School Trips To Barcelona for Cross-Curricular Studies

Gaudi’s masterpiece, this large, sand-coloured Catholic church has fluid forms, towering spires and surfaces overflowing with sculptures. It is still under construction even though it was started in 1882. Gaudi spent the last 40 years of his life working on this project and it isn’t scheduled for completion until 2026.

Stroll down Barcelona’s most famous street, separating the barrios of La Ribera and the Gothic Quarter. Locals and tourists bustle around the stalls selling trinkets, flowers and pets, the smart shops and Boqueria market, or just enjoy a café con leche while watching street performers. Photo © Alberto Cabello Mayero.

The Barca Immersive Tour is an interactive museum at Camp Nou allowing visitors to travel through the past, present and future of the iconic club. The tour of the exhibition ends in an immersive audio-visual 360-degree experience of what it feels like to be a player in the centre of the stadium. NB.: The inside of the Nou Camp Stadium is undergoing renovation and cannot be seen as part of this exhibition at present.

Pupils can enjoy the colourful spectacle of this traditional Andalucian art form on stage. The passion, strength and confidence of Flamenco performers make for an unforgettable show. See how they artfully convey their full range of emotions – from humour, happiness and love to envy, anger and bitterness – within a strict framework of rhythmic patterns.

Gaudi has let his most whimsical ideas take flight in this enchanting landscaped park, high on a hill in the Gracia district. It contains amazing stone structures, mosaics and fascinating buildings festooned with dragons and natural shapes, plus the spired house where the artist lived for most of his last 20 years.

Close to Parc Guell, groups can discover how nature and legend have inspired Gaudi’s creations through fun state-of-the-art technology. Students are immersed in Gaudi’s world through a cinematic experience with 4D Projection, moving seats and augmented reality. Interactive walls give information about Gaudis’ life and work. Tactile models and tablets with games complete this youth-focused experience.

The museum has the most complete collection of works by Picasso – with more than 3,500 paintings, drawings, engravings and ceramics. Picasso moved to Barcelona in his teens, and the museum reveals his relationship with the city. Look out for the important works The First Communion and Science and Charity.

The Teleferico of Montjuïc is a four-person gondola which takes you up the Montjuïc Mountain to visit the old military fort. The journey takes approx 8 minutes and includes a mid-way stop at Mirador del Alcalde with some superb harbour views.

Established in 1975, this foundation owns some of the most representative works by the Catalan artist as well as many by other contemporary artists. It contains more than 10,000 pieces including paintings, sculptures, sketches and tapestries. Designed by Josep Lluís Sert, the building has an open-plan structure inspired by traditional Mediterranean styles.

Set at the foot of Montjuïc, Pueblo Espanyol is an open-air architectural museum with streets and squares reproduced to scale. It was built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition. The aim was to produce an ‘ideal, model’ Spanish village where the architecture, style, and culture of various locations around the country were preserved in one place. Photo © Olga Palma.

This is one of the largest theme parks in Spain located in Salou on the Costa Dorada. Magnificent shows and magical rides – including the tallest rollercoaster in Europe – are split into six different sections: China, Polynesia, Mediterranean, Sesamoaventura, Mexico and the Far West, and there is also a an aquatic Park.

This unique theme park is the latest addition to PortAventura World, dedicated to the prestigious Italian firm and its F1 racing team. The rides and attractions are imbued with the Ferrari spirit; combining speed, cutting edge technology, innovation, design and adrenaline. Ferrari Land can be visited on its own or combined with the PortAventura Park.

Discover the narrow, winding streets of the Gothic Quarter  in Barcelona. Spot the contrasts between the old and new architecture amongst the bustling commercial area of Calle Portal de L’Angel. Highlights of the area also include the Barcelona Cathedral!

The lesson takes place in a professional kitchen. The group will divide into teams with each team preparing parts of a traditional Spanish/Catalan meal to share with the rest of the group. Dishes include gazpacho, Spanish tortilla, Catalan sausage (or vegetarian alternative) with aioli and tomato bread, pinchos, Catalan veggie pizza, fresh fruit skewers with warm chocolate sauce and alcohol free Sangria.

The Race for Time trail is a teacher-led, self-guided city tour showcasing top landmarks. Fun activities along the way promote teamwork and dynamic thinking, turning a normal walk into a sightseeing adventure! Each trail pack includes comprehensive teacher’s notes and a risk assessment document (MFL and Enrichment version available).