City Discovery: Girona Day Trip in Barcelona - bff67aea73d940062b29e268597073ac
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City Discovery: Girona Day Trip

  • 6 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Barcelona
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Choose one of 13 locals available

Experience hosted by Tomas, Ivanna & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Barcelona have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Girona and be back in Barcelona the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination
Barcelona, Spain
Category
Day Trips
Duration
6 hours
Transport mode
Public Transport
Available languages
English, Español, Polski, Svenska, Deutsch, Русский, Français, Ελληνικά
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Public Transport Costs
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Food Costs (optional
  • on guest expenses)

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover other cities outside Barcelona
  • Explore Girona with a local
  • Check out Museu d’art de Girona & Església de Sant Feliu
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Get to see a different side of Spain
  • Connect with a local & discover their country

What you can expect

City Discovery: Girona Day Trip in Barcelona - bff67aea73d940062b29e268597073ac

Done with Barcelona? There’s more to explore out there, and your local host knows exactly where! Discover what other gems lay outside of Barcelona on a private day trip to Girona. Get more out of your trip by stepping out of Barcelona to know more about the country you’re visiting in just one day!

Get ready because at Girona you’ll see another side of Spain! This day trip is all about local history, culture, and city highlights, plus fascinating stories and insights by your knowledgeable host. Visit highlights and lesser-known spots of Girona such as Museu d’art de Girona, Església de Sant Feliu, Banys Àrabs, and many more incredible places that will offer a cultural contrast between Barcelona and Girona.

By spending a day with a local, you’ll get authentic insights about Spain. Along the way, your local host will explain how traditions, customs, and history differ between cities, even if they are from the same country. But thanks to those differences, they make Spain a beautiful cultural treasure!

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Spain, your Spain!

The departure times of the train are at 09.10 am and 12.45 pm

Choose your local

Get to know these 13 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Sants estació. Before the security check, platforms 1 to 6. Next to the Yves Rocher shop - Barcelona to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. More about Spain

    Give yourself the time to not only visit Barcelona by also visiting Girona. Spain is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Girona
  4. Gems of Girona

    Check out Museu d’art de Girona, Església de Sant Feliu, Banys Àrabs, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Girona with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about
  5. Cultural Contrasts

    Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Girona, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Barcelona. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other
  6. Local Knowledge

    To experience the best of Girona, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!
  7. Hop on a train

