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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Best of Barcelona Private Tour" is the perfect way to get to know this great city. Suitable for both travellers staying in town, or cruise ship passengers (for off shore excursions I will customize the tour, adding an extra hour -with a small additional cost-; please feel free to ask). We'll do the tour in a van and we'll cover most of Barcelona's highlights, reaching the Sagrada Familia, the famous Passeig de Gracia (Gaudí homes), medieval town, Montjuïc mountain and Olympic Port, among other sites. We'll stop in many of the described monuments, depending on your specific interests, covering as much as possible. Together we'll explore most highlights and World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO: * Sagrada Familia stop * La Pedrera stop * Casa Batlló stop * Gothic Quarter panoramic drive * Ramblas & Plaça Catalunya * Olympic Village & Barceloneta * Montjuïc, Spanish Village, Olympic Ring, Miró Foundation panoramic drive
We spent 4 hrs with Mark W. doing his Best of Barcelona private tour. A five star rating does not do the experience justice. Mark is knowledgeable, kind,well spoken and any other superlative you care to add. An outstanding individual delivering an outstanding product.
We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent with Mark in Barcelona. We had a half-day tour just prior to boarding for our cruise. Mark picked us up from our hotel and delivered us to the cruise ship terminal at the end of the tour, which was very convenient. Mark's pride in his home city is apparent, and he shared history, culture and architectural highlights in an interesting and informative way. He was also very warm and engaging, and we appreciated the opportunity for candid conversations about living and working in Barcelona. We also appreciated his sensitivity to pacing the tour to suit our needs. Barcelona is a treat, and Mark is a great tour guide. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you Mark.
Mark was extremely knowledgeable and we learned so much on our tour. He was also very helpful and flexible in showing us some stops along the way we wanted to see. Highly recommend.
Mark was wonderful! Not only a great guide but historian and diverse in his knowledge of Barcelona, Art, religion and politics. Highly recommend Mark!!!
Mark knows all about the history of Barcelona and provided amazing information on historic buildings, especially the Sagrada Familia. He explains everything very well. He has the ability to explain art and how it impacted the architecture of Barcelona. Excellent guide and a nice guy!
Eine grosse Stadt und nur einen Tag Zeit. Ein Riesen Dank an unseren Guide Mark der versucht hat diesen Spagat zu vollbringen. Unser Tagesausflug wurde nach unseren Vorgaben entsprechend angepasst, und es hat gepasst. Gern wieder
-Sagrada Familia stop -La Pedrera stop -Casa Batlló stop -Gothic Quarter walk -Jewish Quarter walk -Ramblas & Plaça Catalunya -Montjuïc Hill, -Spanish Village -Olympic Ring -Miró Foundation panoràmic drive
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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
In Barcelona municipality Also cruise ship port in Barcelona For the airport, there is a 95 euro supplement
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