Experts in School Trips to Spain – Hostel

A school trip to Madrid gives students the chance to explore a capital shaped by the legacy of the Habsburgs and the vibrant rhythm of modern Spanish culture. Around the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, they will encounter a compact and welcoming city where history and everyday life blend seamlessly—ideal conditions for an educational trip.

Art takes centre stage in Madrid: the masterpieces of Velázquez and Goya at the Prado, Picasso’s Guernica at the Reina Sofía, and the glass architecture of the Palacio de Cristal inside Retiro Park. Each visit offers clear, accessible learning moments that help students connect historical and contemporary perspectives.

The programme also includes hands-on activities: a paella workshop, a flamenco evening, a street-art session in Lavapiés and a treasure hunt in the old Habsburg quarter. These elements keep the group active and engaged. The overall structure remains practical and easy for teachers to manage, with short transfers, a balanced rhythm, and activities designed to support the flow of the school trip.

Highlights:

• Historic Madrid: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor
• Major cultural sites: Prado Museum, Reina Sofía, Retiro Park and Palacio de Cristal
• Interactive workshops: paella, street art, treasure hunt
• Sports component: visit to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
• Balanced programme with culture, hands-on activities and supervised free time

A school trip to Tarragona offers students a balanced combination of historical discovery, cultural learning and time in nature.

Barcelona provides a clear starting point for understanding the region: the Gothic Quarter, the Sagrada Família and Parc Güell introduce urban history, architectural styles and the imagination of Antoni Gaudí. These visits help students connect visual details with broader historical themes.

Tarragona then reveals the structure of an ancient Roman city through its amphitheatre, circus, forum and defensive walls. Exploring these places gives students an accessible way to visualise daily life in the Mediterranean during antiquity.

The Ebro Delta brings a complete change of scenery. Its wetlands, canals and rice fields make it an ideal site to observe biodiversity and understand how ecosystems develop along the Mediterranean coast. A hands-on paella workshop adds a practical cultural element that students always enjoy.

The programme ends at Poblet Monastery and the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, providing a final contrast between medieval architecture and modern artistic expression.

Highlights

• Roman Tarragona: amphitheatre, circus, forum and city walls
• City rally and guided visit through Tarragona
• Castellers workshop on teamwork and Catalan culture
• Nature experience in the Ebro Delta
• Paella cooking workshop
• Barcelona: Gothic Quarter, Sagrada Família, Parc Güell
• Visit to Poblet Monastery and the Dalí Theatre-Museum

A school trip to Zaragoza offers students a balanced mix of history, art and natural landscapes in one compact region of Aragón. The city grew from the Roman Caesaraugusta and later became a crossroads of Islamic, Jewish and Christian cultures, visible today in the Cathedral of La Seo, the Aljafería Palace and the Baroque towers of the Basilica del Pilar. Walking through the historic centre, students will encounter different architectural periods within a few streets, making Zaragoza an ideal setting for hands-on learning.

Beyond the monuments, the programme introduces pupils to two essential figures of Aragonese heritage: Francisco de Goya, whose birthplace and engravings reveal the roots of his artistic evolution, and the unique villages and landscapes surrounding the city. The visit to Belchite brings historical reflection, while the Mallos and the Castle of Loarre open the door to Aragon’s geology and medieval past.

The itinerary is designed to keep transitions simple and the learning clear, giving teachers a structured programme that supports classroom goals while remaining enjoyable and accessible to students.

Highlights

• Zaragoza’s Roman, Islamic, Gothic and Baroque heritage
• Basilica del Pilar, La Seo and La Lonja
• Hands-on ceramics workshop
• Goya’s birthplace and the Museum of Engraving
• Visit to Belchite and its historical context
• Castle of Loarre and hiking among the Mallos rock formations
• Balanced educational programme adapted to school groups

A school trip to Valencia offers students a balanced combination of science, Mediterranean nature and historical exploration. The City of Arts and Sciences is an ideal starting point: an iconic complex where pupils will experience marine ecosystems at the Oceanogràfic and watch immersive scientific projections at the Hemisfèric. Nearby, the Turia Gardens provide a large, safe outdoor space created from the former riverbed, now transformed into a green corridor used daily by local families and schools.

Valencia’s historic centre adds another educational layer, with landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Miguelete tower and the modernist Colón Market helping students understand how the city has evolved over the centuries. Local traditions also play a role, including a guided tasting of horchata in a traditional horchatería.

The excursion to the Albufera Natural Park highlights biodiversity and traditional rice-growing culture, while the paella workshop allows students to learn through practice before exploring the lagoon by boat. The Bioparc concludes the programme with themed areas designed to recreate natural habitats and promote awareness of conservation.

This itinerary aims to offer a clear, well-structured programme that supports teachers and enriches students through varied and accessible activities.

Highlights

• City of Arts and Sciences: Oceanogràfic and Hemisfèric
• Walk in the Turia Gardens + traditional snack
• Historic centre: Cathedral, Miguelete, Colón Market
• Horchata tasting in a traditional horchatería
• Excursion to the Albufera with paella workshop and boat ride
• Educational visit to the Bioparc
• A smooth, well-balanced programme for school trips

A school trip to Seville offers students a clear and engaging way to explore a city shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, from Roman foundations to Mudéjar palaces and vibrant modern districts. Seville is compact, easy to navigate and well suited to educational groups, allowing students to experience history, architecture and geography in a direct and accessible way. Landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcázar provide opportunities to discuss different artistic periods while helping pupils visualise how the city evolved.

Over four days, the programme combines cultural visits with outdoor activities, giving the group a balanced rhythm. Time in María Luisa Park, a kayak session on the Guadalquivir and a guided cycling route add movement and variety to the educational trip. The itinerary also introduces flamenco as an important element of Andalusian identity. Thanks to short distances and a clear structure, teachers can manage the group easily while students discover Seville from different perspectives: from its rooftops, its riverbanks and its historic streets.

Highlights:

• Balanced mix of culture, movement and outdoor experiences
• Key sites: Cathedral, Giralda, Alcázar, Real Maestranza, Itálica
• Introduction to Mudéjar architecture and flamenco culture
• Kayak session, cycling tour and river cruise
• Short, manageable transfers ideal for school groups