← ALL DESTINATIONSBarcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a tapestry of music, history, religion, architecture, food and art as well as a stepping stone to Catalunya, Spain and points beyond.
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Our close relationships with host universities and faculty allow Academic Solutions to organize customized programs, exchange opportunities, language classes, internships and other educational possibilities with ease. Let us put our local contacts to work for your students and visiting faculty by setting up new programs or building on existing ones.
Excursions and cultural activities
We love to plan and organize educational activities, trips, study tours and outings for your students, making their learning come alive through expert use of local historical, cultural and social resources. We are always improving our cultural offering to ensure students engage with diverse communities through inclusive programming.
City Trips
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Raval Tour
One of Barcelona’s most eclectic neighborhoods, the Raval is a hub of cultural diversity, creativity, and social history. This guided walk is led by Migran Tour Barcelona, where migrants and refugees share their personal stories, offering a powerful, human perspective on the city while promoting intercultural dialogue.
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Gothic tour
The city of Barcelona is a very popular destination among international students for its happy combination of cultural richness and leisure options. Being a city founded by the Romans, we offer students the opportunity to learn about its ancient cultural roots through a walking tour of its oldest part.
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Cooking class
Explore the flavors of Barcelona and learn to make delicious local dishes in a fun, hands-on experience.
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Jewish tour
An unforgettable journey through Barcelona's Jewish history, from the Middle Ages to the vibrant contemporary Jewish culture of today.
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Decolonial tour
Decolonial tour: Discovering Barcelona's colonial past on this tour, exploring the city's architecture, customs, and the hidden histories of exploitation, inequality, and slavery that shaped its modern identity.
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Collserola Hike
Collserola, a mountain range nestled between the Besòs and Llobregat rivers, is home to over a thousand major plant species and around thirty distinct plant communities. This day excursion provides a break from the city noise, an opportunity of connecting with nature and to see the city from a different "point of view".
Excursions
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Girona and Figueres trip
An unforgettable two-day adventure in northern Catalunya awaits. Discover the world-renowned Dalí Museum, one of the most impressive museums imaginable, and wander through a charming medieval city steeped in history and beauty. This is an experience not to be missed!
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Sitges and Codorniu trip
A trip to Catalonia highlights Cava, the region’s sparkling wine, and reveals why it can’t be called Champagne. It also includes a visit to the charming coastal town of Sitges, with its narrow white streets and stunning Mediterranean atmosphere.
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Tarragona trip
A day trip to Tarragona offers a journey to a beautiful coastal city just an hour from Barcelona, featuring guided tours of impressive Roman ruins, including the seaside amphitheater, followed by an authentic Calçotada to complete the experience.
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Lisbon
An amazing weekend in Lisbon showcases stunning views, vibrant architecture, and delicious local cuisine in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.
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Seville
Seville offers something for everyone: majestic Moorish and Catholic monuments, a historic bullring, lively tapas bars, charming old neighborhoods, the giant wooden mushrooms, and the vibrant Tablao of Flamenco.
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Morocco trip
A trip to Morocco offers an unforgettable cultural adventure just across the Mediterranean from Spain. Explore vibrant medinas in Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Asilah, enjoy traditional meals, hammams, and henna tattoos, an immersive experience full of color, tradition, and lasting memories.
Housing Options
We partner with a number of housing providers in Barcelona to provide comfortable, convenient and secure housing for your students and faculty. Options include shared apartments, homestays and residence halls.
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Host Family
Living with a family is a great option for those students who want to fully immerse themselves in the local culture. Host families are their primary exposure to Barcelona, its cultural values and some very representative customs and traditions. Family members will help the student to improve their Spanish language skills.
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Apartments
Our student apartments are conveniently located near the university campuses as well as to the city center. They are often located in local neighbourhoods for a more authentic experience. This housing option offers greater independence than homestays or student residences.
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Residence
This housing option includes single or double-occupancy rooms within an international student residence. The residences we work with are always located in local areas of the city and conveniently connected with the city center and the university campuses by public transportation. It's a good option for those who want to mix and meet with other university students.
Our local partners
Programs in Spain
Our close relationships with host universities and faculty allow Academic Solutions to organize island programs, internships, language classes and other educational possibilities with ease. Let us put our local contacts to work for your students and visiting faculty by setting up new programs or building on existing ones.
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