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Private tour in Barcelona Violetta P
Barcelona's Gaudian Modernism - Private Half Day Tour
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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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Discover the best modernist buildings & UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Overview of your Barcelona tour
Let's go strolling around most iconic Modernist buildings in Barcelona. Together, we'll embark on an immersive journey through the enchanting Sagrada Familia and the captivating Eixample neighborhood. Our exploration will unfold along one of the city's most picturesque streets, adorned with glamour, elegance, and awe-inspiring architecture. Join me as I unveil the captivating world of Gaudi's masterpieces, delving into anecdotes I know about from his life in Barcelona. I'll make sure to unveil the profound significance behind Gaudi's sculptural choices and unravel the mysteries surrounding the Sagrada Familia's chosen location and orientation. Throughout our tour, I'll show you various examples of modernism, highlighting intriguing features while offering insights into the cultural and social milieu of the era.
Your Barcelona tour itinerary
·Our tour will begin near the Sagrada Familia, where I'll explain everything you need to know about about this UNESCO World Heritage Site. ·We'll go around the temple as I tell you about the person who designed it, Antoni Gaudi, as well as the history and meaning behind the artist's choices of decor. -We will then walk towards the beautiful Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau to admire this beautiful building from inside and out. ·Afterwards, we will go to Passeig de Gracia and see the most beautiful modernist buildings in Barcelona. ·Along these street, we will see architectural masterpieces such as: -Casa Mila, another UNESCO World Heritage Site by Gaudi. -Casa Battlo', yet another Gaudian UNESCO Site. -Casa Amatller, an art museum created by noted Catalan architect Josep Puig I Cadafalch. -Casa Lleó Morera, by renowned architect Lluís Domènech. ·At last, we will walk to a magnificent Modernist cafe', where we'll finish our tour.
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We will mainly walking (mostly flat) at your own pace. We will take either public transport (metro) or a taxi to avoid unecessary walking.
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