Student Trips to Barcelona
Nestled between the Montserrat mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is a fantastic destination to visit. With its colourful streets and iconic landmarks like Gaudi's Sagrada Família, this city offers a rich blend of history, art, and design, making it ideal for college and sixth-form trips.
Why book educational student trips to Barcelona?
Renowned for its rich cultural heritage and thriving design landscape, the city offers a whole host of captivating experiences tailored for student trips to Barcelona.
It is one of the oldest cities in the world, with stunning architecture and historical buildings at every turn. Educational trips to Barcelona wouldn’t be complete without taking inspiration from the city’s array of art museums, with works of art from the likes of Picasso, adorning the walls. The bustling boulevard of Las Ramblas cuts through the heart of the city and is the ideal place to soak in the atmosphere of this historical yet cosmopolitan capital city. Another great place that should be on your to-do list is the world-famous Camp Nou; home to arguably the best football team on Earth. Visit on match days and you’ll get to experience the spine-tingling atmosphere of the passionate crowd.
With so much happening in the centre of Barcelona, you could forget that it’s also home to one of the most pristine beaches in Europe. Make sure you have some free time to take a stroll along the promenade and take in the beauty of the golden sands and the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean.
As the capital of Catalonia, this city has a culture all of its own. During your visit, the famous La Boqueria market is not to be missed! From tantalising tapas and fresh seafood to paella and Jamon, the selection of food and drink stalls is truly a feast for the senses.
Highlights of Barcelona student trips
Some popular highlights we’ve seen on Barcelona student trips include:
Business studies students will benefit from a memorable experience on a guided tour of the Barcelona stock exchange to see this fast-paced industry in action.
Barcelona is the cultural heart of Spain, a bustling lively melting city. Geography students will love to visit Garrotxa Natural Park as there’s much to learn about regarding tectonic plates, and tourism's impact on the area and the ecosystem.
With one of the greatest football teams in the world, Barcelona is home to the Spotify Camp Nou Stadiums. This is a need to see for any Barcelona student trips that are studying Sports & Leisure.
The city is also brimming with a range of art that spills out of every street. Student trips to Barcelona for Art and Design are a great way for your aspiring artists to be immersed in the culture. Once home to the late great Picasso who has been memorialised in Museu Picasso, you can even see Antoni Gaudí's unfinished works such as the Sagrada Familia which is due to be finished in 1926.
Our range of college trips to Barcelona...
Our college trips to Barcelona cover a fantastic range of subjects, making them the perfect accompaniment to any A-Level or Further Education curriculum. Check out our selection of college trips to Barcelona below, or get in touch with our team to discuss a more bespoke offering for your sixth-form class. If you want to explore more Spanish culture, why not check out our college trips to Spain?
Architecture
Barcelona is highly regarded by most as being the cultural heart of Spain thanks to its impressive landmarks and amazing architecture which the city is renowned for, making it architecture college trips to Barcelona.
Art & Design
The city has an excellent range of art museums such as the Poble Espanyol, fine architecture, historic monuments and a varied landscape making it a great destination art & design college trips to Barcelona.
Business Studies
Business student trips to Barcelona will offer insights into how the city's economy has been uniquely influenced by its beautiful scenery and the lasting effects on the city's economy, post-Olympics.
Cultural
Barcelona is the cultural heart of Spain. Practice the Spanish language in this bustling and lively city, which is renowned for its Spanish culture, stunning architecture, and envied for its Mediterranean setting as those on cultural college trips to Barcelona will discover.
Fashion & Textiles
Embarking on fashion and textile student trips to Barcelona provides a fantastic opportunity to merge academic learning with firsthand experience in one of Europe's most renowned cities.
Geography, Geology & Environmental Science
This bustling, lively city and its surrounding landscape are envied for its Mediterranean setting as geography students on educational trips to Barcelona will discover.
Hair & Beauty
Hair & beauty college student trips to Barcelona reveal how the city's stunning scenery has uniquely shaped the worlds of beauty, fashion, and art.
Hospitality & Catering
Renowned for its breathtaking architecture and coveted Mediterranean backdrop, the city offers a captivating experience for those embarking on Barcelona student trips, especially those focussed on hospitality and catering.
Sports & Leisure
A sports & leisure sixth form trip to Barcelona is a great opportunity for football fans in your college class to see the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium along with a famous Barca stadium tour and a visit to the museum.
Travel & Tourism
Barcelona is the cultural heart of Spain. This bustling, lively, city is renowned for its stunning architecture and envied for its Mediterranean setting as those on travel & tourism sixth form trip to Barcelona will discover.
Take a look at our international business tour to Barcelona
Our range of university trips to Barcelona...
