Cultural tour to Barcelona by coach: 6 days, 3 nights

Your tour to Barcelona will absorb your students in Spanish culture. From the wondrous sights of the Sagrada Familia to Camp Nou, this is sure to be a memorable and exciting tour that will also help build your students’ Spanish language skills. The coach tour also gives you the opportunity for a fun-filled day at PortAventura.

Suggested itinerary

Day one
Depart from school by coach
Connect with crossing
Travel overnight

Day two
Arrive at accommodation
Explore Las Ramblas on foot

Day three
Sagrada Familia
Parc Guell
Nou Camp

Day four
Portaventura

Day five
Depart accommodation
Explore Port Vell on Foot
Start journey back to the UK

Day six
Connect with crossing
Arrive back at school

Tour gallery

Excursion Locator Map

Excursion Ideas

  • Port Vell

    Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural

    What you’ll experience: Port Vell is a beautiful scenic city port. It was rejuvenated as part of an urban renewal program prior to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. There is a shopping centre and restaurants, including lots of Tapas bars.
    Select says: The port is an easy walk from Las Ramblas.

  • PortAventura

    Subject range: MFL, Cultural

    What you’ll experience: This is a seaside theme park (one of the largest in Spain) and includes six themed worlds, rides and live shows. Find out more here.
    Select says: For thrill seekers, the park boasts the largest roller-coaster in Europe – the Shambhala, located in the China section.

  • Camp Nou Stadium

    Subject range: MFL, Cultural

    What you’ll experience: Camp Nou has been the stadium for FC Barcelona since 1957. The Camp Nou Experience gives students the chance to visit the playing field, visitors’ dressing room, players’ tunnel, commentary boxes, pressroom, museum, and see numerous interactive displays.
    Select says: In the museum you can see the club’s four Champions league and 22 Liga trophies. There is also a ‘Messi Space’ where the player’s 3 Golden Boots can be viewed.

  • Park Güell

    Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural

    What you’ll experience: Park Güell includes beautiful gardens, architecture and mosaics. It is the reflection of Gaudí’s naturalist phase when the architect was inspired by organic shapes found in nature. The park also includes the Gaudí House-Museum which was the residence of Antoni Gaudí for almost 20 years. Located on Carmel Hill, there are also beautiful views of Barcelona.
    Select says: Ensure you don’t miss Gaudí’s multi-coloured mosaic salamander, popularly known as the dragon.

  • Sagrada Familia

    Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural

    What you’ll experience: The most popular tourist attraction in the city, this impressive Catholic church is Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece. This large, sand-coloured church has fluid forms, towering spires and surfaces overflowing with sculptures. There are 8 existing towers, however when the church is finished it will have 18: 12 dedicated to the apostles, 4 to the evangelists, one to Jesus and another to Mary.
    Select says: We recommend that you visit the excellent Sagrada Familia website prior to your tour for extra historical details and detailed information on specific symbolism.

  • Las Ramblas

    Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural

    What you’ll experience: Las Ramblas is the central boulevard which cuts through the heart of the city centre and is primarily pedestrianised. It is approximately 1.2 kilometres long with Port Vell (near the cruise port terminal) at the Southern most end and Plaça Catalunya at the northern most end.
    Select says: Look out for live performances, human statue art, and working artists.

Cultural trip to Barcelona by coach: 6 days, 3 nights Accommodation

Equity Point Centric

Our rating:

Location: Barcelona

Capacity: 65

Located a few minutes’ walk from La Placa Catalunya and Las Ramblas. There is a metro stop right in front of this hostel.

Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities.

Facilities: Large common room with TV, free Wi-Fi, terrace, security lockers.

Roma Reial

Our rating:

Location: Barcelona

Capacity: 52

In a great central location in the Gothic Quarter. This hotel is situated in the picturesque and lively Royal Square, just off Las Ramblas.

Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities.

Facilities: Restaurant with outdoor terrace, free Wi-Fi, 24 hour reception.