Private tour in Barcelona Mark W
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***** (((( 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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Join me in this perfect tour for wine lovers that I have designed carefully. We'll drive to the beautiful countryside outside Barcelona into the D. O. Penedés and visit two great wineries. * You'll get to know the Catalan champenoise method sparkling wine, our CAVA, pride of Catalonia; * And we'll visit a winery specialized in great red, rosé & white wines. I'm an official licensed guide with a good background in wine knowledge. I have an official title and I am a Sommelier Level 2 candidate at the prestigious Londoner Wine EducationTrust. So you will get enjoy the landscapes of Penedés, learn the history of the area and the wine making, and taste great wines with comprehensive explanations from local experts and from myself. We'll drive to the wineries with an upscale 7 seater van. Shore excursion can be organized by customizing this tour for you. Please ask! I am looking forward to take you to the wineries!
- We'll drive to the West of Barcelona, approximately 45 km away. - We'll reach the beautiful countryside outside Barcelona, driving into the Designation of Origin (D. O. ) Penedés region. - We'll visit a fisrt winery. After a complete visit with expert explanations, a wine tasting will await us. - After the first visit, we'll drive to the next place. Again, after a complete visit to the facility, a wine tasting will await us. - We'll return to Barcelona The visits include: * You'll get to know the Catalan champenoise method sparkling wine, our CAVA, pride of Catalonia, and a wine tasting; * And we'll visit a winery specialized in great red, rosé & white wines, enjoying a wine tasting.
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We'll drive with a very comfortable and spacious 6 seater with AC. The private, very spacious van with leather seats and AC is offered free of charge in order to allow us to get to the places of the tour. It is not part of the cost of the tour. The van is offered as an amicable detail in order to get to the different places and is not part of the cost structure, tour or contract.
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Please notice: No airport No cruise ship port It shall be a location IN Barcelona municipality. Thank you!
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