Our Story
Travel experiences born of a love for Catalonia and Spain
Barcelona Inside and Out creates holidays and tours full of unique, local experiences that give the real flavour of Catalonia and Spain.
Founded in 2016 by Anthony Eastwood, who made Catalonia his home over 20 years ago, we have grown from what started as a love of sharing the region’s secrets with family and friends into using our energy and love for the country to create exciting, unforgettable holidays and tours for all those in search of the true essence of Barcelona, Catalonia and beyond.
All our holidays and tours are tailor-made after careful consultation with each individual client and we are happy and proud that many of them have become repeat customers.
Unbeatable Local Knowledge
Through our many local contacts, we can ensure that you discover some of the hidden secrets of Catalonia and Spain and have the opportunity to experience its unique local culture and traditions that are usually off the radar of most visitors here.
We suffer from a healthy case of itchy feet! We are constantly exploring, looking for new ideas, places, and experiences that will enhance our holidays and tours. Putting our well-honed local knowledge, the fruit of our passion for exploring and discovering the region, into good use, we create unique travel experiences for guests with a wide range of tastes and interests from all over the world.
Tailor-made Itineraries
No matter how specific or vague your holiday plans are, we work with you to create an itinerary that includes all the elements you are looking for with just the right balance of activities and time for you to relax and unwind.
When you book a holiday or tour with us you get a focused personal service that takes all the stress out of the planning and booking. More importantly, when you get here, you’ll have nothing to worry about; everything will be ready and waiting for you as planned.
Authentic luxury
We believe in luxury travel in the truest sense of the word. The best food is not always to be found at the most expensive restaurants, and the most valuable travel experiences are not always the ones that you pay the most for.
The hotels we choose are comfortable, small, and original, in great locations and with excellent, friendly service; the restaurants we book for you serve the best local food, and the experiences we offer—from vineyard picnics to meeting the castellers—are all unique ways of experiencing this region and very often things that money alone can’t buy.
Sustainability
Travel should benefit both the visitor and the visited and should have no negative impact on the local community.
It is increasingly important that we work to preserve the beauty and charm of the places we want to explore and in popular destinations like Barcelona this need for sustainable travel is all the more pressing.
By working with private groups of reduced size and by designing our holidays and tours with the help of invaluable local collaborators, producers, and craftspeople we can ensure that together we leave a more positive footprint.
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The Best of Catalonia and Spain
All our hotels, guides and local experiences are carefully hand-picked by us. We are constantly revising everything we offer and adding new places and experiences to our portfolio of travel ideas.
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Personalised Service
Our dedicated personal service starts with an in-depth phone or video call to discover your needs. It takes you through the planning process and continues for the duration of your stay, when we are on hand 24/7 to help with anything you might need, from a restaurant booking or a babysitter to a doctor or dentist.
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Peace of Mind
We are a fully bonded, licensed travel agency in accordance with European law. Your holiday is 100% protected, including in the case of failure to provide by one of our suppliers.
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Anthony Eastwood
Originally from the wilds of Lancashire in the north of England, Barcelona became my and my family’s home in 1991.
Over the years I have been lucky enough to explore many off-the-beaten-track corners of both Catalonia and Spain and to also have enjoyed the warmth, hospitality, traditions, and food of the many people I’ve met along the way.
Being able to share these authentic experiences with family and friends was the inspiration behind Barcelona Inside and Out and is the motivation to keep discovering and learning about this fabulous part of the world.Top of my list when I have a couple of hours free is to head up to the pine woods of Collserola above Barcelona, which is an ideal place to get into some Mediterranean nature and also for the spectacular views it gives of the city.
Start planning your bespoke itinierary by contacting us today.
Call +34 666 925 295
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