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Madrid 1936 And 1939 Civil War and the start of modern warfare
(16) Reviews
Madrid
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 specialized professional guide.
During the tour we will analyze how a besieged city operated, how the defense was organized 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 travelers interested in history, memory and politic...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional local guide
Guided walking tour
Madrid Walking Tour
Tip the guide at the end of the tour, depending on the experience and satisfaction of the participant.
Historical explanations by local guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza del Callao
I will be waiting in Callao Square, right in front of Callao cinemas, next to the metro mouth.
Return
Plaza Moncloa
The final stop has bus and metro lines.
Madrid 1936 And 1939 Civil War and the start of modern warfare
(16) Reviews
Madrid
About
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 specialized professional guide.
During the tour we will analyze how a besieged city operated, how the defense was organized 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 travelers interested in history, memory and politic...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional local guide
Guided walking tour
Madrid Walking Tour
Tip the guide at the end of the tour, depending on the experience and satisfaction of the participant.
Historical explanations by local guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza del Callao
I will be waiting in Callao Square, right in front of Callao cinemas, next to the metro mouth.
Return
Plaza Moncloa
The final stop has bus and metro lines.
Itinerary
1
Plaza del Callao
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.
10 minutes
2
Plaza de San Martin
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.
10 minutes
3
Plaza de Isabel II
Travelers 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.
10 minutes
4
Plaza de Oriente
The defensive strategy of Madrid and the symbolic importance of this area during the siege of the capital will be explained.
10 minutes
5
Templo de Debod
This will address the aerial bombardment of Madrid and explain why this area was especially hard hit during the war.
10 minutes
6
Paseo del Pintor Rosales
It will tell how this ride was a combat zone and strategic observation, key during the Battle of Madrid.
10 minutes
7
Moncloa - Aravaca
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.
