Maria

The Catalan Storyteller

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

Hi there! Nice to meet you

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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Reviews

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
Kanwar
9 May 2025
Amazing tour with Maria! She was able to accommodate my parents mobility issues and still show us everything we wanted to see. She suggested some great places to eat, and provided some wonderful local tips for my brother and I who are huge FC Barcelona fans Great tour!
Marisa
7 May 2025
Maria was exceptional. She really conveys the history and culture of Barcelona in such a way that it is fascinating and easy to understand - her passion is obvious. She tailored the tour to my interests and covered a wide scope of experience so well. The small details were the most important: the local library, the old hospital, the not so trodden paths and the incredible vermout and patatas bravas at a local bar. I would strongly recommend at least one tour with her.
Lorraine
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!!
Romy
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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