become the Spanish Civil War.

On one side were the Nationalists, supported by conservative elements, the military, land owners, and the Catholic Church supported by fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. On the other side were the Republicans, workers, peasants, and supporters of progressive, secular, and democratic government, along with anarchists and communists supported by the Soviet Union and international volunteers, including the famous International Brigades. It began with a failed military coup against the Spanish Republic, led by a group of nationalist under General Francisco Franco. The spiral of violence wound up quickly, marking the war by widespread violence and atrocities on both sides, with the bombing of Guernica in 1937 by German and Italian air forces being one of the most notorious incidents. The war ended in 1939. Franco entered the capital and declared victory. His dictatorship lasted until 1975, the year of his death. Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards fled to refugee camps in southern France. Those associated with the losing Republicans who stayed were persecuted and murdered. 

The war was not only a pivotal event in Spanish history, dividing the country both geographically and ideologically, but had significant international implications, influencing global politics in the lead-up to World War II. It also mobilized many artists and intellectuals to take up arms. Among the most notable artistic responses were George Orwell’s memoir Homage to Catalonia (1938) and Pablo Picasso’s painting Guernica (1937). The echoes of the war are also heard in The Clash’s song “Spanish Bomb” (1979).

Join our tour and learn why Barcelona was once known as the most explosive and revolutionary city in Europe! Get to know how and why the war began, who the fighting groups were and how was to live under Franco’s dictatorship. Our guides will explain how both the war and the dictatorship finally ended and make you understand the important role of the women before, during and after the war. Join us to understand the war that had grave implications not only on Spain, but the world at large!

During the tour you will see:

• the very few remaining damages from battles and bombings in Barcelona
• the parts of the Old Town where most of the battles took place
• places from the George Orwell’s novel “Homage to Catalonia”
• and much much more…

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Barcelona Civil War Tour

We invite you to discover the city with new eyes while you step into the shoes of the anonymous people who were at the forefront of the conflicts and civil strife of the decades which culminated in the Spanish Civil War in 1936. This route will take you on a journey from the outbreak of war until the beginning of repression and the dictatorship in 1939. You'll be able to visit the scenes of the events and the places that still bear the visible scars of the conflict, and discover long-overlooked real-life stories and experiences. Your guide will fill in the background to the conflict and you will relive the military uprising, the taking of the city by the anarchists, the bombings and their impact on the population, the road to exile and the entry of the Nationalist troops into Barcelona. You'll also be given an insight into previous armed conflicts and the key events of the 19th and early 20th centuries, which were certainly the most tumultuous and eventful years in the history of our country. What does your booking include?: - Guided tour of Barcelona entitled "The Freedom Trail". The itinerary is as follows: plaça Universitat – plaça de Catalunya – Les Rambles – carrer de Portaferrissa – Pla de la Seu – carrer del Bisbe – plaça de Sant Jaume – carrer de l'Argenteria – Passeig del Born – Mercat del Born.

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2022-23 TOURS Please email us: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE Updated new website here at thespanishcivilwar.com

Spanish Civil War tours around Barcelona visiting some of the key sites in the city between 1936-1939. The tours cover themes such as Anarchism, the International Brigades, George Orwell, the realities of daily life and bombing. We hope this is a different way of looking at the city.  Contact  ([email protected]).

My guidebook  Forgotten Places: Barcelona and the Spanish Civil War ” is now available in print and on Kindle .

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Practical details  for 2022-23

The tour is currently 3 hours and a half and costs 30 euros per person paid in cash at the end. We’ll stop somewhere for a coffee. Updated new website here at thespanishcivilwar.com

-Private tours- 250e. (3 hours – please specify if you want a private tour when contacting me). Shorter two hour tours are also available  (FROM 200 euros).

Dates, times and booking:  Mornings. Please email  [email protected]  for times and dates or check twitter to the right

Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.  Contact   for meeting point and to book ([email protected])

Guides are  Nick Lloyd  and  Catherine Howley

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Overview of the tour in Barcelona

The Civil War was one of the bloodiest events in the history of Barcelona and although the suffering is now in the past, those events were only a couple of generations ago. Between 1936 and 1939 the city of Barcelona suffered the Civil War, with all the harshness that this entails. This war, which should have been only for the soldiers, became the responsibility of the entire people and the innocent civilians were the ones who suffered the worst consequences. In this itinerary you will be accompanied by an expert guide in the history of Spain. Through his explanations you will understand the different phases that took place during the Civil War and the most relevant events of these years, which left a perpetual mark on the city of Barcelona.

