London to Barcelona by Train

You'll be staying in the heart of Barcelona during your London to Barcelona train trip, and before your first day exploring the city you might fancy a dip in the hotel's roof-top pool overlooking the city. This morning you will be exploring the streets of Barcelona, with your guide introducing you to the city's fantastic architecture, much of which was created by the city's most important architect: Antoni Gaudi. Fondly know as 'God Architect', Gaudi created some of Barcelona's most iconic buildings. In the company of an your expert architect guide, you will visit some of Gaudi's most important buildings, including the Casa Batllo (don't worry - you'll have skip-the-queue tickets), the remodelled house considered one of his masterpieces. While wandering your guide will help contextualise Gaudi's work within Barcelona's history and alongside the work of his contemporaries.

After a morning soaking up history and culture in the city's streets, this afternoon is yours to explore more of the city or relax back at the hotel. Our local Concierge can help with restaurant bookings and recommending the best places to eat and drink in a town with plenty of choice on that front.

After a leisurely morning on this London to Barcelona train trip, you will be joining a hands-on cooking class to discover the secrets of traditional Catalan and Spanish cuisine. Start with a walking tour of the famous Mercat de la Boqueria. A chef will be accompanying you, armed with plenty of tips for picking out the finest local, seasonal products in this historic market. Meander through the stalls, with sights, sounds and smells delighting your senses. Once you have had your fill of the market stalls, head back to the cookery school, which is located in the heart of the city. Don your aprons, because it's time to get cooking, learning how to create that most Spanish of dishes; paella (which actually hails from Valencia, down the coast). Your efforts will be rewarded, when you sit down to enjoy your creation at the end of the class.

Head back to your hotel to freshen up - and maybe enjoy a swim - before dinner and drinks in the city.

After a leisurely morning, it's time to get have your camera at the ready. You'll be meeting a professional photographer to visit some of the best attractions the city has to offer, prepared to take some great shots of Barcelona. You'll learn some of the skills of documentary style snapping, and to capture the best moments of your day. Take things at your own pace and stop for a drink or an ice cream while meandering through the busy streets, snapping as you go. After exploring Barcelona's enchanting streets, you have the rest of the day at leisure. It's your last night in the city so you'll want to make the most of the world-class dining and nightlife scene in this seaside city.