Marta Laurent in Barcelona, Spain
| Age: | 30 - 34 |
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| Languages: | English, French, Spanish, Italian, Catalan 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. |
| My Website: | Http://www.foreverbarcelona.com |
| I’ve traveled to: | --- Europe: France, England, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, Luxemburg, Norway, Sweeden, Finland, Russia, Hungary, Croatia --- America: USA (Florida, New York, California) --- Middle East: Jordan (Petra), Syria (Damascus, Palmyra, Hamma) My travel experience helps me enlightening my tours! |
| I like: | Barcelona is my passion: I never get tired of walking around it, and after years of being a tourguide I'm still discovering new things about it! I also enjoy dancing, reading and learning energy therapies and meditation. |
| I’m currently: | Official Tourguide (freelance) |
| My motto: | Every day a different guest, every day a different tour! I can't get enough of Barcelona! |
| About me: | 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! |
| Location: | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
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Activities I can help with:
FOREVERBARCELONA
PRIVATE WALKING AND CHAUFFEURED TOURS IN BARCELONA AND SURROUNDINGS 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!
Offered Services
Daytrip to the Costa Brava seaside
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Destinations for 810 euro (fullday, 8h):
- TOSSA DE MAR. The only seaside village that has preserved its medieval fortifications in Catalonia. Walking around its beautifully preserved old town is a pleasure. The trip can also include a visit of the medieval town of Girona and its Jewish Section.
- ROSES. Relax by the beach of the seaside town of Roses and maybe check out their millenary fortress. The trip can also include the Dalí Museum in Figueres.
Destinations for 900 (fullday, 10h):
- CADAQUES. The town that fascinated Dalí. Get lost in its cobbled-stone streets that have nothing to envy to Greece or Italy. Optional visit to Dalí's home in Portlligat.
Transportation in private minivan for upto 6 passengers + guide + driver.
Entrance fees and lunch not included.
Fees valid for 2010.
Daytrip to Tarragona and Sitges
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Sitges is an old fishermen town where gathered the bohemian artists of the first generation of the Catalan Modernist Movement, and were built their houses the immigrants that came back rich from America. We'll stroll around its old section and its XIXth century expansion.
In Tarragona we'll visit the remains of the Imperial Tarraco City (walls, forum area, amphitheater…), and its historic medieval area (cathedral).
Half day trip to Sitges (5h): 460 euro.
Half day trip to Tarragona (5h): 535 euro.
Full day trip (both sites included, 8h): 760 euro.
Transportation in private minivan for upto 6 passengers + guide + driver.
Entrance fees and lunch not included.
Fees valid for 2010
Daytrip to Girona and the Dalí Museum in Figueres

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Girona is a more than two thousand years old city. We'll stroll around the medieval area, see the Cathedral and the narrow alleys of the Jewish Quarter.
Only half an hour drive from Girona, the Dalí Museum is considered itself the largest surrealist work in the world, as it was personally designed by Dalí not to look as a museum but a piece of art-work. It features one of the best collections about Dalí's works in the world. See the famous Basket of Bread, the Galarina, and the Rainy Cadillac, among others. And be surprised to see the unusual place where he chose to to be buried.
810 euro / 8h
Transportation in minivan for upto 6 passengers + guide + driver.
Fee does not include entrance tickets nor lunch.
FeeS valid for 2010
Daytrip to Montserrat

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Montserrat is the spiritual heart of Catalonia and also a Natural Park. We'll see impressive views of the Holy Mountain, and enter the Basilica. Twice a day (noon and evening) the children choir sings the Virolai, the Black Madonna anthem.
Half day (Montserrat only), 5h: 460 euro.
Full day (Montserrat + Penedès Wine Country or Sitges), 8h: 710 euro.
Transportation in private minivan for upto 6 people + guide + driver.
Entrance fees and lunch not included.
Fees valid for 2010.
Daytrip to Roman Tarragona
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Declared Human Heritage by the UNESCO, the ruins of Tarraco (the Roman Tarragona) will make you feel like you are somewhere in Italy.
It's amphitheater by the Mediterranean sea is gorgeous, the walk along its long city walls is fascinating, and the remains of the circus and the forum are scattered all over the city!
