Tour guide in Barcelona Josep S.

Barcelona, Spain

Spanish, French, Catalan, English

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Since Sep 12, 2022

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I'm Josep S., your private tour guide in Barcelona

Guide #52819

5.0 (49)

My name is Josep, and I arrived casually to be a tourist guide in 2008, when I did my exams to be a Licensed Catalan Guide. So I'm not the tipical guide who studied Tourism but is not interested in other aspects. . . not, that's not my case. My case is the opposite: I found tourism because it likes me, not because I studied, it's different. I've been teaching since 2000, and I thought that touring would be more or less the same than Teaching, but with people more motivated. Also, I could talk about my subjects of interest, subjects I never studied but I read a lot: History, Art, Music, Food, Jewels, Fashion, Gardening, Catalan Culture, Jews, Politics. . . Aesthetics basically and Society, always mixed. To be a good guide you have to read and be curious, not a gossip person, but interested in the world and the people, and anecdotes are very significant to explain History and life. My background is Political Science and Economics, so subjects very different to my hobbies. I think is important to be transversal in Life, not to cultivate the same things in all the aspects of your daily life. World is becoming more and more transversal, transgobal, and I can offer a service touring people interested in curiosities, anecdotes and comparison to other cultures, but seeing the Catalan point of view, with content and synthesis. And also manners. To be a guide you need to be patient and also to be a good listener. So don't wait and book a tour with me! I'll show you Catalonia and all the peculiarities of this smart land !! Degree in Political Science (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) Diplomma in Business Studies ( Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) Catalonia Licensed Guide-Number 2787 Studies of Ballet, Sol-fa and Transverse Flute, (Conservatori de Música Oscar Esplà-Alacant) I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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  • Patty S.United States
    4 weeks ago

    Josep made our Sagrada Família visit truly exceptional. His deep knowledge and ability to explain the details and symbolism brought the entire experience to life for us. We were also dealing with a last-minute change in plans due to a flight cancellation, and even though tickets were sold out everywhere I checked, Josep went above and beyond to secure entry for us. He...

    Replied from the guide, Josep S.

    July 2026

    Your group, and you, were very kind, curious, and sensitive, we did not know each other, but we understood each other perfectly. Thank you.

  • Teri R.United States
    June 2026

    Joseph was an outstanding guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. We were on a multigenerational family trip and he catered to each of us. It was pure joy! I highly recommend this tour. Thank you!

    Replied from the guide, Josep S.

    June 2026

    You were very pretty person and soul. I would like to have the sense of humour and curiosity at your age, and positive behaviour. Very nice.

  • Eleanor H.United States
    May 2026

    Josep gave an excellent tour of the exterior and interior of Familia Sagrada. He demonstrated a deep knowledge of the history, architecture and construction, symbolism of the statues, etc. He was very personable and considerate.

    Replied from the guide, Josep S.

    May 2026

    It was a pleasure to guide you, so polite and curious. I would like to be like you at your age...very nice couple. Kind regards

  • Alvina A.United States
    May 2026

    Five star experience! Josep was an excellent guide for our Sagrada Família tour. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and did a fantastic job explaining the history of the building process and the biblical symbolism throughout the basilica. Very professional, personable, and engaging. Highly recommend booking a tour with him!

    Replied from the guide, Josep S.

    May 2026

    Thank you very much, Alvina. It eas a pleasure to meet you. You werw both very confident and easy to guide. Nice people.