• Plaza Mayor - Beneath its grand and tourist-friendly exterior, Plaza Mayor conceals tales of fear, resilience, and survival. At this tour stop, the guide will unveil how this iconic space was experienced during the Civil War, what transpired within its arches, and why it was pivotal in understanding wartime Madrid. A narrative that will forever change your perspective of this square.
• Puerta del Sol - Beneath the clock that dictates Spain’s rhythm, Puerta del Sol was a backdrop for critical decisions and intense experiences during the Civil War. Here, the guide will recreate life amidst the bombings, highlighting key buildings and explaining why this location epitomizes the resilience of besieged Madrid more than any other.
• Plaza del Callao - Where cinemas and bright screens now stand, the world’s attention was once focused during the Civil War. In Callao, opposite the old Florida Hotel, journalists and correspondents reported on Madrid’s siege as bombs rained down. At this tour stop, you’ll learn how the urban front was covered and why this site was crucial in understanding the conflict’s international scope.
• Gran Via - Behind its grand facades, Gran Via was a true frontline. During the Civil War, bombs, sirens, and ruined buildings were part of daily life. Here, the guide will reconstruct how this strategic avenue endured and why Gran Vía became a symbol of Madrid’s resistance under bombardment.
• C. de Fomento, 9 - Where classrooms and students once thrived, the war imposed a new reality. The Santa Teresa Institute exemplifies how the Civil War disrupted the daily lives of thousands in Madrid, transforming educational spaces into areas marked by urgency, fear, and the need to resist.
• Plaza de Oriente - Facing the Royal Palace, Plaza de Oriente symbolized power in a besieged city. During the Civil War, this area was a scene of constant tension, where the symbolic value of the location was as significant as its strategic position. An endpoint that helps to understand how the war was fought on both political and symbolic fronts.
• Palacio Del Senado - Near Madrid’s institutional heart, Guernica’s name evokes one of the Civil War’s most shocking episodes. Here, the guide will discuss why the bombing shocked the world, how it became a symbol of politics and protest, and its role in the conflict’s historical memory beyond the battlefield.
• Calle del - Amidst conflict and division, the Church of the Carmelites reminds us that the Civil War also unfolded in the religious realm. This space invites reflection on social fracture, persecution, fear, and the transformation of places intended for wartime collection.
• Monumento a los Caidos del Cuartel de la Montana - Here, Madrid’s fate was decided in the early days of the Civil War. The Mountain Barracks witnessed one of the conflict’s most violent and decisive episodes, a point where history changed irreversibly, offering insight into how the war truly began in the capital.
• Templo de Debod - After exploring bombed and besieged Madrid, the Temple of Debod provides a space for final reflection. Surrounded by a landscape marked by the conflict’s history, this site symbolizes the passage of time, memory, and the reconstruction of a city that survived the war.
• Calle del Prof. Martín Almagro Basch, 1 - From this vantage point, one can grasp why Madrid was a besieged city. Facing the combat line, the guide will reconstruct the defense organization, what was visible from here during the war, and how the front’s proximity influenced the city’s daily life.
• Parque del Oeste - Where trails and gardens now exist, trenches and battles once took place during the Civil War. Parque del Oeste allows us to visualize the intensity of the Battle of Madrid and reflect on how the city transformed former battlefields into spaces of memory and coexistence.

• Personalized guide to Madrid by WhatsApp (when booking)
• Local professional guide, expert in the Spanish Civil War
• Restaurant recommendations and plans at completion
• Printed material with vintage photos and exclusive map

• Tip to guide (delivered at completion to satisfaction)
• Entrance fees to monuments (completely outside tour)
• Food or drinks

For 863 days, Madrid endured a siege and bombardment, transforming into a testing ground for modern warfare that foreshadowed World War II. Discover the authentic sites of the Spanish Civil War: Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Gran Via under bombardment, the Mountain Barracks, the Western Park with its trenches, and the Temple of Debod near the old front line. Witness facades marked by shrapnel and locations that forever altered the history of Spain and Europe.

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Our tours feature small groups, with a maximum of 25 people per guide. Upon booking, you will receive our guide to Madrid via WhatsApp. At the tour’s conclusion, your guide will recommend dining options and must-see attractions.

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