The Barcelona Feeling

24/04/2024

Casa Vicens holds immense significance in the world of architecture for several reasons. It marked Gaudí’s transition from being an apprentice to becoming a master architect in his own right.

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Let us embark on a journey to discover Casa Vicens – the birthplace of Gaudí’s genius and a masterpiece that revolutionized architecture forever.

07/03/2024

Explore Park Güell - Discover the history, architecture, and must-see spots of this iconic park in Barcelona.

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Welcome to the enchanting world of Park Güell, where whimsical architecture meets stunning natural landscapes. This masterpiece awaits your exploration.

01/03/2024

“Feel like Gaudí” is a great experience to discover the beautiful architecture of Barcelona combined with a hands-on workshop to create your own Mosaic souvenir in the technique that the great architect Gaudí himself perfected: Trencadís. Join this two-hours walking tour followed by an introduction into the mosaic art.

28/01/2024

Arriving to Barcelona at night - enjoy the beautiful views from the plane!

05/12/2023

We are very happy about a 4-pages feature of The Barcelona Feeling in the new Barcelona travel guide from Michael Müller Verlag, Germany's market leader for individual travel.

"How do you approach a world-famous place in a different way? We wanted to completely turn the usual travel guide concept around. We reduced the sights and expanded the experiences. (..) The focus of the experiences is on extraordinary activities beyond all clichés: unexpected guided tours (...)" says the editor of “Barcelona Adventure - a city in experiences” (p.3).

With “Feel like Gaudí” we are part of one of these unexpected architectural tours that ends with a workshop on the Trencadís mosaic technique. Together with Mosaiccos, we have been offering this combination for several years. We have welcomed dozens of couples and families. Numerous companies have also used this experience for team building events. We are particularly proud of an annual event when we welcome 50 students from the University of Oklahoma.

All of our guests created their own souvenirs in the style of Gaudí and were able to take them home with them. What a great memory of your Barcelona visit!

05/12/2023

Wir freuen uns sehr über ein Feature über The Barcelona Feeling im neuen Barcelona Reiseführer aus dem Michael Müller Verlag, Deutschlands Marktführer für Individualreisen.

"Wie nähert man sich einem weltbekannten Ort mal anders? Wir wollten das übliche Reiseführer-Konzept einmal komplett umdrehen. Dabei haben wir die Sehenswürdigkeiten klein- und die Erlebnisse großgezogen. (..) Im Mittelpunkt der Erlebnisse stehen außergewöhnliche Unternehmungen abseits aller Klischees: unerwartete Führungen (...)" so der Herausgeber von “Barcelona Abenteuer - eine Stadt in Erlebnissen” (S.3).

Mit "Fühle Dich wie Gaudí” gehören wir zu einer dieser unerwarteten Führungen zur Architektur, die mit einem Workshop zur Trencadís-Mosaiktechnik endet. Zusammen mit Mosaiccos bieten wir dieses Kombi-Erlebnis seit einigen Jahren an. Nicht nur dutzende von Paaren und Familien haben wir begrüßen dürfen, auch zahlreiche Firmen nutzen dieses Erlebnis für ein Teambuilding-Event. Besonders stolz sind wir auf ein jährlich wiederkehrendes Ereignis, wenn wir 50 Studenten der Universität von Oklahoma begrüßen dürfen.

All unsere Gäste haben ein eigenes Souvenir im Stile von Gaudí kreiert und mit nach Hause nehmen können. Was für eine tolle Erinnerung an den Barcelona Besuch!

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09/11/2023

Discover the treasures of Catalonia - Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the most exciting cities in Europe. With its unique culture, impressive architecture and vibrant city life, the Catalan capital has a lot to offer. But Barcelona also has rich surrounding areas that are perfect for day trips. In this blog article we will highlight the best day trips from Barcelona including Girona, Figueres, Montserrat, Siurana and Tarragona.

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Barcelona has a lot to offer with her culture, beautiful architecture and vibrant city life. She also has rich surroundings that are perfect for day trips.

07/11/2023

Nicht nur Barcelona hat eine reiche mittelalterliche Geschichte, sondern auch der Rest Kataloniens. Die ländlichen Teile sind voller kleiner Dörfer, in denen die Zeit still zu stehen scheint. Kein Wunder, dass die Macher von Game of Throne beschlossen hatten, in dieser Region zu drehen. Zum Beispiel wählten sie die Kathedrale von Girona als einen der Hauptdrehorte für die sechste Staffel. Und das schöne Besalú, nur 20 Minuten entfernt, wurde ebenfalls mit seiner prächtigen mittelalterlichen Brücke ausgewählt.

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Nicht nur Barcelona hat eine reiche mittelalterliche Geschichte, sondern auch Katalonien. Das Umland ist voller kleiner Dörfer, wo die Zeit still steht.

07/11/2023

If you’re in Barcelona and looking for a captivating day trip, Girona should unquestionably be on your list. Just a short train ride away lies this enchanting medieval gem that has gained recent fame as one of the filming locations for the hit series “Game of Thrones.” However, Girona’s allure extends far beyond its small screen appearance.

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Looking for a day trip from Barcelona? Then Girona should be on your bucket list. The medieval gem gained fame due to the hit series Game of Thrones.

03/11/2023

Barcelona is ready for Christmas ! Most of the city is beautifully decorated with lights. On the 23rd of November it will be the first time that the whole city will be illuminated with these Christmas lights.

