Private tour in Barcelona Francisco M

Experience the amazing history of Barcelona - Walking Tour

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Francisco M.

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Hi !!. I'm Francisco M, experienced 100% local tour guide for private tours, only your group. Born and raised in Barcelona at the neighborhood of Gracia. A traveler too that visited Europe, North America, Mexico, Belize, North Africa, Thailand, Bali, Philippines, Vietnam, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Turkey, Egypt. I understand the effort that takes to put together a trip, mentally and economic. One of the things I always looking for when travelling is to be treat like a local, mingle with the locals to have a local experience and above all, honesty. Sharp on the details to spot many things that the naked eye tends to miss. I will be showing you my beautiful city and explaining the history of the neighborhoods, giving you a lot of information of the sights, buildings and their artists/architects/engineers. I have city tours and tours outside Barcelona with private car, with VIP Mercedes Van, VIP Minibus and walking tours that range from 2 to 8 hours where we can visit Antoni Gaudi sites like Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Casa Batllo, Casa Mila (La Pedrera), Roman, Gothic quarter, La Rambla, Boqueria Market, Montserrat, Gerona, Costa Brava, Sitges, Tarragona, Dali museum at Figueras and the Penedes region for the wineries/cellars for cava. And obviously I can customize a tour with your preferences, click at my ♥ , so we do not miss each other (heart icon, on the top right corner in my profile) and send a message to let me know your likes and quickly will answer you back with the link to the best tour for you or a customize tour. To top it up, apart from my service as your local tour guide I will bring my camera to take pictures of you and your group from your visit in Barcelona and sends them to you as a keepsake at no extra cost. At the end of the tour I will help you to plan and what to see if you staying longer days in Barcelona. In my experience as a tour guide and in life made me understand that each person or group is unique and what is fast for ones is slow for others. One of my skills is to quickly get to know people and develop a fluid and open communication to understand their needs and adapt the tour to them. I can also address where to buy tickets NO WAITING LINES TICKETS on-line ahead the tour with no commissions. So feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Welcome to Barcelona and enjoy your trip !!!. Joined Toursbylocals in 2012 and Delivered over 1, 500 Private Tours with 5 stars rating. Bachelor Degree in Arts and Cinema. (England, United Kingdom). Tourism Agent. (Barcelona, Spain). Official member of ITAP - International Tourism Association of Professionals. ETOA Tour Guide - European tourism association. NOTE: IF YOU TRY TO BOOK A TOUR BUT YOU CAN NOT (because the date is not available) PLEASE WRITE TO ME.

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Overview of your Barcelona tour

This walking tour will takes to the germ of the city, 2000 years ago, with the settlement of the romans, visiting the roman walls, the temple dedicated to Augustus and the romans tombs, placed just outside the roman city, called Barcino. During this 8 hour walking tour we will stroll the narrow and winding alleys that composes the medieval town, exploring the rise of the Kingdom of Aragon and Catalonia that dominated the Mediterranean sea between the XII and XIV centuries with Isabella and Ferdinand, the Catholic Monarchs. Visiting the XIV century Barcelona's cathedral with its cloister and we will walk through the old jewish quarter and synagogue. We will visit, El Born. All Medieval town had its jousting area ending at Santa Maria del Mar Basilica (XIV century) and Montcada Street and the palaces. Stop for lunch And we will visit the New city and the Catalan modernist building, ending at Sagrada Familia.

Recent Reviews

Michael M.United States
July 2026

Francisco gave an amazing walking tour covering the breadth of Barcelona. I had been once before, so he customized our day together to cover the sites I hadn’t been to. I’m a good walker, so I didn’t mind putting in the 25,000 steps (10 miles). Francisco also took me on the metro, a bus and the Montjuïc Cable Car, which took us to Barceloneta beach in minutes while enjoying a spectacular view. He used his own camera to take many pictures of me posed in front of glorious vistas. He’ll be emailing those to me soon. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Francisco to my friends who want to quickly get to know the wonders of this city brimming with history, art and architecture.

Helen R.United States
July 2026

We had a great day touring with Francisco. He was knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience both enjoyable and informative. I would definitely recommend Francisco to anyone looking for a wonderful tour experience!

Barbara P.United States
October 2025

Francisco provided us an incredible day exploring modernist architecture of the city. His depth of knowledge of the city, its history, and the sights gave us a superb understanding of Barcelona and the influences affecting it over centuries. He is a locally experienced guide with a wonderful personality. You will not be disappointed to spend a day touring with such a delightful man!

Neil B.United States
September 2025

Francisco did an outstanding job showing us Barcelona on an 8 hour private tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to MANY hidden gem places that we NEVER would have seen...or known about without him! His English was great and he took many photos of us. I would definitely recommend him!

Greg S.United States
September 2025

Francisco was a wonderful guide going way beyond what we expected. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and provides a great deal of historical and cultural information during the all-day tour. We explored the gothic quarter and many other parts of the city. He graciously took many pictures of us without being asked. We finished the tour with an in-depth exploration of Sagrada Familia. In addition to answering our many questions he gave us many ideas about what to do in the city. Francisco is very personable and made this tour a fantastic way to experience our first visit to Barcelona.

Eric S.
July 2025

Francisco gave us a great day! From La Rambla to the Jewish Quarter, to the old Roman wall and aqueducts, to the Sagrada Familia, to the Park Guell, the entire day was amazing. Francisco would point out hidden gems, show and explain the historical and cultural context of everything we observed. Oh, and he took and emailed us the pictures he took of our group throughout the day. I highly recommend his walking tour.

Your Barcelona tour itinerary

This tour is conducted by foot and/or public transportation, so wear confortable shoes. Old Town: Las Ramblas La Boqueria Market Theatre Liceu Palau Güell Christopher Columbus Statue The old Port Town Hall Gothic Quarter Jewish Quarter Cathedral Roman Fort Royal Palace Remains Temple of Augustus El Born Church Santa Maria del Mar Stop for lunch During the week days we can have a menu (three main course), or a Restaurant by the old port to taste a variety of Paellas, or a restaurant for Tapas or a "Jamon Iberico" sandwich. New City: Passeig de Gracia Casa Batllo Casa Mila Sagrada Familia. Note: In this tour tickets are not included, if you wish to go inside to any monument, tickets needs to be purchase ahead of the tour date as many sites does not have a box office and tickets runs out fast. In order to visit the churches/cathedral shoulders must be covered and no shorts allowed inside the church.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This tour is conducted by foot, to move from site to site we can use public transportation or taxi.

What's included
Other: Also includes a series of photograph taken by me as a professional photographer of you and your family or group as a keepsake if you like.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. This tour does not include public transportation cost or any entrance fees to any places that require a ticket. Metro, Bus or Taxi.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Hotel: ,ByGuide: Hard Rock Cafe. Plaza Catalunya 21, Barcelona.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
162568
Languages
Catalan
English
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private walking tour in Barcelona is perfect for history enthusiasts who want to explore the city's rich past, from its Roman origins to its medieval and modernist architecture. It's also ideal for families, as the tour is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a leisurely pace with minimal physical exertion. Travellers looking to connect with a local guide for deeper insights into Barcelona's history and culture will find this tour particularly rewarding.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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