At Speakeasy BCN, we go beyond delivering top-notch education
We have a really vibrant atmosphere at Speakeasy BCN, where you get much more than just a great education. As an integral part of our immersive learning program, we offer our students a dynamic activities lineup designed to truly connect them with Barcelona.
While many other schools repeat the same monthly cycle of on-site activities — like cooking classes, dance lessons, or standard city tours — we take the time to plan tailor-made outings with our students that go far beyond what they’d find on their own. From new gallery openings and cultural events to lesser-known authentic spots like neighborhood bars, cafés, and hiking trails, our goal is to help you experience the city as a local, not just a tourist.
Our dedicated Activities Coordinators are international locals who know what’s going on in the city. They curate opportunities that feel fresh, authentic, and exciting, so there’s always something new to discover. From social gatherings and sporty adventures to parties, excursions, and cultural events, there is something for everyone. They also take care of all the logistics and make sure every student feels comfortable joining in — so your only focus is to enjoy the experience, make lasting friendships, and keep practicing Spanish outside the classroom.
Below, you can watch some videos of our Speakeasy BCN excursions and activities in the Shorts section of our YouTube channel. Check out our channel for even more!
Mixing culture with social and exciting activities, there’s always something for everyone to enjoy
At Speakeasy BCN, our activities aren’t just a side note to your studies, they’re an essential part of your cultural immersion. Unlike many schools that rely on a fixed calendar of the same monthly activities, we go beyond the predictable tours and on-site events. Our team carefully curates a varied lineup every week so that you’re constantly discovering something new and authentic about Barcelona.
Get to know your classmates and mingle with locals over local tapas in hidden neighborhood bars, dance the night away at rooftop parties, or catch the thrill of an FC Barcelona match at Camp Nou. For active students, we organize bike tours, hiking trips, beach volleyball, and yoga in the park. Food lovers can dive into cooking workshops, vineyard visits, and markets off the tourist trail. If adventure calls, join us on catamaran cruises, art and gallery openings, or
We also love taking students further afield, weekend excursions by bus to Costa Brava, Sitges, Valencia, France, or Andorra give you the chance to explore even more.
Every activity is designed with our students in mind: fun, social, and rooted in the real culture of Barcelona. With Speakeasy BCN, your time outside the classroom is just as enriching as your time in it, making your learning experience truly unforgettable.
Upcoming events
Take a look at the next Speakeasy Events that we have planned for our students!
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10 September 2026 17:30Camp Nou Tour & Barça Museo
€24For La Diada Nacional de Cataluña, join us for a chance to fully immerse ourselves in Catalan culture and identity through one of its most iconic symbols: FC Barcelona. The visit to the Barça Immersive Tour will take us through the club’s history. We can even see how Barça’s official shirt has evolved from the club’s beginnings in 1899 to the present day. The experience continues with Spotify Camp Nou Live, a large-scale 360º audiovisual space offering a new perspective on the stadium and its significance. A final stop at the construction viewpoint will give us the opportunity to discover the future Espai Barça.
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17 September 2026 19:00Pintxos Tour
Free eventPintxos - the Basque version of tapas. Carrer Blai in Poble Sec is a pedestrian street lined with bars serving tasty pintxos and beer. The idea is to hop from place to place, sampling different pintxos as you go. Join us this Thursday to mingle with your Speakeasy classmates and enjoy authentic Basque cuisine together.
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19 September 2026 06:45Aigüestortes and Lake of Sant Maurici
€40Join us for a memorable trip to Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, the park is known for its twisting rivers, glacial landscapes, over 200 lakes, and peaks above 3,000 meters. A highlight of the visit is Lake Sant Maurici, set beneath the iconic Encantats mountains at 1,910 meters above sea level. We will embark on an 8-kilometre round-trip hike through the park, following some of its most scenic routes. Along the way, we will discover the stunning Ratera Waterfall and Ratera Lake, before reaching the Sant Maurici Lake Viewpoint, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
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22 September 2026 19:30Flamenco at Palau de la Música Catalana
€35Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the soul of Spanish culture through the art of flamenco. Experience the raw emotion of cante (singing), the rhythm of toque (guitar), and the intensity of baile (dance), brought to life by 12 exceptional artists at the stunning Palau de la Música Catalana. Exclusive Speakeasy Offer: Enjoy 30% off! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit one of Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks and immerse yourself in the magic of UNESCO-recognized flamenco. Let every note, every chord, and every movement draw you into a performance you won’t just watch—you’ll feel.
Browse our full activities listings for a look at all our upcoming and past events.
Anything special you want to do or see in Barcelona?
If there’s something in particular that you’d like to see or do, just tell us and we will make sure you won’t miss anything. Get ready to make lots of friends from around the world with Speakeasy BCN!
We make sure that our students have a great time, all the time, inside the classroom and out.
I’ve been at Speakeasy BCN for two weeks doing the semi-intensive program (10h/week) and I’ve loved my experience. It was such a welcoming place from the second I walked in. (I would, no exaggeration, die for my teacher, Joan, who is so wonderful and cares about making sure we understand the material.) The weekly field trips, with bimonthly ones outside of the city, have made it so easy to make friends in a place I just moved to. The team was also very responsive when I was emailing months ago with questions. Would happily recommend Speakeasy BCN to anyone looking to learn Spanish and meet new people in Barcelona!
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