Sean did an amazing job in explaining to us the difficult yet important history of the Spanish Civil War. His insights into the war, the history of the locations we visited and their importance, and the history behind Guernica was excellent. We also appreciated Sean's extensive Spanish historical knowledge and how he tied in the history of the Franco regime into modern day Spain. Sean's tour was excellent - thanks.
Spanish Civil War Tour in Madrid with Picasso's Guernica
Understand Madrid's decisive role in the Spanish Civil War and marvel at Picasso's Guernica
Where You’ll Go
From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.
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Reina Sofia MuseumMadrid museum focusing on modern and contemporary Spanish art, including Picasso's Guernica.
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Lavapiés
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Monument to the Fallen
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Telefónica Building
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Gran Vía
What’s Included As Standard
Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.
Included
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English-speaking expert guideTours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
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Intentionally sized groupsA smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
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Tickets and entrance feesAll entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
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HeadsetsHeadsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.
Excluded
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GratuitiesWe encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
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Food and drinkRefreshments are only included during a tour when clearly noted.
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Transportation to and from the meeting pointUnless noted, pre- and post-tour transport isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
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Hotel pickup or drop-offUnless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Where You'll Explore
Make the Most of Your Tour
Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.
Dos:
- Wear comfortable footwear
- Check the weather and dress appropriately
- Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
- Feel free to ask your Expert anything
Don'ts:
- Bring firearms or weapons
- Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
- Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments
Any questions? You can always
contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
We typically spend half an hour or so in the museum to see Guernica - for a longer, more in-depth look at the collection, we recommend our Reina Sofia tour.
Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.
Wheelchair accessibility
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
Don’t just take our word for it
Thank you, Adam, for a wonderful tour of Madrid, providing us with an introduction to the city and a walking history lesson of a traumatic period for a beautiful country. We felt very welcome!
Marta was great! I learned so much about a very complicated civil war and she explained the basics so well. Excellent Context Trsvel Ambassador!
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