Guide profile:
I was born in Barcelona thirty two years ago and I have been working as a guide for the last five years. This is a great job because it gives me the chance to meet people from all around the world, show my city and country and tell about our culture and history.
Before becoming a tour guide I studied at the University in Barcelona and I also took a year at the University of Bergen in Norway. When I finished Translation and Interpreter Studies I travelled to South America and Asia, as I had already been to nearly everywhere in Europe. This gave me a good idea of what people needs and looks for when abroad.
At present I am back to University again, this time studying History, one of my hobbies. Anyway besides history, myths and legends, I enjoy very much talking about architecture, art and gastronomy. If you are interested in visiting the main highlights, I will be glad to take you there and tell you about the sites, if you would like to learn more specifically about a subject such as the Medieval past of the city, its Jewish Heritage, the Modern Style architecture or the Civil War, you can have your taylor-made tour. If you are looking for getting off the beaten-track, I can show you some really interesting places in the city where tourists do not usually go, so you can mix with the locals and have a more authentic experience.
Besides that, all the time there is something happening in the city. Theatre, cinema or music festivals, festivities in any of the neighborhoods, activities for families and kids, great exhibitions, traditional fairs... I will also let you know what you cannot miss meanwhile in Barcelona!
PLEASE DO NOT BOOK A TOUR WITHOUT CHECKING MY AVAILABILITY FOR THAT DATE BEFOREHAND BY SENDING ME A MESSAGE. THANK YOU!
Recent reviews of this tour guide:
bridget M.
Gemma was excellent
My sister and I were in Barcelona for 3 days accompanying our 87 year old mother who is in a wheelchair.
Nothing was too much trouble for Gemma.
Her English is perfect, her knowledge very sound, she is adaptable and flexible and kind
We did a city tour and a trip to montserrat. All the practicalities for the wheelchair were considered.I would recommend Gemma very highly as a guide in and around Barcelona
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Tour guide services/sample itinerary:
In Barcelona:
- Walking tour in the ancient part of the city (min. 2 hours, max. 4 hours)
- Barcelona's Highlights (4 hours)
- The Spanish Civil War in Barcelona (3 hours)
- Jewish Heritage in Barcelona (2 hours)
- Medieval Barcelona (3 hours)
- Modernisme in Barcelona (4 hours)
- Tapas and wine tour
Outside Barcelona:
- Girona (half day) & balloon flight
- Girona (ancient Jewish quarters and medieval city) and Figueres (Dalí's Museum), full day
- Dalí tour (Figueres and Portlligat or Figueres and Púbol), full day
- Montserrat (half day)
- Montserrat & cavas (full day)
- Tarragona & Sitges (full day)
- Olot & Volcanic area of La Garrotxa (full day)
Transportation by tour guide:
Yes, transportation can be arranged upon request.
Private sightseeing & group tours offered by this guide:
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ANCIENT BARCELONA WALKING TOUR
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Price Per
Group
128.00
Euro
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BARCELONA DURING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR
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Price Per
Group
128.00
Euro
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BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS
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Price Per
Group
158.00
Euro
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BARCELONA MODERNISTA
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Price Per
Group
128.00
Euro
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DALÍ TOUR (Figueres and Cadaqués or Púbol)
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Price Per
Group
278.00
Euro
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Girona & ballon flight
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Price Per
Person
200.00
Euro
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GIRONA and COSTA BRAVA
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Price Per
Group
278.00
Euro
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MONTSERRAT
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Price Per
Group
188.00
Euro
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PICASSO ROUTE
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Price Per
Group
128.00
Euro
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PYRENEES
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Price Per
Group
278.00
Euro
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TAPAS TOUR BARCELONA
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Price Per
Group
128.00
Euro
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Tour guide interests:
Reading
Traveling
Hiking
Arts & History
Food
Traditions
Reviews of this tour – by clients who booked!
bridget M.
24 Oct 2012
Gemma was excellent
My sister and I were in Barcelona for 3 days accompanying our 87 year old mother who is in a wheelchair.
Nothing was too much trouble for Gemma.
Her English is perfect, her knowledge very sound, she is adaptable and flexible and kind
We did a city tour and a trip to montserrat. All the practicalities for the wheelchair were considered.I would recommend Gemma very highly as a guide in and around Barcelona
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Mike Avery
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01 Aug 2011
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Christian Molina
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14 May 2011
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