Private tour in Barcelona Mark W
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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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Discover the main attractions and most important sites of the city of Barcelona in the hand of an expert licensed guide. Barcelona has got two very differentiated faces: • The Medieval town (the Rambles, the Gothic Quarter and the Jewish Quarter included); • The modern Barcelona that was built from 1860, following a rational urban design that is considered one of the earliest modern urban planning in Europe. Get to know both in a comprehensive visit that will focus in the core part of the city. This is the perfect way get to know the two different Barcelonas, while understanding the city as a whole. An amazing tour that will not leave you indifferent!
Mark frequently communicated pre-trip. He had perfect English and his depth of knowledge very deep. Perfect timing between stops, thoughtful, caring, I asked for a custom itinerary and he put it together for best use of our time. He added extras along the way to fill time. Fantastic philosopher and weaves in cultural and religious aspects, information so necessary to understand European history.
Mark is a fantastic guide. His knowledge of the history of Barcelona, Spain and Catalonia is extensive. We would recommend mark to anyone looking to book a tour in Barcellona.
Wonderful guide! Highly recommend!!
Mark was a great guide. He was extremely knowledgeable but also very personable. He was excellent on communicating with me the entire process (planning through the actual day of our meet up for the tour). I most appreciated how flexible to make the tour tailored to our wants and desires. Some of the other guides seemed to have a formula and all seemed the same. Thank you Mark! Well done and will definitely use you again if in Barcelona and will send family and friends❣️
We truly enjoyed our tour with Mark. He is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, enjoyable and easy to talk to. We learned so much about the rich history of Barcelona.
Mark was an excellent guide! He made all the places we visited came alive! We especially appreciated his Picasso museum tour It gave us a greater understanding of Picasso’s art and we really enjoyed that Overall, it was a great experience and we highly recommend Mark!
1) Sagrada Familia 2) Gothic Quarter: * Saint James Square * Jewish Quarter * Square of the king * Catalan Government (outside) * City Hall (outside) 3) Rambles * Stroll through the Rambles * Boqueria market hall (if open) 4) Plaça Catalunya (Catalonia Square) 5) Passeig de Gràcia * Casa Batlló * Casa Amatller * Casa Lleó Morera * Casa Milà (Outside visits unless agreed otherwise)
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Walking tour with public transportation between sites.
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
no cruise ship port no airport location in Barcelona city
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