Activities archive

This Wednesday, we will go to one of Barcelona's biggest and best breweries - Fàbrica Moritz to sample their beers and tapas. Including the "first" beer in Barcelona, it’s a must-try! Fun fact: This brewery used to be closed to the public, however, they opened their doors for beer lovers in 2011. Join us to try this classic Barcelona beer and mingle with your Speakeasy classmates!

At the beginning of March, one of the most beautiful spectacles in the region takes place in Aitona, the flowering of the trees. Aitona attracts nearly 20,000 visitors annually to witness the flowers in bloom. It’s a paradise for flower, nature, and photography lovers. During the visit to Aitona, you will have two options:

Option 1 (basic package) – Free time to explore the sea of pink of the tree blossoms on foot.

Option 2 (complete package) – A guided tour of almost three hours that will take us into private farms to see the flowering process up close. Afterwards, we’ll visit Lleida, one of the oldest cities in Catalonia and the capital of the Segriá region.

Come with us and explore the most important collection of Catalan art! This Thursday, we will visit MNAC museum, housed in the Palau Nacional, a Neo-Baroque palace where you can find more than 260,000 works of art. We will dive into the history of local art, from the Romanesque frescoes of Pyrenees' churches to neoclassicism and Catalan Art Nouveau.

This Thursday, we are going to a flamenco show. Established in 1963, Los Tarantos Flamenco is the oldest tablao in Barcelona. Its stage has welcomed some of the most important figures of the last century, making it one of the most influential tablaos in the whole country.

Come along and immersive yourself in this traditional Spanish dance!

We are going on a day trip to visit two unique locations in Catalunya on Saturday, the 25th. Firstly, we will explore charming Girona, a town with more than two thousand years of history. After lunch, we will drive to the most beautiful medieval town in the region - Besalú. We will see a well-preserved spectacular Romanesque bridge, the church of Sant Pere and the house of Cornellà, and its Jewish quarter.

Dive into Barcelona’s past with us at the Archivo Fotografico de Barcelona in El Born. It boasts over 3 million photographs of the city from 1844 to the present day, including the Olympics in 1992 to the reconstruction of the city that we see today.

Spanish is not only the language of Spain, it's also the mother tongue of a lot of Latin American countries! This Wednesday, we'll meet for dinner at a Mexican restaurant. We will enjoy typical Mexican cuisine, like spicy tacos and nachos, mescal and aqua de Jamaica. Join us to practice your Spanish outside the classroom!

This Friday, we are going to visit a well-known Barcelona jazz club Jamboree to enjoy a concert by a local band, Albert Vila Trio. Jamboree is located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter in, Plaça Reial and hosts blues, live jazz, hip-hop, and dance music artists. Join us and enjoy the music alongside your classmates!

To celebrate ‘juernes’ and the fact that the weekend is almost here, we are going to a famous bar located in the heart of the city. It’s renowned for serving some of the best patatas bravas in the city, as well as amazing vermut and other tapas.

Come along to enjoy this amazing Spanish must-try dish!

Mirador Torre Glòries, apart from being one of the most peculiar architectural monuments of the city, offers a unique 360º view of Barcelona, with amazing views, from the green mountains to the blue Mediterranean Sea!

You will also see the perfect medieval layout of the Ciutat Vella district and Barcelona's most iconic building: La Sagrada Família.

We will visit the exhibition of one of the most iconic photographers of the XX century - Robert Doisneau, creator of the iconic photograph ‘Le Baiser de l´Hôtel de Ville.’ His iconic black-and-white images of life in Paris are some of the most recognizable to this day.

We’ll see fifty of the most celebrated images of the French photographer, taken between 1934 and 1971.

This Friday, the 3rd of February, we are going to the neighborhood of Poblenou for an incredible light festival - held for the fifth year in Poblenou. Llum is a circuit of luminous installations in which art and technology meet. Llum BCN will transform the urban landscape of Poblenou. Join us and see this barrio come to life with your classmates!

