Barcelona, Spain
Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 13, 2018
6.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #26659
Hola!! I'm Dr. Tate C. an Official Catalan Tour Guide (skip the line guide), researcher and writer. Like Antoni Gaudí, I was born and raised in Reus, and also like him I moved to Barcelona for my college education. This city trapped both of us. Being a former university professor, today I combine my tours, with my writing and with my academic life: congresses, research, and publications. My scholar research allows you to dig deeper and ask plenty of questions . . . More depth than breath :-) I am a holder of a PhD in Journalism and Communication, as well as a degree in Translation and Interpreting. I have written numerous books and guidebooks on Gaudí and other catalan architects. We can talk about buildings; but we can talk about food, traditions, ways of living, politics, economy. . . Life in Barcelona and in Catalunya fascinates me and I love to share my views with visitors and learn about your opinions For my tours I use my own set of Radioguides, what is commonly called whisperers or quiet boxes. I will talk to a microphone and you will have a tiny earphone, similar to an earring which will highly improve the quality of the visits, specially in noisy areas, inside the taxis, and of course. . . in La Sagrada Familia! Thanks to the whisperer system, you can take pictures and walk medium distances from the grup while you keep listening to my explanations and do not lose track of the tour :-) Don't take me as a boring scholar guide. I will take you to try Tapas, we can explore the every-day life of the city, take amazing family pictures on the seafront. . . And as I love art, culture, travelling, and picture taking, we can share our experiences and I am sure that I will learn lots from you and your country!!. Walking along with me is fun and deep. I will try my best to give you an unforgettable experience. I leave you with the description of Barcelona written by the Spanish greatest writer Miguel de Cervantes, 500 years ago!! "Barcelona, receptacle of politeness, welcoming place for foreigners, hospital for the poor, nation of the brave, place of revenge for the offended, place where strong bonds of friendship occur, and a site where its beauty is unique. " Let's meet in Barcelona! Fins aviat!! -PhD in Journalism and Communication by the UAB, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona -Degree in Translation and Interpreting by the UAB, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona -Proficiency, First Certificate and Advanced in English by the University of Cambridge, GB -TEFL, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, University of Salford, GB -Official Guide License, issued by the Catalan Government (see the picture in the pic. scroll) -Member of AGUICAT, The Catalan Licensed Tour Guides Association -Member of the Catalan Association of Journalists CPC I don't have any restriction.
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The half day spent with Tate was an awesome experience notwithstanding the time constraints. She packed a lot into the time. The cathedral was the highlight of the visit but we also appreciated the culture and just experiencing the aura of the city including the attention to art (which I loved) and the historic sites. Learning about how residents lived in the past...
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September 2026Thanks for your engagement and let's continue discovering the city when you come back!
The half day spent with Tate was an awesome experience notwithstanding the time constraints. She packed a lot into the time. The cathedral was the highlight of the visit but we also appreciated the culture and just experiencing the aura of the city including the attention to art (which I loved) and the historic sites. Learning about how residents lived in the past...
Replied from the guide, Montserrat ( Tate ) C.
September 2026Thanks for your wonderful comments!! I wish we can continue descovering BCN together!
Replied from the guide, Montserrat ( Tate ) C.
August 2026Greg & Mae, musicians and scientist, exceptional guests, one of those I would tour for free just to learn from. I wish you come back!!
Montserrat (Tate) was amazing, kind and insightful. She modified the tour for our needs, even tweaked our pickup time (with approval from us) so that we could get into the Sagrada Familia at the best time of daylight. At the end, she dropped us off at a restaurant for us to have a meal and it was the best meal.
Replied from the guide, Montserrat ( Tate ) C.
August 2026Hola Laira! your company was excellent, your daughter and your friends soo kind! I am glad that your cruiship stayed in the port overnight so that you could enjoy the beautiful lights of the sagrada Familia in the afternoon and also have dinner in El Nacional which is sooo cool! Hope you come back!!