Hi, I’m Vanessa
Hi, I’m Vanessa
I’ve lived in Barcelona for 27 years
I speak English, Spanish, Italian, Catalan
I am Licensed Tour guide
I studied Art History at the University of Barcelona (UB), and I coursed the last year of the degree at the University of Parma (Italy), a lovely place where is produced the famous Parmigiano cheese! When completed the degree in Italy I came back to Barcelona, but shortly after I decided to move to London (UK) where I lived for a year and a half enjoying a vibrant city full of art! When I moved back to Barcelona I worked in art galleries and museums, like the National Museum of Art of Catalunya (MNAC), and the contemporary art museum CAIXAFORUM. During the year 2006, I passed the exams and became a Licensed tour guide. Since the first day, I love my job! Meeting new people, connecting with them, and sharing my passion and enthusiasm for the arts. Making the customers fall in love with Barcelona and wish to come back soon is my objective! Even though I am specialized in arts, I love to know and let know what's going on in the city! I'm flexible, and quick to pick up new skills. Ready for the fresh new restaurants and best places for shopping, but also the most traditional or authentic places, those hidden even for many locals! I live in the heart of Barcelona (just 2 min walk from the Picasso Museum); I was born close to the land that inspired Joan Miró (south of Catalonia); and I Love to spend many weekends in the Empordà, north of Catalonia, where Salvador Dalí was born.
My knowledge & interests
Arts
History
Shopping
Architecture
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Unique & unusual foods
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Wildlife
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Wine
Third wave coffee
Artisanal tea
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Museums
Modernism and Medieval
