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Our Local Guides

Montse

Montse was conceived during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and was so excited to get her life going, that she was born only seven short months later. Her full name is Montserrat, a name she shares with her mother, her grandmother and Catalonia´s most sacred mountain. She made frequent trips to its sanctuary as a child with her family. She prefers the name Montse, as it makes her feel younger! When she is not wandering around Montserrat (the mountain, eh!) or the vineyard, you will likely find her at one of Barcelona's many theatres. She is an enthusiastic fan of all dramatic arts, but most especially musicals. She loves traveling to theatres around the world to enjoy shows in a variety of languages. She tried wine for the first time the day of her First Communion, and it was love at first sip. She later worked at a family winery in the province of Girona, near the spectacular Costa Brava, where she truly began to learn all about the world of winemaking (and wine drinking!). Now she has the great fortune of traveling every day to the mountain to which she is so closely attached, and sharing Catalan history, culture and Pla del Bages wines with visitors from all around the world.

Alejandro

Alejandro was born in the northern part of Argentina, with a passion for connecting with people and exploring new cultures. Having lived in various countries, including Brazil, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, and Barcelona (where he has resided for the past years), he has developed a deep appreciation for the diversity of languages, traditions, and lifestyles around the world. Barcelona has stolen his heart, and he is thrilled to now call it home. With 15 years of experience in various fields, he is loving his new journey as a tour guide in Montserrat and Oller del Mas. Sharing stories, history, and culture with visitors from all over the world has allowed him to combine his passion for people, travel, and storytelling. He is excited to continue exploring the beauty of Catalonia and sharing it with others. When he is not guiding tours, he enjoys soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Barcelona and discovering new hidden gems in the region.

Thaís

Thaís, born in 1980 in the vibrant heart of Brazil, embodies the spirit of a true traveler and lifelong learner. Graduated in Literature, she spent most of her life as an English teacher, teacher trainer and creative mind behind language books. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for culture, history, art and gastronomy, she embarked on a mission to unravel the mysteries of the world. From the enchanting landscapes of Central and South America to the historic streets of London, she dreamed big and spent nearly four transformative years living and working in England. Among diverse experiences, she discovered a new passion for various roles – from the art of cooking to working as tour guide, she embraced the multifaceted nature of life. A lover of writing and the ocean, she found in this city, where every corner whispers stories of art, culture and unlimited possibilities, the perfect canvas to channel her passion for writing. Barcelona has become not just a destination, but an inspiration to delve deeper into the art of exploring. For her, adventure is not just a concept; it's a way of life. With each sunrise in a new city, each dive into the ocean and each encounter with the unknown, she continues to create a story of exploration and free spirit. Thaís believes that the true essence of adventure is not just in the places visited, but in the growth experienced along the way. Adventure is out there!!!

Lesly

Lesly was born in Havana, Cuba — an island full of vibrant culture and deep Catalan influence. With a degree in Art History, she worked as a museum specialist and gallerist in Cuba, where she was dedicated to supporting emerging artists and promoting contemporary cultural voices. After moving to Barcelona to pursue further studies in curatorial and digital art, Lesly quickly felt at home in this historic port city that reminded her of Havana. Her connection to the Catalan culture runs even deeper — her surnames are Catalan, and she often says it feels like she has returned in search of her roots. In Barcelona, Lesly has received several recognitions in the art field, thanks to her innovative curatorial work and her commitment to cultural storytelling. She is deeply moved by the way history and art reveal the soul of a place and its people — a passion she brings into every tour she leads. As a guide to Montserrat, Catalonia’s most iconic mountain, and the region’s remarkable wineries, Lesly offers not just facts, but stories — told with charisma, warmth, and a contagious love for history. Guests often describe her as personable, inspiring, and deeply knowledgeable.