This activity includes:

• Plaça de Catalunya
• Barrio Gótico

Meeting point

The meeting point will be at the exit of the Catalunya metro L1 and L3.

You can find us at the exit of the Catalunya metro. To get there, you must get off at the metro stop called Catalunya on L1 and L3 and go outside. Your guide will be waiting for you there.

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Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

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Barcelona and the Spanish civil war

I t is hard to imagine, standing at the top of La Rambla, in the multicoloured swirl of half-dressed tourists, Mexican hats and Gaudí paraphernalia, that it was here in Barcelona on 19 July 1936 that the opening shots were fired in what was to become the Spanish civil war. Harder still to picture the anarchists of the CNT (Confederación Nacional del Trabajo) union running a city that is now firmly under the thumb of dour Catalan nationalists, or to believe that what is soon to be a gigantic Apple store was once the Communist party HQ and was draped with vast portraits of Lenin and Stalin.

From that summer's day until it fell to Franco's forces on 26 January 1939, the city lived through the entire gamut of revolution, from the heady days of hope and people power through infighting, betrayal, aerial bombardment and eventual, crushing defeat. It was Barcelona's revolutionary fervour that, more than anything else, helped to inspire volunteers from across Europe and the Americas to join the International Brigades and fight for the Republican cause.

Curious, then, in a city that boasts 50 museums – among them museums dedicated variously to shoes, cannabis and erotica – that there is not one that commemorates either the triumphs or the sufferings of the civil war. This act of remembrance has been left to an Englishman, Nick Lloyd, who has been running a tour of the key sites and events of civil-war Barcelona for the past two and half years. The tours are in English and Spanish, and each lasts from two to three hours.

"The people who take the tour come from all over the world. If there's a common link, it's Orwell and anarchism. There are a lot more anarchists out there than you'd imagine," he says.

Nick, who hails from Stockport and makes a modest living from a combination of the tours and teaching, says the idea came from digging into the working-class history of the city he has called home for the past 22 years.

"I felt uncomfortable at first because it's a cliché – the Englishman talking about the civil war," he says. "I spent a long time debating whether to do the tours with Spanish people, but my Spanish friends told me not to be so stupid. Plus, I've lived here for 22 years, so when do you stop being foreign?"

I join the tour on a Friday evening along with 12 members of a local theatre company who are researching a play. Most of them are Spanish and they admit that they learned very little about the civil war at school. "Mostly just a list of dates," says one. "Your own history is the one you know least about," says another, who tells me later that the war was never discussed at home.

"It is a suffocating, hot day," Nick says as he begins to describe the events of 19 July. We are gathered on the south-east corner of Plaça Catalunya on what is also a suffocating, hot evening in July. Using the present tense is one of the ways in which Nick manages to conjure up a vision of a Barcelona wholly different from the city that fell in love with itself during the 1992 Olympics, before which it was a grey town divided between the poor in the old city and the rich up on the hill in Tibidabo.

He is describing the events of day one, at the hopeful start of the uprising. An English hen party in matching pink shrieks past as he describes the gun battles with the police and the column of CNT workers storming the barracks and seizing 30,000 weapons. He talks about the Olimpiada Popular organised in protest against the Olympic Games in Nazi Berlin. The alternative "Popular Olympics" attracted 6,000 athletes from 22 countries and were scheduled to open on the day that the uprising began.

"Imagine, the city was full of foreigners witnessing this revolution," Nick says. "About 300 stayed to fight and they were some of the first foreign volunteers, long before the International Brigades."

We move down La Rambla to the Hotel Continental, Orwell's elegant base in the city. Nearby a crowd gathers around a group of trileros (three-card conmen), one of La Rambla's modern hazards. Nick gets one of the actors to read a passage from Homage to Catalonia in Spanish. "Waiters looked you in the face and treated you as an equal," Orwell wrote. "Servile and even ceremonial forms of speech had temporarily disappeared. Tipping had been forbidden; almost my first experience was receiving a lecture from a hotel manager for trying to tip a lift-boy."

