Experts in School Trips to Spain – Spain

This school trip to Alicante offers students a structured way to discover a Mediterranean city shaped by history, coastal landscapes, and accessible cultural spaces. The historic centre provides a clear starting point: Santa Bárbara Castle rises above the bay and helps students understand the city’s geography at a glance. From there, the Explanada de España — with its wave-pattern mosaic created from millions of tiles — introduces an emblematic public space that is easy for students to recognise and navigate.

The Postiguet Beach and the marina allow the group to explore the relationship between Alicante and its coastline, while the excursion to Tabarca Island adds a maritime dimension that connects local history, biodiversity, and daily life. The inland locations of Guadalest, the Algar waterfalls and Villajoyosa broaden the experience with natural and rural environments.

Museums such as the MARQ or the MACA offer concise, student-friendly interpretations of archaeology and contemporary art. Throughout the four days, the programme alternates guided visits, outdoor observation, and practical activities, ensuring a balanced rhythm suited to school groups and supporting learning through direct, hands-on experiences.

Highlights:

• Santa Bárbara Castle and the historic centre
• Explanada de España
• Postiguet Beach and the marina
• Excursion to Tabarca Island
• Guadalest, Algar waterfalls and Villajoyosa
• MARQ and activity-based learning in the city
• Treasure hunt at the Central Market
• Tapas route in the old town

This school trip to Barcelona gives students the opportunity to explore a city where modernist architecture, Mediterranean landscapes and urban culture coexist in a dynamic way. Barcelona is a place that combines creativity and history: its medieval quarters, Gaudí’s unmistakable designs and the open space of Montjuïc offer a wide range of learning opportunities for school groups.

Over four days, the itinerary introduces students to several layers of the city. They will walk through the Eixample to understand the grid structure of 19th-century urban planning, discover the colours and symbolism of Parc Güell, and observe daily life along La Rambla and in El Born. Montjuïc provides a clear setting to discuss cultural identity, while the visit to Camp Nou connects sport, community and the city’s international profile.

Workshops such as trencadís mosaic art and castellers offer hands-on experiences that make cultural traditions easier to understand. The variety of activities ensures a balanced educational trip, supporting observation, participation and appreciation of Barcelona’s heritage in a structured and engaging format.

Highlights:

• Visits to Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell and key modernist sites
• Exploration of La Rambla, Eixample and Boquería Market
• Montjuïc, Poble Espanyol and beachfront promenade at Barceloneta
• Trencadís mosaic workshop
• Camp Nou visit and castellers workshop
• Designed specifically to support learning during school trips

This school trip to Córdoba offers your students a structured and accessible way to explore one of Spain’s most significant historical centres. Córdoba reveals layers of Islamic, Jewish and Christian heritage through its buildings, narrow streets and fortified spaces. The Mosque–Cathedral, with its forest of columns, and the streets of the Jewish Quarter allow students to observe directly how cultural influences shaped daily life in medieval Andalusia.

Across four days, the programme connects key historical sites with clear educational value. Medina Azahara introduces the political organisation of the 10th-century Caliphate, while Almodóvar Castle helps students understand medieval defence systems in a very visual way. Smaller sites such as Casa Sefarad and the Chapel of Saint Bartholomew highlight everyday cultural and religious practices within the Jewish community.

The final gastronomy workshop allows students to prepare regional dishes such as salmorejo and paella, transforming local food traditions into a practical learning experience. With a balance of guided visits, hands-on activities and opportunities for observation, this itinerary supports meaningful learning within educational trips to Spain.

Highlights:

• Guided visit to the Mosque–Cathedral and Calahorra Tower
• Exploration of the Jewish Quarter: Casa Sefarad, Synagogue, Chapel of Saint Bartholomew
• Full-day excursion to Medina Azahara and Almodóvar Castle
• Educational visit to an olive-oil factory
• Cooking workshop: salmorejo and paella
• Clear structure designed specifically for school groups

This school trip to Granada offers students a clear and accessible way to explore one of Spain’s most emblematic historic cities. Over the centuries, Granada has combined Islamic, Christian and Jewish influences, creating an urban landscape where architecture and daily life reveal the region’s multicultural past. Walking through the Alhambra or the Albaicín gives students the chance to understand how art, religion and politics shaped Andalusian society.

Granada is compact, easy to navigate and rich in educational resources. Visits such as the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel or the Monastery of San Jerónimo add context to Spain’s transition from the Middle Ages to the early modern period. Practical workshops — for example on Andalusí plasterwork — help students connect artistic techniques with the monuments they observe. The Science Park introduces a more contemporary, exploratory dimension to the trip, balancing history with hands-on learning. Across four days, the group will experience a structured and varied approach to culture, science and local traditions.

Highlights:

• Guided visit to the Alhambra and the Albaicín neighbourhood
• Granada Cathedral and Royal Chapel
• Photo Rally activity in the historic centre
• Monastery of San Jerónimo
• Andalusí plasterwork (yesería) workshop
• Science Park visit
• Free time in areas such as Plaza Nueva and Calle Calderería Nueva

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