Fullday in Tarragona, or a combination of the best Tarragona and lunch at the seaside village of Sitges.
760 euro / 8h.
Transportation in private minivan for upto 6 passengers + driver + tourguide.
Entrance fees and lunch not included.
Fees valid for 2010.
Daytrip to Empúries and Ullastret
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Archaeology lovers visiting Barcelona will love to take this daytrip to the Roman and Greek ruins of Empúries and the Iberian (prehistorian) ruins of Ullastret. An impressive and out-of-the-beaten-path trip back to the past!
810 euro / 8h.
Transportation in private minivan for upto 6 passengers + driver + tourguide.
Entrance fees and lunch not included.
Fees valid for 2010.
Barcelona Airport transfer
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Transfer from/to Barcelona - El Prat airport to/from city hotel or cruise pier.
Transportation in spacious private minivan for upto 6 passengers + driver.
DAYTIME: 100 euro.
NIGHTIME: 125 euro.
Fees valid for 2010.
The Real Tapas Tour!
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Tapas are a Spanish way of eating based on small portions of food to share with your friends.
We'll do what Spaniards do: hop from bar to bar trying specialties from different regions, products cooked in different ways, and experiencing different athmospheres: from the trendiest tapas bar to the traditional bars and dusty looking taberns.
4h tapas tour in the Old Town(walking) - 210 euro.
6 to 8 different bars visited.
Food and drinks are not included, so you'll be able to choose the food and drinks you want to try, and your budget will be under your own control.
Fee valid for 2010.
Discover the Penedès Wine Country
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We'll drive to the Penedès County, the most famous wine country around Barcelona (1h drive). White wine and sparkling ("cava wine") are the local specialties.
The visit includes upto 3 local cellars (depending on how many hours do you book) with guided visit and wine tasting.
Ancient cellars, modern cellars, family owned cellars, award winner cellars, international distributors... your choice!
Half day (5h, visiting 2 cellars): 460 euro.
Full day (8h, visiting 3 cellars): 710 euro.
Transportation in minivan for upto 6 passengers + guide + driver.
Entrance fees and lunch not included.
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Day trips to other Wine Areas such as Priorat, Conca de Barberà and others.
Full days from 810 euro to 900 depending on destination and tour duration. Please feel free to ask.
The wineries and cellars visited in the day trips will be agreed with you beforehand, so you can get the variety you are looking for: family owned, organic, famous brands, award-winning...
Gourmet tour around the Old Town of Barcelona
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A walk around the Old Town discovering the best food stores and cafes. Plenty of opportunities for tastings and shopping! Yummy!
4h walking tour - 210 euro.
No food or drinks included (but you'll have plenty opportunities to taste and buy if you choose!)
Fee valid for 2010.
Barcelona Private chauffeured tours
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A luxury choice: discover Barcelona with your private tourguide in a Mercedes car or minivan with driver. The best choice to reach the sites that are not within walking distance from the city center, such as Gaudí's Park Güell or the Montjuic Hill.
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EXAMPLE OF ITINERARIES:
- GAUDI SITES (TRANSPORTATION NEEDED): Passeig de Gracia with Casa Batllo & Casa Milà/Pedrera, Sagrada Familia Church, Park Guell.
- BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS: Gothic Quarter & Cathedral, Casa Batllo, Casa Milà/Pedrera, Sagrada Familia Church, Montjuic Hill (1992 Olimpics, 1929 World Fair & city views), waterfront (Old Port with Columbus Sculpture, Barceloneta quarter, beaches & Olympic Village).
- Or your favorite sites in a special itinerary for you!
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4h tour in minivan for 6 passengers + guide + driver: 375 euro.
Full days are quoted as 2 half days together.
Entrance fees and lunch are not included.
Fees valid for 2010.
Barcelona City tours in minivan, minibus or bus
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Discover comfortably Barcelona with your family, friends or colleagues in my private tours in luxury minivan (upto 6 passengers + tourguide + driver), minibus or bus.
