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Cross-curricular school trip to Barcelona

Whatever your learning objectives, Barcelona, the heart of vibrant Catalonia offers the perfect balance of culture and fun! What's more, our flight-free options offer excellent value for money, opening up Barcelona’s rich art, architecture and cuisine to more students.

  • Key stage 2 – 16+
  • Year round

Barcelona is an exciting cultural hot spot for students of all subjects

Catalonia 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 thrills of Port Aventura and Aquopolis waterpark, we have a great selection of vibrant and varied visits to help inspire your group.

Trust our travel team to recommend the best visits to suit your educational focus. We'll use our local knowledge to build a well-planned 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:

  • Walk in the footsteps of football legends at Camp Nou

  • Discover Gaudí’s iconic work at Park Güell or the Sagrada Família

  • Stroll through the Gothic Quarter and along Las Ramblas

  • Spend a full day at the thrilling Port Aventura theme park
  • Enjoy an authentic tapas meal

We can tailor your itinerary to your budget and learning requirements, please contact us for a bespoke quote.


Itinerary

Affordable 7-day Barcelona trip travelling by coach

This itinerary is designed for budget-conscious groups travelling by coach. If you'd prefer to get to Barcelona by air, contact us for flight availability & prices.

Day 1

  • Depart school on your overnight coach journey to Spain

Day 2

  • Arrive in Barcelona
  • Free time to relax and explore the local area

Day 3

  • Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres
  • Excursion to the medieval city of Girona
  • Group tapas meal in the evening

Day 4

  • Tour Camp Nou Stadium
  • Explore the colourful Park Güell
  • Visit to the Gothic Quarter
  • Leisure time on Las Ramblas

Day 5

  • Full day at Port Aventura theme park

Day 6

  • Morning at leisure for final sightseeing or shopping
  • Depart for the UK in the afternoon on your overnight coach

Day 7

  • Arrive back at school
Excursions
Dali Theatre Museum Figueres
Figueres Dalí Theatre-Museum
Camp Nou Barcelona FC
Camp Nou
Aquopolis
Aquopolis Torrevieja
La Rambla Barcelona
Las Ramblas
La Sagrada Familia interior
La Sagrada Familia
View from Park Guell Barcelona
Park Güell
Girona Old Quarter
Girona
Barcelona Gothic Quarter
Gothic Quarter
Port Aventura
Port Aventura
Port Barcelona boat trip
Boat Trip
Bosc Urba
Bosc Urbà
Montjuic cable car
Montjuïc Cable Car
Poble Espanyol
Poble Espanyol
Picasso museum barcelona
Picasso Museum
Dali Theatre Museum Figueres

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 Barcelona FC

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

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.

La Rambla Barcelona

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 interior

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.

View from Park Guell Barcelona

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 Old Quarter

Girona

Girona is a great choice for a school trip due to its rich history, unique attractions, and relatively small size compared to other major cities like Barcelona. It offers a mix of historical sites, cultural experiences, and opportunities for language immersion, making it an engaging and educational destination for students.

Barcelona Gothic 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

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.

Port Barcelona boat trip

Boat Trip

Take to the water on a Las Golondrinas boat tour of the port of Barcelona.

Bosc Urba

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!

Montjuic cable car

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

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.

Picasso museum barcelona

Picasso Museum

The Picasso Museum in Barcelona has one of the world’s largest collections of Pablo Picasso’s art – a staggering 4,250 pieces. Although Picasso was born in Malagá, he considered Barcelona and Catalonia his true home and the Catalan culture heavily influenced his work.

Resources

Ready-made resources to get your trip off the ground

These ready-made trip resources are designed to reduce your admin and help speed up the process of planning, promoting and getting approval for your trip:

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 and theme parks
  • 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
Flight-free travel options

Travelling by coach offers excellent value for money and the chance to experience Barcelona’s rich art, culture, architecture and language in one action-packed week.

Why travel to Barcelona by coach?

  • Great value alternative to flying, meaning more students can come on the trip
  • No luggage restrictions

  • More flexibility and control over your schedule

  • Environmental benefits of group travel

  • Experienced drivers with school group travel expertise

Take your students on an unforgettable journey to one of Europe’s most vibrant cities—without the cost of flying. Get in touch today!

Prefer to travel by air? We explain the cheapest months to fly to Spain.

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