Private tour in Barcelona Josep S

The Gaudí famous houses tour: Casa Batlló and Casa Milà.

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Josep S.

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My name is Josep, and I arrived casually to be a tourist guide in 2008, when I did my exams to be a Licensed Catalan Guide. So I'm not the tipical guide who studied Tourism but is not interested in other aspects. . . not, that's not my case. My case is the opposite: I found tourism because it likes me, not because I studied, it's different. I've been teaching since 2000, and I thought that touring would be more or less the same than Teaching, but with people more motivated. Also, I could talk about my subjects of interest, subjects I never studied but I read a lot: History, Art, Music, Food, Jewels, Fashion, Gardening, Catalan Culture, Jews, Politics. . . Aesthetics basically and Society, always mixed. To be a good guide you have to read and be curious, not a gossip person, but interested in the world and the people, and anecdotes are very significant to explain History and life. My background is Political Science and Economics, so subjects very different to my hobbies. I think is important to be transversal in Life, not to cultivate the same things in all the aspects of your daily life. World is becoming more and more transversal, transgobal, and I can offer a service touring people interested in curiosities, anecdotes and comparison to other cultures, but seeing the Catalan point of view, with content and synthesis. And also manners. To be a guide you need to be patient and also to be a good listener. So don't wait and book a tour with me! I'll show you Catalonia and all the peculiarities of this smart land !! Degree in Political Science (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) Diplomma in Business Studies ( Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) Catalonia Licensed Guide-Number 2787 Studies of Ballet, Sol-fa and Transverse Flute, (Conservatori de Música Oscar Esplà-Alacant) I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Barcelona tour

How Gaudí became so famous? Why the wealthy Catalan bourgeoisie accepted Gaudí has its architect? Why Art Nouveau was for a long time rejected in Catalonia? Come with me and I'll show you! We begin with the Mila House (Casa Milà), nicknamed "La Pedrera", the stone quarry, Why? come with me and I'll explain you. . . also you will discover the story behind the strange owners, the wealthy and unfortunate Roser Segimon, and the handsome Pere Milà. . . also the importance of Central America and the Sugar cane. . . and also Starwars!!! yes Starwars!!! You will know, after visiting Casa Milà, and visiting Casa Batlló, why is named the Bones House? I'll explain clearly!!!! Also you'll discover the Batlló family economic problems, the legend of Sant George and the Lollipop company that has bought the house. . . all that you'll learn it and, even more, why Amalia Batlló and Josep Batlló crowned Gaudí as the architect of their class. . .

Your Barcelona tour itinerary

00:00 We meet at the Mila House (Casa Milà) entrance. We make the inside visit of the house. 01:30 After the visit, quitely we walk the three blocks of distance between both houses. 02:00 visit the outside of the Casa Amatller, and Casa Lleó I Morera. 02:30 Visit the inside of the Batllo House. 04:00 End of the visit at the exit of the Batllo House.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

We do not use transportation in this tour, because both house are very nearby, and they can be visited walking. For 5 people or more, we will include an extra fee for the earphones to hear the guide during the tour.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Tickets: Tickets Casa Batllo and Casa Mila will be paid to the guide the day of the tour: 61 euros by pax to be paid to the guide the day of the tour, by CREDIT CARD.
Meeting location

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: This tour beguins at Casa Mila. We will meet at the pharmacy entrance, on the other side of the street. You can check it out the address at google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9KR19f3WrCFnaASR8

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Off The Beaten Path
History
Tour reference number
1337726
Languages
Spanish
Catalan
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Barcelona best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in architecture, history, and the works of Gaudí. It's also suitable for those who want to connect with a local guide like Josep S. for deeper insights into Barcelona's cultural heritage.

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Can this private tour in Barcelona be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?

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Hours icon 4 hours
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