Johnathan L.United States
Tate was amazing. Our kids (10,14,15) were kept engaged and interested during the 8 hour tour. Knowledgeable and fun to interact with. Would highly recommend!
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Highlights of Barcelona - Private 8 Hour Shore Excursion with a Licensed Guide
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8 hours
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Montserrat ( Tate ) C.
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Hola!! I'm Dr. Tate C. an Official Catalan Tour Guide (skip the line guide), researcher and writer. Like Antoni Gaudí, I was born and raised in Reus, and also like him I moved to Barcelona for my college education. This city trapped both of us. Being a former university professor, today I combine my tours, with my writing and with my academic life: congresses, research, and publications. My scholar research allows you to dig deeper and ask plenty of questions . . . More depth than breath :-) For my tours I use my own set of Radioguides, what is commonly called whisperers or quiet boxes. I will talk to a microphone and you will have a tiny earphone, similar to an earring which will highly improve the quality of the visits, specially in noisy areas, inside the taxis, and of course. . . in La Sagrada Familia! Thanks to the whisperer system, you can take pictures and walk medium distances from the grup while you keep listening to my explanations and do not lose track of the tour :-) Don't take me as a boring scholar guide. I will take you to try Tapas, we can explore the every-day life of the city, take amazing family pictures on the seafront. . . And as I love art, culture, travelling, and picture taking, we can share our experiences and I am sure that I will learn lots from you and your country!! I am a holder of a PhD in Journalism and Communication, as well as a degree in Translation and Interpreting. I have written numerous books and guidebooks on Gaudí and other catalan architects. We can talk about buildings; but we can talk about food, traditions, ways of living, politics, economy. . . Life in Barcelona and in Catalunya fascinates me and I love to share my views with visitors and learn about your opinions. Walking along with me is fun and deep. I will try my best to give you an unforgettable experience. I leave you with the description of Barcelona written by the Spanish greatest writer Miguel de Cervantes, 500 years ago!! "Barcelona, receptacle of politeness, welcoming place for foreigners, hospital for the poor, nation of the brave, place of revenge for the offended, place where strong bonds of friendship occur, and a site where its beauty is unique. " Let's meet in Barcelona! Fins aviat!! -PhD in Journalism and Communication by the UAB, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona -Degree in Translation and Interpreting by the UAB, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona -Proficiency, First Certificate and Advanced in English by the University of Cambridge, GB -TEFL, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, University of Salford, GB -Official Guide License, issued by the Catalan Government (see the picture in the pic. scroll) -Member of AGUICAT, The Catalan Licensed Tour Guides Association -Member of the Catalan Association of Journalists CPC I don't have any restriction.
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Overview of your Barcelona tour
The 8 hours "Highlights of Barcelona" Private Tour is an extension of my 4 hours "Highlights of Barcelona" Private Tour with the idea of combining a general view of Barcelona in the first 4 hours in the morning (Montjuic hill and the Gaudí Masterpieces including Sagrada Familia church), with a more focused visit in the afternoon, choosing among: A) The Picasso trails. B) The Jewish district. C) Saint Ignatious of Loyola trails. D) The works of Lluís Domènech I Montaner: The Palace of Catalan Music and The Hospital of Sant Pau. E) Walking in the Old Town/Barri Gòtic. After the 8 hours "Highlights of Barcelona" you will have had the most comprehensive visit to Barcelona.
Recent Reviews
Sean M.
Tate was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and made adjustments to our schedule to accommodate my mother who has mobility issues.
Elliott S.United States
Tate is an amazing guide and so knowledgeable! Seeing Park Güell, La Sagrada Familia, and picturesque views of downtown Barcelona all while keeping 3 kids under 10 entertained and engaged throughout is no small task, yet she handled it masterfully. Adults enjoyed it too of course! Highly recommended!
Robert M.United States
We had a wonderful day In Barcelona. Everything was planned out perfectly. A great tour guide who went above and beyond our expectations.
John G.United States
Tate was a very knowledgeable and personable guide with a depth of history and facility of familiarity with Barcelona that made the tour effortlessly thorough and fascinating. She was able to adjust to our physical limits and plan for stops to sit yet enjoy another aspect of the city. We had visited Barcelona before but felt we gained both insight and appreciation from our time with her. Her English was excellent and she showed great skill with the folks working at the various museums. Her insights regarding the Picasso museum were particularly revealing of how his personal history was reflected in his art. She was as skilled a listener as a speaker and was able to provide thoughtful answers to our broad array of questions. Highly recommended.
Lawrence P.United States
Our guide Tate was fabulous as was our driver Pablo. She customized our tour to focus on our interests in art and architecture, and she was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area. She even took us shopping so my wife could buy a gown for our new granddaughter! Highly recommended.
Your Barcelona tour itinerary
- 00:00 Depart Pier - 00:00-01:00 Scenic drive uphill to Montjuic, with Photostop. Downhill drive to city centre. - 01:00-01:30 Drive along Passeig de Gràcia, to 2 Gaudi's masterpieces: The casa Batlló and The Pedrera. - 01:30-02:15 Stop in Sagrada Família, outside visit and explanations. - 02:15-02:30 Drive through the beautiful grid of streets of the Eixample (enlargement) district. - 02:30-03:30 Stop at Plaça Catalunya/Las Ramblas, and walk towards city's Cathedral&barri gòtic. - 03:30-03:45 Depart towards the Olympic Port for the midday break. - 03:45-04:30 Let's enjoy a seafood paella/spanish omelette/other local delikatessen in tapas version (a portion) or in a full dish version. - 04:30-05:30 Drive through the olympic Village, Ciutadella Park, Arch of Triumph. - 05:30-06:30 Walking in "El Born" area with optional visit to Picasso Museum, Archeological site of "El Born" - 06:30-07:30 Walking to The Cathedral of the sea with optional"St Ignatious trails", - 07:30-08:00 Depart and arrival to pier.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
For this tour we use luxury mercedes cars: - A Class E car for up to 2 passengers. - A Viano van for up to 6 people. There is no problem for bigger groups, just let me know and I will tell you the extra cost.
What's included
Other: - The chauffered mercedes that will be a Class E up to 2 guests and a Mercedes Viano up to 4 guests. For bigger groups feel free to ask me about the price.
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Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. As I am an official/licensed guide we skip the lines and you have the option of getting inside any of the landmarks that we will drive by, but remember please, that this will alter the whole itinerary.
If this is the case, the optional entrance tickets to the sightseeings have to be paid on the spot by the customer with the priviledge of skipping the lines, as I am an official/licensed guide, as said before.
If you decide to get into the Sagrada Família church, the Cathedral of Barcelona, the Pedrera house or the Batlló house you will pay the public prices that are in the corresponding websites. May you want to visit another site, we will drive you there... No issues! Cap problema!
Any personal purchases or expenses will be extra, such as food, drinks and souvenirs.
There is a small extra charge of 50€ to drive to the airport, amb a samller one to the port. Please contact me before booking for this option.
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Meeting location
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
404403
Languages
Spanish
Italian
FrenchCatalan
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour in Barcelona is perfect for travellers who want a comprehensive and flexible exploration of the city. It's ideal for those who appreciate a mix of guided sightseeing and personal exploration, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and architectural highlights of Barcelona. 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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8 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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