About this free tour
Barcelona in 1936 was the epicentre of an unprecedented social revolution. On this free tour, led by a historian specialised in historical memory, you'll walk through the places that witnessed it all: a collectivised Passeig de Gràcia, the barricades of the Gothic Quarter, the Aragon front, and the sites of Francoist repression. An essential route to understand how those years permanently shaped the city's identity.
Route highlights
- Plaça de Catalunya – 19 July 1936
- Hotel Colón – the PSUC headquarters during the war
- Las Ramblas – scene of the fighting
- Gothic Quarter – barricades and collectivisation
- Fossar de les Moreres – memory and dignity
The itinerary, step by step
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Plaça de Catalunya
The centre of anti-fascist resistance in July 1936.
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Las Ramblas
The axis of revolutionary Barcelona.
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Paral·lel – the working-class district
The capital of the Catalan anarcho-syndicalist movement.
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Gothic Quarter – sites of memory
Spaces that recall the war and the resistance.
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Fossar de les Moreres
The monument to Barcelona's defenders.
Meeting point
In front of Hotel Colón (corner with Portal de l'Àngel), Barcelona
Available on 2, 3 and 4 October, at 11am and 6pm
Prefer to go at your own pace?
This same route is also available as a self-guided audio tour: listen whenever you like, with no schedule or group, with unlimited access for 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does this route take?
- This route lasts approximately 2h 30min and covers 3.5 km through Las Ramblas & Plaça Catalunya. The difficulty level is moderate, suitable for most visitors.
- Where is the meeting point?
- The meeting point is at Plaça de Catalunya (In front of Hotel Colón (corner with Portal de l'Àngel), Barcelona). Available on 2, 3 and 4 October, at 11am and 6pm.
- How much does this free tour cost?
- This free tour is pay-what-you-want: there's nothing to pay to book, and at the end of the route you leave whatever tip you consider fair based on your experience. If you'd rather pay a fixed price, this route is also available as a self-guided audio tour for €7.99. Check our pricing guide.
- What languages is the route available in?
- This route runs in Català, Castellà, English.
