Want to inspire your students? This total immersion experience in the exciting city of Barcelona is the perfect opportunity for Spanish language students.
School trips to Barcelona are a popular choice for teachers as the city has so many educational opportunities to offer. It's a perfect destination for school groups focused on art, business, food, geography, and more. Plus, the students love the vibrant atmosphere and sun-soaked weather.
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding what to include on your itinerary, but don’t worry, our experts will help you tailor your next school trip to Barcelona – ensuring that it meets your specific learning objectives and leaves your students feeling inspired.
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Why visit Barcelona?
Discover Gaudí
Barcelona’s most famous son has to be the renowned architect Antoni Gaudi. His incredible, almost dreamlike buildings pepper the streets of Barcelona and are now synonymous with the city itself.
Of course, his great unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, is a must-see on your school trip to Barcelona. Many groups also choose to visit Park Güell, a residential park designed by Gaudi, where you can really see how the architect was inspired by nature.
For art students, Gaudi is just one reason to visit Barcelona, but there are many more. This is a creative city with a long artistic heritage and, as such, is home to some incredible museums and galleries, including the Picasso Museum and the National Museum of Art of Catalonia (MNAC).
Get your students talking!
As the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is one of Europe’s economic powerhouses and an important centre for business, tourism, fashion and media. There’s also sun, sea, food, football, music, art and much, much more!
So whatever your subject, Barcelona is a fantastic choice of destination for an educational trip. Or, if you just want to have fun, there are plenty of options for that too - from theme parks to beaches.
Regardless, your students will have a great time practising their Spanish language skills, exploring the local culture, visiting iconic landmarks, and making friends.
Experience the Mediterranean lifestyle
Barcelona is a beautiful city, with unique architecture at every turn. It's also one of the largest cities on the Mediterranean coast. Your group will enjoy both the busy, vibrant city lifestyle and the relaxing beach scene.
Watch the street performers as you stroll along La Rambla, dive into the Gothic Quarter, climb the towers of La Sagrada Familia, take in a Barcelona FC game at Camp Nou, or visit one of the city’s many excellent museums.
Whatever you do, your students will fall in love with the laidback Mediterranean lifestyle in Barcelona!
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School Spanish Language Study Trip to Barcelona
School Spanish Culture Trip to Barcelona
A trip to the dynamic, exciting city of Barcelona is certain to inspire a love of all things Spanish in your students!
£449PP
School Art Trip to Barcelona
The art and architecture of Barcelona will be a huge inspiration for your art students.
£519PP
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Learn more about Barcelona school trips
Read some of our latest blogs covering school trips to Barcelona.
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Five Interesting Facts About Barcelona
Sophie has been to Barcelona and the Costa Brava several times and absolutely loves the area. Here, she tells us five interesting facts about it!
09 Oct 2017
Spotlight on...Barcelona and the Costa Brava!
One of our most popular destinations in Spain, the Costa Brava, with its great links to the Catalan capital of Barcelona, is an incredible destination for a school trip in the sun!
11 Oct 2017
Whatever the reason you’ve decided to visit Barcelona on a school trip, it would be almost sacrilegious to come here and not spend some time taking in some of the work of the city’s most famous son, Antoni Gaudí.
21 Sept 2022
Free Things to Do in Barcelona!
Want to keep costs down on your school trip to Barcelona? Then check out some of our favourite free things to do in the city!
Activities in Barcelona that your school group will love
Park Guell
Intended as a housing development that never quite took off, Parc Guell is an urban park in a northern suburb of Barcelona.
Mercat de la Boqueria
La Boqueria food market in Barcelona is one of the best food markets in Europe.
Poble Espanyol
Built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition, Poble Espanyol (or Spanish Village) tries to represent Spain's diverse architecture and folk culture.
Camp Nou Experience
Home to FC Barcelona, a visit to the Nou Camp stadium includes a tour of the stadium itself.
Museu Picasso
Picasso lived recurrently in Barcelona as a young man, and this museum has some important pieces from this formative period
Joan Miró Foundation
Currently housing approximately 15,000 works - the earliest created when he was just 8 years old - this museum is well worth a visit.
Casa Milà - La Pedrera
Another Gaudi creation that takes its name from the rippling stone curves of its façade.
Aquarium Barcelona
Barcelona Aquarium is the most important marine leisure and education centre in the world concerning the Mediterranean.
Tibidabo Theme Park
The Tibidabo Amusement Park is Barcelona's nearest theme park. The park is conveniently located on top of Tibidabo Hill.
Montjuïc
Montjuic is worth a visit simply for the stunning panoramic views it offers over Barcelona and its harbour.
Olympic Museum & Stadium
This stadium was the focus of the 1992 Olympic Games. It is now turned into an Olympic Museum and Gallery.
Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudi's unique, awe-inspiring cathedral continues to grow almost organically, like a medieval cathedral.
Camp Nou Experience
Home to FC Barcelona, a visit to the Nou Camp stadium includes a tour of the stadium itself.
Illa Fantasia Water Park
At Nova Illa Fantasia, Barcelona’s only water park, you will find 22 water slides, 3 super sized swimming pools, changing
Mercat de la Boqueria
La Boqueria food market in Barcelona is one of the best food markets in Europe.
Park Guell
Intended as a housing development that never quite took off, Parc Guell is an urban park in a northern suburb of Barcelona.
Poble Espanyol
Built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition, Poble Espanyol (or Spanish Village) tries to represent Spain's diverse architecture and folk culture.
Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudi's unique, awe-inspiring cathedral continues to grow almost organically, like a medieval cathedral.
La Rambla
Also known as Las Ramblas, this long, wide avenue is the heart of Barcelona's shopping district and the hub of
Montjuïc
Montjuic is worth a visit simply for the stunning panoramic views it offers over Barcelona and its harbour.
FAQs
How long should we spend in Barcelona on a school trip?
In order to make the most out of all the exciting educational opportunities that Barcelona has to offer, we would recommend spending 4-5 days there on your school trip.
What's the best way to get around Barcelona?
Barcelona is a big city, but it has an excellent underground metro system. This is, by far, the best way to quickly get around the city, although you may wish to use a coach too.
Which visits are a must on a school trip to Barcelona?
There are a number of must-visits on a trip to Barcelona, including La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Casa Mila. Football fans shouldn't miss the opportunity to visit Camp Nou. La Boqueria is an incredible market where you can try some local delicacies. Montjuic not only offers incredible views but also attractions like the Palau Nacional, Magic Fountain, Olympic Stadium and Poble Espanyol.
Are there any free things to do in Barcelona?
Yes, there are many free activities in Barcelona. You can soak up the atmosphere along La Rambla or visit La Boqueria; explore the city's history with a self-guided tour of the Barri Gotic; relax in the lovely Parc de la Ciutadella; or for an unforgettable moment, head to the Magic Fountain for a free show!
Can I arrange a cross-curricular school trip to Barcelona?
Yes, you can arrange a cross-curricular trip to Barcelona. In fact, it's one of our favourite destinations for a cross-curricular trip, as there are exciting opportunities for a variety of subjects, including Spanish, art, business studies, geography, fashion and food technology.
