Educational Tours for Schools

Our School Tours Available in Barcelona and Catalonia are the following:

The Spanish Civil War Tour

Embark on a captivating historical journey through Barcelona's most pivotal neighborhoods, where the Spanish Civil War's most intense moments come to life. This walking tour offers high school students a unique, immersive learning experience that transforms historical events from textbook pages into tangible, real-world landscapes. Starting at the iconic Plaça de Catalunya and winding through legendary streets like La Rambla and El Raval, students will walk in the footsteps of state forces, militias, and ordinary citizens who lived through one of Spain's most turbulent periods. The tour provides a comprehensive exploration of the complex social and political dynamics that fueled the conflict, including the passionate struggles between fascist, anarchist, and republican forces.



Beyond mere historical narration, this tour offers a profound educational opportunity to understand the human stories behind the Spanish Civil War. Students will witness firsthand the physical scars of conflict at sites like Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, where bomb marks still punctuate church walls, serving as powerful, visceral reminders of war's devastating impact. The journey culminates at Plaça de Sant Jaume, where guides will contextualize the war's long-lasting consequences, connecting historical events to contemporary Spanish politics. By experiencing these historic locations and hearing detailed accounts of social revolutions, street battles, and civilian experiences, high school students will gain a nuanced, empathetic understanding of this critical period, transforming abstract historical knowledge into a deeply personal and memorable learning experience.

Curriculum Connections:The tour aligns perfectly with key competencies in the Bachillerato curriculum, particularly in Historia de España where students examine the Second Republic, the Civil War, and Franco's regime. It provides tangible examples for understanding the social and political tensions of the 1930s, the role of international influences covered in Historia del Mundo Contemporáneo, and the impact of ideological conflicts on civilian populations. For students studying Literatura Universal or Lengua Castellana y Literatura, the tour includes sites connected to writers like George Orwell and Ernest Hemingway, while locations like the Rabla and Gran Teatre del Liceu offer insights into the artistic and cultural transformations of the period.

• Barcelona´s Historical City Centre Tour
  
  Dive into the rich tapestry of Barcelona's ancient and medieval history through an immersive walking tour of the city centre that brings classroom learning to vibrant life. Beginning with the remarkably preserved Roman walls of the Gothic Quarter, students will trace the evolution of Barcino from a Roman settlement to a medieval powerhouse, exploring the magnificent Barcelona Cathedral with its intricate Gothic architecture and profound historical significance. The tour weaves through medieval streets lined with stunning palaces that once housed noble families of the Crown of Aragon, offering insights into the political and social structures that made this kingdom a Mediterranean maritime power.
  
  Expert historians will guide participants through landmark sites like the Royal Palace and the Palau de la Generalitat, illuminating the complex administrative and royal systems of medieval Barcelona. By walking these ancient cobblestone streets and examining architectural marvels that span Roman and medieval periods, students will experience a tangible connection to historical narratives about urban development, social hierarchies, religious life, and the political dynamics of the Crown of Aragon, transforming textbook knowledge into a vivid, sensory exploration of Barcelona's extraordinary historical landscape.
  
  
  
  Curriculum Connections: The tour directly complements key elements of the ESO and Bachillerato curricula, particularly the study of medieval Christian kingdoms, Al-Andalus, and coexistence between Christians, Jews, and Muslims in the iberian peninsula. Students can observe firsthand the architectural and urban planning principles covered in their Art History classes, while the city's role in the Crown of Aragon provides concrete examples for their study of Spain's territorial evolution. The tour also reinforces themes from Geografia e Historia such as the development of medieval cities and their economic importance
  
  

• Catalan Modernism and Gaudi Architecture Tour
  
  This tour offers an extraordinary architectural journey through Catalan Modernism that transforms a typical high school field trip into an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience. Beginning at the breathtaking Palau de la Musica - a UNESCO World Heritage site with its stunning stained glass and intricate sculptural elements - students can explore the artistic and cultural renaissance of early 20th century Barcelona, connecting visual arts, architectural design, and historical context. The tour continues along the iconic Passeig de Gracia, where students can examine the remarkable architectural details of Casa Amatller, Casa LLeo Morera, and Casa Marti, each showcasing the distinctive organic forms, complex decorative elements, and innovative structural techniques that define Modernist design.
  
