We had a great tour with On! He was knowledgeable about everything Barcelona and catered the tour…read moreto the group's interests. Despite being on an Antonio Gaudi architecture tour, we also learned other historical facts and sentiments about Barcelona. 5/5 would recommend!

My friends suggested to take both the 11am tour and 3pm tour and have lunch inbetween. I listened…read moreand made reservations for both. When the confirmation came in, it looked like the same tour name, Gothic, but when I checked in for the 9am tour, it was clarified that the 3pm tour would be different, Gaudi Modernism. Reservations online were quick and easy. It costs 3 euro to hold a spot. I gladly paid the 6 euro for both. I took the 9am Gothic Tour on a Monday. So many people booked they called an extra guide. Many showed up without a reservation. There were three guides and we broke into three large groups. Juliana was great. She was little and didn't have an umbrella; we very temporarily lost her twice! But her knowledge and enthusiasm more than made up for it! She was also very personable. I highly recommend her! Natalia gave the Gaudi tour at 3pm. She was also extremely knowledgeable and patient; our tour involved getting the group on and off a metro to Familia Sagada. Would welcome her as a tour guide again. As per the custom, you decide the cost at the end. They took my dollars and euros. I highly recommend these tours!!!!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would…read more Jordan and the team are amazing! This is my second trip to Barcelona and I knew after my first experience touring with this them I would be in great hands. They did not disappoint. Jordan was very communicative leading up to the trip and helped plan three lovely, guided days throughout the city as well as a side trip to Sitges. My parents and I loved our time with Zaida and Silvia who were incredibly knowledgeable and took great care getting us to so many of the city's beautiful sites, including introducing us to restaurants off the beaten path. We were treated like family. I cannot say enough great things about Hi. This is Barcelona Dont' look any further...Book with them!!!!!!IF

Our tour this week was perfect. We always reach out to Hi This Is Barcelona as soon as we book a…read moretrip since we know Jordan can plan the best experience for us. Our guide and driver were so knowledgeable and fun, we really enjoyed it. We appreciate their flexibility and problem solving that went above and beyond. We look forward to our next visit!

wonder tour with Diana she was so informative and patient…read morewith all our questions. this was sure worth the money we did a 4 hour tour with most time spent at Sagrade Familia They are so helpful on their site when you are asking about the tours and tickets for attractions

Have actually done the Gothic Quarter tour twice over the years by mistake. Both though were…read moreamazing as the different guides were able to provide unique information which made it seem like we were covering the topic for the first time. We could not swing The Dark Past Night tour as we were busy on the days for the seasonal rotation. That has been one the family has talked about over the years and we just have not been able to swing with timing. With how exciting multiple guides have told us it is, we will be planning a set day around that on our next trip to Barcelona. The free aspect is nice as we can tip the guide the extra portion in my mind as it is them taking their own time to provide their years of knowledge to you in a fun interactive environment. I would highly encourage anyone to go with Runner Bean Tours in Barcelona as it is better than the actual paid tours that just drag you along and provide canned talking points.

This was surely one of the top highlights of our 2-week trip to Spain!…read more Wendy, our guide, was very knowledgeable and well-spoken. She explained the tapa culture of Spain, how tapas are different in the various regions of Spain, and the specialty drinks from each region and how they complement the respective tapas. The wine tasting was an excellent finale! We learned so much about the various wines offered. Thank you, Wendy!

Had a fabulous time with our group of 8 total and our guide Brian. He brought us through the back…read morealleys and narrow streets of Barcelona and kept us off the touristy main streets, and peppered the tour with lots of interesting tidbits about the city, the history of Catalunya, the food culture in Barcelona, and himself! The pace was perfect -- a great combination of eating, walking, touring, and photospots so just when you were getting full, you had the opportunity to have a little walk to work up an appetite for the next stop. We went to at least 5 separate eateries (although I honestly I started losing count), some of them quite historic including the famed 4 Cats cafe. The tour even vetted out the best churros and best chocolate in the city (separate businesses), and brokered a deal that enabled us to try them together! Brian was a delight and in many of the restaurants, clearly knew the staff and owners -- this was great as it made us feel like VIPs and also gave us some insight into the history of the business -- some of them had been open and family run for many years! And weirdly -- even though Brian is American-born -- I felt that to be a plus: he was able to answer some of the more "basic" questions I might have been uncomfortable asking to a local, and given his time spent living in Spain thus far, I felt like he was still able to give us a really down-to-earth, local introduction to the city. Due to the size of the group, we only went to places where they could make reservations and seat a large group in a private back room. So we didn't visit any truly hole-in-the-wall places, but all the food was good so we didn't really mind. I will say this tour is possibly better for the beginning of your visit to Spain rather than the end. My partner and I had visited San Sebastian prior to Barcelona, and so many of the foods Brian was "introducing" like boquerones and croquettes we had already enjoyed and indulged in many times before.

