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title: The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/the-spanish-civil-war-franco-barcelona-walking-tour/
type: tour
city: Barcelona
country: Spain
price: 34
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 615
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [el, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Civil War, English group
rank_in_category: 2 of 48 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-02
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/the-spanish-civil-war-franco-barcelona-walking-tour/
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# The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Civil War traces in the Old Town through historic images, accounts of political factions and stories from Franco's dictatorship. A specialist guide leads the walk; a radio headset carries an extra fee paid at the meeting point. 4.96 from 615 reviews at €34 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #2 of 48 in Walking 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: The tour starts on the sidewalk in front…
- Max 20 people: shared group
- 12 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00
- 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 €34 per person for the Group Tour English guide option; other options up to €140
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 615 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Nostos Tours
- Group: Shared, up to 20 travellers · private option available
- Guide languages: EL, English, Spanish
- Start times: 12 start times between 09:00 and 19:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02

## Reviews

4.96 from 615 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 610 of 615.

- 5 stars: 602 (98%)
- 4 stars: 8 (1%)
- 3 stars: 2 (0%)
- 2 stars: 2 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Tour English guide | €34 / person | English | Public Group Tour: Public tour with up to 20 people. Start from Plaça de Catalunya |
| Guia Español/Spanish Guide | €80 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | - |
| Private Tour English Guide | €140 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 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. |

## What's 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.

## Itinerary

1. **Placa Catalunya** (10m) - Important place during the Civil war
2. **La Rambla** (10m) - Various Civil War related sites
3. **El antiguo Hospital de la Santa Creu** (5m) - 15th Century Hospital
4. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi** (5m) - Old church with a hidden connection to the Civil War
5. **Placa Sant Felip Neri** (5m) - Mystically Beautiful, while at the same time one of the most visceral reminders of the destruction of the civil war

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 12 start times between 09:00 and 19:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02
- 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

The tour starts 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: Por La Catedral de Barcelona, Close to the Barcelona Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter (not Sagrada Familia)

## Good to know

- 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

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 48** | €34 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (615) | shared, max 20 |
| [Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Secrets Small Group Tour](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-old-town-gothic-quarter-secrets-small-group-tour/?format=md) | €20 | 2h | 4.99 (252) | shared |
| [Barcelona in 2 Hours: Guided Walking Tour Through History](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-in-2-hours-guided-walking-tour-through-history/?format=md) | €19 | 2h | 4.99 (211) | shared |
| [French Guide Complete Barcelona Walking Tour: Old Town & Gaudí](/spain/barcelona/tours/french-guide-complete-barcelona-walking-tour-old-town-gaud/?format=md) | €29 | 2h 15m | 4.97 (330) | shared |

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