We’re a one-stop shop for your university group travel package to Barcelona.
Whether you’re looking for a travel package, or a comprehensive subject-linked itinerary, we’ll work with you to pull together exactly what you need.
We've created group travel packages to Barcelona across a broad spectrum of subjects including: architecture, art & design, business & economics, engineering, fashion & textiles, geography, global engagement, hair & beauty, hospitality & catering, media & film studies, product design, sports & leisure and travel & tourism. You can also book a cultural college trip to Barcelona and Catalonia to meet all your educational needs.
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Preferential group travel rates for flights to Barcelona, plus increased flexibility & convenience:
Seats are secured with an initial deposit, the full fare is not required when you book.
Passenger names don’t need to be confirmed upfront & can be switched at a later date.
For certain periods we also offer guaranteed preferential rates with key airline partners meaning we’ll guarantee the quoted fare and seats until you’re ready to book.
Centrally-located Barcelona accommodation at preferential group rates
Our room rates are guaranteed, so you can reserve your beds whilst you confirm your passenger numbers. Popular options in Barcelona City include Barcelona Urbany Hostel, Generator Hostel Barcelona and Urbany Hostel GO!
Pre-booked visits & attractions - planned around your own group activities
Through our partners based in Barcelona we’ll pre-book tickets at top visits and attractions at preferential group rates, we’ll plan these visits to fit around your own schedule.
Services available from StudyLink in Barcelona:
• Airport transfers
• Pre-booked meals at a range of restaurants
• Pre-booked & pre-paid metro tickets
- Support from one of our award-winning group travel Account Executive with excellent knowledge of Barcelona
- A one-stop shop for your student group travel package to Barcelona
- Multiple quote options to help you make the best value choice for your group
- Preferential rates with airlines, hotels & hostels, rail & other transport options & flexible flight booking options – reserve seats for longer than if you book direct
- On-the-ground support & assistance from our representatives in Barcelona
- Convenient and time-saving online travel technologies
- Risk management services for complete peace of mind
- External accreditations providing reassurance, including ABTA, ATOL & IATA licences
Price promise - we’ll beat any like-for-like quote ![]()
We’ll also beat any like-for-like quote to ensure you’re getting the most competitive price for your travel requirements.
What our customers are saying about us...
“I felt I was fully supported when booking the college trips to Barcelona and whilst we were away too. We are very happy with the service we received and will definitely book again.”
Miss Nicola Worthington, Salford City College: Pendleton Sixth Form Centre
“The trip was organised with ease thanks to the co-ordination from Nadine. It was great that she called the day before we went to make sure that we could ask any questions that we may have had and to go over the final details again. Thanks Nadine.”
Ms Caroline Purcell, University of East London
Speak to one of our Group Travel Account Executives
A dedicated Account Executive will manage your tour organisation from start to finish. Our award-winning team each have years of experience in travel and will provide you a complete solution for your group travel requirements. They’ll use their knowledge of Barcelona and group travel expertise to create a custom-made itinerary just for you. Whether you’re looking for a travel package or a comprehensive curriculum-linked itinerary, your Account Executive will work with you to pull together exactly what you need.
Student trips to Barcelona FAQs
What attractions can I visit on a student trip to Barcelona?
Student trips to Barcelona offer a range of popular attractions to visit. Highlights that your students will love during your college trip include:
- Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Camp Nou Stadium
- Las Ramblas
- Gothic Quarter
- Museu Picasso
- La Boqueria Market
What subjects are covered in college trips to Barcelona?
College trips to Barcelona cover a wide range of subjects. Some of the subjects typically included are architecture, art and design, business and economics, engineering, fashion and textiles, geography, hair and beauty, hospitality and catering, media and film studies, product design, sports and leisure, and travel and tourism. Get in touch with our experts if there’s a trip you have in mind!
What are the benefits of Barcelona student tours?
Student trips to Barcelona provide a range of benefits for your students which include:
- Cultural immersion - Students can immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Barcelona and explore the art, architecture and history this city has to offer.
- Educational enrichment - Barcelona is rich in educational opportunities, whether you want to visit renowned museums and art galleries. Visit historical sites and even modern-day sites such as Camp Nou.
- Personal Development - Students on a Barcelona study tour will be able to develop life skills such as independence and adaptability whilst visiting. Learning a new environment and interacting with peers will help broaden their horizons, all whilst expanding students' knowledge.
Will students be safe on a sixth form trip to Barcelona?
As one of the premier educational tour providers in the UK, safety on your sixth form trip to Barcelona is paramount to us and we always vow to keep your students safe. We have a Safety Management System that is audited by an external company for an unbiased view of our safety processes.
