Experts in School Trips to Spain – Barcelona

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

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
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