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Barcelona Maths School Trips & Tours

Visit the vibrant cultural city of Barcelona and discover the mathematics throughout the city! From the iconic Sagrada Família to modern buildings such as the Agbar Tower, pupils can use the city’s dramatic architecture, as well as a range of attractions and museums, to explore mathematical concepts. We’ll create an itinerary for your group that covers a wide range of learning outcomes.

Our trip to Barcelona is one of a number of mathematics trips that we offer, please contact us for more information.

Prices start from£519pp

Price Shown includes

  • 3 nights' B&B accommodation
  • Return flights and airport transfers in resort
  • Services of an NST Barcelona City Representative
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • 1 in 10 free place ratio

Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers from selected departure points and is subject to availability.


On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

  • Airport assistance for during check-in, security and gate checks on your outbound flight from the UK
  • Airport assistance for when you arrive back at your UK airport when you book a coach transfer to take you home
  • Services of an NST City Representative to assist with check-in and provide 24-hour assistance

Additional on-tour support available...

  • Pre-booked meals at great group prices

Accommodation

Popular options in Barcelona


Top visits

Barcelona Stock Exchange

The electronic trading floor of the Barcelona Stock Exchange receives over 700,000 visitors each year. With the latest technology, more than 600 monitors and a video wall providing real time information on market movements, this guided tour in English offers students a glimpse into the fast-paced market floor and an insight into the finance industry. LIMITED AVAILABILITY.

La Sagrada Família

Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece remains a popular tourist attraction and a world renowned emblem of the city. Students will be amazed by its sheer size and its architectural complexity.

Based on Gaudí’s plans of 1954, this stunning building is still under construction and is due to be completed in 2026. 

Famous Landmarks & Monuments

Venture around the vibrant city of Barcelona and view the city’s impressive architecture, from Gaudí’s curves to bold, modern buildings such as the Agbar Tower. Put your students’ maths skills to the test by estimating the heights of the city’s many famous landmarks.

 

PortAventura

We have been working closely with PortAventura to bring you the very best value tickets.

PortAventura has everything to make a trip here unforgettable! Both students and teachers will have a great time in the two amazing parks. PortAventura Park is an astonishing amusement park divided in six thematic areas with many rides and shows. Costa Caribe Aquatic Park is a water park packed with waves and slides. 

Together you can travel around the six themed areas of the park: Mediterrània, China, México, Polynesia, Far West and SésamoAventura. Take in several shows, from the dazzling wonders of Teatro Imperial in China to the exotic dances of Polynesia and then enjoy the thrills and spills of the many, many rides. 

CosmoCaixa Science Museum

An ideal STEM visit, the renowned science museum, CosmoCaixa offers groups a range of interactive activities and exhibitions to explore physical, technical, geological, chemical and mathematical relations in hundreds of experiments. The museum building is also a great example of modernist architecture.

 

Park Güell

Take a visit to the famous park which was designed by Antonio Gaudí. Beautiful examples of his extraordinary work can be seen here. The serpentine pathways take you on a journey past a magnificent fusion of architecture and natural forms, benches shaped like dragons, a gatehouse topped with fly agaric mushrooms and Casa Batlló’s melting façade, resembling skulls, masks and sharks teeth. The park’s high-point also provides fabulous views of the city.

 

Flamenco Show

This fascinating show, based on the heart-stopping and passionate art of Flamenco dancing, is a must for groups and a true cultural experience from Spain’s musical heritage.

Gothic Quarter

Originally a Roman Village, this beautiful area is a fantastic combination of old and new with the main attraction of a stunning cathedral. The narrow winding streets, with their many shops and eateries, are great for exploring!

Poble Espanyol

A complete village consisting of streets and squares with reconstructions of famous or characteristic buildings from all over Spain. Students can practise their language skills in the many buildings housing working craftspeople, souvenir shops, cafés and restaurants. Interactive workshops on Spanish crafts such as ceramics and leather jewellery, and Spanish cooking are also available for groups at Poble Espanyol.

Port Vell

The renovated harbour area has a number of attractions including the IMAX Cinema and Maremagnum. Students can explore the largest aquarium in Europe, observing over 450 different species and marvellous underwater scenes. Visit the wide range of shops, eateries, an arcade games centre and a state-of-the-art large screen cinema, offering 3D movie experiences, too! 

Water World

The largest water park on the Costa Brava has numerous water rides and even a bungee-jump. 

Tapas Tasting Evening

Taste a wide variety of traditional Spanish dishes at this fun and popular evening activity. Available within all resorts.

RCD Espanyol

A guided tour through a unique setting. Have you ever imagined yourself being a coach? Speaking in the press room? Sitting in the new first team dressing room? Feeling pre-match nerves in the tunnel? Or even watching the game from the presidential box? An experience that brings you closer to the world of football and makes you feel like a footballer. The tour also includes a visit to the club’s museum and the multimedia area.

Spotify Camp Nou Experience

With the main stadium closed for rennovation, you can still behold the magic of FC Barcelona with the Spotify Camp Nou Experience.

The former ice rink has been transformed into a specatacular immersive exhibition of the history, players, trophies and values of FC Barcelona. 


Evening activites

  • Las Ramblas
  • A quiz or disco at your hotel (most hotels can provide a room for groups to use in the evenings)

Study themes

  • Arithmetic and calculations
  • Using geometry and angles
  • Using percentages
  • Investigating measures
  • Estimating
  • Currency conversions
  • Using proportion and the Golden Ratio
  • Symmetry
  • Coordinates and bearings
  • Problem solving and thinking mathematically
  • Mathematical vocabulary

Educational resources

MATHS EXPLORER

Our free Maths Explorer learning resources are designed to bring your mathematics experience in Barcelona to life! You’ll find a range of exciting activities available to download to encourage your pupils to see the maths around them and to start thinking in a creative and mathematical way. Activities include: estimating the height of key landmarks, currency conversions, looking at symmetry and much more!

Click here to view a sample of our resources.


Transport

Available from any location in the UK, our executive coaches are fitted with seatbelts, toilet facilities, air conditioning, DVD and reclining seats.

Coach

We can arrange for your group to fly from a range of UK airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Your own dedicated NST contact
  • Bespoke tour itineraries
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
  • Curriculum linked visit programmes
  • Great value for money - no hidden costs
  • Free group leader inspection visits
  • Risk assessment guidance
  • Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits

Whilst you're away

  • Free educational resources
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Exceptional standards of coaching
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists throughout your tour
  • 24/7 support just a call away
  • Extensive group travel insurance

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
  • Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
  • You say, we listen - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
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