School Trips to Valencia
Situated on the southeast coast of Spain, Valencia is an ideal destination for Spanish language students looking to explore Hispanic culture in a wonderfully vibrant city.
Combined with an array of language enrichment experiences and cultural visits, a Spanish language study tour to Valencia enhances classroom-based learning by giving pupils the opportunity to practice conversational Spanish, listening skills and increase confidence in their ability.
Valencia is widely known for its City of Arts & Sciences, a state-of-the-art cultural park which includes interactive museums, unique architecture, performing arts spaces and the largest aquarium in Europe. It is considered one of the most engaging modern quarters across the whole of Europe.
A school trip to Valencia also gives language students the opportunity to sample traditional markets, authentic Gothic architecture, and, of course, plenty of oranges!
Music groups can soak up the Spanish culture of this colourful city, whilst enjoying a range of cultural and performance experience.
Geography students can study a vast range of human and physical aspects from landforms along Valencia’s stunning coastline to the impact of tourism and sustainability in Valencia Old Town and also in the ultra-modern marina area.
If you’re looking for more planning tips and advice, get in touch with one of our expert travel advisors today – we’re always happy to help with your next school trip to Valencia.
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.