    The departure times of the train are at 09.10 am or at 12.45 pm
  8. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Robert
(About local )
12 January 2025
Thank you for hosting our visit to Girona, booking the train, and providing a detailed history of the area, My wife and I learned much as you expertly guided us sharing your wealth of knowledge. You allowed us to set the pace for visiting the sites and kept us focused to finish seeing and eating to catching the train back to Barcelona. Thank you!!Thank you
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Shreyas🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 August 2024
Day in Girona with my 9yo nephew and Ivanna could not have been better. We took the train out, spent time together talking about the history, amazing sushi, beautiful views of the city and great ice cream for the ride home! My nephew said ‘this is so much fun and she is the best!’ several times!Wonderful experience with Ivanna
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Vanessa🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
30 July 2024
Irina was my local for a day in Girona and she was truly amazing. It felt like I had hired a friend. She was so nice and accommodating. She was professional yet personable. I really wanted to experience Girona the way the locals do and she provided me with that experience. Every church, Gelateria and cafe she took me to was part of the Girona I was looking for. She also gave me tips of Restaurant’s and place to visit along with helping me find my way around the train station. I plan on visiting Barcelona again and if available I would definitely request Irina.Una giornata Girona
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Leonard🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 October 2023
Ilona was very knowledge and incredibly kind. She made sure to move us along so that we could see as much of the beautiful city of Girona as possible, but gave us time to view sites at our own pace. Could not have been more pleased with our tour.Great Experience
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Ralf🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
3 August 2023
The second tour with Ivanna went to Girona and to Tossa de Mar with a short swim event. Everything was perfectly prepared here too and it was an incredible experience. The view from the castle was amazing. She came up with several alternatives to design the route with us. The hours flew by. Nevertheless, she tooks extra time to show us more. There aren't that many stars to rate Ivanna. Unforgettable and breathtaking. Greetings Vitalia and RalfA breathtaking tour
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Brian🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 July 2023
Seb was amazingly communicative before the day of our tour, so that it was clear what the day would be like, and what the timing would be because I had to catch a plane later that day. He picked me up from my hotel and we headed north. The ride was very comfortable and pleasant, and Seb and I chatted about all kinds of things. Once in Girona, Seb provided a nice background and history of the area, and we walked the entire city, from the wall surrounding the city (you walk ON the wall) to the Jewish quarter, to the cathedral, etc. I had never been to Girona and Seb was the perfect guide to introduce me to the city and to spend the day with. Seb is very flexible and accommodating, and just a really nice guy.A Pleasant Day in Girona
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Philip🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 October 2022
I liked what we saw and did - Girona is pretty - but would have liked more time there getting there at 10:15 and then catching the 13:30 train back made the experience feel a bit rushed. There were some architecturally interesting buildings near the station that I would have liked to have seen. Also, we spent less time in the Jewish museum than we probably would have done without the time pressure. I would rather have paid a bit more for more time and a more relaxed experience.Girona Daytrip
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Pam🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 March 2020
Sebastian was wonderful... his knowledge is deep and it was clear that he is passionate about Barcelona and the surrounding areas. I would highly recommend any tours w/Sebastian as guide. Awesome experience!
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Lorie-Jean🇳🇿 New Zealand
(About local )
7 November 2019
Girona was enchanting and Sebastian a perfect host for the tour. His knowledge and passion for the history and culture is infectious. It was my second tour with Sebastian - I recommend him for any of his tours !Another Great Tour
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Michael🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
24 October 2019
Maria was originally supposed to help us with a day trip to Girona but we had to change plans because of protests in Girona. To help us salvage the day, Maria suggested a day trip to Montserrat instead although she was not that familiar with the details. As it turned out, Maria did a great job for our Montserrat day trip and shows her dedication to be a quality tour guide. Thanks Maria.Montserrat day trip
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Marvin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 October 2019
Sebastian delivered with facts, highlights, history, architecture, and music in this wonderful visit to Girona. Game of Thrones notwithstanding (we haven't watched one whole episode), there is much merit is visiting this fascinating place. Some of the stairs are steep, but Sebastian easily modified the ascent to the top of the Roman walls for us. Recommended tour, highly recommended guide. By the way, he sings and plays guitar on the opening page musical trailer on the Withlocals app.Spectacular!!
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Paul🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 September 2019
My wife and I booked Ilona for a tour of the beautiful Medieval city of Girona, Spain. We met her at the train station in Barcelona at a pre-determined spot and time and she was right on time. She handled all the rail travel details and we had great conversation on the way to Girona. We walked the wall built by Romans and toured the Jewish Quarter along with a visit to the Museum of Jewish History. We visited the Girona Cathedral and Ilona made sure we had a great restaurant to take a lunch break and experience some delicious local cuisine and wine. Ilona has great knowledge and speaks perfect English. We highly recommend a tour with Ilona! Thanks Ilona, we really enjoyed a fantastic day with you as our tour guide!!!! Girona with Ilona is the way to go!
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ANDREA🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
20 April 2025
Very competent and passionate guide. We had a wonderful tour at La Sagrada Familia with Alessandro ! Enjoyable !
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irma🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 April 2025
