GORKA
Originally from the North of Spain, Gorka arrived back to Barcelona with the new century after travelling half way around the globe. Nature photographer, mountain trekker and city walker, he fell in love with this place more than two decades ago. To him, unveiling its secrets to visitors is more a pleasure than a job. Together with Ann-Marie, he is the co-founder of Runner Bean Tours.
"Gorka shared with us the history of Barcelona with such enthusiasm that he felt like an ambassador of Catalonian culture & history"
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Having been born in the island of Mallorca, very near Barcelona, it is no surprise that Miguel is in love with the Mediterranean culture. He specialised in tourism and, after travelling around Europe, he decided to come back to his roots. When you don’t find him snorkelling or spearfishing you will have the pleasure of him showing you Barcelona’s treasures.
"Miguel was terrific, very knowledgable with such a pleasant demeanor. Tour was informative and interesting"
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Born and bred in Barcelona, Tati’s curiosity for all that is new and different makes her the perfect tour guide. After studying Fine Arts in the city, she spent a few years in Asia and the middle East before coming back to her hometown. Her enthusiasm for her city is contagious and she is always looking forward to sharing it with others.
"Tati was knowledgeable and entertaining! Kids loved it so much that they asked if Tati was available the next day!"
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During a 3 year trip around the world, Jarrod arrived to Barcelona and made a last minute decision not to get on the next plane. 10 years later, he is proud to call it home. He loves meeting travellers from all over the world and always looks forward to telling visitors about the best that Barcelona has to offer. You won’t be disappointed in his company.
"Jarrod was very articulate, well organized, likeable, funny, we could really feel his passion for the city"
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Lisa has been living in Barcelona and loving every minute of it for over a decade. Although trained in sociology, her career has moved since towards theatre, story telling and tour guiding, which she has been doing for years in Catalonia. Any questions about Gaudí, Modernisme, Montserrat and wine, Lisa is the person to ask. You will fall in love with her personality and charm as much as we did.
"The tour gave us a great insight into Gaudí's life and progression of his work. Lisa, our lovely guide, was well informed and enthusiastic about her subject, but also helpful with regard to other aspects of visiting Barcelona"
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Albert is a trained historian with a thirst for knowledge and a friendly approach. But more importantly, he has a passion for his beloved hometown. If you are looking for a fascinating introduction to the nooks and crannies of the Gothic Quarter or if what you prefer is to learn more about Gaudí and the Catalan Modernisme movement, Albert is your man.
"We thoroughly enjoyed our informative walking tour with Albert! He shared such interesting facts and historical details that he kept us fascinated with this area. I am glad we had this informative and fun walk!"
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ANN-MARIE
Armed with a degree in Ceramics, Ann-Marie spent the next few years running her own workshop, teaching Art and travelling extensively. She feels it was the luck of the Irish to have arrived in Barcelona a few years back. Passionate about guiding, she loves giving tourists insight to this wonderful city. Together with Gorka, she is the co-founder of Runner Bean Tours.
"Ann Marie was so knowledgeble about the city and so eager to share. Her love of the amazing architecture was infectious"
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Gemma is a homegrown Barcelonan with an incessant hunger for learning and communication. Having taught teenagers for a few years, she turned her sights to tour guiding. She is very interactive and loves pointing out small hidden details of the streets and sharing the unique Catalan culture and habits with visitors. You will adore her bubbly personality and easy going nature.
"All of us on the tour were impressed with Gemma's knowledge, professionalism, and passion. She helped us to understand and appreciate what could have otherwise been an overwhelming experience"
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Mari is a true local hailing from Barcelona. She has a deep interest in the Art and architecture of the city and is currently studying history of Art (something she has always longed to do). She absolutely loves her job of tour guiding and her very sweet personality immediately wins you over. You are in very capable and knowledgeable hands when on her tour.
"Mari was fantastic. Her English was perfect. Loved the history and stories she was able to tell us about every building"
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Elisabet (or Eli as most of her friends call her) has been enjoying showing her city to visitors for a few years now and she never gets tired of it. She has worked and lived in all corners of the world, from Belgium to Tanzania, Turkey, Brasil or the US but she always ends up coming back. A never ending smile is just waiting for you in Barcelona.
"Eli was a true joy to spend the day with. She was so knowledgeable about your beautiful city and in particular, shared a wealth of information and stories about Gaudí. You have a real jewel in Eli"
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Dani has been working as a tour guide in Barcelona for a few years and he just can’t have enough. Big soccer fan and supporter of the local football team, he now lives with his wife and daughter at the heart of the old town. His passion for the city he grew up in is contagious so, be warned, you are in for a treat with him.
"Dani made our visit to Barcelona a very wonderful adventure. He is very affable and was a pure joy to be around. He loved showing us his city"
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Originally from a coastal town North of Barcelona, Laura has been a passionate about history, arts and languages since she remembers. She specialises in the Jewish heritage of Spain and the medieval history of Catalonia. With an infectious passion for her country, you couldn’t ask for better company while in the city.
"Laura was engaging, fun, and very knowledgeable. Would definitely book with her again and recommend anyone visiting Barcelona to do the same!"
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After spending some time in Europe working in the film industry, Anna came back to her home town with the intention of showing its wonders to visitors. She ended up not only doing this but also training the staff at Sagrada Familia. If you are lucky to have her as your guide in Barcelona you will definitely fall in love with her bubbly and friendly personality.
"Anna was absolutely fantastic and a joy. She was insightful, charming and funny. Having taken other group tours on previous vacations, I would completely recommend your company's private tour as the way to see Barcelona."
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Anna has been working as a tour guide in Barcelona for many years and she still can’t have enough of it. With a passion for art and history, her friendly and charming personality will captivate you since the minute you meet her. You can ask all about the city, its history, parks and restaurants and at the end of the tour you will feel you have a new friend in Barcelona.
"Anna was just an absolutely wonderful guide for our family. We truly enjoyed spending time with her. She made a lot of effort at ensuring my wife and teenage children all could learn and ask questions"
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