Les G.United States
We had a great day with Francisco. a knowledgeable and fluent guide. Great personality. Would not hesitate boiling with him again. Knew where to take us to take photos and especially lunch. Thanks for a great tour!! 1Les G.
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Private tour in Barcelona Francisco M
Full day Gaudi and Barcelona City Tour Highlights Transportation included.
4.9
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8 hours
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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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8 Hours Private Tour with your local guide
Overview of your Barcelona tour
For those who are in Barcelona and want to get to see the most important Barcelona's sights with the comfort of a private vehicle and walking. Being born and raised in Barcelona, makes me a truly local, allowing me to show you my beautiful city sharing my personal insights, opinions and experiences from my childhood to a family men while explaining the facts of the buildings, architects and sites we will be visiting. How my city and I grow up together over the past 50 years, which definitely we had big changes. Travelers that have being with me, all says is like to be with family or true friend that looks out for your best interests. I view myself like a Gaudi's mosaic and one of those pieces is my background as a photographer. So I will bring my camera to take pictures of you and your group and send them to you as a gift. For a group higher than 4 people, please send me an e-mail and I will find a Van, Minibus or Bus for your group.
Recent Reviews
Suvadee E.United States
Exploring Barcelona with Francisco was truly memorable! He brought the Gothic Quarter to life with fascinating stories, and his deep knowledge of Gaudí’s masterpieces gave us a new appreciation for the city’s iconic architecture. Beyond the sights, Francisco treated us to a delicious local One of the standout moments of our tour was Francisco’s incredible photography skills-he captured professional-quality pictures of us throughout the day, giving us memories to cherish forever. If you’re visiting Barcelona and looking for an engaging, knowledgeable, and thoughtful guide, Francisco is the one to choose. He turned our tour into an enriching and personal experience, and we can’t recommend him highly enough!
Alison J.United States
Francisco was great and showed us so many cool things all over Barcelona! The restaurant we ate lunch at was amazing!!!! And he even took really nice pictures of me and my girls and sent them to us after the tour! Highly recommend
Dave A.
We had a great day seeing the sights of the city and spending time learning about some amazing Gaudi buildings!! Francisco knows his city as has great knowledge to share.
Hj H.United States
Francisco is the best! His knowledge of the history of the city is incredible and he was very patient with all our questions. He was also very accommodating for our age and health and made the tour fun. Great personality and you can tell he loves his work and his city. Would go with him again if we get back to Barcelona! The Hansons
Trevor R.United States
Excellent tour, in one fairly full day we felt like we took in the highlights of Barcelona. His English is very good and he provided lots of interesting background and details.
Your Barcelona tour itinerary
Due to the amount of sites that we are going to visit this tour is not designed to go inside museums or monuments. Nevertheless if you wish to go inside a museum or monument it can be done, please let me know and I will send you the links to purchase the tickets. Gaudí's architecture (facades): Sagrada Familia (1h), La Pedrera and Casa Batlló (1h). The Old Town (Cathedral, Gothic area, Roman Ruins, Ramblas, Boqueria Market, Plaza Real, Palau Guell, El Born, Montcada Street, Santa Maria del Mar, Ciutadella Park, Arc of Triumph) (2h). Tibidabo (Cathedral, Fun Park, Communication tower, Natural Park of Collserola). Coast Line ( Christopher Columbus, Old Port, La Barceloneta, Olimpic Villa, @24, Forum). Plaza España, Montjuic (Pueblo Español, Olympic ring, The National Palace). Stop for Lunch from budget Spanish Menu or Best Paella, Fideua, Black rice in Barcelona for the full treat. Of course the journey can be modified to suit your preferences.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Station Wagon
My private car Hybrid 7 seats with air-con, using four individual seats and driver's seat. If you can not walk much or take stairs or uses a walking aid or needs pick up or drop off to the Cruise port or Airport or have luggage then we should book my VIP tours which provides a door to door service and transfers with a Luxury Mercedes Van + driver, please contact me for the quote.
What's included
Other: - My private Hybrid l Family car with air-con, using four individual seats and driver's seat.- Bottle of water.- Apart from my service as local tour guide also I include a series of photograph taken by me of you and your family or group as a keepsake if you like at not extra charge.
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Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Meal, drinks, tickets if any.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Meeting location
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Hotel in Barcelona. ByGuide: For those at the cruise port. The meeting point would be Christopher Columbus Statue/Round about. Can get there by 5 minutes taxi ride, cost aprox 10 euros or Bus T3, 3 euros return tickets. Some cruise lines have shuttle bus to Grand Marina Hotel/World trade Center, 5 minutes walk to Christopher Columbus statue.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Photography
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
44505
Languages
Catalan
English
SpanishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
4.9
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Who is this private tour in Barcelona best suited for?
This private tour in Barcelona is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's most important sights with the comfort of a private vehicle and some walking. It's ideal for those who wish to connect with a local guide, Francisco M., who offers personal insights and experiences from his life in Barcelona. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and can accommodate up to 4 people comfortably. If you have a larger group, Francisco can arrange for a Van, Minibus, or Bus.
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8 hours
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