Carla

Born in Barcelona in 2002, she has always felt a great curiosity for the world around her. Since she was a child, she showed a special talent for art: she painted pictures and immersed herself in creativity. She studied Artistic Audiovisuals, Art History, and later specialized in 2D Digital Animation. But after finishing her studies, she discovered that her true passion went beyond the visual: she wanted to meet people, cultures, landscapes, and traditions. She began traveling alone through Europe, especially Italy, doing volunteer work with people and animals, and discovering that each story helped her grow, reflect, and see life with new eyes. Traveling became a way of understanding the world and connecting with others. Her love for antiques, history, and Catalan wine, natural, traditional, and unique, led her to work in tourism, sharing her land, her roots, and the magic of Montserrat: a place that is not just geography, but home. A dreamer, full of smiles, a fighter, and with a contagious passion, she now dedicates her life to showing the best of Catalonia to the world. Her goal: to keep traveling, spreading peace, and planting love for the little things that make life great.

Lorena

Lorena was born in Madrid to a British mother and Andalusian father. Having grown up with two cultures in a bilingual household, as well as studying in an English school in Madrid, surrounded by many international students, has given her a strong appreciation for the different languages, cultures and traditions we have in our world. Lorena likes connecting with people, listening to their stories and learning from others, their culture and lifestyles. She has had the opportunity to travel and discover many different countries and also lived abroad for sometime before landing here in Barcelona. She has worked in the languages and teaching field for some years. She also loves art and design and currently enjoys sharing her creative skills working as a freelance illustrator.

Yerai

Yerai was born on a small volcanic island called La Palma in the Canary Islands, located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. With a volcanic heart full of passion and love for life, he has always had a desire to travel the world, experience different cultures, meet new people, and discover new ways of living. Starting at the age of 18, he has lived in many different places such as Tenerife, Mexico, and Granada where he studied philosophy. He also spent several years working as a tourist guide in Prague. Now, he has returned to the Mediterranean to connect with his origins and has settled in Barcelona to once again be in touch with the sun, sea, and delicious food and wine. As a huge lover of art, music, and nature, he has found the perfect balance between traveling and meeting new people, while also enjoying the breathtaking mountains of Montserrat during his tours.

Vincent

Meet a fascinating individual—a French Catalan, born amidst the lush beauty of his grandfather's vineyard. With a lineage boasting 50% Cabernet blood, he is intricately connected to the art of winemaking. In a comical twist of fate reminiscent of Obelix's adventures, he playfully shares that he once fell into a wine barrel during his youth, possibly further entwining his destiny with the world of wine. His passion for the natural wonders and rich historical heritage of his beloved region is undeniable. As if a redneck's unyielding affinity for his roots, he cherishes the timeless traditions and stories that have shaped the land he calls home. But what sets him apart is a truly magnificent moustache—a defining characteristic that speaks of his uniqueness and personality. A redneck with a touch of elegance, he wears this splendid moustache with pride, a symbol of his identity. In his vibrant presence, the essence of winemaking, nature's wonders, and the captivating tales of history all converge, creating an extraordinary individual whose journey and interests continue to inspire those around him.

Xavi

Xavi was born in Barcelona, but his roots lie in Mallorca, where his family originates. This blend of backgrounds has shaped the way he relates to culture, territory, and identity — somewhere between the rhythm of the city and the calm of the island. He studied Art History and later completed a Master’s in Cultural Management, a path that reflects both his curiosity and his commitment to sharing heritage with others. Over the past seven years, he has worked in some of Barcelona’s most emblematic cultural institutions, including the Sagrada Família. These experiences have taught him how to engage diverse audiences and how to communicate complex ideas in accessible and meaningful ways. Today, he works as a guide in Montserrat, a place that fascinates him not only for its dramatic landscape and spiritual resonance, but also for the stories it holds — carved in stone, painted in chapels, and passed down through generations. Guiding here allows him to bring together everything he has learned: history, art, nature, and human connection. Alongside this, he also leads wine tastings. For him, wine is another way of reading a place — through its soil, its climate, and its traditions. In both Catalonia and Mallorca, winemaking is a deeply rooted cultural expression, and sharing it adds a sensorial layer to how he connects with people and places. He sees his work as a way of weaving together narratives — whether through a mountain trail, a Gothic sculpture, or a glass of local wine — and helping others experience culture not as something distant, but as something alive, human, and close.