I have visited more churches/cathedrals than i can count but this was so unique. Love those huge…read moregothic churches but they are dark inside. This was stunningly and lots of light. The colored rays from the stained glass was breathtaking and like nothing I've even seen. I hear it changes at different times of day. The outside can be seem from miles away due the the size but once right there the details are so interesting. We signed up for guardi excursion and they got us in quicker as the lines are ridiculous. But they limited our time. I would have stayed much longer. Its nearly finished after all these year and one of the reasons I chose Spain as a travel destination. If you are in Barcelona definitely dont miss visiting here. No matter your relationship with religion this is a work of art. Stunning even though crowded. as with most things the pictures just cant do it justice. I feel so blessed to have been able to finally see it in person. I don't know that Spain and Portugal are places we would return but this was on top of our list for Spain. Designed by Antoni Gaudi construction was began in 1882 and not funded by Vatican or government so depends of ticket and donations. Plus construction was slowed by need to acquire adjacent properties that were anxious to sell. crazy it took over 140 yrs. So its a rare mixture of new and old. Be very aware tickets sell our weeks ahead. This was an added excursion with our go ahead tour. If i were to return to Barcelona I'd def visit all the Gaudi locations again.

This was more than I expected it to be. Our tour was amazing! If you can, book a tour. Our guide…read morewas very passionate and knowledgeable about the basilica. Initially, I thought I knew what we were getting into but quickly found out I had no clue. On top of this being an immense building project, it is also filled with symbolism. Everything in the cathedral has a declarative and deliberate purpose, nothing is random. Also, there is a fantastically assembled museum under the church. Don't miss out on this amazing experience. Enjoy!

We took a Sagrade Famila bus tour guides by Ana Luisa. She was so charming and professional and…read moremake the tour much more fun and educational. Really well organized and will definitely take another tour by this Bureau.

I decided last minute to do the Gaudí guided tour. Sonia was a wonderful guide and the experience…read morestarted off my trip in a great way. Would absolutely recommend them.

If I had more time I'd have done ALL their tours. Super comprehensive, great insights, friendly…read moreguides. We spent a big chunk of the day with Marta on the Gaudi tour - dream come true. Casa Milla, Parc Guell, Sagrada Familia with the option to climb tower. Marta knows Barcelona inside out. We ended up talking a bit of politics which turned into a history lesson - I learned SO much! Plus she was a lot of fun and told stories that made each location come to life. The evening tapas tour with Miriam was also fantastic. Miriam is a true insider - knows the story behind the recipes and gave recommendations based on our tastes. Miriam took the time to walk us through the Gothic Quarter which was such a bonus - especially when we got to see the parade of giants. She made me laugh throughout the evening - when she negotiated with a shopkeeper for a better price when I was shopping, to turning my engagement ring around when we were on the subway. It was like being with a fun mom! Can't recommend this tour company enough. You get to learn about an amazing city with guides who feel like friends. Loved them!

Our five member family had booked a Gaudi tour w Javier. We were not disappointed. Javier is…read moreextremely knowledgeable about Gaudi and Barcelona and the world. He speaks seven languages and has great world knowledge and stories. His love of Gaudi is undeniable but he backed up that assertion with facts and examples that made us all converts. He took some time to find a little bit about us and our touring style before launching our tour. I told him that I would often stray from the group but to go on without me. He complied except when he would have a nugget of knowledge. I was glad every time he pulled me back in and strayed less and less thereafter. WE had to split into two taxis heading to Sagrada Familia and one driver did not listen to Javier's instructions and dropped half of our group in the wrong spot. Javier was able to find them and then talked us into the basilica despite the fact that we were late to our appointment. Sagrada was the centerpiece of the tour - if not our entire time in Barcelona, for me - so that would have been a tragedy. Once inside, we saw the glory of Gaudi. We had a late addition of our 5th person and they were able to handle quite simply for us. The meeting of Javier went exactly as planned and, for what we got, the price was worth it. I'd rather pay more and get a first class experience than go with some cheap skip-the-line tour run by a college student. Javier is passionate about Gaudi, Barcelona and our satisfaction. Thank you, Javier and Forever Barcelona!