Please do yourself a favor and book a tour with Sebastian if you can get one. His tour thru Barcelona for our family of four was the best thing we did in Barcelona. Sebastian was patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his city. He can tell you all about history and take you places you never knew existed and he would do it in perfect artistic manner. His English is impeccable and places he recommended are wonderful. Thank you, Sebastian for our lovely time together!Sebastian is a hidden gem himsefl
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FOTINI
(About local )
16 April 2025
I travelled to Barcelona with my husband and my 10-years son and I was looking for a tour guide who speaks Greek so that my son will understand better. I chose Vicky and she was very welcome to plan together a tour that would be interesting also for our son. I appreciated that a lot. The communication before we travel was easy and frequent and even when we met together, we were so happy that Vicky shared with us so much information about the history, the culture, the best places to visit and also the events. We are so happy we had this experience with Vicky because she knows so much about the city and its history. Very interesting experience!
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Cathy
(About local )
16 April 2025
Alessandro communicated well with me prior to the private tour for the eight of us. He was on time for the tour and navigated through the crowded lines to enter Sagrada Familia. He was so knowledgeable and provided valuable information throughout the tour. He took his time. His expertise led to such a personal experience for all of us. If you are planning a trip to Sagrada Familia, you MUST book with him! You will have the experience of a lifetime! Tour experience of a lifetime!
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Mary🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 April 2025
Alessandro was a knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed our time and choice of food/drinking experience.
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Lorraine🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
14 April 2025
Maria was friendly, really engaging and interesting. She gave us a huge insight into Barcelona and it's history and showed us things we would definitely not have discovered without her! Definitely recommend booking with her and we will book again when we return.Amazing Maria!!
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Kate🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 April 2025
My family and I had an incredible evening with Sebastian showing us around Barcelona and trying all of the delicious foods the city has to offer. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Would recommend this tour with Sebastian to anyone visiting. Great evening with Sebastian!
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Ann🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 April 2025
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Morten🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
14 April 2025
Lusi is positive energy! She showed us many both known and secret spots with their stories in a short time. The perfect start to get to know Barcelona and to decide what to do more. And Lusi is a great photographer and hat shop guide)). We have no doubt in recommending Lusi. Perfect start of our Barcelona visit!
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Tanja
(About local )
12 April 2025
Danke Lusi, versteckte und schöne Ecken dank Lusi entdeckt. Wir haben 2 Std. gebucht und auf vieles hingewiesen worden das uns so nicht aufgefallen wäre. Tipps was wir noch alles besuchen könnten. Wir können Lusi absolut weiterempfehlen. Toll
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Neferteri
(About local )
6 April 2025
Lusi is so fantastic. She is fun and spontaneous and so down to earth. She is multilingual and so well traveled and that experience of hers right there definitely gives her tours a unique perspective. I loved my tour with Lusi because she showed me so many places in Barcelona that are cute and where actual locals go. I only had three and a half days in Barcelona and it’s because of her that I was able to maximize my experience and go to so many places in such a short time without feeling like I missed out on anything. As a female solo traveler Lusi also took me to places that I could enjoy and interact with people without it being so noticeable that I was traveling solo. She even took the time to send me a detailed list with links of the places that we went after the tour was over. Now that is above and beyond.Excellent city hostess for solo travelers
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Romy
(About local )
6 April 2025
Spent a wonderful afternoon with Maria exploring the Gothic Quarter. She shared the rich history of the area, made sure we experienced the must see attractions, and showed us many hidden gems most do not see. Maria was very communicative prior to trip and flexible when our travels plans changed. Highly recommend.Wonderful afternoon
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María Teresa
(About local )
4 April 2025
Elvira es una guía excelente, tiene mucho conocimiento de Barcelona y es encantadora.Excelente guía
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stewie3624🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 April 2025
Elvira exceeded our expectations. Not only were the restaurants awesome, she provided stories about her culture. Food choices were amazing. Real local spots a tourist would not know about. Highly recommend Elvira, talented, interesting, in love with her Barcelona and willing to share with us. Just a perfect night either the most perfect person. Barcelona Tapas Tour
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Thomas
(About local )
2 April 2025
Sebastian was very personable and adaptable with extensive knowledge of the area history. We had a misunderstanding about the visiting Sagrada Familia but Sebastián adapted and we had an entertaining tour Very adaptable
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Laurel
(About local )
1 April 2025
We booked with Maria because she is a native of the city. She came prepared with maps, etc. to help us understand the ways Barcelona has grown and changed through its history. Maria had so much to share, but welcomed our questions. Our tour moved at a comfortable pace, and Maria gave us ideas to explore on our own later. This was a great way for us to be introduced to Barcelona!Great intro to the city; friendly guide!!
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Natalie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 April 2025
Our group absolutely loved their tour with Alan. He was so accommodating and did a wonderful job showing us around the Gothic Quarter. Would 100% recommend!! Wonderful Tour!
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Allison
(About local )
1 April 2025
Maria gave us a warm welcome to Barcelona and an excellent tour. She provided lots of local insight for the adults and kept our kids engaged as well. Highly recommend!Highly recommend!
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Allison
(About local )
1 April 2025
We had a fantastic experience with Elvira. We loved the day she planned for us to visit the caves, learn of their fascinating history and share a traditional meal in the most picturesque setting. My daughters have been talking about Elvira fondly since our time together. Highly recommend!Best day with Elvira!
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Anneliese
