Barcelona

Duration: 4 days

Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, and not just in the summer. The Catalonian capital appeals to people of all interests – learn what makes the Catalonian identity so special, taste some of the best tapas in all of Spain and be mesmerised by the other-worldly architecture of the Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera.

For the art enthusiast, the Picasso museum is a must see and if you like to take life at your own pace, you can spend the day ambling along La Rambla, or soak up the sun on the Beach with a cocktail in hand. The evenings in Barcelona are also something to be experienced, with pulsating nightlife and a variety of music styles in the many bars and clubs so you can drink and dance the night away!

Itinerary

You’ll meet with your UniLife trip leaders at your chosen pick-up destination and head to the airport to catch your flight!
Once landed in Barcelona, proceed through passport control and hop on your airport transfers to the accommodation.
Our trip leaders will get you checked in and settled so you can make the most of your first evening in Barcelona. We have plenty of recommendations from our many trips here, which we’ll share on the group chat so you can start getting to know the city!

We’d recommend starting off your Barcelona experience with a stroll along Las Ramblas – Barcelona’s famous tree-lined street. There’s plenty to see along the walk, but if you start at the beach end of the walk, we’d suggest stopping at the Boqueria Market – a place filled with food options for around the world, including traditional Catalan dishes.
The Picasso museum is well worth a visit to learn more about the iconic artist, before grabbing some food in the Gothic Quarter, with its trendy bars and medieval streets.
We finish the day with our bar crawl, taking you round the best of Barcelona’s night life.

A relaxed start in Ciutadella Park is a great place to shake off the night before with a walk, visiting the zoo or relaxing on the boating lake.
A short walk away, the incredible Sagrada Familia is an absolute must see.
Finishing the day in Park Güell gives some great views over the city, particularly during sunset – the perfect spot for photos!

We’ll check out of the hostel and put your bags in luggage storage.
You’ll have a final chance to explore and see any sights you might have missed, or simply relax on the Barcelona Beach.
After meeting back at the hostel, you’ll hop on your transfers back to the airport and board your flight back the UK.
Once back, we’ll proceed through to the arrivals area, making the end of the trip. Until next time!

What's included?

Return Flight from London Airport

EU Airport Transfers (International Only)

Highly-rated Hostel Accommodation

Bar Crawl

Trained UniLife Trip Leaders

Not Included

City Tax
Breakfast or Other Meals
UK Airport Transfers
Large Cabin Bags

Optional Add-ons

Bike Tour
Sagrada Familia Group Tour
Guided Walking Tour

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard ticket will include a small, under seat bag with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. A normal cabin bag is NOT included in your ticket unless you purchase this as an add-on. These have a maximum dimension of 55 x 40 x 23 cm and vary in cost, depending on the availability of cabin bag spaces on your flight.

Please note, you will only be able to purchase a cabin bag until the deposit deadline date. After this date, you will only be able to purchase additional baggage at the airport.

We reserve the right to issue you a refund for the cost of the cabin bag in the instance the airline has sold out of cabin bag spaces.

The Currency used in Barcelona is the Euro.

Having some cash is always useful on your trip, but not essential. The majority of establishments will accept card payments. Digital Bank cards such as Monzo, Revolut or Starling are particularly useful as they have low charges.

Travel insurance is not included as standard in our ticket costs unless specified in the trip inclusions of your trip page. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your trip to avoid additional costs in the instance of an accident.

You can purchase travel insurance as an add-on during the checkout process. We use Endsleigh Insurance to provide insurance. More information can be found here.

The City tax in Barcelona is approximately €4.15 per night.

City tax is not included in your trip ticket and is payable via card once you meet your Trip Leader.

If you have purchased add-ons, you will be provided with the necessary information and your ticket prior to arrival at your destination. If for any reason the activity gets cancelled or is unable to run, you will receive a full refund of the add-on within 14 days of being notified.

If you are an international student, you may require a visa to travel with us. This is the participants’ responsibility and UniLife will not be held responsible or liable in any way in the instance that participants cannot travel because they do not have the relevant visa required.

We will not provide refunds if participants fail to obtain a visa. Please visit this page to find out more information about visas.

We are happy to provide you with a personalised visa letter to support your application. Please e-mail contact@unilifeuk.com to request a visa letter.

We require full passport details at least 4 weeks before the date of departure. You can add your passport details by logging in and selecting ‘add/edit/passport details’ from your account section, or by following the link here.

We require all passports to have a minimum of 3 months’ validity from the date of travel. Please check your passport validity before you purchase a ticket. If you do require a new passport, this generally takes 6-8 weeks to arrive. However, fast track services are available. Please ensure that you apply for a new passport in a timely manner to prevent any delays or disruptions to your travel.

Your rooming preferences are recorded via the passport information section of your account. Please ensure you fill this out as soon as possible. We try our best to accommodate all requests, however are unable to in some cases.

We will always prioritise single-gender rooming requests over other preferences, and will release these to the group shortly prior to departure.

Unfortunately, we can’t provide refunds for the trip deposit. However, If you can no longer attend the trip, it may be possible to sell your ticket to another participant, subject to the Airline or Ferry name change fees. Generally, this is £55 each way (£110 total for a return flight).

You can do this by following this link, where there are full instructions. If you are struggling to find someone to take your place, we would suggest asking your committee first.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona

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