Tour guide in Barcelona Cristina H.

Barcelona born OLYMPIC GUIDE (Barcelona and Atlanta Olympic Games). Let me show you Barcelona and Catalonia's jewels IN MY EXCLUSIVE MERCEDES VAN or WALKING. I have a long career as an editor, I love Culture and History providing my tours with facts and local knowledge. I SPEAK ENGLISH, ITALIAN, FRENCH, SPANISH, SWEDISH AND CATALAN. We will stroll through Barcelona's streets, admire its most iconic sights -including Gaudi's architecture- dig into its RICH HISTORICAL HERITAGE and GASTRONOMY. SKIP THE LINES WITH ME, I can book tickets in advance. We can take my COMFORTABLE AIR-CONDITIONED MERCEDES and discover the city or head to other must-see places in Catalonia: DALI MUSEUM, MONTSERRAT, MEDIEVAL TOWNS, FISHERMAN'S VILLAGES, WINERIES…Tell me what you fancy and I'll TAILOR MAKE your tour. I have a NICE LIST OF SELECTED RESTAURANTS ready for you. Otherwise, we could also eat at my home in the heart of the city, the atmospheric Born district. Built in the XIX century, it has been the set of TV series and films. We'd enjoy a choice of local tapas, wine and cava. My tour guiding experience includes being a member of the HOSPITALITY PROGRAM of the COCA-COLA Company during the OLYMPIC GAMES of Barcelona and as a TOUR LEADER during the Olympics in Atlanta. I have also worked in Boston and in London. Besides that, I have a 23-YEAR OLD EXPERIENCE IN PUBLISHING; during my years as an Editor I enjoyed touring Spain with several writers, an experience I now share with my customers. I consider myself a POSITIVE, DYNAMIC AND FLEXIBLE person. I love exploring the world and interacting with local people. I provide my tours with facts, insider knowledge and local stories. I'm also glad to give you ADVICE FOR THE REST OF YOUR TRIP. I hope to see you soon! -Tour guide and tour leader / Hospitality Program, The Coca-Cola Company, USA -Degree in Literature and Linguistics, University of Barcelona - History and contemporary American Literature Studies,The American Institute -23 years experience as an International Fiction and Non Fiction Editor participating in numerous bookfairs and conferences around the world. -Driver's License -Experienced traveller -Language studies: English, Swedish, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Catalan, French and Italian -Certificate in teaching Spanish for foreigners, International House, Barcelona -Cultural Studies, University of Glasgow, Scotland My Tours are always PRIVATE TOURS and EXCLUSIVE for you and your party. I am not driving when guiding, but for your comfort I always arrange a dedicated driver (his service is included in the price).