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Barcelona Tour Guide – Marta Laurent Veciana

*** I am a true Barcelonian and I've been giving tours since 2000. I love my city, know it in deep and enjoy showing it around to visitors. It’s amazing how after so many years giving local tours I still enjoy it as if it was the very first time: and that’s because I adore to see my guests having fun! Plus this long experience has given me lots of resources to make every tour a success. With me, you won't feel as a tourist following a tourguide, you'll feel as yourself welcomed by a knowledgeable fun local friend!
*** I’ve lived in France, the USA and Russia, and I have travelled also to most countries in Europe and a couple in the Middle East (and my must-go list is still very long!). So my travel experience helps me enlightening my tours: I’ll give you not just data (which of course I know by heart, being a certified tourguide), but also a human touch only a local can give you: anecdotes that bring the stones and paintings alive, ancient stores and markets, traditional food, local way of life, unique details you were likely to miss… as well as many great ideas for the rest of you time in town!
*** My clients say my English is perfect… as I say, 10 years giving tours are a lot of practice! And my Translation university degree trained me to look for language command. I also give tours in Spanish, French and Italian, by the way!
*** Gaudi architecture is my PASSION. The flavour of the Old Town CHARMS me. The Mediterranean sea gives our land a PERSONAL TOUCH. The Montjuic Hill symbolizes CULTURE AND ENTERTEINTMENT. Our museums are FULL OF LIFE.
*** And above all, my tours are FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTABLE to your needs and interests. It's YOUR TOUR!
*** My fees depend on the type/destination of tour, transportation (I can hire a driver, if you need) and length of the tour. Contact me to learn more!

 
  • Most Recent Client Review

    Rated By Rating Review
    Gayle Sullivan
    • Rating: 5/5
    Marta was super! She is knowledgeable and her English is excellent. She was so helpful and tailored our tour to maximize the experience of two members with mobility problems. We highly recommend her as a tour guide. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares here love of Barcelona.
    All Ratings/Reviews
  • Tour Guide Services / Sample Itinerary:

    CITY TOURS: walking tours & chauffeured... GaudĆ­ sites, Old Town and historical center, highlights, museums and anything else you are interested in!
    SHOPPING TOURS.
    TAPAS TOURS AND FOODY TOURS.
    DAYTRIPS FROM BARCELONA: Montserrat, Wine Country, Girona, DalĆ­ Museums, Costa Brava, Sitges, Tarragona...
    AIRPORT TRANSFERS

    I can show you the best spots in Barcelona in a standard panoramic tour, take you on a GAUDI tour to discover the secrets of his works, guide you around the backstreets of the OLD TOWN, skip you past the line of our best MUSEUMS, or create the customized itinerary that matches your interests best.

    My guided tours can also be really creative: Gourmet tours, garden tours, old store tours, legends tours, any theme tour you can imagine! Just tell me what's your interests, and I'll create your own customized itinerary!

    Or we can discover our region together, Catalonia: an excursion to the Mountain and Monastery of MONTSERRAT, a day trip to GIRONA and its Jewish heritage, a visit to the DALI Museums. Or would you rather spend a day in our SEASIDE? Any charming village of the Costa Brava will be a good choice! O let's visit instead one of the many cellars in our WINE COUNTRY. There's lots to see in Catalonia!

    Most of my groups are private tours of all kinds: couples, families with kids and teens, friends traveling together, companies meeting in Barcelona who need a break between their congress activities. And I'm also used to working for larger groups: tours organized by cruiseships, travel agencies, student groups...

    *** My itineraries are tailored-made to include all your favorite sites and interests, and I'll be flexible to change them on the run if you have a new idea during the tour.

    *** I'll give you the facts and history, blending it with the local point of view. And I'll give you plenty of ideas for the rest of your time in Barcelona: restaurants, shopping, other sites and visits to do on your own, transportation, nightlife...

  • Transportation by Tour Guide:

    Minivans, minibuses and buses with driver are available on request.
    Please ask for a customized budget.

  • Barcelona Sightseeing Tours – a local insight:


    Barcelona Tapas Tour Price Per Group 210.00 Euro View Details
    4h Barcelona Tour in Minivan + Driver Price Per Group 375.00 Euro View Details
    4h Barcelona Walking / Public Transportation Tour Price Per Group 210.00 Euro View Details
  • Tour Guide Interests:

    Barcelona: its past, present and future, and it's heartbeat!

    Food, cooking, markets and restaurants.

    Nature, specially botanics.

    Contemporary architecture.

    Travelling. I've been to most countries in Europe, several times in the States, and once in the Middle East.

    Dancing is always been a passion. I've been dancing since I was 15yo, and I've learned many different styles: modern dance, tap dance, folk European dances, ballroom dance, swing dances (mainly lindy hop, but also balboa, boogie, charleston, jazz steps and shag) and belly dance. I'm currently learning tribal fusion belly dance.

    Personal growth, energy healing techniques such as Reiki, EFT-Tapping and Methamorphic Massage, meditation.

  • Tour Guide Ratings – Only by clients who booked this tour guide

    Rated By Rating Review Tour Guide Comment
    Gayle Sullivan (18 Apr 2010)
    • Rating: 5/5
    Marta was super! She is knowledgeable and her English is excellent. She was so helpful and tailored our tour to maximize the experience of two members with mobility problems. We highly recommend her as a tour guide. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares here love of Barcelona. Thank you Gayle! It was a pleasure showing you around!
    Dee Ann Arp (17 Oct 2009)
    • Rating: 5/5
    Marta is passionate and easy to understand. She makes the tour interesting without overloading you with too much history. All six people in our tour wanted to take Marta with us throughout our stay in Barcelona. Although we did not use Marta through your web site, we were fortunate to find her through another tour site.
tourist guide Marta in Barcelona

Tours booked: 5 time(s) [?]

Professional license / certificate:

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Tour Guide Experience: 11 year(s)

City of Residence:  Barcelona
Gender:  Female
Age:  34
Primary Language:  Catalan
Languages Spoken:
  • English: Fluent
  • French: Fluent
  • Italian: Fluent
  • Spanish: Fluent
  • Russian: Basic


  • Preferred Currency:
    Euro
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    Base Rates Per Group:
    55.00
     Per Hour

    420.00
     Per Day
    Min Tour Length: 4  hours
    Max Tour Length: 8  hours