Private tour in Barcelona Josep S

Barcelona Half Day Tour with private transportation

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Josep S.

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My name is Josep, and I arrived casually to be a tourist guide in 2008, when I did my exams to be a Licensed Catalan Guide. So I'm not the tipical guide who studied Tourism but is not interested in other aspects. . . not, that's not my case. My case is the opposite: I found tourism because it likes me, not because I studied, it's different. I've been teaching since 2000, and I thought that touring would be more or less the same than Teaching, but with people more motivated. Also, I could talk about my subjects of interest, subjects I never studied but I read a lot: History, Art, Music, Food, Jewels, Fashion, Gardening, Catalan Culture, Jews, Politics. . . Aesthetics basically and Society, always mixed. To be a good guide you have to read and be curious, not a gossip person, but interested in the world and the people, and anecdotes are very significant to explain History and life. My background is Political Science and Economics, so subjects very different to my hobbies. I think is important to be transversal in Life, not to cultivate the same things in all the aspects of your daily life. World is becoming more and more transversal, transgobal, and I can offer a service touring people interested in curiosities, anecdotes and comparison to other cultures, but seeing the Catalan point of view, with content and synthesis. And also manners. To be a guide you need to be patient and also to be a good listener. So don't wait and book a tour with me! I'll show you Catalonia and all the peculiarities of this smart land !! Degree in Political Science (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) Diplomma in Business Studies ( Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) Catalonia Licensed Guide-Number 2787 Studies of Ballet, Sol-fa and Transverse Flute, (Conservatori de Música Oscar Esplà-Alacant) I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Barcelona tour

"We don't know if we have licensed an architect or a fool. Time will tell". You will agree on that doubt of Elias Rogent, Gaudi's Architecture College Dean pronounced in the graduation ceremony of the architect, in 1878, after seeing with your eyes the Sagrada Família, his magnum opus. "The Cathedral of the Poors" is the icon of the city and where all the Gaudi's ideas and fears can be observed. . . you will discover with my visit his countryside background and tynker family roots. After that, we will go to catch his best positive period, before his 60's, in the Park Güell: that tremendous and crazy project of the billionaire family who married with no love but they had 10 kids. . . and where you'll understand why he is so modern: environment and recycling are the keys of this failed Park on the hills of the city. The last part of the tour is the Mountain of the Jews, Montjuïc, the place where the Olympics took place: stunning views and lots of pics. Come on!!!

Recent Reviews

Teri R.United States
June 2026

Joseph was an outstanding guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. We were on a multigenerational family trip and he catered to each of us. It was pure joy! I highly recommend this tour. Thank you!

Kenneth L.United States
November 2024

Joseph’s knowledge and delivery on our tour of Barcelona was incredible. A very well run tour including altering the order of attractions we visited. Gave us the color and emotion of the city. Made us feel closer to Barcelona than just being a tourist.

Deborah H.United States
November 2024

We had a wonderful day with Josep on our tour of Barcelona. We were in good hands with our driver Dave. Since there were just the 3 of us, Josep was able to sit in the back of the van with us and it was much easier to hear his excellent descriptions of the sites we were seeing. All 3 of us use canes, and Josep did a fantastic job of making sure we had the easiest way to get to the areas we wished to see. We highly recommend Josep for his knowledge and his ability to share that information in a personable way. Thank you Josep and Dave for a truly wonderful tour.

Richard J.United States
September 2023

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Moved us around crowds like a champion!!

Natalie H.United States
June 2023

Josep was great! He picked us and our bags up from the airport and started our tour! This made for one less transfer which was AMAZING!! He was so knowledgeable and kept the kids engaged! We all learned so much!

Cindy M.United States
June 2023

Josep was excellent! 7 of us spent 4 hours with him touring Barcelona. He was very knowledgeable and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him.

Your Barcelona tour itinerary

- Pick up from hotel and route to Sagrada Família (15minutes) - Visit Sagrada Família Basilica, inside and outside. (1 hour and 30 minutes) -Route to Park Güell, we will stop at Casa Milà and Casa Batlló to take some photos and explain those monuments. (1 hour) -Restroom time (15 minutes) -Visit of the Park Güell inside (1 hour and minutes). -Route to Montjuïc mountain, passing by the Olympic Ring area (Stadium and Olympic Tower), Magic Fountain, Spain's Square and Ancien Bullring, and stoping for 15 minutes at the National Museum terrace or Miramar terrace) (45 minutes) -Drop off to the hotel. (15 minutes). Alternative visits: -Customize the tour according your feelings, wishes. -Visit the seaside façade instead of Montjuic one, stoping by the beach. -Visit the center of the city, instead of Park Güell or Sagrada Família. The Kings of Aragon palace close mondays. This tour can change, depending the wills, timmings or circumstances of weather or customers, all my tours are tailor-made.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

When you book this tour you pay the tour guide services at the moment, and the day of the tour by credit card and POS, you pay the total amount of tickets (42 by pax) + the private transportation you choose+the City Tourist Driving Tax (41 euros until 7 pax, after 74 euros) We will be travelling in a modern, comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with private chauffeur. *for larger groups, please contact me for a custom quote.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Remember the transportation is not included in the price of the tour, It should be paid to the guide the day of the tour by CREDIT CARD: 1- Basic line cars: from one pax til 7 people 313 euros, from 7 til 13, 335, from 13 to 16, 370 euros, from 16 to 19, 396 euros, more 20 til 30 pax, 453 euros. 2- High class Mercedes Line: 1 to 2 pax lineMercedes E class/Audi A6, 312 euros, 1 pax to 2 pax line Mercedes S class /Audi A8, 454 euros, 7 pax line Mercedes Viano, 358 euros, more than 7 til 13 pax, Mercedes minibus, 425 euros.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Sagrada Familia Tickets and Park Guell tikets must be paid to the guide, 42 euros by pax, the day of the tour by CREDIT CARD.
Private Transportation With Driver
Services: Barcelona Circulation Tax, 41 euros by day/until 7 pax, more 7 pax, 74 euros , should be paid by CREDIT CARD to the guide the day of the tour
Meeting location

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Airport: Barcelona Airport,Cruise: Barcelona Port,Station: Barcelona Saints Train Station, Barcelona France Train Station, Barcelona Nord Bus Station,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Off The Beaten Path
City Highlights
Tour reference number
985001
Languages
Spanish
Catalan
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Barcelona is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's iconic sites like the Sagrada Família and Park Güell with the convenience of private transportation. It's also ideal for those who wish to customize their experience, as Josep S. offers flexibility to tailor the itinerary based on your interests and preferences. Whether you're a first-time visitor or someone looking to delve deeper into Barcelona's culture and history, this tour provides a personalized and insightful experience.

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