Tour guide in Barcelona Mark W.

Barcelona, Spain

Catalan, English, German, Spanish, French

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Since Feb 5, 2017

22.0

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I'm Mark W., your private tour guide in Barcelona

Guide #19952

5.0 (308)

***** (((( 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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308 reviews

  • Aaron H.
    June 2026

    Wonderful guide! Highly recommend!!

    Replied from Mark W.

    Hello Aaron, Thank you so much for your review! I hope our paths cross again! Best, Mark

  • Jennifer N.
    June 2026

    Mark was a great guide. He was extremely knowledgeable but also very personable. He was excellent on communicating with me the entire process (planning through the actual day of our meet up for the tour). I most appreciated how flexible to make the tour tailored to our wants and desires. Some of the other guides seemed to have a formula and all seemed the same....

    Replied from Mark W.

    Hello Jennifer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure guiding you. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the historical insights and the personal, flexible approach. I also appreciate your kind words about the communication throughout the planning process. I’d be thrilled to welcome you back to Barcelona, and it means a lot that...

  • Gary H.
    June 2026

    We truly enjoyed our tour with Mark. He is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, enjoyable and easy to talk to. We learned so much about the rich history of Barcelona.

    Replied from Mark W.

    Hello Gary, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you in Barcelona. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the history of the city came alive for you. I truly appreciate your kind words and hope our paths cross again on a future visit. Take care, Mark

  • Alicia W.
    May 2026

    Mark was an excellent guide! He made all the places we visited came alive! We especially appreciated his Picasso museum tour It gave us a greater understanding of Picasso’s art and we really enjoyed that Overall, it was a great experience and we highly recommend Mark!

    Replied from Mark W.

    Dear Alicia, Thank you so much for your review! I also enjoyed my time with you very much! Hoping to meet you in your next adventure in Barcelona and Spain, Best, Mark