Discover Barcelona with Local Guides
Private and authentic experiences designed to help you experience the real Barcelona — beyond the tourist crowds.
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Flexible schedules
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Local Barcelona Guides
Offers private history and food tours in Barcelona, with a strong focus on Gaudí’s architecture. Tours are led by a licensed Catalonia guide and architect, providing in-depth knowledge and skip-the-line access to the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Beyond the main tourist attractions, the tours reveal an authentic, local side of Barcelona, exploring neighborhoods and everyday spaces away from mass tourism. Each experience is relaxed, fully personalized, and combines architecture, history, culture, and local Catalan and Spanish cuisine, all guided by someone born and raised in the city.
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Experience the best advice from local expert official guides on gastronomic, architectural and cultural diversity. Discover Barcelona at your own pace with your family or friends. Be seduced by visiting an ancient monastery, a historic wine cellar and marvel at the rich landscape near Barcelona.
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Why choose Local Barcelona Guides
Highly-Educated Guides
Architects, historians or teachers, passionate about Barcelona’s history, architecture and culture.
Born and raised in Barcelona
Our guides are all local, knowing both about the Catalan and Spanish history, culture and traditions.
Licensed tour guides
Most of our guides have passed an exam in order to be accredited as “Official tourist guide in Catalonia”.
Off the beaten path experiences.
Skip the tourist crowds, visit authentic places and neighborhoods that only locals know and are hard to find on the internet. Be local, feel local.
Skip-the-Line Access
As licensed tour guides, we can assure no waiting in long queues at popular attractions.
Unique proposals
We combine Barcelona’s top attractions with our out of the “official checklist experiences”.
Premium experiences
We believe in giving you premium experiences that’s why we can incorporate premium services to our experiences such as private transportation or private photography.
Tailored tours and experiences
Both for intimate tours with no more than 8 people up to big groups we can personalize your experience.
Sustainable way of travelling
We believe tourism should not affect the future of the future generations, that’s why our experiences are focused on developing local and small cellars, shops, entrepreneurs and farmers. In addition, we dedicate part of our profits to support local projects.
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Recommendations
Barcelona can be enjoyed all year round, but spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the best balance of pleasant weather and fewer crowds. These months are ideal for walking tours, sightseeing and discovering the city at a relaxed pace.
Throughout the year, Barcelona comes alive with unique local traditions and festivals such as Sant Jordi, La Mercè and the Festa Major de Gràcia, offering an authentic glimpse into Catalan culture. The city is safe and easy to navigate, with good transport connections from the airport and cruise port, and a local rhythm that invites you to enjoy late dinners, neighborhood life and everyday Barcelona beyond the tourist routes.
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FAQs
Are your tours suitable for people with disabilities or reduced mobility?
Yes! We welcome travelers of all abilities and will do our best to adapt our tours to your specific needs. Some sites in Barcelona, including parts of Gaudí’s architecture, may have limited accessibility, but we always aim to create the most comfortable and enjoyable experience possible.
Please let us know your requirements in advance by contacting us, and we’ll work with you to find the best tour options and routes.
What is your cancellation policy?
We offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance of the tour. For cancellations made less than 48 hours before the tour, no refund is available due to ticket reservations and planning costs.
Do you offer private tours?
Yes! We specialize in personalized experiences. Whether you’re a couple, a family, or a group of friends, we can tailor a private tour just for you—just let us know your preferences when booking.
Do your tours include skip-the-line access to the Sagrada Família and other Gaudí sites?
Yes! Our Sagrada Família and Gaudí-focused tours include skip-the-line access, so you won’t waste time waiting in long queues..
Are tickets and food included in the tours?
Please have a look if the tour has the tickets already included. We take care of all the ticket arrangements in advance.
How do I book a tour?
You can book directly through our website by selecting your preferred tour, date, and group size. A confirmation email with all the details will be sent to you shortly after booking.
You can also click on the contact section in order to ask for a personalized offer or specific tour.
Please note that even if you don’t see the date that you are looking for available in the calendar there may be a possibility to book if you contact directly using the contact form.
What happens if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine, and Barcelona is beautiful even in the rain! We recommend bringing an umbrella or raincoat just in case. If the weather conditions are extreme and a tour needs to be canceled for safety reasons, we will contact you and offer rescheduling or a full refund.
In exceptional cases, rescheduling is possible if the guide and client find a suitable schedule for both of them.
Ready to explore Barcelona your way?
Tell us your interests and we’ll create a private tour just for you.