This Thursday, we will visit the first major project of the greatest Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí.
This lesser-known summer house of the Vicens family was built between 1883 and 1885 and boasts an orient style, which was very popular during this period. However, you can begin to see the talent of Gaudi and the seed of his genius designs that influenced later works.

This Saturday, we are going on a day trip to Andorra, an independent country located in the heart of the Pyrenees and among the highest countries in Europe, with its capital being Andorra la Vella.

Famous for being a ski and shopping paradise, this small country is visited by millions of tourists every year to enjoy the multiple activities it offers, from thermal waters to amazing views of snowy mountains.

Winter is in full swing in Barcelona! We think the best way to warm up in Spain is to eat some crunchy churros with chocolate! This freshly fried dough is dipped in hot chocolate, and if you're feeling extra gluttonous, with whipped cream on top. Join us to enjoy churros like locals and make new friends!

This Thursday, we will visit one of the greatest examples of Catalan modernism - Casa Amatller. The building was originally constructed in 1875, then redesigned as a residence for wealthy chocolatier and archaeological enthusiast Antoni Amatller between 1898 and 1900.

The continuous ownership by the Amatller family means that the house's interior of 1900 has remained largely preserved intact to the present day. We will visit the historic home's museum and after, enjoy some chocolate from this family in the café inside the house.

This Wednesday, we are entering the world of Banksy, the master of street art.
Without losing his anonymity, this amazing artist has been able to impact the world with his mural works with powerful social messages.

Join us to immerse in this collection of over 100 pieces to discover clues about this mysterious artist, highlighting his most important pieces and framing his extraordinary and often controversial career.

On Thursday we are going to visit Montjuic's hidden treasure, its castle and the botanical garden. This impressive monument, during many centuries, has been used for multiple purposes, from a trading center to a prison.

Join us to learn more about the history of the castle and enjoy the excellent views of Barcelona, the mountains and the sea below.

This Wednesday, we are going to try the greatest Spanish apéritif - vermút rojo. It is common for Spanish people to have a glass of vermut before a big meal - they say it helps prepare the appetite and aid in digestion.Join us to drink vermút like locals, enjoy tapas, and the company of your classmates!

After the Christmas and New Year celebration, in Spain, the party continues as we receive the "Tres Reyes Magos" who bring nice presents for the well-behaved and coal for the bad.

Every year, on the 5th of January, it is a tradition to welcome the Tres Reyes Magos in a parade that goes across the city with their little helpers who put on a spectacular show. These generous men will be bringing candies and presents! (only if you were nice)

Join us to collect candies and celebrate this very Spanish tradition.

Next Wednesday, we will visit one of the most unique Christmas fairs in Barcelona, located next to the sea.

Its main attraction being a huge ferris wheel next to the port, from which you will be able to see the beautiful night view of the city. The fair is filled with different stands, offering Christmas decoration, hand made objects, food, drinks, activities and joy!

Join us to have a wonderful time and feel the Christmas spirit!

We are going to visit the oldest and most well-known Christmas fair in the city- Santa Llùcia. This market has been held since 1786 next to Barcelona’s Cathedral. It's a nice opportunity to be inspired by Barcelona's Christmas atmosphere with your Speakeasy classmates, buy presents (if you still haven't!), and gawk at the biggest collection of "caganers" - the famous pooping Catalan boy.

This Wednesday, we will enjoy the best holiday activity - Ice skating (yes, you can do this in Barcelona!) Join us to get into the holiday spirit and mingle with your lovely Speakeasy classmates! The price includes two 25 minute sessions and includes skate rental. Please, don't forget your gloves, it can get cold!

On Saturday, the 10th of December, we will visit one of the most famous medieval markets in Catalonia, in the old town of Vic. Every year, they recreate the atmosphere of a medieval town with music, dance, shows, and different times of local craft workshops. We will enjoy the historical part of the town, and explore taverns and typical freshly made cakes and bread, grilled ham and sausage, and maybe will find some spectacular presents for our family and friends.