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Madrid 1936 And 1939 Civil War and the start of modern warfare

By Victours
Free cancellation available
Price is €3 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the Madrid of the Spanish Civil War through a clear and documented historical tour. This walking tour explains how the conflict transformed the city and the lives of its inhabitants. You will understand the siege, the civil resistance and the international context with the help of a specialised professional guide.

During the tour we will analyse how a besieged city operated, how the defence was organised and how the population coped with bombing, shortages and daily uncertainty. You will also understand why this conflict was observed by European powers and how it influenced the evolution of modern warfare.

An ideal experience for travellers interested in history, memory and political context, seeking a rigorous and accessible explanation beyond superficial data.
The experience operates with voluntary input at the end.

Activity location

  • Plaza del Callao
    • Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plaza del Callao
    • Plaza del Callao
    • 28013, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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CIVIL WAR - SPANISH
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
€2.99 x 1 Adult€2.99
Total
Price is €2.99
Until Fri, 27 Mar
SPANISH CIVIL WAR - ENGLISH
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

English Civil War

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€2.99 x 1 Adult€2.99
Total
Price is €2.99
Until Fri, 27 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Madrid Walking Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tip the guide at the end of the tour, depending on the experience and satisfaction of the participant.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Historical explanations by local guide

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Plaza del Callao

  • 10m
Introduction to the political and social context of the Second Republic and the outbreak of the Civil War in Madrid, a city that would soon become a symbol of resistance.

Plaza de San Martin

  • 10m
This will explain the climate of tension leading up to the war and how the conflict affected daily life in the city centre from the outset.

Plaza de Isabel II

  • 10m
Travellers will learn about the role of propaganda, censorship and the media during the war, as well as the importance of national and international public opinion.

Plaza de Oriente

  • 10m
The defensive strategy of Madrid and the symbolic importance of this area during the siege of the capital will be explained.

Templo de Debod

  • 10m
This will address the aerial bombardment of Madrid and explain why this area was especially hard hit during the war.

Paseo del Pintor Rosales

  • 10m
It will tell how this ride was a combat zone and strategic observation, key during the Battle of Madrid.

Moncloa - Aravaca

  • 10m
Final reflection on the end of the war, the Francoist victory, the construction of the Arch as a symbol of the regime and the memory of the Civil War in Spain today.

Location

Activity location

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    Plaza del Callao
    • Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Plaza del Callao
    • Plaza del Callao
    • 28013, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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