Nick plays a revolutionary song on his iPad and the tour continues. I ask one of the Spaniards if she finds it strange, getting this history lesson from a Brit. "Not at all," she says. "Everyone knows that the English know more about the war than we do."

This is partly thanks to writers such as Orwell and Laurie Lee, who fought in the civil war, along with some 2,000 Britons who served as volunteers in the International Brigades. Furthermore, until Franco's death in 1975, the only impartial accounts of the war were written by British historians.

Outside the church of Santa Maria del Pi Nick tells us that 7,000 clergy were killed by the rebels. He shows us photographs of desecrated tombs of saints and militiamen posing beside mummified relics. He doesn't romanticise the struggle or the violence. In the Plaça Sant Felip Neri he points to the pockmarked walls of the church and says that after the war the fascists spread the myth that these were the bullet holes that marked where the rebels shot priests. The truth is they are the shrapnel scars from two bombs dropped on the square by the Italian air force, killing 42 people, most of them children in a nursery school. We are now two hours into the tour, and shiny, commercial Barcelona is disappearing behind a vision of a dark and increasingly desperate place.

We return to La Rambla and the Hotel Rivoli, formerly the headquarters of the Marxist POUM party that Orwell joined. Nick explains as best he can the complex political divisions on the Republican side that led to the "May Events" in 1937, when pro-Stalinist and other forces killed hundreds of anarchists and their supporters in three days of internecine struggle, an event that profoundly shaped Orwell's views on totalitarianism and also marked the death of the Rosa de Foc, the fiery rose, as anarchist-run Barcelona was known.

The last stop of the tour is the Bar Llibertària, a co-op owned by CNT members in Raval whose walls are a celebration of Catalan anarchism, with original posters and photos as well as newspaper clippings from the Spanish civil war. Sergio, who runs the bar, insists that anarchism has never gone away. He says that Catalunya's particular brand of libertarian anarchism is alive and well in the indignado  movement that has risen up in the past year, especially in Barcelona, in response to unemployment, corruption and growing social inequality.

"What happened in Barcelona in 1936 was completely different from what happened in the rest of Spain," Sergio says. "Catalans talk about the fet diferencial , the thing that makes them different from the Spanish. But it's not botifarra sausages or the Catalan language that sets them apart – it's anarchism. That's the real difference."

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Barcelona Walking Tour: Spanish Civil War and Dictatorship

Step into the shadows of Barcelona’s past and uncover the echoes of a time when the city’s streets whispered tales of resistance and resilience.

Discover the secrets that lie beneath the surface as you traverse through key locations that witnessed the struggles and triumphs of a nation torn by conflict and dictatorship.

With each step, a narrative unfolds , inviting you to see Barcelona through a new lens, one that unravels the complexities of its history and challenges preconceived notions.

Explore the untold stories waiting to be unearthed on this intriguing journey through Barcelona’s tumultuous past.

Just The Basics

• Gain deep insights into Barcelona’s history during the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship.
• Explore significant historical sites in Barcelona related to the Civil War and Dictatorship.
• Engage with an expert guide who provides in-depth knowledge and captivating storytelling.
• Experience the impact of the Civil War and Dictatorship on Barcelona’s architecture, culture , and society.

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Tour Pricing and Booking Details

Pricing for the Barcelona Walking Tour focusing on the Spanish Civil War and Dictatorship starts from A$65.81, with variations based on group size. Group discounts are available, making it an ideal option for larger groups looking to explore this intriguing historical period.

The booking process is straightforward, with a Reserve Now and Pay Later option for added convenience. For payment options , there’s a Lowest Price Guarantee, ensuring you get the best deal. Plus, the tour offers a refund policy with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience, providing flexibility for travelers.

Tour Overview

Embark on an uncommon walking tour of Barcelona that delves into the intriguing dynamics between fascists and anarchists during the Spanish Civil War, shedding light on life under Franco’s fascist dictatorship. This tour offers a unique perspective on the conflicts between the two ideologies and how they shaped the city’s history. Barcelona’s reputation as one of Europe’s most explosive cities during this period adds a layer of intensity to the experience. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by both sides and the impact of Franco’s dictatorship on the region. The tour also provides insights into the complexities of the political landscape at that time.

