Private tour in Barcelona Manfredi N

Half Day Barcelona Picasso Tour

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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Manfredi N.

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Hello! My name is Manfredi. Originally from Rome, I have travelled extensively and worked and studied in Bologna, London, Brussels and New York. I finally settled down in Barcelona, which has been my home since 2008. I am deeply integrated into Catalan culture and society. Arriving at this career as a licensed tour guide was an inspiration, allowing me to join the dots of my life into an overall, meaningful mosaic of my passion for architecture, art, and history. My intellectual curiosity, combined with my insight into the political and social issues of our time are all different tiles of the mosaic. I deeply love what I do. My vibrant passion will accompany you on whichever tour you book with me. It will be a tour of discovery and adventure where you feel as primary actors in an interactive story. All tours will be a combination of fun, alongside with gaining deeper insights into Barcelona and Catalonia. On my tours, you will taste the "Catalan life, " immersing yourself in a flow of visions, sensations and stories, and experience the heritage, culture, food, history, politics and tradition in this unique city. There is much to do! Visit a monument or museum, walk through an historical area, enjoy the panoramic outlook over our city, or simply discovery the diversity of gastronomy. I will conduct the tour in a "relaxed "mode. No hustle bustle to keep pace with 90 other tourists. We will take the time to go in depth and taste all the flavors together. At the end of the tour, we will be both enriched and changed If you are intrigued, check out my tour itineraries that follow. If you have a special request, we can create a tour together that will suit your needs. As an example, I designed a skateboarder's tour of Barcelona for some young clients. We took in all the sights by both skateboard and bikes. I am always open to requests. - Degree in Political Science and History, University of Bologna, Italy, February 1998; - Master's degree in European Policies and law, University of Leuven, Belgium, 2005; - License as a tour guide of Canary Islands, Spain, April 2017; - License as a tour guide of Catalonia, Spain, May 2018; - Course about Montserrat, Monastery of Monserrat and University of Girona, Spain, 2019; - Course about Pablo Picasso, Picasso Museum and University of Barcelona, Spain, 2020, 2021, 2022; - Degree in Art History, University of Barcelona, Spain, in progress. I do not drive during my tours, as I am totally focused in delivering a touring service at a very high level: I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can alternatively arrange for a private car and a driver.

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Overview of your Barcelona tour

Discover, together with an art history expert, the slow but continuous process that both shaped and nourished "the man" Picasso together with the artist. See how those foundational years - existentially, psychologically, artistically - spent in that unique historical frame that was Barcelona at the end of the 1800, let Picasso do carry out the biggest artistic revolution of modern art. In the first part of the tour we will go across an extensive path through the places where Picasso used to hang around before moving permanently to Paris, or where Picasso left a footprint when he was already a very established and worldwide famous artist. On the way we will incur in some of the most interesting pieces of heritage, both of the Roman and the medieval Barcelona. The second part of the tour will focus on the Picasso Museum of Barcelona, which is particularly unique and interesting because it shows in details, step by step, how "the man" Picasso, turned into the artist that changed forever the definition of art.

Recent Reviews

Bonnie B.United States
March 2026

Manfredi was a congenial and informative guide for our Picasso venture. He gave me a new appreciation for the man, his art and his techniques. The morning flew by all too quickly. I would highly recommend Manfredi. You are sure to come away with new insights and a memorable experience.

Samuel L.United States
October 2025

We had a very nice day with Manfredi. We went to two museums and he was knowledgeable about art and the history of Barcelona. I learned a lot and would highly recommend him as a guide. I was a very nice day.

Julie F.United States
August 2025

We had a great tour-Manfredi was very informative and he was very attentive. he was very flexible and accommodated our group very well due to some physical limitations and were able to complete the hike down the mountain! He is highly recommended.

Stephen S.
June 2025

Charming intelligent and excellent tour guide. Well planned and well thoughtout tour. A joy to be with.

Michael L.United States
December 2024

Manfredi provided us with an excellent tour of the Picasso Museum. His friendly manner and detailed explanations of Picasso’s art gave us a great course in Picasso’s development as an artist over time. He also provided us with context of some of the aspects his personal life and how it impacted his art. If you want to learn more about Picasso, Manfredi is your man!

Christina P.United States
June 2024

Manfredi was a revelation, booked for us at the last minute due to a snafu, he put together a tour that was engaging, educational, incredibly fun. He was as accomodating as anyone could be, helping us in any way he could; booking restaurants for vegans and non; managing anything we needed. He is a jewel of a human and we fell madly in love with his style and touring. He was all we could have hoped for in a guide and companion for my group of 15 guests.

Your Barcelona tour itinerary

Suggested Itinerary: • Meet in Catalonia Square, historical introduction on Barcelona. Insight in what links deeply Picasso to Barcelona; • Tavern "Els 4 gats"; • Walk across the roman remains of Barcelona and the cathedral • the surroundings of the first temporary workshops used by Picasso in his early stage • Picasso Museum. Tour can be customized upon request

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking Tour Pick up and drop off available upon request

What's included
Other: Entrance tickets to Picasso Museum
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Tickets: Entrance tickets will be paid in cash and prior to the tour starting, and are 14 euros/pp
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Meeting location

Barcelona, Spain

Meet in Catalonia Square in front of Banc d'Espanya building, corner Avinguda Portal del Angel You can find it with Google Maps using the link below: https://goo.gl/maps/Py2Txk8nqLkC8SgC6

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Museums
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
1148311
Languages
Catalan
English
French
Spanish
Italian
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

5.0

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