Private tour in Barcelona Vanessa J

Best Park Güell and Sagrada Familia Half Day Tour

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Vanessa J.

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Hi, my name is Vanessa, I am a licensed guide from Barcelona. ART HISTORIAN AND LICENSED GUIDE. SKIP THE LINE GUARANTEED AT ALL SITES. I studied Art History at the University of Barcelona (UB), and I coursed the last year of the degree at the University of Parma (Italy), a lovely place where is produced the famous parmigiano cheese! When completed the degree in Italy I came back to Barcelona, but shortly after I decided to move to London (UK) where I lived during a year and a half enjoying a vibrant city full of art ! When I moved back to Barcelona I worked in art galleries and museums, like the National Museum of Art of Catalunya (MNAC), and contemporary art museum CAIXAFORUM. During the year 2006 I passed the exams and I became a Licensed tour guide. Since the first day I love my job! Meeting new people, connecting with them, sharing my passion and enthusiasm for arts. Make the customers fall in love with Barcelona and wish to come back soon is my objective! Even I am specialized in arts, I love to know and let know what's going on in the city ! I'm flexible, quick to pick up new skills. Ready for the fresh new restaurants and best places for shopping, but also for the most traditional or authentic places, those ones hidden even for many locals ! I live in the heart of Barcelona. I was born close to the land that inspired Joan Miró (south of Catalonia); and I love to spend many weekends in the Empordà, north of Catalonia, where Salvador Dalí was born. - Official Guide Licence, issued by the Catalan Government. - Bachelor's Degree in Art History, University of Barcelona ( I coursed the last year of the Degree at the University of Parma (Italy) ). - Postgraduate Degree in Communication and Design at Elisava Barcelona. - RASGO Red de Juderías de España (Network of Spanish Jewish quarters), Caminos de Sefarad certification. I don’t have any restriction. I am not a driver and any tour that includes transportation will be provided by a hired driver and vehicle.

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Overview of your Barcelona tour

Do you have a short time to visit Barcelona? Imagine being able to see in 4 hours what would take you two days to see on your own? This is your tour and I can be your local expert: I have a Degree in Art History and I worked in art galleries and museums. In this tour we visit Sagrada Familia Church and the Park Guell from the inside, Casa Batllo & La Pedrera just from the façade and the Mountain of Montjuïc. If this is your only chance to explore the city, this is one of the best tours of Barcelona you can take: you'll leave with a great overview of what the city has to offer. And if you are staying, you'll have a wonderful base to decide how to spend the rest of your time in the city and what you want to explore next.

Recent Reviews

Jim W.United States
1 day ago

Vanessa was recommended to us by our neighbors. Vanessa gave us a fantastic day. She is professional, warm, friendly and extremely knowledgeable of her subjects. She will exceed your expectations.

Ann L.United States
5 days ago

We were met right as we exited the terminal, rode with an excellent driver in a very comfortable air-conditioned vehicle which was perfect on a hot, hot day. Vanessa is so knowledgeable (although seemed just a bit rushed) and it was so good to be able to enter Sagrada Família without waiting in line with the crowds.

William R.United States
June 2026

Vanessa was amazing only had 8 hours at port and she showed is the mpst important places to see in barcelona. Saw many sights and had skip the line at park guell and La Sagrada familia church spent an hour at each place and saw the others. We had a private driver and Vanessa started uphill on the locations and walked downhill from there. Vanessa like I said was excellent very passionate in telling the stories compared to past tours at other places we have gone. Also like I said earlier beong on a cruise picked us directly at the terminal and drop off the same location no need to worry about the boat leaving had plenty of time. We are ready to come back and thank you Vanessa for the incredible experience.

Paula H.United States
June 2026

Vanessa was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable, personable and committed to making sure our time in Barcelona was well spent. We highly recommend her.

Lee L.United States
May 2026

Vanessa and her driver Eduardo met our group of 5 at our Barcelona hotel the morning we arrived. She narrated a very thorough tour of the city, its culture, neighborhoods, history, architecture, etc. Our tour included stops at Parc Güell and La Sagrada Família. Vanessa arranged the tickets and entry to both was with no line waiting. A huge time savings! Both Vanessa and Eduardo were very friendly, professional, and spoke fluent English. It was a fantastic introduction to Barcelona. We would not hesitate to use Vanessa as a guide in future visits.

Susu M.United States
April 2026

Vanessa is a wonderful guide, we had an afternoon full of interesting stories, facts, knowledge … makes the whole experience of visiting busy monuments and sights so much fun and so easy! Highly recommend!

Your Barcelona tour itinerary

-Montjuic Hill -Eixample District / Passeig de Gràcia -Block of Disagreement -Casa Batlló (outside view) -Casa Milà / Pedrera (outside view) -Sagrada Família church inside -Park Güell inside -Waterfront The itinerary can be adapted to traveller's interests: do not hesitate to contact me for a customized tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Merceces van for up to 6 people + Licensed guide + driver. If you are more than 6 people we will need another van and the price for the extra van is 200€.

What's included
Other: - Licensed tour guide for 4 hours, VIP entrance, NO WAITING LINE when you tour with a licensed guide. - Admission tickets Sagrada Familia INCLUDED. - Admission tickets Park Güell INCLUDED. - Mercedes van + driver. In case there is a member of the group who is using wheelchair please let me know in advance so I will book and adapted van.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Pick you up at your hotel, cruise or Airport.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
City Highlights
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1305175
Languages
English
Catalan
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Barcelona is perfect for travellers who have limited time but want to see the city's highlights efficiently. It's ideal for those interested in art and architecture, as you'll visit iconic sites like the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell with Vanessa J., a guide with a degree in Art History. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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