BGB News

• Tuesday, January 11, 2022 10:33

  Barcelona Guide Bureau and Barcelona Experts. THE SHOW MUST GO ON

  

  We have some good news for you after two years of pandemic.

• Monday, November 30, 2020 10:21

  BGB files for insolvency

  

  This year is the 30 th anniversary of BGB but we cannot celebrate it. Covid has affected us to the extent that we have to reconsider our existence itself.

• Wednesday, August 12, 2020 09:55

  Les Minivacances amb Barcelona Guide Bureau

  

  A Barcelona Guide Bureau estem creant noves experiències perquè disfrutis del que Catalunya té per oferir-te.

  Les nostres Minivacances són sortides de 2 i 3 dies on podràs descobrir diferents llocs de Catalunya amb tota la comoditat de gaudir d’un pack ja organitzat amb activitats de qualitat.

• Friday, March 13, 2020 15:54

  BGB Covid-19 Announcement

  

  Barcelona Guide Bureau is closing all services until the 30^th of June due to the current situation in Barcelona and worldwide.
  We are following the governmental decision to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and to ensure the safety of our visitors, staff and partners. We will keep you informed if the measures need to be extended and keep working for you from home.

• Thursday, October 17, 2019 07:42

  Our statement against violence and injustice

  

  Many protests these days are aimed at making transit restrictions. The train, metro and roads are being cut intermittently. For this reason we cannot ensure we will keep the same itinerary and schedule planned for our tours.

• Thursday, May 30, 2019 14:54

  A recognition for consistency: Proud to have earned the Certificate of Excellence for 5 years in a row

  

  We are in Tripadvisor’s Hall of Fame! It takes 5 years in a row qualifying with the Certificate of Excellence to get there. We’re so happy! Thanks to all of you!

• Wednesday, August 08, 2018 11:18

  The blog of BGB selected as one of the Top 5 Barcelona Travel Blogs

  

  The blog of Barcelona Guide Bureau keeps growing. We are very happy to announce that it is in the second position as one of the Top 5 Barcelona Travel Blogs on internet.

• Thursday, May 24, 2018 10:47

  Catalonia joins the commemoration of the European Year of Cultural Tourism

  

  The Catalan Tourism Agency (ACT) will carry out more than 150 events and 2.8 million euros in the framework of the European Year of Cultural Tourism.

• Thursday, March 22, 2018 16:55

  How to improve the management of tourism in the city

  

  The 1st Barcelona Global Summit emphasized the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors and between tourists and citizens.

• Friday, February 16, 2018 10:47

  BGB will participate in the international congress Barcelona Global Summit

  

  Barcelona Guide Bureau will participate in the summit ‘Barcelona Global Summit: Innovation in urban tourism’ on March 21st.

   

• Wednesday, October 18, 2017 14:16

  Good practice to reduce inconvenience caused by tourist groups

  

  Ajuntament de Barcelona sets sixteen-point code of good practice to maintain a balance between tourisim and locals life. 

   

• Friday, August 18, 2017 14:11

  BGB firmly condemns the terrorist attacks in Catalonia

  

  We offer our most sincere condolences to all families and friends from the victims of terror after the terrorist attacks.

• Monday, February 27, 2017 14:26

  BGB organizes the 1st Forum in Barcelona dedicated to tour guiding

  

  Barcelona Guide Bureau will celebrate the 1st Forum BGB, specialized in the field of guided visits, on 20 – 21 March.

• Tuesday, July 19, 2016 10:27

  Joan Callís, president of BGB, has been chosen to join Barcelona’s Tourism Council

  

  The Tourism Council aims to debate which tourism model we want for Barcelona, with the contribution of 60 representatives from many institutions.

• Wednesday, June 08, 2016 12:33

  BGB gets the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence also in 2016

  

  Barcelona Guide Bureau has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence also in 2016, for fourth consecutive year, in recognition of the high quality of their daily and private tours in Barcelona and Catalonia.

• Tuesday, March 08, 2016 12:10

  25 years of BGB: a tour with our President, Joan Callís

  

  On 22 October we had a party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of BGB. The chosen place was the reception rooms of Casa de la Seda, which is in the same building as our offices.

• Monday, January 12, 2015 10:49

  Over 10 years training tour guides in Barcelona

  

  The only training center exclusively dedicated to tour guiding in Barcelona is Barcelona Guide Bureau’s Tour Guide Training Centre.

• Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:11

  More than 300 people participated in the Walking Tours for la Marató de TV3

  

  For 2 days the Born Quarter was buzzing with people walking along its ancient narrow streets. Now and then orange umbrellas popped up, identifying the Walking Tours for La Marató de TV3, the Catalan public TV Telethon.

• Thursday, July 03, 2014 10:45

  BGB is certified by Biosphere Responsible Tourism

  

  BGB is the world’s first tour operator to meet Biosphere Responsible Tourism Standards. The certification recognises we actively work towards a sustainable development of tourism and that we look after people, cultural heritage and the environment.