Barcelona & Catalonia Music School Trips & Tours
Barcelona has a multitude of fantastic museums and galleries, while its historic past provides a wealth of cathedrals and memorable performance venues. NST has a wide range of accommodation in the surrounding coastal towns, which provide a fabulous mix of music concert venues, leisure activities and sandy beaches.
Sample itinerary
Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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| 1 | Daytime flight from Ireland. Check into accommodation. Meet local Agent Representative to talk through all arrangements | Local orientation | |
| 2 | Free time to rehearse or spend in resort | Visit to Dalí Museum, Figueres | Concert in Tossa de Mar Town Square |
| 3 | Barcelona - visit Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell | Stroll down Las Ramblas, visit Port Vell | Concert at Castle Lighthouse, Tossa de Mar |
| 4 | Visit traditional port of Tossa de Mar | Free time on the beach or additional afternoon in Barcelona | Concert at Hostalric |
| 5 | Last minute shopping & sightseeing in Barcelona | Transfer to the airport for return flight to Ireland | |
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| Morning | Daytime flight from Ireland. Check into accommodation. Meet local Agent Representative to talk through all arrangements |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Local orientation |
| Evening |
| Morning | Free time to rehearse or spend in resort |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Visit to Dalí Museum, Figueres |
| Evening | Concert in Tossa de Mar Town Square |
| Morning | Barcelona - visit Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Stroll down Las Ramblas, visit Port Vell |
| Evening | Concert at Castle Lighthouse, Tossa de Mar |
| Morning | Visit traditional port of Tossa de Mar |
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| Afternoon | Free time on the beach or additional afternoon in Barcelona |
| Evening | Concert at Hostalric |
| Morning | Last minute shopping & sightseeing in Barcelona |
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| Afternoon | Transfer to the airport for return flight to Ireland |
| Evening |
On-tour support
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On-tour support includes...
- Services of a See Off Representative at your departure airport
- Services of a Concert Assistant
Accommodation
Popular options in Barcelona
Barcelona & Catalonia
Northern Catalonia
Top performance venues
Pedralbes Shopping Centre, Barcelona
This top-class shopping centre, located in the heart of Barcelona’s financial district, hosts a variety of musical performances and offers a great stage for guest artists.
Barcelona Cathedral
Sacred choirs and classical orchestras can perform a 45-minute concert at this prestigious Gothic cathedral.
Montserrat Monastery
An historic pilgrimage site where St Peter supposedly hid the statue of Virgin Mary of the Black Madonnas of Europe. Choirs can sing for ten minutes before the daily performance of the ‘Salve Regina’ by its famous boys’ choir. A fabulous opportunity for groups to perform.
Top visits
Tapas Tasting Evening
Taste a wide variety of traditional Spanish dishes at this fun and popular evening activity. Available within all resorts.
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.
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.
Evening activites
- A quiz or disco at your hotel (most hotels can provide a room for groups to use in the evenings)
Transport
We offer flights from a variety of departure 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 guides 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
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Expert's comment
“Barcelona and the Catalonian coast is a great destination for music groups. Concerts in coastal parish churches attract the best audiences, as do beach resorts in the summer, which provide a lively backdrop for fun, informal performances.”