Even though Barcelona is considered one of the most visited destinations in Southern Europe, many travellers still wonder how to make the most out of their stay. Consequently, throughout the following paragraphs you’ll discover how our Barcelona private tour guides may assist you while organizing a cultural and lifestyle oriented getaway to this cosmopolitan Mediterranean city.
Your travel arrangements could begin with a simple conversation via email at info@cooltourspain.com, or whatsapp +34638399784. In order to understand what type of experiences may fit your expectations, don’t forget sharing your preferences, hobbies and travel interests with us.
From an insider’s perspective, we’ll advise you not only about the must-see landmarks, but also about hidden gems and local spots usually missed by conventional tourism.
- Barcelona in one day
- Suggestions for a 2 or 3 days itinerary
- Personalized and tailor-made experiences
What could our Barcelona private tour guides recommend if you were spending only one day in the city?
Whether it’s your very first visit to Catalunya’s capital, or you’ve already travelled to the city before, there may not exist a better way of discovering the local heritage, architecture and artistic scene, than accompanied by Barcelona private tour guides.
There are several reasons to book a private cultural visit in Barcelona:
- Licensed professionals with years of expertise
- Art historians, urban artists and cultural mediators as local hosts
- Tours available in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish
- Flexible schedules according to your requested time and date
Dynamic explanations at some of Barcelona’s most iconic cultural institutions
MNAC, Picasso Museum, MACBA, Fundació Joan Miró, Casa Milà or the world famous Sagrada Familia are among the cultural attractions that we would suggest to anyone interested in Barcelona’s artistic legacy. Nevertheless, what many visitors still ignore is that our Barcelona private tour guides can occasionally organize exclusive access experiences beyond the regular public visits.
Furthermore, the collaborations that we’ve established with museums, galleries and independent cultural institutions may offer you the possibility of visiting artist studios or private collections usually inaccessible to standard visitors. Doesn’t it sound like a once in a lifetime opportunity?
Prices for Barcelona private tour guides for a 2 or 3 hours service
Starting at a rate of 181€ plus taxes, you’ll be able to hire the services of Cooltourspain’s Barcelona private tour guides. Please note that the fee does not only include the guiding hours themselves, but also the preparation time invested in every single customized experience. Consequently, you’ll quickly understand that the quality of the service truly enhances the overall value.
Additionally, you may book us for longer experiences such as a three hour itinerary, or even half day cultural programs. Our rates are aligned with the agreements discussed yearly within the local professional guides’ associations. It’s there where tourism professionals debate different strategies and tools in order to preserve the quality standards of the industry against the rise of low-cost ‘free tours’.
Finally, some travellers prefer hiring a professional guide for a complete day experience. Therefore, the itinerary may include a historical walking tour around the Gothic quarter and El Born area, followed by lunch at one of our recommended local restaurants. Later in the afternoon, guests could continue either with a private contemporary art route, or a street art and graffiti tour around Poble Nou or El Raval districts.
Discovering alternative neighbourhoods you probably wouldn’t explore on your own
It’s important for us to focus on ‘travellers’ rather than tourists. In our opinion, the way people travel truly matters, and we strongly believe that these Barcelona private tour guides may offer an authentic perspective into local life and contemporary culture. Besides that, we design experiences where sustainability and social awareness remain among our core values.
There are numerous urban art interventions around Poblenou and El Raval neighbourhoods, which may help visitors understand how local communities use creativity and culture as educational and social transformation tools. For instance, here are several places worth considering if you wish to experience Barcelona from a more alternative angle:
- Poble Nou Urban District creative spaces
- Open Walls Conference urban murals
- Nau Bostik independent cultural center
- Three Chimneys graffiti and mural area
Barcelona private tour guides who go beyond a standard sightseeing visit
For more than 10 years now, Cooltourspain’s collaborators have been working as Barcelona private tour guides. The team is coordinated by Javier Garcia Colomo, who carefully selects the most suitable professional according to every customer’s expectations and interests.
We directly collaborate with international MICE and DMC agencies, as well as concierge companies in Barcelona, which repeatedly rely on our services year after year. Moreover, we cooperate with contemporary art galleries and creative venues that may privately open their spaces even outside public opening hours.
What originally started as a hobby has progressively evolved into a nationally recognized tourism project thanks to our niche oriented and tailor-made specialization. Do not hesitate contacting us through Instagram, by email at info@cooltourspain.com, or via whatsapp at +34638399784. You may also submit the following contact form:
Restaurant recommendations for every kind of traveller
Here you’ll discover a brief selection of restaurants and food markets suggested earlier this year by our Barcelona private tour guides. Nevertheless, many of them continue being highly recommended for the upcoming season, combining authentic Catalan traditions with a contemporary gastronomic approach.
- Mercat de Santa Caterina. If you’re searching for a local market where Barcelonians still purchase fresh products on a daily basis, this is definitely an excellent choice.
- Can Culleretes, probably one of the oldest and most traditional Catalan restaurants in the city. Their escudella stew and cannelloni remain among the favorite dishes. Delicious!
- Bar Cañete. Don’t expect a luxury environment, but rather a vibrant tapas bar where locals and visitors enjoy seafood, vermouth and Iberian delicacies together.
Where would our Barcelona private tour guides take you if you were interested in contemporary art galleries?
If you’re an art collector, or simply someone passionate about post-graffiti and emerging artistic movements, then we’ll recommend discovering different contemporary art galleries with one of our Barcelona private tour guides. In this sense, there are several areas of interest throughout the city, and here’s a small preview of what you could experience with them.
- Poblenou district, considered by many as Barcelona’s main creative and innovation hub. This is where many emerging artists and studios are currently based.
- El Born and Carrer Trafalgar area, featuring a remarkable number of independent galleries and contemporary exhibition spaces.
- Eixample district, historically one of Barcelona’s most consolidated gallery scenes, where some of the city’s most important collectors and curators operate.
Tailor-made services connecting Barcelona with other destinations in Spain
Taking into consideration that the United States represents one of the main countries of origin for travellers hiring Barcelona private tour guides, we didn’t want to miss the opportunity of expanding our services nationwide. As a matter of fact, many of our guests combine Barcelona with additional destinations throughout Spain, which encouraged us to offer experiences beyond Catalunya.
FYI, Cooltourspain currently organizes different tours and activities not only in Barcelona, but also across Madrid and nearby destinations as well as other areas or Spain. Here you’ll find some of the most requested experiences:
- Alternative historical private experiences in Madrid’s old town.
- Madrid street art and graffiti guided tours
- El Escorial, Toledo & other destinations
Cooltourspain’s Barcelona private tour guides share their impressions
Please note that we’re fortunate and passionate professionals who genuinely enjoy working with visitors coming from all around the world. Consequently, here you’ll find the opinions of several Barcelona private tour guides collaborating with Cooltourspain.
Javier, “Private tours are the kind of experiences that allow you to create a much closer relationship with your guests. You really get to know them, and sometimes those encounters even turn into friendships”.
For more info, please contact us at info@cooltourspain.com or via whatsapp / phone call at +34638399784
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