Business Studies Trip to Barcelona

Start the day with a guided visit to the Barcelona Stock Exchange, where students explore how financial markets operate in practice. The experience offers valuable insight into how companies raise capital, the role of financial instruments in modern economies, and how investor behaviour shapes global business dynamics. It's a practical look at economic systems students often study in theory.

Next, head to the Port of Barcelona for a boat tour, offering a behind-the-scenes view of the port’s logistics and infrastructure. Students learn how shipping operations support global supply chains and discover the economic strategies that drive one of the Mediterranean’s busiest trade hubs. The tour highlights the vital connection between transport, international business, and urban development.

In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s most iconic commercial street. This central pedestrian boulevard is not only a cultural landmark but also a real-life example of how tourism, local enterprise, and urban planning intersect to drive economic activity.

Begin the day with a guided visit to the SEAT production plant, one of Spain’s leading automotive manufacturers. This immersive experience introduces students to large-scale industrial operations, automation systems, and international business strategy. Through direct observation and expert commentary, they explore how a global brand manages production, innovation, and competitiveness in a fast-moving market.

In the afternoon, visit Poble Espanyol, an open-air museum showcasing traditional Spanish architecture, design, and craftsmanship. Students can take part in hands-on workshops in ceramics, leather, or enamel, offering insight into the connection between culture and commerce. The visit also encourages reflection on how heritage, creativity, and entrepreneurship intersect in tourism and business models rooted in place-based identity.

Enjoy some free time in the morning or take the opportunity to explore La Boqueria Market, one of Europe’s most iconic food markets. For business students, this visit offers a chance to observe real-time supply and demand dynamics, local entrepreneurship, and the role of traditional markets in urban economies and tourism.

Afterwards, transfer to Barcelona Airport for your return flight to the UK.