Mayi

Mayi was born in the colorful country of Colombia. Eating arepas and mangos she lived her childhood believing that her heart was part human and part animal, developing a deep love for nature. During her studies on Environmental engineering, she discovered her passion for acting and a big interest for architecture and art. She had an acting carrer that let her meet people from different backgrounds and had the opportunity to travel and live in other countries. With the big dream of chasing new horizons, she learned about coffee making, packed her bags an flew to Barcelona. With the urge of having more contact with people and wanting to share stories with others, today she makes montserrat the perfect stage for sharing with passion and joy the wonders of art and nature

Berta

Berta was born in the late 90s in a small city called Granollers. Born and raised in Catalunya, she has always been passionate about the history and the traditions of her country. After studying her degree of Tourism & Hospitalitay at university, she had the chance to live in Finland for a while, where she discovered her interest in travelling the world and getting to know new cultures. Berta loves nature and sports and she enjoys spending her free time hiking in the mountains with her dog Píxel and finishing her day with some delicious cheese and a nice glass(es) of wine.

Carlos

Carlos grew up in a bilingual Spanish-English household in the United States and came to Spain to deepen his Spanish skills. During the strict pandemic quarantine, he discovered a newfound passion: wine! He took the opportunity to formally specialize in Catalan wines and Spanish wine tourism. Now, he’s thrilled to share not only his knowledge but also the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Montserrat.

Toni

Toni was born in 1994 to a local family in Alella, a medieval village known for wine production located near the Mediterranean Sea and close to the city of Barcelona. It was there, surrounded by vineyards and traditional Catalan farmhouses called masías, that his passion for history and geography was born, elements that would later inspire him to travel the world. After his travels, combined with studies in language and history, he decided to return to his hometown and pursue a career in the hospitality industry, working in a traditional restaurant that produced beer and, of course, served wine. However, upon discovering the dynamic world of tourist services, he felt it was time for a change. He had finally found a sector where he could combine all of his passions - history, wine, and, above all, interacting with people from all over the world.

Iván

Iván Guzmán is a knowledgeable and sensitive tour guide born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1990. He graduated as an architect, but he spends most of his time pursuing a multi-disciplinary art career, with a focus on painting and sculpture. Iván came to Barcelona 5 years ago with the intention of studying a Master's in Architecture, but this beautiful city changed his course towards art and nature. His long-lasting interest in architecture, nature, and beauty has led him to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge in Montserrat and Castlexperience wine tours, providing visitors with detailed and enriching experiences.

Guillem

Guillem was born in 1997 in Barcelona. Since he was a child, his grandmother always said, “This child is going to be an artist.” Following her prediction, theatre has always been his passion. From a young age, he sang and recited poems at family gatherings and performed with several theatre groups until he discovered his true calling: playwriting. He studied this discipline at university and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Comparative Studies in Arts and Literature. He also enjoys reading about history and politics, as these are often the subjects he writes about. And of course, he loves humour, so comedy is always present in his plays. He has always lived by the sea, so when he travels, he tends to visit countries known for their coasts and shorelines. He is also passionate about learning foreign languages such as English, French, and Italian, and he always looks for opportunities to practise them. The latest language he has started learning is German, which he would like to practise more, although maintaining a fluent conversation is still a challenge—for now.

Laia

Laia was born in Tarragona, the ancient capital of the Roman Empire on the Iberian Peninsula. A passionate lover of literature and learning, she earned degrees in English and French studies, along with a master's in Comparative Literature. To deepen her understanding of cultural studies, she moved to Copenhagen to pursue a master's in International Development and Cultural Encounters, where she lived for two years. Her professional journey includes editorial work for various publishing houses in Lima and a communication role with the United Nations in Quito. Now back home in Barcelona, her outgoing and friendly personality has led her to the dynamic environment of Castlexperience, where she enjoys the stunning landscapes of Montserrat and the exquisite wines of Catalunya.

Judit

Judit was born in 1995 in a small city in the south of Catalonia, between the sea and the mountains, called Tortosa. She moved to Barcelona when she was 18 to study Translation, because she was eager to learn new languages and cultures. Moving to a new city made her feel inspired and this is why she started travelling solo around the world as soon as she finished her studies. Countries like India, Thailand or Vietnam made her open her eyes to new worlds and adventures and very early she realised how much she enoyed connecting with people from all over the world. She was fascinated with the different stories, legends and gastronomies. But then the time to go back home arrived, and thanks to the tourism industry she found the way of staying connected with the travelling spirit. She worked in museums and hotels for over 5 years, and finally she moved back to Barcelona to keep feeling inspired about life and keep enjoying and showing people one of her favourite cities in the world! Enthusiastic, optimistic, smiling and open-minded, you will find in her the perfect Catalan friend!

OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Joan

Has a Master's Degree in Business and Administration. After a profitable period of time in the UK working for serval companies and gathering experience and knowledge he came back to Barcelona, his native city, to start up a new business: an appartments building managed with bookings per days and weeks. Getting the experience and the know-how of the complicated Barcelona's tourism market. Now this quest is accomplished and the building is almost self-managed, he is looking forward to put himself into a new challenging adventure in the business world.

Bel

From the heart of Montserrat, Catalonia, Bel has always been a curious soul with a love for meeting new people and learning about the world around her. She grew up running and hiking through the stunning paths of this mountain, making it her very own backyard playground. She has a genuine "thirst for life," eagerly embracing everything the world has to offer, whether it's a glass of wine or a new adventure. When she's not guiding through the vineyards, you'll find her writing stories and scripts. After living in France, she decided to become a tour guide, realizing that she not only loved writing stories but also telling them.

Víctor

Since the beginning, he has managed to stand out in his team, demonstrating his versatility, dedication, and ability to create a relaxed and pleasant work environment. He is a cheerful person with a positive spirit, who enjoys talking about current affairs and history, discussing any topic in general, making friends, and, above all, making people around him feel comfortable. With extensive work experience in the tourism and commercial sector, he has worked in countries such as Morocco or the United Kingdom, although undoubtedly, Barcelona is the perfect place he has found to live.

Beatriz

Free-thinker, Mediterranean, passionate, and fascinating. Barcelona is her favorite city, and tourism is the most enjoyable sector for her to work in. She enjoys working with numbers, loves wine, and appreciates her colleagues and even her bosses! Raised in a convent school, she spends her days between accounting entries, balances, and wine varieties. She hasn't found anything that makes her happier than working at castlexperince, where time flies by. Castlexperience is her perfect match, and she believes this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

Gianmarco

Gian Marco was born in Carpi, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, home of Lambrusco wine, and has always been passionate about travel, languages, gastronomy, and wine. After studying Communication Sciences and Modern Languages for Business, he lived in the UK, Ecuador, Poland, and Spain, developing a strong international mindset. He later fell in love with Barcelona and Catalunya, their culture, history, and gastronomy. In his current role, he promotes premium experiences that showcase the very best of the region to travelers from all over the world.

Nuria

Nuria was born in 1990 in l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, the second largest city in Catalonia by population. She has always been fond of the visual arts, literature, and cinema. Consequently, she graduated in Media Studies. However, after some years of travelling and meeting individuals from all walks of life, she realized that what she was passionate about was working with people and being able to share and exchange cultural and historical insights about Barcelona. After finishing a Master's degree in Arts and Cultural Management, specializing in Heritage Education, she made the decision to quit teaching and become a tour guide. Knowledgeable and funny, she likes to think of herself as a storyteller with the added value of being able to recommend the perfect wine for you. She's currently in charge of organizing our private tours, she's the best at curating tailor-made unforgettable experiences!

Javier

Javier was born in Argentina and raised in the countryside of "La Pampa Argentina". Since he was a boy, he was a very charming and curious person. He studied music, several languages, and business. In his twenties, he found his passion in the wine world and started to work and learn about them. After many years of living in Buenos Aires, he decided to travel around the globe and lived in places like Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, and finally Spain, all while working in the wine industry. He loves to meet people from all over the world and to travel. Of course, as a musician, he loves to play music, and finally, we have to say that he's a crazy nature lover. That is why being a guide at Castlexperience is the perfect mix for all his passions: meeting people, wine, and the music of nature.

WORK WITH US

If you are eager to work in a dynamic and growing company and believe your experience can add value to our team, don’t hesitate to send us your resume at info@castlexperience.com.

We are currently seeking a tour guide to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with extensive knowledge and passion for the city of Barcelona. A native level of both English and Spanish is required. If this opportunity appeals to you, please send your CV via InfoJobs or to our email address.

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