Ready to Roam Learning Adventures
and Bevin Clare presents:
Exploring the Spanish Inquisition
September 10 - 23, 2025
Experience history in a learning community to understand religious intolerance and state-sponsored persecution while highlighting the need for human rights in the modern age.
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Join us on a family learning exploration around beautiful Spain to understand an important time in history. Learn together about the Spanish Inquisition as a group of families as we explore the importance of personal freedom and human rights while immersing ourselves in a pivotal place in time.We will journey from central to southern Spain over 14 days, visiting 5 cities and many modern and historical sites. There will be plenty of learning, and plenty of down time!
Our 14-day Itinerary
September 10 - 23, 2025Day 1: Madrid
Day 2-3: Seville
Day 4-6: Cordoba
Day 7-9: Grenada
Day 10-12: Toledo
Day 13-14: Madrid
Highlights
Vist Alhambra in Grenada to understand the intersection of Islam and Christianity
Visit synagogues in Cordoba and Toledo to comprehend the Jewish population prior to the Inquisition
Take a trip to the Royal of Alcazar to experience the dynamic between different sectors of Spanish culture
Visit (optional) the Museum of Torture to view the methods used during the Inquisition
Experience modern Spain with its thriving culture and religious freedom
Inclusions and Logistics
Included Before Experience
Facebook group (private) for travel logistics and community building
Reading and video materials suggested ahead of time (optional)
Novels and optional book club for teens / tweens
Online lecture / webinar to prepare you for the trip and learn about the Spanish Inquisition
WhatsApp community during the trip for logistics and community
Included in Experience
Daily tour, itinerary, updates, and access to your host.
Lodging with private bathrooms and AC in mid-range comfortable hotels and guest houses
Tours with content experts
Breakfast daily
All transportation for the daily itinerary
All itinerary activities and entrance fees
Online resources before the adventure
Not included
Snacks, lunches and dinners
Drinks other than breakfast
Optional activities during free time
Travel insurance
International flights
Lodging and Transportation
I love looking for the perfect spot! Balancing atmosphere, comfort, and sense of place.
Lodging will be comfortable, mid-range hotels and guesthouses. When possible, we will book in walkable areas and book with locally owned and operated businesses.
Breakfast will be provided, and there will be options for vegetarians and vegans and those who are gluten-free.
If there isn't a breakfast option where we are staying, breakfast will be provided otherwise.
Rooms will have private bathrooms, AC, wifi, and will have a bed for each person on your itinerary (or a comfy sleeper sofa if this works for your family).
Efforts will be made to meet your needs for family rooms, two adjoining rooms, etc.
The specific lodging choices will depend on our group size and composition. I'll let you know ahead of time our plan.
TransportationThere will be a variety of transportation options used on this trip. From local train (Toledo to Madrid) to high-speed train (Madrid to Seville), private transport bus (Cordoba to Grenada) and a domestic flight on Iberia or similar (Grenada to Toledo). All of this will be covered and booked ahead of time, which is one of the reasons advanced bookings are necessary.
Pricing and costs
Pricing for families is tough! But when we stay together and share rooms, costs are reduced. Costs are often lower for children (below 14 years old in Spain). I have calculated how much it would cost for a family sharing a room. If you would like to have 2 rooms, or your family configuration isn't here, please let me know.Special pricing for children under 6 yo. Adults are anyone 14 years old and up. Some lodging includes kids sleeping on sofa beds, but there are always private bathrooms, wifi, and AC.In the chart below, options are 2 adults (2A), 1 adult and 1 child under 14 (1A & 1C), 1 adult with 2 children under 14 (1A & 2C) and 2 adults and 2 children under 14 (2A&2C). If you have multiple children 14 or over please reach out to determine a family discount.These prices are PER FAMILY and not per person and do not include the exclusions above (international flights to Spain, etc).The goals is to keep this trip below $100 / per person / per day for all lodging, breakfast, activities and domestic transportation.A $500 deposit per family will hold your spot, with the balance due before 120 days of the start date. You can see cancellation policies in the FAQ's and Policies below.
| Family Size | EARLY BIRD (Before 1/31/25) | Regular (After 1/31/25) |
|---|---|---|
| 1A & 1C | $2499 | $2699 |
| 2A | $2599 | $2799 |
| 1A & 2C | $3299 | $3499 |
| 2A & 1C | $3599 | $3799 |
| 3A | $3899 | $4099 |
| 2A & 2C | $4599 | $4799 |
| 2A & 3C | $5499 | $5699 |
Your Hosts
We are Bevin, Alexander (15), and Cassia (12) and we love exploring the world and learning about the present and past. We have traveled to over 100 countries around the globe, and are here to help you navigate Spain to get the most pleasure and learning out of your visit. I have also coordinated and led many field trips, overnight educational experiences, and a Worldschool Pop-up Hub. I know it can be a lot to trust someone, so if you would like references, I'd be more than happy to provide them!We aren't experts in Spain, Spanish, or the Spanish Inquisition, so we will be learning along side you. I love to travel plan and have it down to an art to make sure we experience deeply and balance it with plenty of downtime.Our job is covering the planning and logistics so you can enjoy and learn.
Next Steps
FAQs & Policies
What age is this trip for?All families are welcome. The educational element of the trip is curated for ages 11-17. Parents are responsible for their children, although older children will have plenty of opportunities for independence. Younger kids are welcome and may find many experiences engaging, but may also need additional parental support if they do not.Proof of age for teens will be required for pricing and lodging.
____________________________What isn't included? What expenses should I expect?You'll want to plan for your international flights to Madrid, meals and snacks other than breakfast (food can be cheap in Spain!), activities that aren't on our itinerary and the transport to get there, souvenirs, travel insurance, and other incidentals.
____________________________Is the host an expert in the Spanish Inquisition or Spain?Nope! I'll be learning along side you. I will carefully plan the trip to include many experts and locations that will engage your family, but I am not the expert.
____________________________What is your cancellation and refund policy?It's difficult to plan a trip and book trains, planes, and lodging if folks cancel, and at the same time, I understand that life happens. It is strongly suggested that you have travel insurance to cover unseen circumstances that may interrupt your trip.You can hold your family's place with a $500 deposit. The full balance for your family is due 120 days before the trip. You can cancel with a full refund (less a $100 administrative fee) 120 days before the trip or receive a 100% credit on your deposit for future trips. At least 60 days before the trip you can cancel with a 50% fee OR receive a full credit for future trips. Between 59 days and the start of the trip you can cancel with a 30% refund or a 75% credit for a future trip.
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How many families will be participating?There is a minimum of 2 participating families in addition to my own. There will be a maximum of 6-8 families, depending on family size and age.
____________________________I'm in! How do I register?You can head here to make your $500 deposit per family. https://bevinclare.podia.com/spanish-inquisition-learning-adventure-family-deposit