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GCSE Business Studies school trip to Madrid

Our business studies school trip to Madrid gives students the chance to explore key business concepts in a real-world setting. From a tour of Metropolitano Stadium offering insights into marketing, to talks with leading retailers and manufacturers, this vibrant capital offers insights into operations, production, and marketing.

  • Key stage 3 - 16+
  • Year round

Bring Business Studies to life in Spain’s capital

Enable your students to experience business in the real world by travelling to Madrid! We will organise a programme of visits that allow your group to experience authentic business contexts in and around the capital. Touring the Atlético Madrid FC stadium and hearing about their business aims from a representative of the company, bringing this topic to life. Followed up by visiting a local factory to learn first-hand about procurement, production and logistics. To understand how marketing influences business activity, visit Spain’s leading department store chain (the third largest in the world) for a talk on marketing, followed by a tour of a store to see examples of promotions in action. 

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Itinerary

Day 1 

  • Depart the UK and fly to Madrid, Spain’s vibrant and sun-soaked capital
  • On arrival, transfer to your school-friendly accommodation and settle in
  • Spend the afternoon exploring the city
  • Take a walk through El Retiro Park, then head to Puerta del Sol
  • Enjoy your first evening with dinner at a local restaurant or back at your accommodation

Day 2 

  • After breakfast, visit the impressive Metropolitano Stadium, home of Atlético Madrid, learn how the club operates as a business
  • Next visit is to the Royal Tapestry Factory, discover how art and production come together in this centuries-old workshop
  • Dinner will be at a local restaurant or your accommodation

Day 3

  • Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before heading to El Corte Inglés, Spain’s iconic department store group, and get a real-world look at retail marketing in one of Europe’s largest retailers
  • Visit a local factory to explore how production, logistics, and marketing come together in a working business environment
  • Dinner in a local restaurant or at your accommodation

Day 4

  • After breakfast, enjoy some free time for shopping, sightseeing, or picking up last-minute souvenirs 
  • Depart Madrid for your return flight back to the UK
  • Arrive back at school

All visits are subject to availability.

Excursions
El Retiro Park Madrid
El Retiro Park
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol
Metropolitano Stadium Madrid
Metropolitano Stadium
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The Royal Tapestry Factory
El Corte Ingles Madrid
El Corte Inglés
El Retiro Park Madrid

El Retiro Park

The grand El Retiro park is a beautiful gem amongst the urban landscape of Madrid. Its centrepiece is a huge monument with its own manmade lake, where you can rent a rowboat and paddle away!

Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol

If you want to get a feel of the hustle and bustle of Madrid, head to this large public square. It is one of the busiest places in the city for tourists and locals alike. There's a handful of statues and monuments to check out and also plenty of places to grab a snack or a drink.

Metropolitano Stadium Madrid

Metropolitano Stadium

At the Metropolitano Stadium, students will explore how Atlético Madrid functions as a global brand. They'll learn about the club’s business strategy, marketing, sponsorship, and the logistics behind running a major sports venue.

The Royal Tapestry Factory Cropped

The Royal Tapestry Factory

Founded in 1720, the Royal Tapestry Factory offers a fascinating glimpse into traditional craftsmanship and the workings of a historic factory that still operates today. Students will see a remarkable collection of handmade rugs, tapestries, and coats of arms, while gaining an understanding of production processes.

El Corte Ingles Madrid

El Corte Inglés

At El Corte Inglés, students will discover how one of Europe’s biggest retail groups manages branding, merchandising, and customer experience. It’s a valuable insight into large-scale retail marketing and operations.

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

 Our European school trips include:

  • Board and lodging
  • Return flights and overseas transfers
  • Free teacher to student ratio approx 1:10
  • 24-hour emergency 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 EU travel permits
  • Local tourist taxes which can only be paid in cash to the hotel
  • Supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults
  • Hotel damage deposits

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Here's what teachers think

Voyager has created an exciting and impressive itinerary that fully served the objectives of our trip. ... We brought back 45 students that are genuinely thrilled by their experience in Madrid and we already see the impact of the trip in the classroom. There is increased motivation and purposefulness in their attitude to learning. For this we are very grateful for Voyager's support.
Mariene Benekou, MFL Teacher at St Albans Girls' School
Voyager offers well-organised trips with strong educational content and good safety management. Communication is reliable, and the excursions are excellent.
Mounira Lane, Head of French at Notre Dame School