Malaga, Spain
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Since Feb 18, 2020
2.0
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Guide #27711
Hola! Hi! Ciao! Marhaba! My name is Ana, and I welcome you to my beautiful city! I'm an official tour guide from Granada, born and raised, and would like to tell you a little more about me, so you could choose me as your next local guide. I have studied Art History at the University of Granada, and then I took a Master's in Production and Researching in History and Fine Arts, so I have all the knowledge to show you this astonishing place. During my last degree year, 2014, I earned a scholarship and I started working as a guide in a museum in the city center, there is where I learned most of my skills as a guide. Is also the time when I realized I would like to work as a tour guide, so I took up languages lessons to apply for the official accreditation. When I finished my Master's, I took a gap year, so I could travel a little around before starting a full-time job. I lived in Liguria, northern Italy, for a while, and also in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was a great experience, I learned a lot about other cultures, and made me improve my Italian and English. Then, I knew I was ready for the hard work. Meanwhile, I started my PhD, sometimes is tough working and studying at the same time, but I think of my thesis as my hobby, and is easier that way. My research concerning the Ph. D. is about Tattoo's History, I know is a little bit rare, but I am very proud of it because mine is the first one! Hopefully, in a couple of years, I will become Dr Ana C. I have also written several articles about Granada, the Alhambra, and the Christian period right after 1492, published in very important magazines. When I have some free time I like to read, a lot. I am also a collector of rare and old books, which is one of my great passions. I do like travelling, and I have been to many places. One of the greatest things about being a guide in monuments like the Alhambra is that you have the opportunity to talk and share experiences with people from all over the world, and for me is a great enrichment. My personality is calm and patient. I know how to manage difficult situations, and politeness is my main rule. But don't worry! I am not serious at all, you will see me always smiling. Do not hesitate in asking me any questions you may have, will be a pleasure to help and provide you with all the information you need. I am very flexible and we can create the perfect tour that suits you. I love what I do, that's the key to my happiness. Hope to see you very soon in Granada! - Degree in Art History, University of Granada (UGR), 2014 - Master in Production and Researching in Art , UGR - PhD student, in History and Arts -currently- UGR - Official Tour Guide, Junta de Andalucía, since 2016 - Mooc about the Alhambra, UGR, 2019 None
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We had a magical afternoon at the Alhambra with Ana, who really brought the place to life for us. She had an impressive range of knowledge regarding the history of the whole citadel and was happy to go off piste from her inbuilt script and answer in depth any questions that we had. There was an experienced English tour guide in our party and he was extremely impressed by...
Ana C. is a first rate professional guide and lovely company. We asked to be pushed hard and she obliged. No stone unturned. She was also a great resource for restaurants and reservations which she made for us ahead of the trip with our input. Granada came alive for us.

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Thank you Campbell, It was a great enrichment for me to learn about the history of Washington Irving and The St. Nicholas Society of New York. Please extend my kind regards to the rest of the members of the group; they were all very kind and pleasant to spend time with. Best wishes, Ana.
Ana is a wonderful guide. She knows the palace and history so well. She is most interested in the subject matter and cares. Our group - The St. Nicholas Society of New York - was founded by Washington Irving and she researched for our visit his history with the Alhambra which is substantial, almost foundational, to what it is today.

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It was a great honor to accompany the members of The St Nicholas Society of NY. Thank you for your kind words. I wish you the best.
Our tour guide Anna was excellent! She was very patient and extremely knowledgeable about the sites and gardens that’s we visited. Anna shared stories about the local customs and history. We enjoyed the private tour. Thank you Anna!

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Thank you Anil, I'm glad you had a good experience. Best wishes