  The route culminates with Antoni Gaudí's most iconic works - the magnificent Casa Mila (La Pedrera) with its undulating facade and revolutionary architectural concepts, and the Sagrada Familia, an unfinished monument that serves as a profound lesson in artistic vision, architectural persistence, and the intersection of artistic expression with religious symbolism. This curated tour not only provides visual splendor but also offers rich educational opportunities in art history, architectural design, cultural studies, and the socio-economic context of Barcelona's late 19th and early 20th-century industrial and artistic movements, making it an exceptional hands-on learning experience that will inspire and engage high school students beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
  
  
  
  Curriculum Connections: This tour seamlessly integrates with multiple areas of the Bachillerato curriculum. For students of Fundamentos del Arte and Historia del Arte, it provides firsthand exposure to key architectural movements and technical innovations of the Modernist period. The mathematical principles behind Gaudí's designs, from catenary arches to hyperbolic paraboloids, directly connect to concepts in Matemáticas while the innovative use of materials and structural solutions aligns with content in Tecnología Industrial. The tour also complements Historia de España's coverage of Catalunya's industrial revolution and the cultural Renaixença, while the symbolism and religious elements of the Sagrada Familia enhance understanding of subjects like Historia de la Filosofía and Cultura Religiosa.
  
  
  

• Girona Tour
  
  Discover how history comes alive in Girona's ancient streets! Our expertly guided tour transforms your classroom lessons into tangible experiences as students explore one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish Quarters and walk atop magnificent medieval walls. From the imposing Gothic Cathedral to the winding cobblestone streets where three different cultures once coexisted, every corner of Girona becomes a living classroom. Students will naturally practice their language skills while engaging with the rich history of medieval Spain, religious architecture, and cultural exchange - bringing their textbook knowledge to life.
  
  
  
  Curriculum Connections:The tour directly complements key elements of the ESO and Bachillerato curricula, particularly the study of medieval Christian kingdoms, Al-Andalus, and convivencia between Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Students can observe firsthand the architectural and urban planning principles covered in their Art History classes, while the city's role in the Crown of Aragon provides concrete examples for their study of Spain's territorial evolution. The tour also reinforces themes from Geografia e Historia such as the development of medieval cities and their economic importance
  
  
  

• Dalí Museum Tour
  (it can run as an add-on to the Girona visit or as a separate experience)
  
  Step into the surreal world of Salvador Dalí at his self-designed Teatro-Museo in Figueres, where art defies reality and imagination knows no bounds. This immersive tour guides students through the largest surrealist object in the world - a museum that is itself a masterpiece of artistic vision. From the iconic geodesic dome crowning the building to the Mae West Room's perspective-bending furniture installation, students will experience how Dalí transformed conventional artistic rules into a playground of creative expression. The tour explores Dalí's masterworks, including holographic art, optical illusions, and his famous jewelry designs, while unraveling the complex symbolism, scientific influences, and psychological concepts behind his art. Through interactive explanations and engaging discussion, students discover how Dalí's work connects to fields as diverse as physics, psychology, and mathematics, making this more than just an art tour - it's an exploration of how one artist challenged the boundaries between disciplines and reality itself.
  
  
  
  Curriculum Connections: The museum visit enriches multiple areas of the Bachillerato curriculum. For Historia del Arte and Fundamentos del Arte students, it provides direct engagement with Surrealism and avant-garde movements, while the mathematical precision in Dalí's work connects to concepts in Matemáticas like geometric perspective and the golden ratio. The artist's fascination with nuclear physics and DNA reflects topics in Física y Química and Biología, while his exploration of dreams and the subconscious aligns with themes in Psicología. The museum's location in Figueres also offers context for Literatura Catalana studies, highlighting the influence of Catalan culture on global artistic movements.
  
  
  

• Understanding Catalan Nationalism
  
  "This historical walking tour through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and El Born examines the key elements that have shaped Catalan national identity across centuries. Starting at the Roman walls, the route traces Barcelona's evolution from Roman colony to medieval Mediterranean power, exploring significant sites including the Palace of the Generalitat and the Barcelona Cathedral. In El Born, the tour focuses on the crucial period of the War of Spanish Succession, examining the siege of 1714 through the archaeological remains at El Born Cultural Center and the memorial at Fossar de les Moreres. At Santa Maria del Mar, students learn about medieval Barcelona's merchant class and maritime power. The route includes stops at sites connected to the 19th century Renaixença cultural movement, which revived Catalan language and traditions. Through these locations, students examine how historical events, economic factors, and cultural movements have influenced modern concepts of Catalan identity and contemporary political debates.
  
  
  
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This tour directly enhances key components of the Bachillerato curriculum, particularly in Historia de España where students examine the formation of medieval kingdoms, the Crown of Aragon, and the evolution of Spain's territorial organization. For those studying Lengua y Literatura Catalana, the tour highlights the cultural renaissance of the Renaixença and its impact on Catalan literature and language preservation. The exploration of national identity and citizenship connects to Filosofía discussions about collective memory and social consciousness, while Geografia provides context for understanding urban development and territorial organization in historical perspective.