In a world where mass tourism takes a superficial look at cities, some initiatives invite tourists to slow down, observe and truly understand their surroundings. Motibarna Tours is one such initiative, connecting visitors with the cultural, historical and human essence of each destination.
Art, culture and nature are inseparable
Catalonia is rich in historic cities, and Motibarna Tours invites us to explore them through a responsible tourism model that cares for both the city and the people who live there.
Its guided tours are defined by a deeply humanistic perspective, seeking meaningful knowledge through examples, stories, quotes and excerpts from books. The aim is for visitors to experience art, understand architecture and relive the historical moments that have left their mark.
This respect for the past is combined with a present-day outlook that looks towards the future. Motibarna Tours actively promotes local, social and economic benefits for destinations, an approach that has earned the company the Destination Barcelona Commitment to Sustainable Tourism certificate. Their secret? Active listening to the suggestions and ideas of partners, suppliers and clients alike, because sustainable tourism is everyone’s responsibility.
Cities have so much to tell
Motibarna Tours offers guided tours for all kinds of travellers: classic introductory tours, tours led by specific experts for those seeking a more creative and original experience, and tailor-made routes for visitors who want to venture off the beaten path.
Their activities invite us to rediscover Tarragona, delving into the daily lives of Romans and Visigoths and understanding their politics and worldview through monuments such as the Praetorium Tower, the circus, the amphitheatre and the city walls.
In Vic, we can revisit a key period for Romanesque art, language, landscape and Catalan identity, and learn more about influential figures such as Bishop Oliba, Bishop Torres i Bages, poet and writer Jacint Verdaguer, and painter Josep Maria Sert.
Strolling through the streets of Girona, we can understand the present through its medieval past, exploring wars along the Pyrenean frontier and the dialogue, both past and present, between religions and regions.
Barcelona offers a wide range of themed tours. “Ancient Barcelona” connects us with the city’s Roman origins. “The Identity of Barcelona” explores the roots of “seny” and “rauxa” [the traditional Catalan dichotomy between common sense and passion]. And “Revolutionary Barcelona” addresses the highs and lows of the recent past, examining the causes and consequences of the Spanish Civil War through figures such as Federico García Lorca, Mercè Rodoreda and George Orwell.
Looking the future
True to its humanistic philosophy, Motibarna Tours is also a space for the creation, production and publication of tourism and cultural content, with the aim of fostering a deeper understanding of art, heritage and history.
Students, professionals, cultural institutions and companies will find inspiration in its talks and training sessions, shaped by experience and values. Though the company is constantly evolving, it always remains true to its goal of connecting visitors’ needs with the needs of the places that welcome them.
Motibarna Tours offers a respectful and responsible way of travelling for those who want to take home much more than a photograph and are aware that the true beauty of a city lies beyond what first meets the eye.
Find out much more at www.motibarnatours.com
