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The Battle for Madrid: Legacy of the Spanish Republic

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Will
Quality Verified Registered on June 07, 2021

Greetings. I'm Will, and I'm from England, but have made Madrid my home for the past six years. I've built a great life here from learning and sharing the city's history, and enjoying the food and drink of its legendary bars that can be found on almost every corner. It's my hope that after a couple of hours with me, you too will feel like a Madrileño!

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

The Spanish Civil War is considered the darkest period in the modern history of the country . However, there are many fascinating and inspiring stories about the people who fought in it. From the place of the assault on the Montaña barracks in the iconic Temple of Debod , to the battle front around the Parque del Oeste , we will follow the course of the defense of Madrid against Franco's army. We will also see monuments that show evidence of the battle and commemorate the soldiers, artists, and writers who left an eternal impact on Spain's heritage.

Things to consider before booking:

Distance.
This tour covers a lot of ground with some uphill paths so please bring comfy footwear and water. There will be places to sit down and drinking taps at some of the stops for resting and refills. There are also no public bathrooms along the way, so make sure you go before we start.

Language. If English is not your first language, and you have trouble following my accent or speech patterns, then please let me know so that I can try to make my stories more understandable for you.

Questions. The Spanish Civil War is a very dense subject, which is why I always encourage my guests to ask questions along the way. It means that I'll be able to interact with you more if you don't just want a passive experience. So please ask me anything! 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Pl. de España, 28008 Madrid, Spain
    Pl. de España, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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    I'll be by the stairs between the Cervantes monument and the santalucia building on Plaza de España, carrying a green folder.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Plaza de España
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Western Park
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Temple of Debod
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Elena Fortun Monument
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Forts of the Spanish Civil War West Park
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Monumento a Federico Rubio
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Monumento a Miguel Hernández

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

538 ratings
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4.88
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4.37
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4.66
Quality
4.88
Route
4.65
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Kathleen 16 Apr 2024
Phoenix

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Extremely knowledgeable and informative. Excellent tour
Esteban 15 Apr 2024
Heredia

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Very informative the tour, Will definitely knows his stuff about a period in time that’s not that well known such as the Spanish Civil War. Would recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about this . Should also be looked also partly as a hiking tour while learning about this topic, because of the route it’s definitely it’s needed to go with comfortable clothes and shoes as well as a water bottle.
Simina 14 Apr 2024
Bucharest

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Very interesting tour if you are passionate about history and want to learn more about Spanish Civil War and the second republic and Francoist Spain. Bring comfortable shoes, it s a bit of walking, but pleasant as park is beautiful!
Alan 10 Apr 2024
Braintree

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
An excellent introduction to the development of the Civil War and its impact upon Madrid.
Matthew 08 Apr 2024
Newry

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Informative & interesting tour on the Civil War in Madrid , '' does what it says on the tin''.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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