Outstanding Secondary School Tours to Barcelona

To help you plan your tour we offer you the following:

Coach

Coach travel to Spain is still a popular option with many schools, however with the increase in the number of budget flight operators, many schools now prefer to travel by air. Please do ask for an itinerary by coach if this is your preferred option.

Flights

Many regional airports in the UK offer low-cost flights to Barcelona or Girona. Rondo is happy to book these for you, along with transfers and daily transport when in Spain.

• Day 1: Flights and transfers to Barcelona or the Costa Brava area if preferred.
• Day 2: Visits within central Barcelona to include: Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, Picasso Museum, the harbour and la Rambla.
• Day 3: A day of visits outside the main area to include the Spanish Village, Olympic Stadium and Camp Nou stadium.
• Day 4: A fun day at Port Aventura theme park or a visit to Montserrat.
• Day 5: Transfer and flight home.

Suggestions And Ideas for Visits and Excursions

Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.

Rondo recommends the following curriculum attractions in Barcelona

A – Art & Architecture | C – Culture | G – Geography | H – History | L – Leisure | P – Performing Arts | Sc – Science, Tech & Engineering | G – General Tourist Attraction

• Olympic Stadium [A C H L G]: Although made ready for 1929, the Olympic stadium was not used until 1992 and is now one of Barcelona’s favourite attractions.
• Parc Güell [A C G L Sc G]: This is one of the major Gaudí attractions in Barcelona and pre-booking is advised to be sure of seeing all his wonderful creations and stunning views of Barcelona.
• Sagrada Familia [A C H Sc G]: Gaudí’s great cathedral is still under construction but offers a unique opportunity to see his exquisite work.
• Picasso Museum [A C H G]: The permanent and visiting exhibitions of the Picasso Museum will leave a lasting memory of Barcelona and will help art students understand Picasso’s formative years.

Other Visits and Excursions

Walking Tours

[Art and Architecture | Culture | Geography | History | General Tourist Attraction]

Discover Barcelona Walking Tours

Choose your theme and a qualified guide will lead you through the parts of the city you would not find on your own. It could be about Picasso, the gothic quarter or Gaudi depending on what interests your group.

Camp Nou Stadium

[Art and Architecture | Culture | Leisure Activity | Science, Technology and Engineering | General Tourist Attraction]

Your students can experience walking out through the tunnel of this magnificent stadium and see the many trophies won in the club museum of Barcelona FC.

Harbour Tours

[Culture | Geography | History | General Tourist Attraction]

There are several harbour and marina cruises on offer, so you can explore the city from the water.

National Museum of the Art of Catalonia

[Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

Home to a varied collection featuring works by Catalan Modernists like Gaudi, great renaissance and Baroque painters, and the best collection of Romanesque mural paintings in the world.

La Rambla

[Art and Architecture | Culture | Geography | History | Leisure Activity | Science, Technology and Engineering | General Tourist Attraction]

The best-known street in Barcelona with its shops, restaurants, and lively atmosphere, which leads from Catalonia Square to the seafront. Here you will find the Columbus monument with a viewing gallery 60 metres above ground where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city.

Barcelona Cathedral

[Art and Architecture | Culture | History | Leisure Activity | General Tourist Attraction]

This cathedral has many contrasting architectural styles and is well worth a visit.

Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village)

[Art and Architecture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

The Poble Espanyol museum was built in 1929 for the International Exhibition and resembles an actual village with replicas of 117 buildings from different Spanish regions.

Beyond Barcelona

The Costa Brava

[Culture | Geography | Leisure Activity | General Tourist Attraction]

This exceedingly popular tourist area reaches from Pineda in the south to Tossa de Mar in the north and offers all the usual holiday attractions perfect for leisure days.

Girona

[Art and Architecture | Culture | Geography | History | General Tourist Attraction]

The historic town of Girona offers a calmer experience to appreciate Catalan culture, with many medieval buildings to explore.

Montserrat

[Art and Architecture | Culture | Geography | History | Leisure Activity | Science, Technology and Engineering | General Tourist Attraction]

This cliffside monastery has over 2 million visitors a year, and with its far-reaching views and rich history it is easy to see why

Port Aventura

[Culture | Leisure Activity | General Tourist Attraction]

A visit to this theme park after a study trip will always be well received by your students.

Accommodation

Centre d’Esplai

This is a large purpose-built youth centre on the edge of Barcelona, close to the airport. Rooms are large and the whole building has a spacious feel. There are also the added advantages of its own indoor pool and outdoor floodlit play areas.

Costa Brava Hotels

For a more luxurious stay in Catalonia away from the city's bustle, we can use some of the hotels along the Costa Brava coastline. It may suit some groups to stay in a leisure resort and only visit the city for specific visits.

Other variations on numbers and duration available plus day trips available on Request.