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 “4 Hour tour of Barcelona” – Tripadvisors
We chose Francesc instead of a tour from our cruise ship. It was our best decision. He was waiting at the pier, there were 4 of us and we chose a private limo, which worked out nicely. Our driver was very efficient, maneuvering into streets and parking spots with great ease. One of our group had mobility issues and Francesc was very accommodating. We toured a bit of Old Town, went to Passeig de Gracia, the elegant avenue in Barcelona, saw Gaudi’s home and those of the ool wealthy families and heard the story of their beginnings. We had a wonderful tour of Sagrada Familia and Francesc would stop and give us details about the designs that Gaudi used to tell the stories. Our final stop was a market, La Bouqueria Food Market, I believe, and we saw wonderful displays of olives, fruits, meats and fish. The fish is delivered fresh daily and so many kinds available. We wish we had had longer to visit in this beautiful city but through Francesc we were able to capture the history and also the modern day life.
You won’t be disappointed.

“Gaudi Tour: Sagrada Familia and more” –  TBL
We had used Francesc 2 times already and by now we felt like old friends. He did not disappoint us and since we only had one day to fit in all the “important” sites in Barcelona, he chose wisely and we were able to enjoy many of the sights, especially the Sagrada Cathedral. He has so much knowledge about Park Guell and the Cathedral and it was wonderful to be able to have someone who could answer our questions; instead of just taking the audio tour. We highly recommend him for any tour requirements.

Francesc’s Response: Thanks AnnaMarie, it was great to see you again after your two-week trip for the Mediterranean. As you have said: as Old Friend. I hope our paths will cross again!
Francesc

“Wineries Priorat-montsant” –  TBL
Francesc customized this tour based on our desire to visit wineries in the Priorat region. He hired a driver Jorge who was a pleasure to have along and a very competent driver. Francesc chose 4 wineries and each one welcomed us into their vineyards for tastings. We enjoyed all the tastings especially at Clos de l’Obac and Celler Mas Doux where we made several purchases. Francesc always kept us on track and provided us with interesting commentary about the region during our drive. Highly recommend him.

Francesc’s Response: It was for a long time that we were preparing this tour. It was a customized tour in a special region of Catalonia. I have enjoyed preparing and touring this visit. Thanks AnnaMarie!

“Tapas & Pinchos en the Old Town with Flamenco” –  TBL
Francesc was a wonderful guide. He took us to 3 places which we would never have walked into (we probably would have not even noticed one of them) and enjoyed the BEST tapas and pinchos of our trip. On our walk he was extremely informative about the history of Barcelona and the architecture of the Old Town. I would highly recommend him.

“Gaudi Tour: Sagrada Familia and more” –  TBL
Barcelona has been a dream of mine since I was 16 years old and 50 years later,and with the help of our fabulous guide, Francesc, my dream came true!!! Francesc is a very knowledgeable and passionate man about his city, which made this tour so incredible. Our tour of Gaudi’s Park Guell and Sagrada Familia were sights I will never forget, even through my tears!!! If you like unusual architecture, then this is tour for you and Francesc is the guide. Even his recommendations for dinner was fabulous.

Francesc’s Response: Thanks Deborah! It has been an honor to be the guide who has made real this dream of your life

“Walking tour of the Old Town” –  TBL
With a very short time in Barcelona, this tour along with our guide, Francesc, gave us a wonderful overview of Old Barcelona. From the beautiful Barcelona Cathedral to City Hall to the market place along LaRambla to a hint of what was to come the next day. I so want to come back some day and see more.

“Walking tour of the Old Town” –  TBL
Great history of the old city and its changes of control in the Spanish lands.

“Gaudi Tour: Sagrada Familia and more” –  TBL
WOW – wonderful insights to Gaudi and his history – learned so much – I was fascinated by his understanding of Gaudi and his attention to detail in Gaudi’s work.

“Dali Museum at Figueres & Girona & Besalú” –  TBL
We had a great day with Francesc. We moved ahead of the line at the museum and had a terrific tour of the Dali museum. We learned so much about Dali, his art, life and times. We then went to Bessau the walled mid evil city. We wanted to visit the Mikva and Francesc worked so hard to get the key when the person who was responsible for the key did not meet us. Instead of giving up he persisted and succeeded. Wonderful guide!

  “Gothic, Sagrade Famillie We could not have picked a better guide!!” – Tripadvisors
We traveled to Barcelona in December 2017 and via TripAdvisor we found Fancesc! He is hands-down the very best guide we have had (and we get guides in almost every city when we travel). Our tour consisted of 11 of us. My brother and his family (wife, three children (ages 15-22)) and my family (husband, two children (16-20)) and a family friend (22). We did two half day tours, but I wish we had done more.

Francesc met us at our hotel (Arai Aparthotel – ALSO FABULOUS) and we stopped at the coffee shop on the corner for a quick bite and for Francesc to orient us to the Gothic District. We saw everything we ever wanted, and had the advantage of being there for Christmas so we enjoyed the Christmas markets and learned all about the tito logs and Poopers! The following day we also met at the hotel, where Francesc organized cabs for all of us to tour Sagrada Família, Park Guell and a little of the Block of Discord. This was a four hour tour and I wish it were longer. You need a good solid 90 minutes in the Sagrada Familia for sure.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Francesc. He gave interesting, insightful information about the famous stuff we were seeing, and just the local culture. He was informative, fun, funny, easy to be with, which is sometimes hard to find in a guide. If my family and I are going to be in a city for the first time, and spend it with a complete stranger telling us about the city, that guide has got to be FABULOUS. And, Francesc is that kind of guide!!!