Private tour in Barcelona Montserrat ( Tate ) C

Picasso, a Genius or a Monster - Barcelona Half Day Tour

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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

Picasso's story with Barcelona is a love one. Wherever you travel in the world there is a Picasso Museum. But Barcelona's was the first one in 1963, Why? Here he was raised up as an artist and firmly decided to become one; here he kept his best friends and buried his parents and sister, here he had his first solo show, here he donated his most beloved works . . . The most famous artist ever, with more than 16, 000 works documented, had a special feeling towards our city. Pablo felt oppressed by his father when the family moved to Barcelona in 1895, and could not overcome his sister Conchita's death. . . Let's see that in his paintings. Our Tour focuses on those formative years in Picasso's life. Let's follow his trails. We will visit the Picasso sites, his first inspirations and the influence of the bohemian circles in Barcelona at the time: the places that hosted his firts exhibits, the cafés where he met the bohemian of the time, where he lived, where he studied.

Your Barcelona tour itinerary

- The 4 Cats Café - Picasso's mural in the Architects building in front of The Cathedral - Sala Parés in Petritxol Street, the place of his first solo exhibition - Santa Maria del Pi, his inpiration - Plaça Reial, his first studio - La Llotja, his art school - His first pension and his first flat, La Ribera - Carrer Montcada: the 5 palaces that make up the Museum Picasso The itinerary can be adapted to traveller's interests: do not hesitate to contact me for a customized tour. -When the Picasso Museum is not open on mondays and public holidays we enlarge the tour to further areas where Picasso lived and studied.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour. If you feel tired we can take taxis. They are very affordable in BCN, like 10€/drive or 40€/hour

What's included
Other: - My time and service as your guide. -Whisperers to follow my explanations without effort, in an elegant, calm and silent manner.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Extra expenses can be foodies and maybe some souvenirs if you wish to round off the tour in the surrounding shopping & leisure area of El Born. Shall we visit the museum, the entrance tickets are not included, we skip the line to buy them. Fees are online and change very often but you can budget from 20€/pax on the museum with variations on age, occupation... Comissions will be added when bought from ticket platforms.
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Meeting location

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of the Zurich Café, in Plaça Catalunya, in the Crossing with Las Ramblas and Pelai Street

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
Museums
History
Tour reference number
583610
Languages
Spanish
Italian
French
Catalan
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Barcelona is perfect for art enthusiasts, especially those interested in Picasso's life and works. It's also ideal for travellers who want to explore the city's bohemian history and connect with a local guide for deeper insights into Picasso's formative years in Barcelona.

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