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Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the hidden aspects of Spanish history during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco on this Francoist tour of Madrid. Stroll through the historic neighborhoods north of Gran Via and explore how culture and daily life were affected at this time. This tour offers an in-depth and thoughtful insight into a crucial period in Spanish history, guided by experts who share their unique knowledge and perspectives.
- Explore the historic quarters of Madrid north of Gran Vía
- Learn about culture and life during the Franco dictatorship
- Guided by experts offering a unique perspective
- Ideal for those looking to learn more about the history of Spain
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Plaza del Callao
Heart of Madrid cinema and Gran Via. Here are some of the most famous cinemas in Spain, often compared to Times Square for its bright posters.
Plaza de Santa Maria Soledad
Popularly known as Plaza Luna, it has changed from a problematic space to a cultural meeting point with terraces and urban life.
Options
Spanish
What‘s Included
Local guide
Personalized attention of your guide after the Tour (forever)
Link to personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?
Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route
Tips at the end, to Value the Effort of the Guides
Any food or drink
Entries to the sites (not required as we do not enter)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting and playful tour
H3365TTfernandap,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a tour that should be very dense, but the playful and pleasant way of Ricard was so interesting that it kept us always engaged with super important information.
Excellent tour
L5391BZalexandras,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chato is one of the best guides we’ve ever had. His knowledge is vast and deep, and his communication skills are perfect. We learned so much on his tour and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to do a deep dive into Spain during the Franco era. If I could give Chato 10 stars I would.
Walk through Francoist Madrid with a good teacher
Road52428755275,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent free tour experience with Ricard!!! It was entertaining, didactic, with games, maps and material that placed us in time and context. Very good preparation and explanations and super nice in your treatment. We learned a lot!!!
Excellent tour
gdjarque,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent.Ricard how.guide,very good knowledge, and very interesting and complete presentation of the theme. To recommend
Tourism with Francoism
I3254WTjorged,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved it! Ricard makes it super enjoyable and controls a lot of the subject, as well as being very funny. Highly recommended!
Feeling Francoism
200judita,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very muscular, necessary and entertaining route with a wonderful guide who lives it and makes you live it. Ricard Ballad:)
A super interesting, super nice and super entertaining excursion with Chato🙃
Y6480JIandreaa,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend everyone to book an excursion with Tourstilla (and Chato🤗), all the guides have been great so far, the two and a half hours are spent flying. The excursions are interactive and you learn a lot of things. I'm sure it won't be my last excursion with Tourstilla, thank you very much. 🥰
Excellent
704clarisseb,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I spent 2.5 hours with Chato, who was a great guide, passionate about his subject and who knew how to pass it on to us. I highly recommend this experience!!
Excellent tour in Madrid on Francoism.
folktravel1,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We run a tour with Chato de Toursilla in Madrid about Francoism!! Very good performance, dialectics, historical knowledge. It was EXCELLENT. Thanks Chato!
Amazing experience
A2180NRalejandrov,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience with Victor Castile has been fantastic. Good communicator, very friendly and fun
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