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World War II History in Barcelona Old Town Private Tour
Ciutat Vella
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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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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 little known story of World War II spies and Nazi agents in Barcelona. See the Teatro Tivoli, Plaça de Catalunya, and Palau de la Música Catalana, and learn about the events and personalities of WWII. Follow the trail of Juan Pujol Garcia.
Highlights:
• Explore the events of WWII in Barcelona with a 5-Star History Guide • Learn about the civil war, the bombing of Barcelona, Catalan resistance, and more • Hear the true story of Juan Pujol Garcia and get an insight into the work of WWII spies • See places related to Heinrich Himmler and Nazi Party • Enjoy a private history tour tailored to your interests and pace
The history of Barcelona during World War II is relatively unknow...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert commentary on the history of World War II, World War II and Spanish Civil War
Private Walking Tour with World War II Sights in Barcelona
Interesting facts and myths about Juan Pujol Garcia and other WWII spies
Pickup from accommodation in the Old Town
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Pickup from accommodation outside the Old Town
Meeting Points
Departure
Hard Rock Cafè
Meet your guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point.
Return
Cathedral of Barcelona
The tour will end next to Barcelona Cathedral in Sant Felip Neri Square.
Itinerary
1
Hard Rock Cafè
Meet your guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point.
10 minutes
2
Teatre Tívoli
Explore the historic center of Barcelona with an experienced Local Guide who is passionate about modern history, from World War I, through the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939, to World War II and its aftermath. The tour will cover the historic sites that were attacked during the Bombing of Barcelona as well as secret locations where members of the Spanish Resistance organized against the Nazis who sought to expand their area of influence into the Mediterranean territories. Places of interest include the Teatro Tivoli, the site of the mysterious death of Carmen Brotu Juan Martinez Penas. You will also see the former Ritz Hotel, where a leading member of the Nazi Party, Heinrich Himmler, stayed.
30 minutes
3
Urquinaona
In Urquinaona, you will discover a hive of Barcelona’s spies and learn about their secret operations. You will hear the true story of Juan Pujol Garcia, a double spy who was instrumental in the success of Operation Fortitude on D-Day.
30 minutes
4
Palau de la Música Catalana
You will pass Via Fontanella, where many allies lived and conspired with "Le Resistance", and the ornate Palau de la Música Catalana, which served as an exclusive venue for the Nazis.
30 minutes
5
Barcelona Cathedral
The tour will end next to Barcelona Cathedral in Sant Felip Neri Square, where you can still see the damage caused by the bombs that killed dozens in the Spanish Civil War.
20 minutes
World War II History in Barcelona Old Town Private Tour
Ciutat Vella
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Discover the little known story of World War II spies and Nazi agents in Barcelona. See the Teatro Tivoli, Plaça de Catalunya, and Palau de la Música Catalana, and learn about the events and personalities of WWII. Follow the trail of Juan Pujol Garcia.
Highlights:
• Explore the events of WWII in Barcelona with a 5-Star History Guide • Learn about the civil war, the bombing of Barcelona, Catalan resistance, and more • Hear the true story of Juan Pujol Garcia and get an insight into the work of WWII spies • See places related to Heinrich Himmler and Nazi Party • Enjoy a private history tour tailored to your interests and pace
The history of Barcelona during World War II is relatively unknow...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert commentary on the history of World War II, World War II and Spanish Civil War
Private Walking Tour with World War II Sights in Barcelona
Interesting facts and myths about Juan Pujol Garcia and other WWII spies
Pickup from accommodation in the Old Town
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Pickup from accommodation outside the Old Town
Meeting Points
Departure
Hard Rock Cafè
Meet your guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point.
Return
Cathedral of Barcelona
The tour will end next to Barcelona Cathedral in Sant Felip Neri Square.
