Barcelona brings learning to life through its architecture, art, culture and language, making it an exciting and versatile destination for school groups.
Why choose Barcelona for a school trip?
Barcelona is one of Europe’s most exciting destinations for school groups, combining culture, history, art, architecture, languages and leisure in one vibrant city. Antoni Gaudí’s influence can be seen throughout Barcelona, from the Sagrada Família to Parc Güell and Casa Milà, while art students can explore the work of Picasso and other celebrated artists. The city also offers excellent opportunities for Spanish language, history, geography, business, food technology and cross-curricular school trips. With a huge choice of educational visits, cultural experiences and excursions, a school trip to Barcelona can be tailored around your students, curriculum and budget.
Educational visits and attractions in Barcelona
Popular visits for school groups include:
- Sagrada Família
- Parc Güell
- Casa Milà
- Gothic Quarter
- Las Ramblas
- Montjuïc
- Barcelona Aquarium
- Poble Espanyol
- Montjuïc Cable Car
- Picasso Museum
- FC Barcelona experiences
- Las Golondrinas boat trip
- Tibidabo
- Museu Banksy Barcelona
- Zip lining and adventure activities
Our team can help you choose the right combination of visits to suit your subject area, age group and learning objectives.
Excursions from Barcelona
Barcelona also makes an excellent base for exploring more of Catalonia. Popular day trips and excursions include:
- Montserrat
- Figueres and the Dalí Theatre-Museum
- Girona
- PortAventura World
- Tarragona
- Garrotxa Volcanic Zone
These can be incorporated into your itinerary depending on the length and focus of your tour.
Evening activities
Evening activities can also be added to your Barcelona school trip, including:
- Bowling
- Ice skating
- Flamenco shows
- Laser tag
- Group entertainment
- Football matches, subject to fixtures and availability
We can recommend suitable options based on where your group is staying and the age of your students.
PortAventura World and Ferrari Land
PortAventura World is a popular addition to many Barcelona and Costa Dorada school trips and offers a fun way to finish a busy educational itinerary.
The theme park is divided into a number of themed areas, including Mediterrània, Polynesia, China, México, Far West and SésamoAventura, with a wide range of rides, attractions and shows.
Ferrari Land can also be added to your visit, offering high-speed attractions and experiences inspired by the world-famous Ferrari brand, including Red Force.
PortAventura World and Ferrari Land operate seasonal opening dates and times, so availability will depend on your travel dates.
Itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Barcelona and begin your trip with a panoramic guided city tour, taking in some of the city’s most famous sights and landmarks, including the impressive exterior of the Sagrada Família.
- Day 2Spend the day at PortAventura World, one of Spain’s most popular theme parks. Ferrari Land can also be added to your visit, subject to seasonal opening dates and availability.
- Day 3Visit Montserrat in the morning before returning to Barcelona for an afternoon activity. Options could include Barcelona Aquarium, an FC Barcelona experience or the interactive CosmoCaixa Science Museum.
- Day 4Take a cable car ride to Montjuïc and explore more of Barcelona’s cultural attractions before allowing some free time for last-minute shopping and sightseeing ahead of your journey home.
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