Gay cruise travellers
Barcelona isn’t short on highlights but authenticity takes a local.
Barcelona is generous with landmarks, busy with tours and overflowing with rainbow‑branded promises. But just like many gay cruise travellers you might step off that ship feeling unsure where to begin. Or you have limited time. You don’t want a packed schedule, and you don’t want to spend your stopover chasing generic “top 10” lists that barely scratch the surface. What you’re really looking for is connection — to the city, its queer history, its present‑day gay life and the stories that never make it into guidebooks. That’s where travelling with a local gay guide makes the difference.
❌ You don’t want just more activities. Nor louder nightlife.
❌ Not another gay cliché or a standard group tour.
What you want is simple — and unique:
✔️ Experience the LGBTQ+ stories behind the streets, not just a walk through them.
✔️ Feel comfortable and be 100% yourself in Barcelona.
✔️ Connect with the local gay culture before and/or after your gay cruise.
✔️ Avoid stress, more planning and waste your holiday time.
✔️ Feel like you explored Barcelona with a local gay friend, not a guide holding a flag.
This is gay Barcelona experienced, not consumed.
Ready to experience the real gay Barcelona?
Barcelona is generous with landmarks, busy with tours and overflowing with rainbow‑branded promises. Yet many gay cruise travellers step off their ship feeling unsure where to begin.
You may have limited time. You don’t want a packed schedule. And you definitely don’t want to spend your stopover chasing generic “top 10” lists that barely scratch the surface.
What you’re really looking for is connection — to the city, its queer history, its present‑day gay life and the stories that never make it into guidebooks.
That’s where travelling with a local gay guide makes the difference. All below-mentioned experiences are private or in small gay groups, flexible and designed around cruise schedules.
🌈 The Rainbow E‑Bike Tour
A 3‑hour e‑bike experience through Barcelona’s LGBTQ+ past and present.
✔️ Up to 10 guests per group
✔️ Stories of queer icons, movements and milestones
✔️ Visits to meaningful LGBTQ+ locations across the city
✔️ Comfortable pace, safe routes and quality e‑bikes
✔️ Available in English, Spanish or Dutch
This is not about cycling fast — it’s about seeing and experiencing more, within an LGBTQ+ context.
🍷 Gay Barcelona & Sitges At Full
A 3‑day combined experience in Barcelona and Sitges, for cruisers seeking quality and gastronomy.
✔️ Day 1 — Rainbow E‑Bike Tour in Barcelona (3h)
✔️ Day 2 — Guided gastronomic walk with tastings and light lunch stop (2h)
✔️ Day 3 — Half day trip to Sitges, including:
⚬ visit to a local eco‑vineyard with wine tastings
⚬ guided walk through gay Sitges
⚬ private transfers in Sitges
⚬ free afternoon at own leisure by the sea
This is not about mass tourism — it’s about quality, gay local culture and gastronomy.
⚓ Pre‑ & Post Cruise Experiences
Want to experience Barcelona to the fullest? Start your cruise earlier or stay a little longer afterwards.
✔️ Tailor-made experiences, built around your cruise arrival and departure times
✔️ Your interests: culture, food, wine, LGBTQ+ history, relaxed nightlife and so much more!
✔️ Your energy level: easy-going, no rush, no overloaded
✔️ Your personalized gay Barcelona experience, with no tourist traps and only trusted local tips.
This is not a dime a dozen — it's about your personal, tailor-made gay Barcelona experience.
Meet Dieter, your local gay guide
Hola! 👋
I’m Dieter, a Belgian guy living in Barcelona since 2022 — gay, multilingual and deeply connected to the city’s LGBTQ+ life. I specialise in gay travel because I live it. Just like you, I love to seek comfort and fun. I know what makes a city feel safe, open and welcoming to LGBTQ+. And I know how important trust is when time is limited.
Why travel with me?
Storyteller, connector and travel designer
Living the gay life in one of the most gay-friendly cities in Europe
Official certified guide
Fluent in English, Spanish and Dutch (native)
Experienced cruise tour leader
Most of all, I care about how you feel in this city. Join me on a tour and let me show you ‘my Barcelona’.
¡Vamos!
What other gay travellers say
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“Dieter is a top guide who prepares everything down to the last detail. You will visit many places and discover facts that you would never find out on your own. He tells you all about the LGBTQ+ scene in Barcelona and the most iconic gay places. You will feel 100% at ease as he is a very warm and dedicated guy who wants you to have a great time in Barcelona. Definitely recommended.”
Marc Milisen (Belgium)
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“An exceptional professional with extensive experience in crafting tailor-made trips throughout Catalunya. His dedication, flexibility and deep local knowledge truly set him apart. He consistently goes above and beyond to create unique and memorable experiences for everyone. Glad that we have booked with Dieter, it has been an absolute pleasure.”
Claudio Barreto (Brasil)
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“We booked a guided e-bike tour in Barcelona with Dieter and thoroughly enjoyed it. We discovered places we would never have found otherwise, far off the beaten track. Dieter is a fantastic storyteller, engaging, relaxed, and full of surprising facts. You can feel his love for the city in every story. For us, this was one of the best experiences in Barcelona. Highly recommended!.”
Benny Gezels & Gaizka Sardina Bilbao (Spain)
