The Beautiful Game: Soccer in Barcelona & Madrid
Journey to two captivating cities in Spain and go behind the scenes at some of the country’s world-renowned fútbol clubs.
Use their state-of-the-art academy facilities for training, coaching, and competing head-to-head against local clubs—you’ll even see some professional teams in action. And when you’re not sharpening your skills on the field, savor the cities’ local flavors and visit their iconic monuments.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
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Day 4: Barcelona
Enjoy a walking tour and scavenger hunt of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona Cathedral
Take a Spanish cooking class
Explore Barcelona on your own
Enjoy a Flamenco evening
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Day 5: Barcelona
Visit Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona (Pending Availability)
Participate in a training clinic with coaches from Barca Academy
Learn about FC Barcelona’s club history and style of play during a workshop
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Day 6: Barcelona
Participate in a training clinic with coaches from Barca Academy
Play in a friendly match against a local team
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Day 7: Barcelona | Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Market of San Miguel
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Day 8: Madrid
Participate in a training clinic at the Atlético de Madrid Academy
Visit Metropolitano Stadium (pending availability)
Play a friendly match with a local team
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Day 9: Madrid
Learn about Real Madrid’s club history and style of play during a workshop
Play in a friendly match against a local team
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Day 10: Madrid
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Enjoy a farewell lunch at Metropolitano Stadium, home of Atlético de Madrid
Attend a professional women's soccer match (pending availability date may change)
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
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Day 4: Barcelona
Enjoy a walking tour and scavenger hunt of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona Cathedral
Take a Spanish cooking class
Explore Barcelona on your own
Enjoy a Flamenco evening
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Day 5: Barcelona
Visit Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona (Pending Availability)
Participate in a training clinic with coaches from Barca Academy
Learn about FC Barcelona’s club history and style of play during a workshop
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Day 6: Barcelona
Participate in a training clinic with coaches from Barca Academy
Play in a friendly match against a local team
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Day 7: Barcelona | Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Market of San Miguel
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Day 8: Madrid
Participate in a training clinic at the Atlético de Madrid Academy
Visit Metropolitano Stadium (pending availability)
Play a friendly match with a local team
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Day 9: Madrid
Learn about Real Madrid’s club history and style of play during a workshop
Play in a friendly match against a local team
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Day 10: Madrid
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Enjoy a farewell lunch at Metropolitano Stadium, home of Atlético de Madrid
Attend a professional women's soccer match (pending availability date may change)
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; 1 train
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfast and dinner featuring regional cuisine
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Guided Sightseeing
4 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations
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Entrances
Park Güell; professional women’s soccer matches; cooking class; Camp Nou; Barça Academy training clinics; Barça Academy workshop; Atlético de Madrid Academy training clinics; Santiago Bernabéu; matches against local teams; Real Madrid workshop; Royal Palace
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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.