Hire an official, licensed private Barcelona tour guide
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Serrano Alcocer Vicente
Terol Esteller Germà
Senye Sala Pere
Bassa Farrés Joan
Saguar Guillén Yolanda
Gramona Marti Mercè
Piqué Palacio Esteve
Gómez Verdú Consuelo
Sabater Quintana Josep M.
Guix Melcior Núria
Pérez Muñoz Nicolás
Castells Benosa Víctor
Callís Vilà Joan
Añó Antón Maria Cinta
Giol Abril Núria
Pérez Plana Ferran
Asturias Codorniu Eliseu
Albero Delgado Gemma
Sala Arque Maria Antònia
Rafel Cosp Sílvia
Jaumandreu Bofarull Francisco
Romero Bartomeu David
Fraile Algeciras Olga
Antó Cubells Maria José
Lascorz Lascorz Marino
Costals Ribas Caterina
Coll-Vinent Benavent de Barberà Carles
González Argente Vicenç
Tàpies Puig Carmen
How to hire a licensed tour guide in Barcelona
Barcelona's most rewarding experiences come with someone who can explain what you're looking at. This directory lists 1,693 officially licensed tour guides — every one accredited by the Generalitat de Catalunya, the regional government of Catalonia. That licence is a legal requirement to lead groups inside the city's major monuments, including the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the Palau de la Música, and it certifies real training in Barcelona's history, art and architecture.
You can browse every guide, or filter by the language you'd like your tour in — from English, French, German and Italian to Russian, Japanese, Korean and more. Each profile shows the guide's spoken languages, their specialities (Gaudí and Modernisme, the Gothic Quarter, gastronomy, day trips to Montserrat or the Costa Brava, and others) and a direct way to get in touch.
There is no booking platform and no commission: you contact the guide directly by email or phone and arrange the date, itinerary and price between yourselves. That keeps it cheaper for you and fairer for the guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean that a Barcelona tour guide is "licensed"?
A licensed guide holds an official tourist-guide accreditation issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya. It is legally required to lead paying groups inside Barcelona's major monuments and museums, and it certifies that the guide has passed examinations in the region's history, art and architecture. Every guide in this directory is licensed.
What is the registration number shown on each guide?
It's the guide's official accreditation number from the Catalan tourist-guide registry. It's how you can verify that the guide is genuinely licensed, and it's shown on every profile here.
How much does a private tour guide in Barcelona cost?
Rates are set by each guide and depend on the length of the tour and your group size. As a rough guide, half-day private tours often start from around €150–€250 and full days from around €300, excluding monument entrance tickets. Always confirm the exact price directly with the guide before booking.
How do I find a guide who speaks my language?
Use the language selector at the top of the page to filter the directory — for example to English-, French-, German- or Russian-speaking guides — then open any profile and contact the guide directly.
Is there any booking fee or commission?
No. Your Barcelona Guide is a directory, not a booking platform. You contact guides directly and arrange everything with them — there are no fees or commission added on top.
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