Private tour in Barcelona Mario S

Full Day Adventure into Dali's Cap de Creus

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Mario S.

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The Urban Journey-man Mario is a visual artist and photographer with a cinematographer's sensibility, who has been touring people in and around Barcelona and its region since the beginning of the millenium. As a result, he has an intimate knowledge of most of the area which derives from his life here and invariably has intertwined its rich cultural and historical background. The itinerary of each of Mario's tours is based on the individual or group's personal and/or professional interests, custom-designed with a particular level of adventurousness. The best part, however, is that every day he continues to learn more about his beloved adopted metropolis, allowing the excitement and spontaneity of the moment to influence any given journey. He therefore, helps visitors, new and old, to discover its vast tapestry from the view of the lesser-known path. ¨…As an intrepid city-dweller with no limits when it comes to discovering new things about this city, my tours explore a combination of routes. While we search cultural treasures with an abandoned curiosity, our map is one that tends to etch itself as we go: the route of magical moments and hidden gems of a mystical wen. This is my modus operandi…. ¨ ¨…What I try to encapsulate on my jaunts is something unique that you can bring home, as if it were a collection your very own sensory souvenirs…¨ ¨…If you would prefer to ride a bike, trek, walk ever-so-slowly or merely jump into a taxi to get to those places you really must see in a hurry, then that's exactly what we would do. Remember, there are no rules. It's all about getting to know this city from a new perspective, exactly as a local might…. ¨ ¨…My only desire for these tours is that you might actually become privy to Barcelona's own nirvana-like moments during your travels here. . . And that you might fall as much in love with Barcelona as I have over the years. ¨ I have been guiding independent tours here in Barcelona and most parts of Catalunya since 2001. My worked also consists of commercial film shoots in Spain since 2001. Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1986 ( Toronto, Canada ). I have over 30 years of experience as a photographer and visual artist. Not a licensed guide. No vocally aided tours within historical monuments or museums. We can certainly quietly discuss within the confines of most museums and monuments. In general I work with professional chauffeurs and licensed taxi´s drivers.

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Overview of your Barcelona tour

For those without much time from their cruise ship schedule. You will enjoy an outing into the Catalan landscape. This private custom tour is for Dali enthusiasts. The Empordà region of Catalunya was home to one of the the pre-eminent minds & figures of the surrealist movement of art of 20th century. He's also one of the most recognized artists of his era and to this day he continues be so. Salivador Dalí is that gem of a creative ¨mad man¨ born of this rough-hewn landscape of Cap de Creus. He also remains the pride & joy of Port Lligat & the adjoining town of Cadaqués. Why not become inspired to walk & breathe this magical air of the infamous ¨tramontana¨, while discovering his native land & influences which can be seen everywhere within the terrain of Cap de Creus natural park.

Your Barcelona tour itinerary

The tour entails visiting the surrounding region that effectively influenced one of the worlds greatest surrealist painters of the 20th century. We will visit his home in Port Lligat near Cadaqués and the Natural Park of Cap de Creus. . . . Nowadays it seems, if you don't document your travels well & put it online immediately, it's as if it never really happened at all. My tours are for people who like to travel light & don't want to worry about anything at all but being there in the moment. When you're worrying about taking a good photograph or finding your way around unknown terrain, you're really not ¨in the moment¨ to truly enjoy it. I take care of those worries for you. Travel photography remains amongst the most viewed content on social media, while on holiday, half of us post snaps to social media sites while traveling or when we get back home. As your photographer/tour guide, I will show you the best places, sharing important highlights and tips while discreetly taking your holiday photos of you.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Private Transportation hired for our needs only.

What's included
Other: A chauffeured mini-van will be hired in order to be able to travel in comfort to Port Lligat/ Cadaqués and Cap de Creus Region. Parking and Entrance to Paratge de Tudela is covered as part of the tour. Not only do I provide a private tour. I also provide professional quality digital photographs of your tour as a uniquely and distinctive addition to your unique touring experience. Delivering via Wetransfer or Dropbox 20-30 high quality images for you to keep. If more are requested, this can be negotiate later.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission to the Dali home in Port Lligat/ Cadaqués will not be included due to the high volume and limited spaces available to enter the home during high season. Pending availability of tickets during our tour this may not fit within the rest of the agenda of the tour. However saying that, this may or may not be feasible but I will try to do everything in order to help you obtain tickets to the home. However, as I mentioned it is not always possible if bookings are not made well in advance. Lunch is not included in the tour due to the locations we will be visiting. We will have to take our chances in what might be available in Port Lligat/ Cadaqués, Cap de Creus region, that is not to say that we will not stop for lunch. I will make prevision to book a place to eat once we have established our schedule or booking. What it means is that there may not be a prix-fixe available and the cost of lunch might well be over 20 Euros per person.
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Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Cruise ship port of Barcelona or your Hotel.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Off The Beaten Path
Day Trip
Tour reference number
573321
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
High
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Barcelona best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for Dali enthusiasts and those who want to explore the Catalan landscape. It's ideal for travellers who appreciate art, especially the surrealist movement, and want to connect with a local guide for deeper insights. The tour is also suitable for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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