Private tour in Barcelona Mark W

Barcelona's Top Highlights in a Half Day

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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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Overview of your Barcelona tour

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!

Your Barcelona tour itinerary

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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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Taxi

Walking tour with public transportation between sites.

What's included
Other: * Personal private licensed guide during the entire duration of the tour. * In this tour, no purchase of tickets is necessary. In case of a customized museum/monument booking is requested, purchase will be done no earlier than 10 days before the tour. Successful purchase is conditioned to availability, which may exceptionally vary. In any case, entrances are not included and shall be paid the day of the tour in cash
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Anything extra expense: * food & drinks * públic transportation: taxis (generally we'll need to do one or max. two taxi rides) * museums * bike rentals, etc.
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Meeting location

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

no cruise ship port no airport location in Barcelona city

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
298644
Languages
Catalan
English
German
Spanish
Activity level
High
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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