Student Tours to Barcelona & Madrid

Meet with your group at your local airport and take off aboard your overnight flight to Barcelona.

Arrive in Barcelona and meet your Tour Director—it’s time to begin your trip!
Head on an orientation tour of the city with your Tour Director, offering a first glimpse of all the marvels you’re about to discover.
Check in at the hotel, settle into your rooms, and take some time to relax and unwind before dinner in a local restaurant nearby.

Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Discover Barcelona’s top sites, including Park Güell, the Sagrada Familia.
Enjoy free time in the medieval quarter of El Barri Gòtic.
Visit Camp Nou and immerse yourself in the rich history of FC Barcelona as you tour the impressive facilities of this iconic European football stadium.
Dive into Spanish culture during a paella workshop with professional chefs at a local restaurant. Learn the secrets of creating this exquisite traditional dish and enjoy your culinary creation for dinner.

Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Take a day trip to the scenic Montserrat Monastery, explore the caves in Collbató, and enjoy stunning views of the Montserrat mountain.
Enjoy free time to visit the famous Las Ramblas, a beautiful tree-lined pedestrian street in the city centre. Don’t miss the Boqueria, the open-air market filled with fresh produce.
Indulge in a delicious dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel for a well-deserved night’s rest.

Other optional activities include:

Girona day trip: Explore the medieval Old Town, visit the stunning Girona Cathedral, walk along ancient city walls, and admire the colourful houses by the Onyar River.
Costa Brava excursion: Head to Tossa de Mar to relax along the beautiful Costa Brava coastline.
Salvador Dalí Theatre-Museum: Travel to Figueres to immerse yourself in surreal art, marvel at inventive exhibits, and experience the unique world of this iconic artist.

Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Load your luggage and hop on the motorcoach to Barcelona Central train station. Depart aboard the AVE train towards Madrid!
Meet a local guide for a bike tour to explore Madrid’s key locations, such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Cibeles, and the Palacio Real.
Have dinner at a lovely local restaurant and head to the hotel for a good night's rest.

Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
View masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco at the Prado Museum, or visit the Reina Sofía to see Picasso’s “Guernica” and other notable Spanish 20th-century works.
Wander through the vibrant Mercado de San Miguel to sample a range of local delicacies for lunch.
Discover El Parque del Buen Retiro, one of Madrid's main attractions. Known to locals as "El Retiro," this former royal park is a favourite spot for weekends and summer days.
Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet in your very own Flamenco class! Have fun learning the steps and discovering the history behind this emblematic Spanish art form. ¡Olé!
Have dinner at a lovely local restaurant and head to the hotel for a good night's rest.

Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Visit the Tabacalera! Located in a former tobacco factory, it has become a focal point for urban art, culture, and community participation, where people come to paint, tend to the community garden, and enjoy various activities.
Experience local Barcelona life as you stroll with your Tour Director through the stalls of the San Antón food market. Let your curiosity guide you and savour an authentic lunch.
Explore El Parque del Buen Retiro, Madrid’s main park, perfect for relaxing or biking.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Madrid. Perhaps return to the neighbourhoods you discovered during your guided tour or take advantage of this free time to shop for souvenirs along Gran Via, a paradise for shopping lovers!
Reunite with your group at a local restaurant to share a delicious tapas dinner to end your trip.

Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
With your head and luggage full of memories, make your way to the Madrid airport to catch your flight home.