(About local )
31 March 2025
Irina was a wonderful guide! Extremely knowledgeable and perfect for us. Fabtastic Guide
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Amy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 March 2025
Ilona is a standout guide. She gave me a booking with same day notice. She pivoted the material in the city highlights tour to a focus on architecture, as we requested. And her descriptions were lively and interesting, revealing a deep knowledge of the city and its architectural treasures. We were delighted with our tour with Ilona!Excellent guide
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Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
27 March 2025
Alessandro is passionate about his adopted city. He told us fascinating stories about how Gaudi worked and showed us beautiful buildings as well as describing the history and people who built them. A fabulous experience that really enriched our trip to Catalunya. A wonderful experience
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Heike🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
26 March 2025
Ich habe diese Tour meiner Tochter mit Freund zum Geburtstag geschenkt. Sie waren begeistert! Lusi spricht sehr gut deutsch, hat Ihnen tolle Geschichten über Barcelona erzählt und konnte auch gute Empfehlungen geben. Eine sehr persönliche Tour um Barcelona lieben zu lernen!Sehr empfehlenswert!!!
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Valerie🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
25 March 2025
Sebastian is a very knowledgeable and super kind host. I can highly recommend him. An Excellent Guide
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Alyce
(About local )
24 March 2025
Alan was fabulous! We did a food tour with him and left with full bellies and minds full knowledge. Alan's passion for food is equal to his passion for history. He also went above and beyond showing us nooks and crannies of the Gothic area on the way back to our metro station.Awesome!
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Leila🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 March 2025
4 of us spent a great evening with Octavio in El Born and Bari Gotic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to be with. He introduced us to many different tapas and drinks, while imparting interesting facts about the areas we toured. Thank you Octavio for a fun night out! Great Evening With Octavio
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Brian
(About local )
23 March 2025
Lluis was terrific. He knows the city really well & equally important gave us an appreciation for bcn through a local's eyes. Genuine and knowledgeable
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Vytas🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 March 2025
Elvira was very nice and great with the kids. The tour was informative and the architecture on the way to the museum and the history behind it was wonderful. I would highly recommend Elvira. Perfecto
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ginny
(About local )
21 March 2025
We had a fabulous time with Ivanna! She was excellent in communication in the lead up and tailored a tour that suited our party of 10! We had a great time and she was an excellent local guide to share part of barcelona with us!!Fab and fun guide
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Valarie
(About local )
18 March 2025
Very detail oriented overview and history of Barcelona/Old Town/Gothic Quarter - Alessandro was very engaging and made 2.5 hours pass so quickly, we didn’t want the tour to end! Alessandro was fantastic!
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Sabrina🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
18 March 2025
Wir hatten eine bereichernde Zeit mit Elvira! Es fühlte sich an, als würden wir mit einer Freundin spazieren gehen. Völlig entspannt und mit vielen Einblicken in die katalanische Kultur, führte sie uns durch die charmanten Gassen der Viertel El Born und Gothic. Ein Highlight der Tour war der Besuch einer ursprünglichen Tapasbar, wo wir die lokale Küche genießen konnten. Leider ging die Zeit viel zu schnell vorbei. Elvira sendete uns auch nach der Tour weitere wertvolle Tipps, auch zu spanischer Musik, die ich liebe! Wir können Elvira sehr empfehlen. Kultur & Tapas: Tour mit Herz und Genuss!
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Sandy
(About local )
17 March 2025
Thank you, Sebastian, wonderful experience to have you as your guide!Excellent
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Alexa
(About local )
17 March 2025
Eine sehr schöne Tour wo man viele Orte in Barcelona sieht, die man sonst nicht sehen würde. Luci ist eine super nette und sehr gesprächige Führerin die super deutsch spricht. Ich würde jedem die Tour zu Beginn vom Barcelona Urlaub empfehlen.Super Tour um Barcelona kennenzulernen
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Emily🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 March 2025
We had a great tour with Octavio- he was knowledgeable, what he talked about was interesting, and our kids (14, 13 &12) were interested in what he had to say. Would definitely book another tour with Octavio! Fantastic time
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Carol🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 March 2025
We really enjoyed our Barcelona food tour on March 12 with Tomas. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It felt like we were out with a good and expert friend who gave us a wonderful initiation into Barcelona cuisine. We would highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking of taking this kind of tour. Tomas was great.
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brittanyaburkett🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
13 March 2025
Elvira was a capable and enthusiastic host and gave our family of five a fantastic bike tour. She was accommodating, fun and knowledgable. We would not hesitate to book with her again!Loved it!
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Ashley🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 March 2025
We had a great time with Alessandro! He has so much knowledge about Barcelona, and a passion for architecture and Gaudi as well which made for the perfect day. Many great recommendations along the way, we highly recommend!!! Fantastic Gaudi++ tour
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Todd🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 March 2025
Our 10 Tastings of Barcelona tour with Elvira was absolutely fantastic! From the start, she was incredibly accommodating, adjusting the tour to fit our schedule and making sure we could visit the food market before it closed. Her flexibility and attention to detail made the experience stress-free and enjoyable. Elvira took us to a mix of traditional and modern food spots, introducing us to incredible local flavors. Her knowledge of Catalan cuisine and history made every stop even more meaningful, and her warm, friendly personality made us feel like we were exploring the city with a good friend. If you’re looking for a personalized, delicious, and engaging food tour in Barcelona, this is the one to book! Huge thanks to Elvira for making our experience so special. Highly recommend!An Unforgettable Food Tour with Elvira!

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