Name: Civil War and the Beginning of World War II
Brand: Tourstilla Madrid
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Civil War and the Beginning of World War II

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Run by a local guide · Tourstilla Madrid

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Immerse yourself in a story of bravery, tragedy and transformation, here the destiny of Spain was written. One of the most intense and tragic periods: The Spanish Civil War, testing ground for World War II and the beginning of the Dictatorship.

Duration

2 h 30 min

Destination

Madrid

Meeting Point

Plaza del Callao, Madrid, Spain

Provider

Tourstilla Madrid

Description

Historical Rigor: Fun and Learning
Passionate local guide and Civil War expert
We will step on the battlefront and key sites
Exclusive materials: maps, images, audio, videos and more

We will step on the battlefront:
-Two divided Spains, Civil War
-Spain, a testing ground for World War II
-German Condor Legion and Italian fighters
-Francisco Franco
-Picasso, Guernica: bombing of civilians
-The defense of the capital: 900 days of siege
-Madrid under bombs
-Prado Museum: art under fire
-Scarred buildings
-Money: who paid for the war?
-Propaganda: war of ideas
-The life of a Spaniard at war, would you go to the movies?
-Music: No pasararán, Cara al Sol
-Christmas in truce: a respite
-Madrid subway: life underground
-1st remote blood transfusion: life in the midst of death
-Victory Arch, destroy or preserve it?
-End of the war, start of the 2nd world war and dictatorship

Each stop tells a story of courage, tragedy and transformation. The destiny of a nation was written here.

Fun, reflection and learning guaranteed
Look for the yellow and orange bicolor umbrella

Traveler reviews

314 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Amazing tour

JP was a great guide, showed us many photos and images of the times and explained very clearly how the war came to be, also being available to answer all our questions. It was such an amazing and rich experience. Thank you!

Gabrielle Castro · November 2026

Excellent tour

This exceptional walking tour offers an immersive exploration of Spain’s Civil War history; the experience features a narrative-driven journey through Madrid, and it is highly recommended for those with a professional or personal interest in historical study.

Steven Dowling · November 2026

Just what we were looking for!

Our tour was great - we love history and this was a great overview of the Civil War - thank you!

Ann Yaw · October 2026

Civil War and the Beginning of World War II

Ana’s tour was great. She was entertaining and informative. Highly recommended, especially for history buffs.

Nita Soemardjo · October 2026

wonderful

i highly recommend the tour, the guide was wonderful, very knowledgeable, explained everything very well, and was super attentive and friendly

Avigail Brik · October 2026

Great tour about the Civil War

I had the loveliest time on this tour. Víctor is an amazing guide, a súper histrionic individual and will make your 2+ hours on this tour feel like thirty minutes. I highly recomend it

Ana Mancuso · September 2026

Civil War and the Beginning of World War II

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