Cross-curricular school trip to Barcelona
Whatever your learning objectives, Barcelona, the heart of vibrant Catalonia offers the perfect balance of culture, history, art and fun!
- Key stage 2 – 16+
- Year round
Overview
Barcelona is an exciting cultural hot spot for students of all subjects
Barcelona is a hot spot for budding historians, aspiring artists and of course a great opportunity to practise your Spanish! Home to the works of Gaudí and Dalí to name a few, there are intriguing sights abound on this educational Spanish trip. From the cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia to the good old fun of Port Aventura and Aquopolis waterpark, we have a great selection of vibrant and varied visits to help inspire you for your itinerary.
Barcelona is a popular extension to our music tour of the Costa Brava where school choirs, bands and orchestras can perform in outdoor venues along the coast.
Our educational travel team will use their expertise to recommend the best fitting visits for your group depending on the focus of your trip and use their knowledge of the local attractions to build a solid itinerary that maximises your time and ensures you get the most out of your school trip to the wonderful Barcelona!
A few highlights that students will love on a school trip to Barcelona:
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La Sagrada Familia
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Park Güell
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Las Ramblas
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Camp Nou Tour
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Montjuïc Cable Car
We can tailor your itinerary to your unique learning requirements, please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Depart school
- Arrive in Barcelona
Day 2
- Sagrada Familia
- Las Ramblas
- Camp Nou tour
Day 3
- Dalí Theatre-Museum
- Girona excursion
- Tapas meal
Day 4
- Gothic quarter
- Park Güell
- Casa-Museu Gaudí
Day 5
- Port Aventura
Day 6
- Depart
- Arrive home
Excursions
Figueres Dalí Theatre-Museum
The lively town of Figueres is the birthplace of artist Salvador Dalí. The museum itself was designed by Dalí and as such is as mind-boggling as the artwork inside it! We recommend this as a great day trip for our groups.
Camp Nou
At present, we can't guarantee that we can include a visit to Camp Nou in your itinerary due to extensive ongoing renovations. Speak to one of our travel experts for the latest information.
Aquopolis Torrevieja
Aquopolis is a waterpark with over 15 attractions including waterslides, rapids, a zip line and a river. Students can have fun racing each other in teams of four on the toboggan slides.
Las Ramblas
Walk along the most iconic street in the city, lined with trees and stretching almost a mile. It is particularly popular wth tourists and has become more commercialised with kiosks, souvenir shops, street traders, cafes and street entertainers.
La Sagrada Familia
Take your students to marvel at Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece over 130 years in the making. The interior colourful stained glass windows are stunning and a must-see.
Park Güell
Park Güell is an example of architect Antoni Gaudí's fantastic mind. Explore the colourful features around the park, enjoy the stunning views of the city and learn about Gaudí's life and his impact on Catalonia at the House and Museum within the park grounds.
Girona
We can arrange a day trip for your group to explore the city of Girona, known for its medieval architecture and it’s walled Old Quarter.
Gothic Quarter
Barcelona's Gothic Quarter contains Roman ruins, gothic architecture and plenty of shopping and local delicacies. Make sure you visit the cathedral and the winding and narrow streets around it.
Port Aventura
Spend the full day of thrills at Port Aventura theme park with rides, live entertainment and other amusements - what's not to like? This is sure to be a hit with your students.
Bosc Urbà
Experience the first adventure park in the city. Ziplines, climbing forest networks, bungee jumping and bridges are just some of the attractions awaiting your group!
Montjuïc Cable Car
Once you're done exploring the city on foot, why not see it from above? Ride the cable car over Barcelona and catch some amazing views of the Catalan capital.
Poble Espanyol
This is a unique open-air architectural museum located on the mountain of Montjuïc. It was built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition with the intention of preserving the architectural styles of Spain in one place so it's a great place to visit to get an idea of the history of the area.
Included
- Board and lodging
- Your choice of return travel; coach travel, with ferry crossing, applicable tolls and taxes included, or return flights and overseas transfers
- Free teacher to student ratio approx 1:8 (coach trips) / approx 1:10 (air groups)
- 24-hour support
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Assistance with inspection visits
Extras to budget for:
- Tickets to attractions
- School to airport transfers and meals en route (if required)
- Visa charges and supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults
- Local tourist taxes which can only be paid in cash to the hotel
- Entrances other than those specified in your itinerary
- Hotel damage deposits
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£515 pp
6 day/4 night full board travelling by coach
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