Tour guide in Barcelona Vanessa J.

Barcelona, Spain

English, Catalan, Italian, Spanish

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Since Jan 30, 2019

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I'm Vanessa J., your private tour guide in Barcelona

Guide #34826

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Hi, my name is Vanessa, I am a licensed guide from Barcelona. ART HISTORIAN AND LICENSED GUIDE. SKIP THE LINE GUARANTEED AT ALL SITES. I studied Art History at the University of Barcelona (UB), and I coursed the last year of the degree at the University of Parma (Italy), a lovely place where is produced the famous parmigiano cheese! When completed the degree in Italy I came back to Barcelona, but shortly after I decided to move to London (UK) where I lived during a year and a half enjoying a vibrant city full of art ! When I moved back to Barcelona I worked in art galleries and museums, like the National Museum of Art of Catalunya (MNAC), and contemporary art museum CAIXAFORUM. During the year 2006 I passed the exams and I became a Licensed tour guide. Since the first day I love my job! Meeting new people, connecting with them, sharing my passion and enthusiasm for arts. Make the customers fall in love with Barcelona and wish to come back soon is my objective! Even I am specialized in arts, I love to know and let know what's going on in the city ! I'm flexible, quick to pick up new skills. Ready for the fresh new restaurants and best places for shopping, but also for the most traditional or authentic places, those ones hidden even for many locals ! I live in the heart of Barcelona. I was born close to the land that inspired Joan Miró (south of Catalonia); and I love to spend many weekends in the Empordà, north of Catalonia, where Salvador Dalí was born. - Official Guide Licence, issued by the Catalan Government. - Bachelor's Degree in Art History, University of Barcelona ( I coursed the last year of the Degree at the University of Parma (Italy) ). - Postgraduate Degree in Communication and Design at Elisava Barcelona. - RASGO Red de Juderías de España (Network of Spanish Jewish quarters), Caminos de Sefarad certification. I don’t have any restriction. I am not a driver and any tour that includes transportation will be provided by a hired driver and vehicle.

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5.0
  • Michele J.United States
    2 days ago

    Replied from the guide, Vanessa J.

    August 2026

    Dear Michele, Thank you so much for your review. All the best! Vanessa

  • Tim C.United States
    2 days ago

    Vanessa was a great tour guide for our day in Barcelona. She had a well planned 4 hour tour for us. She was very mindful of our time, making the best use of it. The knowledge she shared with us was very informative and we learned a lot about the sites and city. Very professional yet fun all tour. We would hire her again for sure.

    Replied from the guide, Vanessa J.

    August 2026

    Dear Tim and Maryann, Thank you so much for your review. I hope you have a lovely stay on the Costa Brava and enjoy every moment of your trip. All the best! Vanessa

  • Jim W.United States
    1 week ago

    Vanessa was recommended to us by our neighbors. Vanessa gave us a fantastic day. She is professional, warm, friendly and extremely knowledgeable of her subjects. She will exceed your expectations.

    Replied from the guide, Vanessa J.

    August 2026

    Dear Jim and Therese, Thank you so much for your lovely words. Say ‘hola’ to Markita and I hope to see you again in Barcelona. All the best! Vanessa

  • Werner K.United States
    1 week ago

    Vanessa was a great guide for a Gaudi tour, showing us a number of his major works, ending with the amazing cathedral. She was happy to personalize the tour, and came up with perfect accommodations for our mobilty-impaired guest. A great way to see Gaidi architecture.

    Replied from the guide, Vanessa J.

    August 2026

    Dear Werner, Thank you so much for your lovely words. It was my pleasure. All the best! Vanessa