Private Art & Gaudí Tours in Barcelona and Catalonia

My name is Macarena Bergada, and I was born and raised in Barcelona, a city whose beauty, creativity, and spirit continue to inspire me every day. As an art historian and licensed private guide, I specialize in bespoke luxury cultural experiences in Barcelona and throughout Catalonia, designed for travelers who seek depth, exclusivity, and authenticity.

With more than fifteen years of professional experience, guiding is not simply my profession, it is my passion. I feel privileged to share the artistic, architectural, and gastronomic heritage of my country with discerning travelers, offering fully customized private tours tailored to each guest’s interests, pace, and expectations.

An Art Historian Specialized in Gaudí and Architecture

I hold a degree in Art History from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and specialized in architecture and landscape through advanced studies at École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Versailles (ENSAV) and La Sorbonne in Pari. My academic background allows me to offer insightful, engaging, and accessible interpretations of art and architecture, with a particular expertise in Antoni Gaudí and Modernisme.

Since 2016, I have been part of the official team at La Sagrada Família, where I lead both educational visits for students of all ages and private protocol tours for VIP guests. This experience has given me an in-depth knowledge of one of the world’s most iconic monuments, along with the highest standards of excellence and discretion.

Bespoke Private Tours for Luxury Travelers, Families & VIPs

I am a licensed guide by the Government of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya), a guarantee of professionalism, quality, and exclusive access. Over the years, I have worked with luxury hotels, travel designers, cultural institutions, cruise lines, incentive travel companies, and private VIP clients from around the world.

I design skip-the-line private tours, family-friendly cultural experiences, and high-end itineraries that combine art, architecture, heritage, and gastronomy. Whether traveling as a couple, with children, or as a VIP guest, every experience is carefully curated to be both enriching and enjoyable, especially for families, where storytelling and interaction are key.

A Personal, Warm and Multilingual Approach

Having lived and studied in Rome, Paris, and London, I am fluent in English, French, and Italian, in addition to my native Catalan and Spanish. This international background allows me to connect naturally with guests from different cultures, particularly American luxury travelers seeking meaningful and seamless experiences.

I am often described as patient, warm, engaging, and approachable, with a genuine sense of humor. I believe that a truly exceptional private tour is not only about knowledge, but also about listening, understanding what each traveler wants to experience and adapting every detail accordingly.

Discover Barcelona and Catalonia in a Unique Way

From private Gaudí tours in Barcelona to exclusive cultural and gastronomic experiences across Catalonia, my goal is to offer you an unforgettable journey,refined, inspiring, and deeply personal.

Allow me to guide you, and discover Barcelona and Catalonia through the eyes of an art historian, with the comfort, exclusivity, and elegance of a truly bespoke luxury experience.