School Trips to Valencia
Where Spanish culture meets sunshine, science and the sea.
Valencia does things a little differently. Historic streets and bustling markets sit alongside futuristic architecture, golden beaches and one of Europe's most impressive science and cultural complexes.
This is a city that embraces the outdoors. Students might spend the morning exploring the old town, the afternoon discovering cutting-edge science and technology, and the evening enjoying the atmosphere of the Mediterranean waterfront. Combine that with authentic food (including traditional paella), local traditions, and beautiful beaches, and it's easy to see why Valencia appeals to such a wide range of school groups.
What to expect on a school trip to Valencia with NST
Students arrive expecting a Spanish city. What they discover is a destination that combines futuristic architecture, historic streets, Mediterranean beaches and natural landscapes, all within easy reach of one another.
That variety is what makes Valencia so popular with school groups. Students can practise their Spanish in the Central Market, experience local traditions through food, culture and music, and enjoy a side of Spain that feels both authentic and refreshingly different.
What are the highlights of a school trip to Valencia?
Valencia offers a huge range of educational visits. Popular highlights include:
- City of Arts and Sciences – futuristic architecture, interactive science experiences and Europe's largest aquarium.
- Spanish language experiences – language lessons, local markets and opportunities to practise Spanish in authentic settings.
- Valencian culture – paella workshops, local traditions and everyday life in one of Spain's most distinctive cities.
- Geography fieldwork opportunities – Albufera Lake, coastal environments and the fascinating Sant Josep underground river system.
- And more... Valencia Cathedral, Cullera Castle, beach visits and experiences that bring the city to life.
Why book your school trip to Valencia with NST?
Planning a school trip should feel exciting, not overwhelming. That's why we're here to support you from the very first enquiry.
Our Educational Travel Experts will create the right tailor-made itinerary for your group, with responsive support, expert advice and same-day quotes available for many requests.
And the support doesn't stop once you've booked. From airport meet-and-greet assistance and pre-departure guidance to 24-hour support while you're away, we're with you every step of the journey.
Our most popular school trips to Valencia
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
- Support from our History Subject Experts
Our history subject experts have a strong background in teaching. They are highly experienced and passionate former teachers who aim to deliver detailed background information on all key sites and study topics.
Valencia trip highlights our groups love...
Language Lessons
What better way to learn Spanish than at a language school in Valencia. Lessons can be tailored to your groups learning requirements.
Valencia Central Market
Visit the central market and be surrounded by the sights, smells and sounds of a typical Spanish market. Practise language skills with the stall holders, and soak up the Spanish culture in this beautiful building.
Valencia Cathedral
Valencia Cathedral sits at the heart of the old town of Valencia, in an area called El Carmen. The cathedral has beautiful architecture to admire, and your visit includes an audio tour, available in English, for you to fully appreciate and learn about this fascinating building.
Paella Making Workshop
Valencia is famous for its paella! This interactive workshop starts with a visit to the Central Market to buy the ingredients needed to make the paella. You will then return to the kitchen to don your chef's hat and apron and learn how this typical Valencian dish is made. Groups will make their paella, under the supervision of a paella maestro who will speak to your group in Spanish or English, or a mixture of both, depending on your language learning requirements. You then get to eat your delicious paella.
The Science Museum – City of Arts and Sciences
The Príncipe Felipe Science Museum has become a world reference point for interactive science and one of the most visited destinations in Valencia. Its main objective is stimulating curiosity and critical thinking and at the same time surprising and amusing the public by its contents from the world of science, technology, and the environment. Educational workshops are also available at the Science Museum.
Oceanographic Aquarium
Oceanographic of Valencia is the biggest aquarium in Europe. Situated inside the architectural complex of the City of the Arts and Sciences, Oceanographic is made up of different buildings, housing examples of the most important ecosystems from each of the planet's seas and oceans.
Valencia Cathedral
Valencia Cathedral sits at the heart of the old town of Valencia, in an area called El Carmen. The cathedral has beautiful architecture to admire, and your visit includes an audio tour, available in English, for you to fully appreciate and learn about this fascinating building.
Valencia Beach
Valencia Beach
Just 15 minutes away from the centre of Valencia, which is privileged to be both a city and a beach destination, you'll find the beaches of Las Arenas, Malvarrosa and El Cabañal – Blue Flag beaches that are renowned for their beauty. Why not spend some time relaxing on the sand before your return journey to the UK.
Cullera's Castle
An impressive fortress built on the top of the Cullera Mountain.
Sant Josep Caves - Underground River
Geography students can spend a day underground in this river cruise with a difference. Sail down the longest navigable underground river in Europe as you admire amazing rock formations, stalagmites and stalactites. Sit back, relax and go with the flow as you enjoy this fun and different way to visit this beautiful cave system.
Albufera Lake Boat Trip
Situated south of the city, Albufera is a wetland area that is home to the largest lake in Spain, and is famous for its rice production. Chaperoned by a rice farmer, your group will hear about the history and significance of rice in Albufera, and you will also learn about how the rice is cultivated.
Groups will enjoy a boat trip to admire the beautiful scenery and wildlife on the lake. The boat will take you to El Palmar where you can enjoy eating the Valencian Paella in one of its traditional restaurants specialising in the local cuisine.
