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Welcome to Special Barcelona
The best Lifestyle & foodies tours in Barcelona
Experience the city just like a local with our unique tour guides

Who we are?

Ariella Tessler

I am Ariella Tessler, the proud owner of Special Barcelona

Beyond the “must-sees,” lies the real Barcelona. Where Google maps end, real adventures begin. That’s the motto of Special Barcelona, your gateway to experiences you won’t find anywhere else, online or offline.

For me, Barcelona is a symphony of design, food, beauty, culture, style, and quality. Every cobblestone whispers a story, every tapas plate bursts with flavor, and every corner reveals a masterpiece waiting to be discovered.

The phrase “God is found in the small details” resonates deeply with me. That’s why I created Special Barcelona – to share this city through a lens of meticulous attention to detail.

Forget generic tours and cookie-cutter experiences. With us, you’ll dive into the authentic Barcelona, savoring hidden gems, indulging in sensory delights, and creating memories that linger long after you leave.

No more tourist trail. We’ll take you beyond the postcard panoramas, into the beating heart of Barcelona, where even locals stumble upon something new.

At 50, I swapped pitches for passion. Join me in discovering the Barcelona that stole my heart and yours awaits.
After about 25 years of a successful career in marketing & PR, I realized that I want to share my love for people, and for everything that is wonderful in my city for the last 13 years, Barcelona.

Step beyond the “been there, done that”‘ with Special Barcelona! Forget generic Google searches – we unlock secret alleys, hidden gems, and experiences so authentic, they’ll feel tailor-made.

We have prepared for you tours and workshops that you will not find anywhere else. Special experiences that will enrich you, make you smile and understand the sense of vitality that characterizes the Spaniards and Catalans, the joy, the food and the wine.

As locals, we will take you to the best places in the city, beyond the usual tourist spots.

I’m on a mission to share the Barcelona that locals whisper about
Beyond Google’s reach!

Hanna Berestizhevsky

Meet Hanna, the vibrant instructor at Special Barcelona.
Barcelona is ingrained in her essence, resonating with art, history, and the pulsating nightlife of the city.

Hanna, an accomplished and award-winning emerging artist, holds an MA in Art and an MFA from the University of Barcelona. Originally from Israel, she embraced Barcelona nearly a decade ago, captivated by its allure and decided to make it her home. Fluent in Spanish and English, Hanna seamlessly integrates into the local culture.

“I’ve been guiding tours in Barcelona since 2017. As a performance artist who perceives life as an intricate art form and as an approachable individual deeply passionate about my craft, I aim to craft experiences that not only engage the mind but also touch the heart, creating enduring and unforgettable stories.”

Adi Mehler

Adi Mehler, born in Denmark, grew up in Kibbutz Ma’ayan Baruch, holds a degree in history and geography from Tel Aviv University and is also a musician (with a song in Galgaltz).
Adi is living in Barcelona for the past 14 years and enjoying guiding tourists for 13 years,

Adi has extensive knowledge about Barcelona and Catalonia, food culture and Jewish history.

Birthday in Barcelona!

Want to celebrate a birthday in Barcelona?

We will organize a special birthday for you, that you will not forget

Recommendations

In Special Barcelona we have selected for you a number of hotels that are close to the center,
Good service, spacious rooms and a pleasant stay.

Interested in an exclusive discount at a recommended hotel?

Purchase a tour/workshop and you will receive an e-mail for a discount

Reviews

"It was a lovely tour. She opened a window to the topic of graffiti that we didn't know about. Hana was wonderful, kind, full of pleasant knowledge. She conveyed the topic in an excellent way. She was generous and her recommendations were excellent. We will be happy to spread your activity and participate in more tours.

"Hannah is an excellent instructor, interesting, pleasant and has extensive knowledge in a variety of areas Fields - art, history, architecture and more. We had fun and learned a lot.Well done!

"Hey Hannah, I am updating that the customers on the tour this week on Sunday (which was delayed) said they enjoyed it very much! Fill in the short feedback: Hana was great, professional, interesting and attentive. We enjoyed every moment! "

"Hey there!
Attached is a warm feedback I received from the customer Yasmin:
I wanted to thank you for the amazing experience we had under the guidance of the amazing guide Hana, That shared with us her knowledge, and enriched our stay in Barcelona, thank you very much, I will continue to travel, cheers to Hana"

"The experience was great! Hanna led us among the architectural gems of the Ischampela district in Barcelona, she conveyed information in a fun, interesting way and with humor, we left curious to continue discovering Barcelona with our eyes open, we really liked it, highly recommended"

"Hannah is an excellent guide, charming and pleasant. The tour went by so quickly that it was really a shame for us that it ended, it was a stunning tour."

"Hannah is kind, thoughtful, well educated guid and art enthusiast. She has wide ranging knowledge of Catalan art and history. She has a particular love for the City of Barcelona and she's very gracious in sharing her insights. I highly recommend hiring Hannah and am certain that others will appreciate the experiential value of time well spend with her."

Hannah was very kind and informative. overall " the tour was a great experiennce. She was very passionate and knowledgeable about Barcelona and showed me a lot of great places around the city."

Hannah gave us many insight into the history, architecture ans art culture of Barcelona. we really enjoyed spending the morning with Hannah. she has a wicked sense of humour!"

what a great way to see Barcelona for the first time! Hannah was wonderful guide , selecting the places to see and things to eat and drink based on our needs (vegetarian, no seafood) we toured the Barri Gotic , asked lots of questions and laughed and enjoyes ourselves immensely. I would recommend the culinary kickstart and Hannah for sure to anyone!