9 days
Madrid and Barcelona
LIVE THE LANGUAGE
To learn Spanish, it helps to fall in love with Spain. Our Spanish Language Immersion Tours make both happen by combining authentic cultural experiences with interactive lessons taught out on the road. Each day has a theme—like art, history or food—that connects the day’s lesson to hands-on activities and conversations with locals. Your fluency expands along with your confidence and passion for the language.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Madrid

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Market of San Miguel
  • Day 3: Madrid

    Today's Theme: History

    Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson

    Tour the Royal Palace with an expert local guide

    Visit the Prado

  • Day 4: Madrid

    Today's Theme: Culinary Traditions

    Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson

    Interact with local vendors during a market challenge at Madrid's central produce market

    Attend an authentic Spanish cooking class

  • Day 5: Madrid • Toledo

    Today's Theme: Culture, Past and Present

    Learn about traditional and contemporary culture in an interactive language lesson
  • Day 6: Madrid • Barcelona

    Travel by AVE train to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Barcelona

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Las Ramblas
  • Day 7: Barcelona

    Today's Theme: Art

    Master art-related terms during an interactive language lesson

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • La Sagrada Familia
    • Parque Güell

    Enjoy dinner with locals

  • Day 8: Barcelona

    Today's Theme: Daily Life

    Practice your conversational skills in a language lesson centered around daily life

    Participate in a scavenger hunt

    Participate in a cultural activity to learn more about daily life in Spain

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Madrid

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Market of San Miguel
  • Day 3: Madrid

    Today's Theme: History

    Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson

    Tour the Royal Palace with an expert local guide

    Visit the Prado

  • Day 4: Madrid

    Today's Theme: Culinary Traditions

    Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson

    Interact with local vendors during a market challenge at Madrid's central produce market

    Attend an authentic Spanish cooking class

  • Day 5: Madrid • Toledo

    Today's Theme: Culture, Past and Present

    Learn about traditional and contemporary culture in an interactive language lesson
  • Day 6: Madrid • Barcelona

    Travel by AVE train to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Barcelona

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Las Ramblas
  • Day 7: Barcelona

    Today's Theme: Art

    Master art-related terms during an interactive language lesson

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • La Sagrada Familia
    • Parque Güell

    Enjoy dinner with locals

  • Day 8: Barcelona

    Today's Theme: Daily Life

    Practice your conversational skills in a language lesson centered around daily life

    Participate in a scavenger hunt

    Participate in a cultural activity to learn more about daily life in Spain

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Get round-trip flights on major carriers, and travel on the ground with air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation.

  • Hotels

    Enjoy a 7-night stay in centrally located tourist hotels with private bathrooms.

  • Regional-style meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left up to you to discover favorite dishes of your own.

  • Full-time Language Immersion Program Director

    Your bilingual Program Director is by your side 24/7, building your language confidence through lessons and providing cultural context throughout your trip—all while handling on-tour logistics everywhere you go.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.

  • Entrances

    Step inside the world’s most cherished treasures, like the Prado and Royal Palace, with your local guide—we’ll take care of lines and tickets.

  • Language Learning

    Daily language interactive learning with your local Language Immersion Program Director provides cultural context and relevant vocabulary for your immersive activities.

  • Experiential Learning

    Immerse yourself in the culture through in-depth guided tours, shared insights from expert guides, daily interactions with locals, and more.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.
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