Maria

The Catalan Storyteller

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  • I live in Barcelona
  • I speak English, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 13 hours

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Born and raised in Barcelona, I’m a proud Catalan passionate about sharing my city’s stories, flavors, and hidden gems with travelers from all around the world. With a background in journalism, I bring a fresh and insightful perspective to every tour, blending history, culture, and local anecdotes. I'm passionate about dogs, music, and connecting with people, and I take pride in creating warm, personalized experiences that make every visitor feel like a true local. Let’s explore my Barcelona together: authentic, vibrant, and full of surprises!

  • I live in Barcelona
  • I speak English, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 13 hours

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Dorian
28 July 2025
Maria met us in La Rambla and took us on a lovely walking tour of the area, introducing the history of the area as well as some fun facts and finds along the way. We had lot of fun and learned some local knowledge, and got some great recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to try (awesome Paella!). Thanks Maria and would highly recommend!Lovely introduction to Barcelona
Sean
30 June 2025
Maria was a great host to my wife, and I, as we explored some of the lesser known areas of Barcelona. We got to taste many of the local favorites, and hear about some of the history of the area. Maria is passionate about her city and it really shows in the stories that she tells. I would highly recommend a tour with Maria for anyone.Great tour of some off the beaten path
Stacey
20 June 2025
Maria was patient, calm, knowledgeable, friendly (all of the above)! It was so nice to just walk around not worrying about getting lost. We were able to keep our eyes on our kids and the sites instead of the maps and also hear the history behind the area that I wouldn’t have been in a group tour. She was patient with my 3 year old who was wanting to stop at every tourist trap in town ;) ! Long story short: we would never have gotten to see what we did without her!Thank You
Kim
9 June 2025
We had a great tour with Maria. She made adjustment so we could see some Castellers building human towers in a placa. That was a great Catalan experience. Marie was friendly and knowledgeable. I would do a tour again with Marie!Great Barcelona/Catalan experiy
Russell
31 May 2025
We had an incredible time on the 10 Tastings of Barcelona tour with Maria. She was warm, flexible (even rescheduling when our flights were delayed), and went out of her way to accommodate our vegetarian, non-alcoholic family—including our kids (ages 8, 14, and 16) and grandparents! The food was absolutely delicious—Spanish omelet, toasted tomato bread, and an unforgettable vegetarian paella at a place she brings her own family. Maria made the experience feel so personal, sharing not just food, but her love for her city and culture. We left full, happy, and with amazing memories. Highly recommend this tour—especially with Maria!A Delicious Taste of Barcelona!
Clarence
28 May 2025
Maria is a lovely young woman with a keen sense of humor. We started the tour with a churro and rich chocolate dipping sauce, and an illuminating description of the structure of contemporary Barcelona which we soon visited. We then went to a neighborhood restaurant where we ate 5 or 6 tapas and had two drinks common to Barcelona. The culinary tour ended at a bar where we each (wife and I) had a glass of wine and 2 pintxos, one of the exquisite finger foods in this world.Our time with the Catalan storyteller
Greg, Rachelle and Olive
23 May 2025
Thanks for showing us around the city you love. Exactly as expected
Kait
21 May 2025
Maria was an absolute pleasure to have as a guide. She is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. All the tastes were amazing! Thank you Maria for an unforgettable night in Barcelona. Fabulous evening with Maria!
Wendy
15 May 2025
Maria was extremely adaptable & geared the tour to our request: we have been to Barcelona many times before so wanted to learn about the history of the city, how it developed, how people lived in earlier times, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience & learnt a lot. Thanks, Maria.Fascinating tour
Catherine
10 May 2025
After a last minute cancellation from another tour host we were really happy that Maria could accommodate us. Communication was excellent. Meeting was easy. We had a wonderful fun and interesting 3 hours. Great choice of location for drink & amazing "snack" - best patatas bravas ever! The cafe was itself a hidden gem. Maria was really knowledgeable and very pleasant. We would recommend her to everyone!Barcelona with Maria

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