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EXAMPLE OF ITINERARIES:
- GAUDI SITES (TRANSPORTATION NEEDED): Passeig de Gracia with Casa Batllo & Casa Milà/Pedrera, Sagrada Familia Church, Park Guell.
- BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS: Gothic Quarter & Cathedral, Casa Batllo, Casa Milà/Pedrera, Sagrada Familia Church, Montjuic Hill (1992 Olimpics, 1929 World Fair & city views), waterfront (Old Port with Columbus Sculpture, Barceloneta quarter, beaches & Olympic Village).
- Or your favorite sites in a special itinerary for you!
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Fees depend on vehicle and lenght of the service
Shopping Tour in Barcelona
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Isn't shopping a pleasure? But sometimes it is hard to know where to find your favorite items and brands when you are in a foreign city...
I'll help you discovering the shopping areas of Barcelona that best fit your style and interests: from young local designers to the top boutiques, from sport and casual to chic and elegant. Clothes, shoes, bags, leather...
I'll also be the perfect shopping companion, finding the right sizes and colours, translating between you and the shop assistants, and being ready for you when you need me!
4h shopping tour - 210 euro.
Pocket money and transportation are not included.
Fees valid for 2010.
Barcelona Private Tourguide and Local Expert
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I'm your personal guide to take you sightseeing around Barcelona. If you have favorite sites, I'll be pleased to take you there. Or if you prefer to just trust my advice, I'll create an unforgettable itinerary for you!
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EXAMPLE OF ITINERARIES:
- OLD TOWN WALKING: Rambla & Boqueria Market, Jewish Section, Gothic Quarter & Cathedral, medieval squares and alleys, Roman remains, Born & Santa Maria del Mar. Optional Picasso Museum or Museum of History.
- GAUDI SITES (TRANSPORTATION NEEDED): Passeig de Gracia with Casa Batllo & Casa Milà/Pedrera, Sagrada Familia Church, Park Guell.
- BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS: Gothic Quarter & Cathedral, Casa Batllo, Casa Milà/Pedrera, Sagrada Familia Church, Montjuic Hill (1992 Olimpics, 1929 World Fair & city views), waterfront (Old Port with Columbus Sculpture, Barceloneta quarter, beaches & Olympic Village).
- Or your favorite sites in a special itinerary for you!
Totally flexible itineraries customized to match your interests and expectations!
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4h walking tour: 210 euro.
4h tour in private minivan with driver: 375 euro.
Entrance fees not included.
Fees valid for 2010.
Museum Tour of Barcelona
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The Picasso and the Miro museums are the two favorites in town. A detailed visit of both of them takes a half day tour (aprox. 4h).
Another famous one is the Museum of National Art (MNAC), while seeing the whole collection could easily take the whole morning, I can show you the highlights in 2h and then move on to your other chosen museum!
Or if you prefer, we can do one museum, and then continue exploring the rest of the city. The Museum of History of Barcelona, with its Roman ruins, is for instance a great complement to any tour of the Old Town!
4h walking tour (no transportation included, client must pay for taxi or public transportation if needed) - 210 euro.
Entrance fees not included.
Fee valid for 2010.
With my official tourguide license, no lines to get into museums and attractions!
History & Heritage tour of Barcelona

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A city tour specially focussed on the history and architecture of Barcelona. Your chosen periods: Roman Empire, Middle Ages, Industrial Revolution & Art Nouveau / Modernim (the Gaudi works).
4h walking tour (half day): 210 euro
4h tour in minivan for 6 passengers + guide + driver: 375 euro.
Full days are quoted as 2 half days together.
Entrance fees and lunch are not included.
Fees valid for 2010
City Walking Tours of Barcelona
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A walk around the best sites of Old Town Barcelona (Ramblas and Boqueria Food Market, Gothic Quarter with Cathedral, medieval alleys and squares, Jewish Section, Born section...), or a city tour in public transportation / taxi including the major Gaudí sites (Casa Milà / Pedrera and Casa Batlló in Passeig de Gràcia, Sagrada Família Church and Park Güell), or any other of your favorite sites.
The itinerary is completely flexible and adaptable to your needs and interests.
210 euro /4h walking tour.
Entrance fees not included.
Fee valid for 2010.
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