14/07/2023

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In July 2023 we visited a wonderful place about 350 km away from Barcelona: The old train station of Canfranc. It is located in a picturesque valley of the Pyrenees Mountains in Aragón at an height of 1200 meters above sea level. The train station was constructed in 1928 and after years of having been a ruin it opened as a luxury hotel in February 2023. This makes it a top destination for a mini break from Barcelona and a great starting point for hiking in the still rather savage mountains.

The old train station of Canfranc is located in a picturesque valley of the Pyrenees Mountains in Aragón at an height of 1200 meters above sea level.

10/07/2023

The Barcelona Feeling on holidays: Canfranc Estación - an old train station constructed in 1928 reopened recently as a luxury hotel. Ideal starting point for hiking in the Pyrenees!

07/07/2023

The Barcelona Feeling on holidays

29/06/2023

Thank you to our 4000 guests!

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In March this year we passed a wonderful milestone: Since our foundation in 2018 more than 4000 guests attended our in person experiences & virtual tours.

28/06/2023

Discover Montjuic! Discover The Barcelona Feeling! The hill in the middle of Barcelona is absolutely worth visiting. The views are spectacular. Many sites to be discovered. Plan at least an afternoon and stroll over Montjuic - Barcelona’s green lung!

23/06/2023

Gaudí & Barcelona Legends -
Immerse with us into captivating legends from the past that can be seen everywhere in the city once you know them. Understand how architects like Gaudí were inspired by them and left a lasting impact on Barcelona.

16/05/2023

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Barcelona, known for its rich & diverse culinary scene, offers a wide range of vegetarian and vegan restaurants to cater to the demand for plant-based cuisine.

19/04/2023

The coastal hike from Villanova to Sitges is rather easy but incredibly beautiful! Just hop onto the commuter train and after a 40 minutes ride you are good to go!

29/03/2023

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Sitges offers a day at the seaside and a lot of Modernism - Needing a little rest from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis? Then you can take a day trip or short break to Sitges from Barcelona.

Needing a little rest from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis? Then you can take a day trip or short break to Sitges from Barcelona.

11/03/2023

Also this year we are running strong. We have received wonderful reviews from our happy customers about our private tours:

Chen from The Netherlands and her partner wrote: "It was by far one of the best Airbnb experience I have had. Christian told the story not only like a friend, but also as if he hasn’t been telling it daily ( passionate and unscripted) 🙂. The whole experience felt well-designed and we were shown many wonderful “off-the-grid” places and told a lot of insight about the city. Would recommend it to any visitors."

Rachel and her husband from the United States: "Christian was a great tour guide and truly made us feel as though he were a friend sharing his neighborhood with us. Although we had been through the neighborhood before ourselves the storytelling gave us a new lens to see the things around us and a deeper appreciation for the history of the architecture and culture. I would recommend this tour to anyone."

Jeffrey from the US wrote in January: "Amazing tour!!! Definitely need to do this one!! Michael took me to places that I would have never been able to visit on my own. Mainly because they are not widely publicised and yet extremely important to see."

Sharon from Indianapolis: “This was a highlight of our Barcelona adventure. Christian’s storytelling is fantastic. The walking is geared to the group. The small group made it more like hanging out with friends vs following an umbrella type tour. The stories and sights made it so even my teen was not bored. So many great memories. A “must do” for your Barcelona stay.”

Check our complete offering of culinary experiences, walking tours and day trips on our website!

22/02/2023

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Spain is a rather young democracy. This year the democratic constitution will celebrate its 45th anniversary. Let´s look back on our blog post from 5 years ago.

On December 6th, 1978 a new democratic constitution was accepted by a vast majority of Spanish people. 40 years of dictatorship of Franco were finally over.

16/02/2023

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Palau de la Música – One of the most magnificent concert halls in the world (3 min. read)

Barcelona’s Palau de la Música Catalana is a truly magnificent concert hall. It has become one of the most important cultural landmarks in Spain.

11/02/2023

Barcelona’s famous concert hall - Palau de La Música - is breathtaking. It is a magnificent example of the art movement of Catalan Modernism. The architect was Donenech i Muntaner who also taught the young Gaudí.

29/01/2023

Celebrating our 5th anniversary! Time flies!

In January 2023 we are celebrating the 5th birthday of The Barcelona Feeling. We are delighted that we have truly become the Barcelona experts.

17/01/2023

Discover the magic of the Olympic Mountain: Montjuïc. Barcelona’s green lung is conveniently located within the central city. Next to many parks it offers fascinating sights and breathtaking panoramic views.

14/01/2023

Join our in and learn about the variety of Spanish - while we walk though narrow back alleys in the and . Our guides will explain the history of the neighbourhoods and make three in distinct restaurants.

22/12/2022

We are looking back on a very successful 2022. Even though the effects of the pandemic were still in full swing until March we had our best year ever. Finishing as #25 out of #1200 tour operators in Barcelona makes us very proud (as listed on Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform).

We thank all of our 900 guests for the wonderful time that we spent together and the lovely feedback and reviews that we have received.

For next year we have many new ideas, additional experiences will be coming up and of course we continue being fully committed to deliver high quality experiences in Barcelona and create unforgettable moments with you!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a great 2023!

Christian & Michael
The Barcelona Feeling

09/11/2022

Happy customers after our private tour - Explore hidden streets with a friend: “We had an amazing time with you Christian. Thank you. David”

During 2.5 hours you will discover the authentic side of the historic centre of Barcelona, learn about most important legends and see some amazing architecture!

01/11/2022

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What a marvellous site!

Castell de Santa Florentina, north of Barcelona, is a popular filming location in Catalonia (Game of Thrones) and a masterpiece of Catalan Modernism.