Discover Barcelona through the eyes of a local connoisseur. Let me take the hassle out of planning your trip, and design a bespoke Barcelona experience, tailoring an itinerary, private tours and events exclusively to you. From charming hidden gems and exquisite dining to customized trips, sights and stylish accommodations, I’ll ensure you get the true essence and authentic lifestyle of Barcelona. Relax and enjoy, knowing every detail is crafted by your pesonal travel concierge. Reach out, and let’s create your exceptional Barcelona adventure together.
My Services
Barcelona Itinerary
Make your Barcelona trip convenient, stress free and rich with unforgettable experiences in and out of the city – on and off the beaten path – the perfect hotel, escapes to nearby coastal villages, medieval towns and scenic beaches and wineries that only a local knows.
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Enjoy the full convenience of leaving the planning in my local hands to get a trip that exceeds your imagination, combining the must-see attractions with my insider knowledge of local hideaways and delicious eateries adapted uniquely to you. As a local expert who knows the city and the surroundings, I guide you in choosing where to stay and go, also if you want to visit other places in Spain, prioritizing and planning it all conveniently so you experience a lot while feeling your days flow. You relax, while I take care of the planning, book hotels, entrances, guides, transfers and restaurants, and schedule the activities aligned with your personal preferences and pace.
So lean back, forget worrying about the planning and receive a personalized itinerary that makes your Barcelona trip truly unforgettable, when I transform your unique travel preferences into an efficient day-by-day schedule. You only have to decide how many days you want.
You get your itinerary as an interactive booklet with photos of the places, hyperlinks to websites and locations so you can use it on your mobile as a daily agenda and navigate to the activities. Whether you are staying a few days or longer, the itinerary is perfect for everyone who is looking to get maximum value of their time in Barcelona without the hard work and stress.
Barcelona Private Walk
Discover the city’s best-kept secrets and hidden gems with a private walking tour through Barcelona, where you will experience the local highlights and authentic vibe, which most people never get to see – or spend years living in the city to find.
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Join me on a private walking tour to discover the city’s local charm and authentic vibe and get an “insider” perspective of Barcelona. As a local with firsthand knowledge, I’ll take you to hidden gems, places to eat, drink, shop, and relax that you wouldn’t find on your own. As we walk around, you get an overview of the city while experiencing the Mediterranean lifestyle and culture.
It’s an easy way to make the most out of your precious time, because you don’t need figure out how to get around and can focus on enjoying the experience. By the end of the walk, you have a bucket list of places on your Barcelona map, which you can return to on your own, so you can skip the pre-travel research.
A private walk is tailored to what you wish to experience. It could be a neighborhood walk to different areas of the city where you see the true local culture, a foodie tour where you experience some of Barcelona’s specialties at tapas bars, local food markets or a walk to several city highlights popular among the locals like: streets, shops, squares, parks, rooftops, and delicious eateries or a mountain walk with amazing nature and city views. We can go out of town to a nearby coastal village and we can mix it all up. Finally, if you are thinking about moving to Barcelona it is a must to know the city from a local perspective.
Barcelona Groups
Save time and rest assured that your corporate event or group trip becomes an experience beyond your dreams with stunning venues, scenic gems and fun activities organized in a seamless trouble-free agenda as only a local expert who knows the city can create.
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Skip the endless research months ahead of your event/trip and leave the planning to me. With my insider knowledge of the city and the surroundings, I know of surprising dinner sites, spaces, activities, the best food and how to organize it most conveniently in terms of location and logistics.
Perhaps a gala dinner in an art museum in front of the Mediterranean Sea, a conference in a modernist house, a rooftop cava tasting, a reception in a palace with breathtaking city views or a team building event at a winery – just as examples – and of course a hotel with a true Barcelona atmosphere. You can be sure the plan runs smoothly as all places and activities are double checked, tested, booked and coordinated with the local providers in person before your arrival.
You receive a beautiful interactive itinerary for your event/trip with photos and hyperlinks to websites and locations of the places, so your group has an appetizer of what they can look forward to. You also have my personal assistance during your stay, so you don’t need to worry about the language and local logistics coordination. Get in touch to get your one of a kind event or trip designed to surprise your group.
Premium Bonuses
Bonus 1: Recommendation and booking a premium hotel.
Bonus 2: My personal assistance throughout your trip.
I spent a wonderful half day with the lovely Maja. She took me to some very picturesque local neighborhoods I would not have found on my own, and was a great companion while walking the small streets and sipping Cava. She also showed me great places to buy food and wine, and chose the perfect tapas bar for our lunch. Really enjoyed my time with her!
