Barcelona, Spain
Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 5, 2017
17.0
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Guide #19952
***** (((( FULLY OFFICIAL LICENSED GUIDE )))) As an accredited licensed guide, YOU WILL SKIP THE LINES WITH ME. PRIVATE TOURS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, KIDS FRIENDLY!, ARCHITECTURE, ART, WINE & FOODIES Hi, my name is Mark and I am an OFFICIAL LICENSED GUIDE in Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain. I was born and raised in Barcelona and my love for this place has brought me to my true passion: showing you the city and its surroundings. As a fully accredited licensed tour guide, specialized in History, Art and Architecture, I have PRIORITY (skip the lines) access to all monuments, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the work of Antoni Gaudi, such as the Sagrada Familia or Park Guell. In almost all cases, you'll skip the lines with me. I am always very flexible and my tours are adapted to shore excursions as well and focus primarily in private tours. I love to tour with couples, friends, single visitors and, as a father of a sweet daughter, families as well. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy (History) of Art and another Bachelor in Information Science (journalism and marketing) and an MBA (Master in Business Administration). I studied in Barcelona, Japan and in the USA, specifically WASHINGTON D. C. It will be a pleasure to show you Barcelona, its Ramblas, Gothic Quarter, Jewish Quarter, SAGRADA FAMILIA, Gaudi. . . and its surroundings, Girona, Dali, Tarragona, Sitges, Costa Brava, Pyrenees. . . In other words: the best of Catalonia and Spain! Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me in order to customize my tours posted in ToursByLocals to your needs. Enjoy your tour in the hands of an expert licensed guide that is passionate about his profession! I am looking forward to Meeting you! Mark SPECIALIZED IN ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY, ART, JEWISH & SEPHARDIC HERITAGE, WINE & FOODIES I have been working as a Tour Guide for nearly 19 years. Here are some of my credentials: * M.B.A., Master In Business Administration, GWU (Washington D.C.) & UPC (Barcelona) * Autunomous University of Barcelona, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), P.h.D. ABD in Philosophy of Art, currently ABD, pending thesis * B.A. in Arts, Philosophy, A. University of Barcelona; specialized in Philosophy of Art * B. A. in Information Science, A. University of Barcelona. * Co-founder of the ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH QUARTERS IN CATALONIA * Sommelier studies: INCAVI (2000) and currently Level 2 sommelier at Wine Education Trust based in London, WSET * Member of AGUICAT (Association of Licensed Guides in Barcelona) * Member of AELC, Writers in Catalan Language Any tour can be enhanced with private transport and other services. Flexibility is always a must as an official licensed guide. Just ask!
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Mark was a wealth of knowledge about the Gothic quarter of Barcelona. His depth of knowledge of Barcelona and Catalonian history was impressive and engaging. He brought used details of fountains, ruins, and streets to enlighten us. He had small color-coded maps to make what he was conveying easy to visualize. He noticed that a building was open toward the end of our...
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September 2026Hello Janet! Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I’m truly glad you enjoyed the tour of the Gothic Quarter and that the stories, details, and maps helped bring the history of Barcelona to life. It was a pleasure guiding you, and I’m delighted to hear you all left happy and impressed. Your kind words mean a lot — thank you for taking the time to share...
We were only going to pass through Barcelona on our trip to Spain, spending only one day there. So Mark arranged a one-day driving tour for us to see the main sites. He was great. Very friendly and very personable. He is extremely knowledgeable about the city, the history, and the architecture. If you are a history buff, go ahead and ask him questions! But what you...
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August 2026Hello Gordon! Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m delighted that your one day in Barcelona turned into such a memorable experience. Sharing the city’s history, architecture, and a great lunch inside the Roman walls was a pleasure — and I’m very happy you enjoyed the wines and lunch as much as I did. Thanks again for the review, and all my best from Barcelona! Mark
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July 2026Hello Chuck, Thank you so much for your review! I am glad you enjoyed the tour. I hope that our paths cross again in the future! Best, Mark
Wonderful guide! Highly recommend!!
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June 2026Hello Aaron, Thank you so much for your review! I hope our paths cross again! Best, Mark