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Within the Traveler Resources section, visitors can explore an array of captivating traveler photos and discover firsthand experiences shared through detailed reviews. This section provides valuable insights into traveler experiences , offering a glimpse into the historical significance of the Barcelona Walking Tour focusing on the Spanish Civil War and dictatorship.

Travelers can enjoy the rich narratives of past participants, gaining a deeper understanding of the tour’s exploration of life under Franco’s fascist dictatorship and Barcelona’s turbulent history. By browsing through the reviews and photos, potential visitors can gauge the tour’s impact on history enthusiasts and its ability to engage with the complex historical context .

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Explore the world of Barcelona’s tumultuous history through the eyes of satisfied travelers who’ve praised the knowledgeable guides and engaging storytelling of the Spanish Civil War and dictatorship walking tour. Visitors have left glowing reviews, highlighting:

• Excellent guide with deep knowledge
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• Highly recommended for history enthusiasts

These reviews emphasize the tour’s ability to provide deep insights into Barcelona’s historical context , covering complex events like the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s fascist dictatorship in an engaging and informative manner.

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Exploring Barcelona’s tumultuous history through the lens of the Spanish Civil War and dictatorship walking tour unveils a wealth of additional information that enhances the depth of understanding for travelers seeking a comprehensive historical perspective. When delving into Barcelona’s history, it’s essential to consider various walking routes that offer unique insights into the city’s past. Here are some key aspects to keep in mind:

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What Are Some Key Locations in Barcelona Related to the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s Dictatorship That Are Covered in the Walking Tour?

When exploring Barcelona for key landmarks linked to the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship, visitors can explore historical context at sites like Plaza Sant Felip Neri and Montjuïc Castle, enriching their understanding of Spain’s tumultuous past.

Are There Any Specific Artifacts or Remnants From the Time Period That Participants May Encounter During the Tour?

During the tour, participants may encounter specific artifacts and remnants that offer insight into the historical context of the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship. Interactive discussions provide a cultural and educational experience , enhancing the tour’s significance.

How Does the Guide Approach Sensitive Topics and Discussions Surrounding the Spanish Civil War and Fascism During the Tour?

The guide approaches sensitive topics and discussions surrounding the Spanish Civil War and fascism during the tour with empathy and understanding. They aim to educate and engage participants in a thoughtful manner, fostering a deeper understanding of this complex period in history.

Are There Any Opportunities for Participants to Ask Questions or Engage in Discussions With the Guide During the Walking Tour?

During the Barcelona walking tour, participants have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions and a Q&A session with the guide. This allows for a deeper exploration of the topics covered and enhances the overall learning experience.

Does the Tour Provide Insight Into the Impact of the Spanish Civil War and Dictatorship on Modern-Day Barcelona and Its Residents?

The tour delves into the lasting effects of the Spanish Civil War and dictatorship on modern Barcelona, shedding light on its historical significance and impact on residents . Visitors gain a deeper understanding of the city’s complex past.

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Experience the Barcelona Walking Tour: Spanish Civil War and Dictatorship for a captivating journey through the city’s tumultuous history. Gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s past as you explore the impact of fascists and anarchists during the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s oppressive regime.

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Learn about the fascinating and obscure events that took place in Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War. This 2.5 hrs free tour will take you through the main scenarios in Barcelona where this conflict took place. 100% in English.

• We will remember how the people of Barcelona lived during the Civil War
• Witness the places in Barcelona where this conflict was fought
• Learn about extraordinary stories that have been passed down from generation to generation
• Discover how and where the Spanish Civil War was fought

We will begin at Plaça de Catalunya , where the Republican side managed to repel the Nationalist attack in the Battle of Barcelona in 1936.  We will observe the signs of the ideological divisions that persist in the square's memorials and monuments.

• On La Rambla , we will enter the very space where the different factions came face to face. You will be able to imagine the barricades, the gunfire and the terrible events that took place there.
• We'll continue on to the Raval neighbourhood , where you'll walk through streets that witnessed ambushes and street battles, discovering some of the vestiges that have survived to the present day.
• In the old Hospital de la Santa Creu in Barcelona, you'll hear stories of young fighters on fire and civilians trying to escape the crossfire .
• La Placeta del Pi will offer us a glimpse of post-war Barcelona . We will reflect on how the city began the process of reconstruction and reconciliation. 
• We’ll visit the beautiful Plaça Sant Felip Neri, which still bears the visible scars of the Civil War . We will examine how this space has been scarred by history and deliberate on the importance of preserving collective memory.
• Finally, we will arrive at Plaça Sant Jaume, a place that witnessed the last moments of the Battle of Barcelona . There, we will analyze the epilogue of this conflict and reflect on how the city recovered and rebuilt itself after the war.