We had booked the sweet and talented @majasgusto as a guide around the authentic and posh part of Barcelona. Maja was able to show us the best places in areas we never found ourselves.In addition, she had booked a table at the most beautiful places, which completed this fantastic day to the fullest 🤩🇪🇸🥂
Loved spending the day with Maja! It was great to get off the beaten path and visit the lovely neighborhood of Sarrià to see how the locals live. We loved visiting the local parks, restaurants and shops. Our family of 5 really appreciated this relaxing experience after visiting all of the hectic must sees in Barcelona! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Maya and recommend her on your next visit to Barcelona!
Meeting and seeing Barcelona for the first time with Maja’s guidance (the day after we arrived) was a perfect beginning to our stay. We walked and visited areas of Barcelona (off the beaten path from tourist attractions), stopped in bakeries, coffee shops, local merchant businesses, food markets, restaurants , etc., that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own.
Maja’s local expertise and genuine passion for her work made our trip to Barcelona unique. I wholeheartedly recommend Maja’s guidance. She will undoubtedly make your trip truly extraordinary. Thank you, Maja, for being an exceptional guide and making our trip to Spain one that we will cherish forever.
One of the most beneficial things I did in Barcelona was booking a private walking tour with Maja. It was so much more than I could have hoped for. The walk gave me knowledge about the area, the culture, the people who live there and what they are like – from a different perspective that I would have gotten alone or from a tourist guide.
With Maja we discovered many excellent restaurants, bars and shops and taught us some basics of the lifestyle and habits in Barcelona. Maja shared her world and personal experience with us, which made our perspective so much richer.
As a solo traveller, I really appreciated experiencing the city with a local connoisseur by my side. It was a gorgeous experience, nothing like what I had tried before. I had nothing to prepare for it and didn’t have to spend days on searching for nice places before my trip, and during my stay I did so much more in the few days I had in Barcelona – because everything was planned by lovely Maja.
I went on a walk with Maja to a beautiful neighborhood in a part of town I had never heard about. Here I discovered small hidden gems where the locals hang out, cosy cafes, bars and restaurants. An amazing excursion that opened my eyes for new places and made me appreciate the beauty that can be found everywhere in Barcelona.
Without question, the best decision we made when planning our trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava, was collaborating with Maja Asaa. Having experienced the best family vacation we have ever taken (we travel regularly domestically and internationally), we greatly appreciate the difference Maja made to our overall experience. Visiting Barcelona was an absolute joy and Maja deserves all of the credit for positioning us to have such an amazing trip!
An appetizer of the experiences we can mix together into a customized tour, event or a digital itinerary - that you can use as your daily agenda on your mobile.
Experience Barcelona with Maja, Your Local Concierge
I’m Maja, a dedicated local expat who has immersed herself in Barcelona’s unique lifestyle and vibrant culture for over 7.5 years. My passion for uncovering the city’s hidden gems and exploring its gastronomic delights became so well-known that even my friends started seeking my recommendations. This led to the creation of Maja’s Gusto Barcelona, a venture born from my realization that my deep local knowledge and enthusiasm could offer visitors an extraordinary experience beyond the usual tourist attractions.
Whether you’re seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-path treasures, renowned spots beloved by locals, or classic Barcelona experiences, I’m here to provide tailored recommendations and guide you to the city’s best-kept secrets.
With a background in design and a decade of corporate experience, I bring a refined sense of style and quality to my services. As an independent concierge, free from partner commitments, I am wholly devoted to offering you exceptional, personalized attention. Let me help you explore Barcelona’s lifestyle and Mediterranean culture with a touch of sophistication and insider insight.
When travelling myself, I always prefer recommendations and perspectives from local residents. With me as your Barcelona concierge you get a much more authentic and personalized experience – than with any travel agency.
What makes Maja’s Gusto Special?
Unique Essence
You capture the essence of Barcelona with a local connoisseur. Other travelers’ recommendations are often places for tourists and may not match your preferences. As your personal concierge I tailor experiences exclusively to you that reflect the essence of Barcelona.
Effortless Convenience
You focus on enjoying without dealing with the time-consuming planning, research and worrying about logistics and the lack of knowledge. I do this for you and show you the interesting places in the city. During your entire stay you have my remote support.
Local Advantage
You make the most of your time with my local knowledge about locations and logistics, so you get a relaxing and trouble free experience. Prioritizing right is key and with me as your local concierge I will guide you to where to stay, when and how to do what most efficiently.
Local Walk
Seaside Lunch
Authentic Life
Quality Seafood
Historic Gems
Coastal Towns
Good Vibe
Neighborhood Charm
Pictoresque Escapes
Hidden Bars
Amazing Food
Local Specialities