Discovering a city in depth is not usually determined by the monuments that you cross off the list, but by the experiences that make you live and enjoy the city to the fullest. Mingle with the locals, visit the markets, eat the typical dishes, visit the unknown places, do activities that only locals can do, etc. We will show you in this post 15 experiences to live in your school trip to Barcelona for students to enjoy 100% of the city.
This post will give you a list of experiences for everyone, for those who have never visited the city, for those who want to know more, for those who do not miss any detail or for those who prefer to enjoy the atmosphere of the city. Take a notebook and a pen and write down!
For those visiting Barcelona for the first time
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Visit the Sagrada Familia with a guide
Yes, a visit to the Sagrada Familia is a must, but much better with a guide or audio guide who can narrate the facts and interesting details that you should know about this modernist basilica of Gaudi.
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See a show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
When night falls the Magic Fountains of Montjuïc are filled with colors and music. A free and fun show for your school trip to Barcelona.
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Eating at the Boqueria Market
Although it is the tourist market, the quality of its food is excellent. We recommend a long walk through its stalls to taste its delicacies, taste the raw material and mingle in the commercial environment.
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Getting to know the Gracia neighborhood
The neighborhood of Gracia is the closest thing to a village in Barcelona: neighborhood associations, festivals, swing music days in their squares … This neighborhood is a must to know walking through its various squares. If you are also interested in urban art, the neighborhood of Gràcia is full of murals and graffiti of great artistic quality.
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Visit Barcelona’s museums for free
If you are museum geeks in your school group, take the opportunity to make your end-of-year trip to coincide with the first Sunday of the month, as almost all museums in Barcelona are free. Some examples are: the MNAC, the Picasso Museum (which is also free on Thursdays from 18h to 21h), the Maritime Museum and the Museum of the History of Catalonia, among others.
For those who want to enjoy the atmosphere
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Cycling along the Paseo Marítimo
Cycling along the Paseo Marítimo is one of the most rewarding experiences of this trip. You will be able to see all the beach bars and beaches and enjoy the sea breeze with the whole group of students. A different way of sightseeing. You can rent bicycles in any of the establishments that offer them along the promenade.
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Find bargains at the Flea Market
Barcelona is known for having hundreds of second hand and vintage stores. An example of this is the Flea Market, which is usually located in Drassanes but sometimes changes location, the first and second Sunday of each month. There you can find clothes, accessories and all kinds of products to give a new life to.
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Watch the sunset at the Bunkers del Carmel
The Bunkers del Carmel are located in one of the highest points of the city and is a wonderful viewpoint that is becoming more and more popular. The view from this point will give you a breathtaking panoramic of the whole city, from Tibidabo to the sea, from Montjuïc to the Sagrada Familia.
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Plaça del Rei
Contemplating the bohemian atmosphere of Plaça del Rei is one of the most captivating experiences in Barcelona. Street music, people sunbathing, terraces everywhere… A stone’s throw from La Rambla, this is one of the most charming squares in the city. Highly recommended!
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Picnic in the Parc de la Ciutadella
This is possibly the most famous park in the whole city. Here you will find the recreation of a mammoth, a small lagoon where you can rent boats and the city zoo. It is a good place to spend a sunny morning, stroll quietly and have a small picnic with the school group, as a break after a tiring day of sightseeing around the city. In addition, it is one of the hotspots with more activities to do in Barcelona: there are workshops for children, music and dances on weekends.
For those who don’t miss anything
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See a play at the Liceu Theater
The Gran Teatro del Liceo de Barcelona, known as El Liceo, is the oldest and most prestigious active theater in Barcelona, especially as an opera house, considered one of the most important in the world. If you do not want to miss any experience in your school trip to Barcelona, and you have special cultural interest, you can go to one of its plays.
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Visit Camp Nou
For the most soccer fans, in the end-of-year trip to Barcelona you will have the opportunity to visit the largest stadium in Spain and Europe with a capacity of 99,354 seats. During the visit to the FC Barcelona stadium, you will be able to walk through its lawn, the players’ bench and its stands, passing through the changing rooms, the press corridor, its chapel and finally its museum and the club’s store.
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Horta Labyrinth
Away from the center and for an experience of disconnection and collaboration of the group, you can visit this labyrinthine park. The schedules and prices vary depending on the year, but it is an alternative leisure option that you cannot miss on your end-of-year trip to Barcelona.
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See a concert at the Palau de la Musica Catalana
And for lovers of music and art in general, we recommend you to buy tickets for a concert at the Palau de la Música Catalana. A beautiful modernist building with an amazing interior that is well worth a visit, the acoustics of this building are impressive!
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Climbing the Tibidabo Ferris wheel
This panoramic wheel, inaugurated in 2014, is located on the highest level of Tibidabo Mountain. It will allow you to climb up to the clouds and enjoy incredible views of the city of Barcelona, the sea and its surroundings. The best viewpoint you can find on your end-of-year trip to Barcelona and will undoubtedly be among the most important memories for your schoolchildren!
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