Barcelona, Spain
Tours Delivered,
Since Dec 5, 2018
29.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #32798
My clients tend to describe me as warm, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I am originally from Amsterdam in Holland, but have lived in Barcelona for almost 25 years, so I combine an international perspective with deep local knowledge. I have been a guide and a chef for more than 15 years and am passionate about creating unique and memorable experiences that are normally available only to locals or insiders. I have a masters in Spanish and the History of Spain. I also lecture in various masters programs on Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy around Europe. My speciality is helping clients understand how people live here, how they think, how they eat, and what a Barcelona lifestyle actually feels like. I normally adapt my tours depending on each client, so let's talk about what you are looking for. I look forward to hearing from you! Teaching qualification MA (Spanish Language and History) I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments. However, I can explain about the history of Spain, Catalunya and Barcelona in general.
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27 reviews
Our family had a wonderful tapas and wine tour with Iris. She was very knowledgeable about the city architecture and neighborhoods which was a wonderful bonus. We stopped at 3 tapas spots that we never would have found and were all superb. Iris was also very patient and accommodating with our mobility challenged father.
Iris was friendly, and easy to talk with. We enjoyed the trip through the market and learning about the food and culture of Barcelona! The tapas we had were all delicious! We also enjoyed the walk and the information she shared along the routes we took. We are looking forward to her cooking class when we return to Barcelona next week.
What a good way to explore the food culture in Barcelona. Starting from the basics in the food market all the way to explore some culture of this beautiful city. Our Guide Iris showed us around with great dedication, thanks!