This Free Tour of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona is presented as an opportunity to understand and reflect on a crucial period in the history of Spain . Our approach is respectful and educational, seeking to provide a complete overview of the events that marked the city.

How much does this free tour cost?

Free tours do not have a fixed price, but they are not free either. In this case, the word "free" implies that each person is "free" to pay the amount they consider appropriate.

At the end of the tour, each person must pay the amount they consider fair according to the degree of satisfaction and the quality received.

Meeting Point

• 2.5 hour guided tour of Barcelona
• Professional guide in English
• Entrance to monuments

Cancellation Policy

• The use of comfortable shoes and clothes is recommended. The entire route is done on foot.
• Group bookings of more than 6 people are not permitted.
• The maximum allowed is 3 children per adult.
• Suitable for people with reduced mobility

Additional Info

The tour uses radio guides at a cost of €1 per person.

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Tour of george orwell’s barcelona, homage to catalonia guided tour in barcelona.

We discuss George Orwell on our main Spanish Civil War tour but if you’re interested in a more detailed vision, we also do a specific tour of the English writer’s experiences in Barcelona. This is only available as a private tour and costs 250 flat for 3 and a half hours. It also functions as a walking museum, with a number of related objects. We’d stop somewhere for a coffee while continuing the story. To book email [email protected]

George Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia is almost certainly the most widely read account of the Spanish Civil War in English. It is a brilliantly written memoir of his experiences, accompanied, sentence after sentence, by acute personal observations and sharp if sometimes flawed political analysis. We discuss his arrival in revolutionary Barcelona and on to fighting with the POUM militia on the Aragón front. Then we”ll bring the story back to Barcelona and discuss his role in the leftist infighting known in English as the May Days and how he later escaped from the Stalinist-influenced police. Returning to Britain, we’ll talk about the book’s publishing history and impact, and how Orwell’s time in Catalonia and Aragón greatly shaped his future writing. We’ll end by considering how much of his political analysis of the conflict stands up to today’s historical understanding.

Tours with the Orwell society with Orwell’s son Richard Blair and Quentin Kopp

I have done several tours with Richard and Quentin in Aragón, sons of Orwell and his commander Georges Kopp. Photo to the left: in the restored POUM position of the Ruta Orwell in the Sierra de Alcubierre. It was damned hot.

See George Orwell in Aragon

The Orwell Society field trip to Barcelona  and  the trenches  (2022)

Publishing Homage to Catalonia

First edition of Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell. Orwell had great difficulties in publishing Homage to Catalonia, his experiences of the Civil War in Aragón and the revolution in Barcelona. His old publisher Victor Gollancz rejected it, in part under pressure from the Communist Party. It was finally published after months of rejections in late 1938 by the small outfit of Secker & Warburg. The first edition was a commercial flop and the 1500 copies did not sell out until 1951, a year after Orwell’s death. Image kindly provided by Professor Pelai Pagès i Blanch, specialist in the POUM at Barcelona University. The book forms part of his personal collection.

George Orwell Day in Barcelona

We are also co-founders and organisers of the annual  Barcelona Orwell Day  (2013-2023).

Reading and media for Homage to Catalonia

• Homage to Catalonia  (Wikipedia)
• Looking back on the Spanish War  essay by George Orwell (1943)
• As I please  by George Orwell. Column published in  Tribune   (15 September 1944)
• My guidebook  Forgotten Places: Barcelona and the Spanish Civil War  is available in print and on Kindle. It includes about 20 pages on Orwell (out of total of 400 pages)
• Lights and shadows in George Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia . (2017, PDF) Paul Preston’s ferocious critique of  Homage to Catalonia 
• With the POUM International volunteers on the Aragon Front   ( 2018, PDF) By Andy Durgan. Excellent article
• George Orwell’s Commander in Spain: The Enigma of Georges Kopp  by Marc Wildemeersch (2013)
• Eileen: The Making of George Orwell  by Sylvia Topp  (2020)– book review in  The New Statesman
•   The Ministry of Truth: A Biography of George Orwell’s 1984  -book review in  The Guardian
• David Crook . The man who spied on Orwell in Barcelona (Wikipedia)
• VIDEO:   George Orwell BBC Arena Part 3 Homage to Catalonia  (YouTube). Made in 1983
• AUDIO:   BBC Radio 4 – Bookclub, George Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia
• Tour in Spanish George Orwell en Aragón.  Routes in Spanish by Aragonese Orwell expert Victor Pardo.  
• Centro de Interpretación de la Guerra Civil en Aragón. In the village of Robres .
• TOUR George Orwell’s London by Diarmaid Ward .  http://orwellslondontour.webs.com/

