13 Spanish Civil War Tours & Memorial Visits

1.Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,407 reviews · from $48Our pick

Travel from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones Dragonstone, then visit Bermeo, Mundaka, and Gernika with a live English or Spanish guide. Walk the coast, learn Basque history, enjoy free time for lunch, and finish with txakoli tasting at Bodega Berroja. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“I enjoyed the variety. Saw some of the countryside, learnt some history, enjoyed the architecture and got some steps in. Friendly guide and driver made it a very enjoyable day. The whole family agreed. Next time make the sun shine.”

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2.Gaztelugatxe, Gernika, and Mundaka Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,112 reviews · from $53

Travel from Bilbao in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Pilar, Adur, José, or Eduardo. Hike 241 steps to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, stroll Mundaka, then visit Gernika’s famous tree and Civil War sites. Hotel pickup is available, and small-group options may be offered.

“Fantastic tour, well paced, great lunch spot, our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.”

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3.Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Travel from Bilbao by private vehicle to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones Dragonstone setting, then walk Mundaka’s pier and Urdaibai estuary before exploring Gernika. An English-speaking guide such as Nora, Adur, Edu, or Joserra leads the day. Expect a steep hike, free time for lunch, and a group of up to 15.

“It was a very interesting trip as gastelugatxe was absolutely fascinating and a must see. Our tour leader is friendly and helpful and we had a most sumptuous pintxo lunch at a small casual diner at mundaka. Overall a great experience and definitely worth it and recommended.”

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4.Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Travel from Bilbao with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones filming site, then Bermeo for seafood and free time, and Gernika for Basque history and the famous Oak Tree. Guides such as Paula, Borja, and Maider bring strong local knowledge, but you need sturdy shoes and enough energy for steep paths and 241 steps.

“Very enjoyable. Our guide (Paula?) was very informative. And she coped with the different language requirements very well.”

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5.The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 539 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Walk from Plaça de Catalunya through La Rambla and the Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Henrieta, Chrysa, Evan, or Yannis. Expect Civil War photos, political context, working-class stories, and Franco-era history. The route is serious, detailed, and best with comfortable shoes.

“The Greek English Speaking tour guide although very Knowledgeable he tried to explain a complicated Civil War in Spain which I think to us tourists. Showing us photos and posters etc and places in Barcelona of damage to the buildings. An also the background leading up to the Spanish Civil War.”

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6.Spanish Civil War start of 2 World War, Guernica Franco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Follow a 2.5-hour walking route through central Madrid and Moncloa, tracing the Spanish Civil War from its causes to Franco’s victory. Guides such as Victor, Maikel, Adria, Chato, and Guillermo use maps, images, audio, and video to explain bombings, propaganda, Guernica, the siege, and the war’s link to World War II.

“I highly recommend this tour to learn more about the Spanish Civil War and it's effects. Victor was wonderful, full of information, he not only made the tour educational, but also fun”

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7.Gaztelugatxe with access, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 372 reviews · from $74

Travel from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where you get two hours for the stone bridge and 241-step climb. Continue to fishing port Bermeo and historic Gernika with a bilingual guide. Guides such as Pascu, Stefan, Unai, and Pedro are known for lively Basque history and practical help.

“Our guide, Unai, was fantastic! The tour was a great value! We couldn’t have been happier! The hike was a arduous for sure. So glad we did it!”

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8.Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · from $68

Travel from Bilbao to the Basque coast and inland villages by comfortable coach. See the working Bizkaia Transporter Bridge, Castle of Butrón, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe viewpoint, Bermeo harbor, Urdaibai and Gernika. Guides such as Pascu, Estefan and Unai bring the region’s language, history and food traditions to life.

“Pascu was excellent. Very informative, flexible, and kind. Multilingual and great communication style and personality! Expert in the Bssque curle!”

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9.Visit to the shelters of the Spanish Civil War

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 281 reviews · from $14Best value

Descend beneath Almería with a Spanish-speaking guide to explore nearly one kilometer of Civil War shelters. See the underground hospital, operating room, pantry, children’s wall art, and galleries that once protected 40,000 people. English signs help, and some guides can explain key points in English.

“Brilliant, the tour was fantastic in Spanish but our guide was able to speak very good English so he gave us more or less our own tour, the message boards in the tunnels have the information in English too, it’s definitely worth a visit”

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10.The Spanish Civil War Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 239 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46

Spend 2.5 hours walking Barcelona’s old town with an English-speaking guide such as Javier, Chrisa, Yannis, Henrieta, Filipa, or Evan. You’ll sort out the war’s rival factions, see sites linked to Orwell’s *Homage to Catalonia*, and connect Barcelona’s wartime past with Spain today. Expect some standing, pictures, politics, and rain or shine conditions.

“The most important tour one can take in the city. Our guide Javier gave us so much information, he truly led us in a journey inside the history of the everyday people during these times and not only the known men. Approach it with an open and curious mind. Thank you Javier.”

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11.Spanish Civil War Shelters Ticket and Official Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Join an official 75-minute tour of Almería’s Civil War shelters, built by architect Guillermo Langle. You’ll walk about 1 kilometer of underground galleries beneath the Paseo de Almería with a live French-speaking guide. Meet at the shelter entrance, where your guide wears a pink shirt or jacket with a Cláritas Turismo sign.

“Very interesting. The guide (young woman) was very knowledgeable and friendly and could answer all my extra questions about the Spanish Civil war.”

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12.Private Tour Spanish Civil War & Franco’s Dictatorship

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Walk central Barcelona with a private English-speaking guide and trace the Spanish Civil War from the Telefonica building to bomb-damaged Plaça Sant Felip Neri. You’ll hear about George Orwell, anarchist resistance, the International Brigades, wounded civilians, and Franco’s cultural repression. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and ends near the Cathedral.

“The tour guide Yannis was outstanding. He was hugely knowledgeable and passionate. We had much more insight into the Civil war and the conditions which led to it”

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13.Gaztelugatxe Access, Bermeo & Gernika guided tour from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

Travel from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika on a six-hour guided outing. You get free time at the Dragonstone filming site, a short Bermeo walk, and a guided visit around Gernika’s Assembly House and famous tree. Guides may lead in English and Spanish.

“Patxi was a great guide. As a Bilbao native and Basque speaker he offers a special insight into the region that he passionately shares during the tour. The one day I went was the rainiest day of the year; despite that it was still a fun time. Admittedly, I'm a Game of Thrones fan so it added more "wow" but I enjoyed learning the history of Bermeo and Guernica as well.”

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