Private tour in Barcelona Manfredi N

Medieval Barcelona and tapas tour - Half Day

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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

We will dive into that medieval town, surrounded by thick, tall, suffocating walls, which was the city of Barcelona until 170 years ago: wandering through narrow, uneven, but at the time pretty, hectic and lively streets. We will find, following the thread of memory and history, marks and testimonies of a glorious past, such as outstanding architectural gothic jewels, palaces, churches and chapel, and discover the remains of the old roman colony, hiding here and there in the architecture which came afterwards, and which used them as solid, immortal spine. After this promenade through history, architecture and anecdotes taking us back to a very old time, we will sit in a very nice tapas restaurant, and have an extensive tasting of some of the best Catalan and Spanish tapas, learning this very peculiar way of eating the Spanish way, which is basically sharing.

Recent Reviews

Antonio Roberto V.
April 2025

Nuestro guía Manfredi, nos llevó a muchos lugares, se nota que es una persona muy preparada y muy profesional

Moritz R.Germany
April 2024

During our recent trip to Barcelona, we get Manfredi's guiding services, and we're thrilled with the experience. Manfredi customized the tour to our preferences, providing a personalized exploration of the city. His responsiveness, attentive listening, and extra visit suggestions enhanced our stay. We highly recommend Manfredi's services to anyone wanting to discover this magnificent city with a competent and attentive guide. Thanks to him, our early start was well worth it, despite a short night.

Scott R.United States
September 2023

Manfredi was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture and art of Barcelona. He showed us so many things that we would not have found on our own in the Gothic quarter. His love of Barcelona and his subject matter was evident the whole day. He introduced us to a wonderful tapas restaurant where we enjoyed a really good meal. I'd definitely take another tour with Manfredi

Your Barcelona tour itinerary

• Meet at your hotel, and start our tour catching a cab towards the old town, or walking there; • Cathedral and Plaça Nova; • Palace of Generalitat; • Plaça St. Jaume and Town Hall; • La Rambla; • Santa Maria del Pi; • Sant Felip Neri; • Plaça del Rei; • Santa Maria del Mar and la Ribera neighbourhood; • tapas restaurant Tour can be customized upon request. Of course the exact order of these steps will be defined definitely by the location where you are accommodated. Along each of them we will remind history and anecdotes, as so to sketch a very visual historical map of the city.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking Tour Pick up and drop off available upon request.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. If you will want to taste additional dishes or drinks, it will be at your own expense, and to be paid directly to the restaurant.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: The tapas and the drinks, will be paid at the restaurant by the clients directly.
Private Transportation
Meeting location

Hotel Colon, Avinguda de la Catedral, Barcelona, Spain

The usual meeting point is right in front of the gothic Cathedral, by the Hotel Colon, whose address is the following one: https://www.google.com/maps/vt/data=ZzFMD5r7I4Kvb0sSOu55OLG46T0QJuY58PVddhucsGD0H057ZD4WJ1VvmcPm12Kpe0dRRATEd7Hwf-Yyzydghx1WCSIF54AfbbEasC9DvcIvUeQb-DA76vSu8Vt2szzGmfoDvmN88TA1uhVJju9YU5to4OeAGUP68bjUsaG8VPt3&w=228&h=160

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
1163427
Languages
Catalan
English
French
Spanish
Italian
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

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This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in history, architecture, and culinary experiences. You'll explore the medieval heart of Barcelona, discovering gothic jewels and Roman remains, followed by a delightful tapas tasting. It's ideal for those who want to connect with a local like Manfredi N. for deeper insights.

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