Our five member family had booked a Gaudi tour w Javier. We were not disappointed. Javier is extremely 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! read more