This was the worst experience we've ever had with a free walking tour…read more I greeted our guide (Javier) by a different name by mistake, to which he said "Sergio is at 11am" and turned away from us to talk to someone else. I checked the confirmation email and realized I called him the wrong name. I went back to where he was, showed him the email and apologized for calling him the wrong name. His attitude continued to be standoffish and condescending. We started the tour by Javier telling us he left Spain for a long time, but returned a few years ago to Barcelona because there's a lot of tourism and he does this for the money. He continued by saying "I wish you good luck with pickpockets here, don't take it personally if you get robbed", and then started with a bit of history about Barcelona. We have traveled Europe for over two months, doing free walking tours in each city we stayed at, and this was the first time we left a tour after 20 minutes. Javier's attitude was dispassionate, condescending, and you could tell he does not enjoy showing off Barcelona to travelers. Honestly, I thought his original comment about doing it for the money only was a joke, but soon realized it wasn't. Javier, I'm sorry I called you by the wrong name. I'm sure sometimes you also make mistakes, right? Even after apologizing to you, you made me feel unwelcome and out of place. Perhaps waiting for Sergio's tour would have been best. We were excited to take our first tour in Barcelona and the way you mistreated us left us with a very bitter taste in our mouths. It's unfortunate someone like you is showing this wonderful city to tourists. Perhaps you should reconsider your career. Hospitality doesn't suit you.

Javier was the worst tour guide I've ever met after 20 years of taking free walking tours across…read morethe world. He had zero passion for his job, and made it obvious that he didn't care for our experience. His face was like the one in the photo the entire time. DO NOT BOOK. We left after 20 minutes into the tour. A complete waste of time.

When researching popular tourist destinations in Barcelona, Casa Batlló came up on many a list. I…read morelike to take in museums and other historical structures whenever I visit a new city, so this sounded perfect. That being said, I purchased tickets for us to explore during our first full day in the city. Casa Batlló is one of several structures in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudí. I believe this was originally designed as a private residence, and has since become a showcase of the type of work Gaudí produced. The visits are self-guided, and once you enter you are given an audio guide that you can use throughout the house that provides information about the space you're in. The house itself is gorgeous. It's so intricately designed with different themes throughout the space. The audio guide really helped here as it told the history behind each room. I found myself snapping tons of pictures, or just standing there and taking it all in. As expected, there were a couple of gift shops, and some interactive exhibits scattered throughout the house as well. Note that not all spaces are open to all guests, it depends on the type of ticket you buy; that being said, even if you get the base ticket you will see a lot. Also, this place naturally attracts Instagrammers - be aware there are lots of people posing for the camera, Overall, Casa Batlló was an awesome experience. It was my first taste of Gaudí's influence on the city, and I would definitely return for another visit.

Strolling after our Senior Dinner and there he was behind us, one of Anthony Gaudi's whimsical…read moreperfection!

These guys were great…read more I coordinated mostly with Chihiro and Javier was our tour guide. I've been on a number of historical/walking/architecture tours in a number of cities. It's one of those things that I never thought I'd like (following someone holding an umbrella who is droning on about stuff you want to care about but you are not sure you care about)... but guides like Javier are what can change your mind. When your guide has a passion for the subject and when your guide has some personality, it makes all the difference in the world. Javier has both. But you pay a premium to get the "Javier tour" and I'm guessing that it's worth it because he had the eight of us in this group (all friends who did a private tour) quite entertained. (Maybe ALL of their tour guides are great but Javier is who you pay a bit more for.) His knowledge of the Sagrada Familia was encyclopedic but the trick for a tour guide is to not sound like an encyclopedia but, on the other hand, to keep the information and interesting facts coming. Javier kept things moving and entertaining so you didn't just feel like you were in a classroom. For what it's worth, he also knew his cell phone camera (and your cell phone camera) backwards and forwards and was giving some truly great tips on getting great shots at just the right place in the church. Javier is a great tour guide and you will not be disappointed should you spend a few hours with him. (And Sagrada Familia is an absolutely beautiful church unlike anything you've ever seen before.)

From the owner: We are not "encyclopedia" type of guides. We are more like friends or family…read more Javier is a very special guide for Sagrada Familia because he work there and learned directly from his work colleagues like architects, sculptors, etc. We are specialized in private tours, not big groups are accepted. Barcelona Private Tour Guide provides you with Friendly, Fun and Educational Experiences Just The BEST Way of Enjoying Barcelona!