--- title: Private Tour Spanish Civil War & Franco's Dictatorship lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/private-tour-spanish-civil-war-franco-s-dictatorship/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 150 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 119 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [el, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 140 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/private-tour-spanish-civil-war-franco-s-dictatorship/ --- # Private Tour Spanish Civil War & Franco's Dictatorship **Guidekin's take:** Walk Barcelona's streets and neighbourhoods to examine the Civil War and Franco's dictatorship on a private tour for your party. A guide explains the conflict and its factions; food and drinks are excluded. 4.98 from 119 reviews at €150 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #18 of 140 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: On the sidewalk in front of the Foot… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 16 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00 - Food not included: No food or drink included in the tour - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 16+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €150 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 119 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Nostos Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: EL, English, Spanish - Start times: 16 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.98 from 119 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 119 of 119. - 5 stars: 117 (98%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value clear explanations and historical context; the subject matter can feel heavy. **Praised:** - Clear explanations make the Civil War and dictatorship understandable - Historical events connected to the streets and landmarks visited - Broader political context connects the conflict with Spain today - Patient guides welcome questions and give detailed answers - Reading lists and other resources help visitors explore the subject further **Complaints:** - Some reviewers describe the subject matter as heavy Written by Guidekin from the 78 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-03-16 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Expert Tour Guide ## Not included - Tips/Gratuities -- Guides gladly accept tips - No food or drink included in the tour ## Itinerary 1. **Placa Catalunya** (30m) - General introduction and the fight over the Telefonica building during the Spanish Civil War 2. **La Rambla** (20m) - Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War 3. **Plaza de Vicenc Martorell** (20m) - The Raval Neighborhood was a center of working class suffering, resistance and Anarchism. We discuss this unique aspect of the Spanish Civil War here. 4. **El antiguo Hospital de la Santa Creu** (20m) - 15th Century Hospital that saw a lot of wounded soldiers and civilians come through. Your guide will talk about the end of the war and the cultural oppression under the dictatoship 5. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi** (30m) - This church hides a little known remnant of the Spanish Civil war in plain sight. Your guide will discuss the International Brigades. 6. **Placa Sant Felip Neri** (30m) - The place in Barcelona that has the most visible damage from the aerial bombings. Your guide will discus the tragic bombing here and the involvement of the axis powers in the war. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point On the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya". Your guide will have a white umbrella! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJwRNbrACjpBIReFLbBXWVxmM Ends: Close to the Cathedral ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €300 | €150 | | 4 | €352 | €88 | | 6 | €402 | €67 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Private Tours start at €19 per person. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 140** | €150 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (119) | private | | [Barcelona Private Tour by Sidecar Motorcycle](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-private-tour-by-sidecar-motorcycle/?format=md) | €165 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (1782) | private | | [Barcelona Private Sailing with Open Bar & Snacks (max 9)](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-private-sailing-with-open-bar-snacks-max-9/?format=md) | €200 per group | 1h | 4.96 (609) | private | | [Barcelona Private Sailing Day & Sunset with Open Bar & Snacks](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-private-sailing-day-sunset-with-open-bar-snacks/?format=md) | €125 | 2h | 4.97 (393) | private | Ranked #18 of 140 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €795, median €147; typical length 3h. 127 of 140 are private. 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