Barcelona, Spain
Tours Delivered,
Since Mar 6, 2024
5.0
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Guide #65579
I am an experienced Tour Guide, as well as a Food and Relocation Specialist. I have been writing travel guides as well as food & travel articles for the last 20 years. I've lived in a number of countries, including Hong Kong, Vietnam, France, Belgium, Italy, Portugal & the Netherlands, and my passion is to discover and learn as much as possible, plus to be able to share what I learn. I am passionate about languages, nature, cooking, and culture. I speak fluent English, Italian, French, and Spanish, plus I have language certificates in Dutch, Portuguese, and Cantonese. My passion to discover and make delicious dishes around the world lead me to study professional cooking, and even now I take cooking classes in every country I live or visit in order to understand cuisines around the world. I 've also studied literature, publishing, first aid, and tourism, in order to become a Tour Guide to be able to assist you to the best of my ability. Thanks to these studies in Tourism, languages and in the culinary arts, together with my friendly & outgoing personality, I believe that being a Tour Guide is the perfect fit for me. I will be able to guide you through Barcelona and make tailored itineraries for you, recommending or even taking you to great places to eat. I'll show you all the great places in the city and its surroundings, trying to bring them to life with historical anecdotes and local legends. You can count on me being punctual and reliable, ensuring that every minute of each tour is well-spent. Tour Guide License obtained from the HK Travel Industry Council Author of a number of paperback Travel Guides Degree in Language and Literature Language certifications in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese & Cantonese Experienced Traveller to more than 50 countries Several years of experience as Relocation Specialist Certificate in Language Teaching First Aid Certificate Professional Qualification in the Food Industry I am not driving when giving tours but, if required, I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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37 reviews
The description of this tour understates its value. Yes, Violetta led us to excellent tapas restaurants that we would not have found ourselves. But she also led us to little known historical sites including the site of the Spanish Inquisition. She was extremely informative and interesting. We cherish our memories of this tour!
I really enjoyed our tour with Violetta through the Gothic district in Barcelona. She was super friendly and informative. There’s no way I would of ever learned what she told us on my own.
We loved our tour with Violetta. It was like spending the morning with an old friend. If you enjoy food and want to learn about Barcelona then spend time with Violetta!
Violetta was wonderful! She met us in our hotel lobby and then took us on a very interesting walking tour of the old city. We enjoyed a fun lunch at a family owned and run restaurant where Violetta recommended local dishes! YUM! We also tried churros at another bakery which were delicious! Violetta shared interesting history and stories about the things we saw! She...