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COLUMN: Exploring life during wartime in A24’s ‘Civil War’

Does the “anti-war” film really exist? According to François Truffaut , one of the pioneers of the French New Wave, the answer is no. Onscreen violence is invariably exciting to the viewer when it is presented as narrative conflict. Steven Spielberg, director of “Saving Private Ryan,” believes otherwise : “Of course, every war movie, good or bad, is an anti-war movie.” So maybe the film’s depiction of war violence is inherently oppositional; it’ll unsettle the viewer no matter the intention behind it.  

This is a debate “Civil War” director Alex Garland seems entirely uninterested in contributing to. Despite the blunt title and dystopian, near-future setting, Garland’s vision of a divided America focuses largely on the individual — in this case, a group of photojournalists with an ethical obligation to capture the decline of American civilization through their lens.  

Structured like an apocalyptic road movie, the film tracks Lee (Kirsten Dunst), a seasoned industry veteran, Joel (Wagner Moura), Lee’s partner and Jessie (Cailee Spaeny), a young photographer whom Lee begrudgingly takes under her wing, as they travel to Washington D.C. to interview the president before he’s killed by the rebel Texas-California alliance (referred to in the film as the Western Forces). Along the way, they stop to photograph various small-scale conflicts including a sniper stand-off at a remote farmhouse and a militia’s charge against a group of loyalists.   

For the most part, the fighters react to the journalists’ presence with indifference. But, in the most unnerving scene — an important distinction for a film that rarely lets the viewer catch their breath — an assault rifle-toting insurgent (Jesse Plemons) questions them, asking “What kind of American, are you?” Sporting cheap red sunglasses and chilling apathy, Plemons’ executioner isn’t a big bad military man; he’s a seemingly normal guy who’s using the war to realize his own idea of a new America.  

Garland’s emphasis on the individual is exemplified by his stubbornness to not reveal the origins or reasoning behind the war. The political framing of the conflict is neutral and, from the journalists’ perspective, unimportant in the grand scheme of things. Understanding the civilian’s response means understanding the war more intimately.  

The nature of the conflict is ambiguous, but the violence is not. Although Jessie is noticeably shaken at first, the journalists react to the brutal bloodshed with unflinching professionalism. These moments are horrifying because they’re presented so casually. In Garland’s America, the natural world’s sounds have been replaced by the echo of distant gunfire. When Lee, Joel and Jessie reach the White House, the cacophony of chaos becomes overwhelming. Gunfire hasn’t been this soul-piercing since Michael Mann’s “Heat” in 1995.  

With decaying buildings, overgrown greenery and lifeless bodies littered in the street, “Civil War” looks more like an early episode of “The Walking Dead” than a big budget war movie, but an eerie layer of familiarity remains. The nice New York City hotel that acts as a hub for journalists like Lee and Joel is fully functional despite riots outside. Rebels wear Hawaiian shirts as they sneak up on a wounded soldier. A sniper sports a neon green buzz cut and painted nails. The inhabitants of a small town in the middle of nowhere ignore the war and go about their lives like nothing’s wrong. These traces of normality aren’t as provocative as they are helpful in pinpointing the ethos of Garland’s America.  

“Civil War” is ultimately a film about coping with ethical, moral and personal responsibility. Lee and Jessie go to dangerous lengths to get the money shot, but we never actually see how their photos impact the public. Lee understands the weight of this burden, but Jessie becomes intoxicated by the chase. If violence is inherently exciting, then the camera is the ultimate weapon — a loaded gun with the ability to immortalize even the ugliest truths.  

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