Barcelona, Spain
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Since Sep 12, 2022
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Guide #52819
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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47 reviews
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 Josep S.
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
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 Josep S.
Thank you very much, Alvina. It eas a pleasure to meet you. You werw both very confident and easy to guide. Nice people.
Josep was great. He was able to get tickets last minute when I couldn’t find anything online. He gave us a lot of great information and history that added to the experience.

Replied from Josep S.
This family was amazing. They understood everything and they were curious, patient and flexible. Nice people.

Replied from Josep S.
Its a pleasure, to repeat with an ancient customer who I guides a couple years ago into la Sagrada Family. When you are selected again by somebody, it’s the validation that something of you works, and goes ahead. Mark has an inteligent son, like the father, and also fast minded. Thanks.