Cultural tour to Barcelona by air: 4 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.
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Suggested itinerary
Day one
- Fly from the UK to Barcelona
- Transfer to your hotel
Day two
- Sagrada Familia
- Parc Güell
- Explore Las Ramblas on foot
Day three
- Nou Camp
- Olympic Stadium
- Explore Port Vell on foot
Day four
- Transfer to airport
- Fly back to the UK
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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.
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.Olympic Stadium
Subject range: MFL, Cultural
What you’ll experience: The site of the 1992 Olympic Games, this is an impressive complex to explore, including stadiums, massive courtyards, fountains, a park, and the Calatrava Tower (which is the telecommunications tower and the symbol of the Barcelona Olympic Games said to be visible anywhere in Barcelona).
Select says: There are lovely views of the city from the park’s elevated position.
The Gaudi Experience - 4D
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: 100m from Park Guell, G Experiència is a different way to find out about Antoni Gaudí and his work. For the first time ever, you’ll be able to explore Antoni Gaudí’s creative universe thanks to state-of-the-art 4D and interactive technology. A tailor-made journey on which visitors learn fascinating historical facts through a thrilling experience.
Las Golondrinas Boat Trip
Subject range: MFL, Art , Cultural
What you’ll experience: Get a different view of the city from the water! Double decker open air boat trips around the port, 40mins or 1 hour duration.
Tapas Evening
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: Students experience this traditional Spanish meal comprising of a wide variety of appetisers and snacks which may be hot or cold. A great chance for students to be adventurous and sample Spanish food.Select says: The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation (as diners are not so focused on eating an entire meal) – this is a great opportunity for your students to try out their Spanish speaking skills!
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.
Art tour of the city
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: This tour focuses on Street Art, Galleries, and Art History in Barcelona and Madrid. They support local culture and art and take you behind the scenes to meet locals and learn their stories. These tours not only are you guaranteed to get an insiders access you are actively supporting the arts in Spain.
Walking Tour
Subject range: Art & Design, Cultural, MFL
What you’ll experience: A walking tour of the old part of the city will allow you to get your bearings and get a feel for Barcelona with insights from a local guide.
Information: 30 people per guide.
Ciutadella Park
Subject range: Art & Design, Cultural, MFL
What you’ll experience: Visit this tranquil oasis, east of the gothic quarter, which features a beautiful lake with Gaudi designed water feature ‘La Cascada’.
Chocolate Museum
Subject range: Food technology, Cultural, MFL
What you’ll experience: A small museum, but well worth a visit. Learn about the history of chocolate throughout the ages and maybe even pick up some treats at the end in the gift shop.
Aquarium Barcelona
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Located in the Port Vell area, is one of Europe’s largest and most diverse aquariums. It houses over 11,000 marine animals across 450 species, showcasing Mediterranean ecosystems as well as tropical and oceanic habitats. The highlight is its impressive Oceanarium, a massive tank with a walk-through tunnel, where visitors can observe sharks, rays, and other large marine life up close.
La Pedrera - Casa Mila
Subject range: Art & Design, Cultural
What you’ll experience: A UNESCO world heritage site, this is one of Gaudi’s final masterpieces of architecture. Inspired by nature, the unsual building now houses a cultural centre.
Spanish Lesson
Subject range: Cultural, MFL
What you’ll experience: Immerse yourself in a Spanish lesson taught by local teachers to really add to the experience. Then practise your skills at your afternoon visits.
Tapas Lesson
Subject range: Cultural, Food Technology
What you’ll experience: Learn how to cook 6 different tapas at this city centre workshop. Afterwards, enjoy the end results with a dessert and a drink.
Information: 1.5 hour duration.
Barca Immersive Tour (Camp Nou Stadium)
Subject range: MFL, Cultural
What you’ll experience: While Camp Nou is in the process of redevelopment, visit the Barca Immersive Tour and learn about the history of this legendary stadium. Fully interactive, including an audio guide (downloadable to mobile phone), the visit includes a large-format audio visual experience to bring the iconic stadium to life.
Waterworld, Lloret de Mar
Subject range: MFL, Cultural
What you’ll experience: Enjoy a day trip to the best water park on the Costa Brava. Attractions include slides, a wave pool, rapids and more tranquil water pools. Exhilirating excitement guaranteed.
Cultural trip to Barcelona by air: 4 days, 3 nights Accommodation
Roma Reial
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.
Equity Point Centric
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.
Links to Learning
Learning areas:
Why not link your cultural tour to your school PSHE planning? Areas covered could include: gaining self-confidence and independence; working together and making new friends; trying new activities; enjoy healthy, safe, responsible and fulfilled lives; recognising and managing risks; take increasing responsibility for themselves.
For KS3/4 how about linking a cultural tour to the Citizenship curriculum: to enable them to manage their money on a day-to-day basis.
For KS2 – how about linking to the Foreign Language curriculum: listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding; engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; develop accurate pronunciation and intonation; broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words.
KS3 Modern foreign language: develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests; listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately; initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses, making use of important social conventions such as formal modes of address; speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation.
Select Extras:
For KS2 students to practise their language skills pre-tour try these resources:
BBC Primary Languages Spanish Topics
KS3/4 There are some fantastic video clips available here including situations such as buying food at the market:
