Private tour in Barcelona Mark W
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***** (((( FULLY OFFICIAL LICENSED GUIDE )))) As an accredited licensed guide, YOU WILL SKIP THE LINES WITH ME. PRIVATE TOURS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, KIDS FRIENDLY!, ARCHITECTURE, ART, WINE & FOODIES Hi, my name is Mark and I am an OFFICIAL LICENSED GUIDE in Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain. I was born and raised in Barcelona and my love for this place has brought me to my true passion: showing you the city and its surroundings. As a fully accredited licensed tour guide, specialized in History, Art and Architecture, I have PRIORITY (skip the lines) access to all monuments, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the work of Antoni Gaudi, such as the Sagrada Familia or Park Guell. In almost all cases, you'll skip the lines with me. I am always very flexible and my tours are adapted to shore excursions as well and focus primarily in private tours. I love to tour with couples, friends, single visitors and, as a father of a sweet daughter, families as well. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy (History) of Art and another Bachelor in Information Science (journalism and marketing) and an MBA (Master in Business Administration). I studied in Barcelona, Japan and in the USA, specifically WASHINGTON D. C. It will be a pleasure to show you Barcelona, its Ramblas, Gothic Quarter, Jewish Quarter, SAGRADA FAMILIA, Gaudi. . . and its surroundings, Girona, Dali, Tarragona, Sitges, Costa Brava, Pyrenees. . . In other words: the best of Catalonia and Spain! Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me in order to customize my tours posted in ToursByLocals to your needs. Enjoy your tour in the hands of an expert licensed guide that is passionate about his profession! I am looking forward to Meeting you! Mark SPECIALIZED IN ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY, ART, JEWISH & SEPHARDIC HERITAGE, WINE & FOODIES I have been working as a Tour Guide for nearly 19 years. Here are some of my credentials: * M.B.A., Master In Business Administration, GWU (Washington D.C.) & UPC (Barcelona) * Autunomous University of Barcelona, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), P.h.D. ABD in Philosophy of Art, currently ABD, pending thesis * B.A. in Arts, Philosophy, A. University of Barcelona; specialized in Philosophy of Art * B. A. in Information Science, A. University of Barcelona. * Co-founder of the ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH QUARTERS IN CATALONIA * Sommelier studies: INCAVI (2000) and currently Level 2 sommelier at Wine Education Trust based in London, WSET * Member of AGUICAT (Association of Licensed Guides in Barcelona) * Member of AELC, Writers in Catalan Language Any tour can be enhanced with private transport and other services. Flexibility is always a must as an official licensed guide. Just ask!
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Would you like to join me in this breathtaking excursion outside Barcelona? This is wonderful Private Tour to the mountain of Montserrat, which is one of the most astounding geological formations in Europe. Once on the mountain, we'll visit the benedictine abbey of Montserrat, which is. . . yes!, a 1. 000 years old!!! The Abbey was founded in the year 1. 024 and currently has 80 monks. In the Monastery we'll visit the Basilica minor where you will see the worldwide famous "Black Madonna". The tour includes a breathtaking panoramic drive from the deep valley up to the mountain, passing several amazing peaks.
This Private Tour by Van takes you to the heart of Catalonia, up on the mountain and Benedictine abbey of Montserrat. 1) Drive from Barcelona to Monistrol de Montserrat (45 km; usually a 1 hour and 10 minute drive) 2) Once there, panoramic drive up the mountain (12 km) 3) Visit to the monastery and Basilica Minor with the "Black Madonna" * Stroll from the parking to the facility * Stroll across the central square of the monastery * Visit to the old cloister destroyed by Napoleon from 1808 to 1812 * Walk to the Atrium of the Basilica * Access to the Basilica with the Black Madonna 4) Panoramic drive along the mountain down to the valley (12 km) 5) Drive back from Montserrat to Barcelona (45 km) All together driving back: usually a 1 hour and 10 minute drive. Driving back there might be traffic.
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Drive to the Montserrat mountain is by van. 6 seater van with leather seats and air-conditioned. Once in the abbey, we'll walk through the facility. The van is offered free of charge. The van is offered as an amicable detail in order to get to the different places and is not part of the cost structure, tour or contract.
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Please notice: No airport No cruise It shall be a location in Barcelona city (municipality) Thank you.
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