Kimkim Trip Reviews for Portugal

Very well planned trip in Portugal . We have spend a great 13 days with the organization of Raquel , trip plan had been well adapted to our needs and preferences.
Each guide in every single tour is very knowledgeable and amicable, they adapted extremely well to what we ask for . Raquel has been very attentive to our request , she is always in touch with us almost daily .
I highly recommended this tour and now looking forward to book next tour in South Korea !!!!!
Thank you Raquel , you are absolutely amazing !

Hotel Reviews

Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site

Porto

Very well located hotel, our room has river view and balcony . Staff is so kind , do all their best to make our stay the most pleasant .

Authenticity & Character

Big hotel with several buildings connected, nice room , good size , but still keep the character of old house

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Portugal Boutique Hotel

Lisbon

Very nice boutique hotel , well situated

Authenticity & Character

Very modern boutique hotel, room very big with balcony , bed very comfortable

Location

Close to Main Streets, main squares, lots of restaurants around

Staff

All staff from reception to restaurant are very efficient, a bit cold though

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room big , bed comfortable, very nice

Vivenda Miranda

Lagos

Such a nice hotel and staff

Authenticity & Character

Every room has different set up make hotel very charming

Location

So close to beach , hotel is absolutely charming

Staff

Hotel has best staff from reception , restaurant to cleaning , everyone is so helpful and smiling

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Évora Olive Hotel

Evora

Very modern reception area, room average size a bit stuffy

Authenticity & Character

Except reception area which is so modern , room is very average

Location

Close to all major sites, walkable

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise

Porto

The Douro Valley excursion was a lovely experience, but nothing too remarkable. We enjoyed the wine and olive oil tastings, as well as the relaxing river cruise. The scenery was beautiful, and it was a nice break from the city. Overall, it was a delightful day out.

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Portugal

Everything was good, but we wish we had more time and someone with us to show us the oldest university. Unfortunately, we skipped that visit because we didn't know where to start from.

Dinner With a Local

Lisbon

This was the highlight of our trip. It was so interesting to taste the local cuisine from a lovely couple home. The food was delicious and something you wouldn't normally find in a restaurant.

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Discover Rural Algarve

Portugal

We spent three days in Lagos, and everything was lovely. I would do it again.

Private Excursion: Braga & Guimarães

Porto

All guides were high-quality and were very accommodating towards my husband. But Braga's guide was exceptionally awesome!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I highly recommend KimKim and in particular Pedro if you are planning a trip to Portugal! The entire experience beginning with the initial planning to enjoying 10 days “on the ground” was exceptional. Portuguese love their country and that passion was evident in all the guides, drivers, walking tours, wine and port tastings we experienced.
I was nervous about planning a trip but doubts immediately disappeared when I began talking with Pedro. There’s nothing like talking to someone who lives in the country and has the knowledge and resources to make the best trip happen!
I will definitely use KimKim for our next trip.
Leslie Breaux

This was my first time working with a travel agent and I'm now a convert. My sons (9 and 11 years old), mother and I had a wonderful time in Lisbon, Sintra and Tomar! Rita was very responsive when planning our trip (she even made multiple versions of the trip for us when we weren't sure if my mother and/or father might be joining us) and very helpful when during the trip there a problem with one of the reservations (not Rita's fault). It was nice to have someone on the ground to deal with the problem, make changes to our plans and process refunds for us (so I didn't have to spend my vacation making phone calls and adjustments). The accommodations (My Suite Lisbon) that Rita recommended were perfect for us. Having more space (two bathrooms, a bedroom, a living room with bunkbeds, a kitchenette and a small outdoor patio) made the trip relaxing, gave my sons some space to stretch out and allowed us to have a leisurely in-room breakfast every morning and a take out dinner one night. The location was in a wonderful, cobble-stoned neighborhood (Barrio Alto) within easy walking distance of sites, bars and restaurants while being away from the noise of the bars (and so making it easy for my sons to fall asleep). The activities and day trips Rita arranged for us were wonderful. The day trip to Sintra with Little Lisbon was a particular stand out. The trip was tailored for families with children and our guide really made the trip interesting and interactive for all three generations. In Lisbon, Rita provided some suggestions of places we wouldn't have found on our own (including a family-friendly bar with rooms decorated with old toys). Our day trip to Almoural Castle (including approaching it via boat and getting to explore inside) and Tomar and the Convent of Christ (former Knights Templar strong hold) was a wonderful way to end to our trip. Working with Rita and KimKim was well worth it!

Hotel Review

My Suite Lisbon

Lisbon

This small hotel on a cobble-stoned side street with a wonderful location close to sites, restaurants and bars is perfect for families. It is very close to many sites while being quiet at night (so your kids can sleep). The kitchenette and living room in our suite gave us extra space to spread out a little and the daily breakfast in our room allowed us to have a leisurely morning.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

Portugal

Our Tuk Tuk driver was an amazing guide and made sure to take us to her favorite pastel de nata cart on the tour.

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Private Excursion to Sintra for Young Explorers

Lisbon

The tour guide was amazing! She made the trip interactive and interesting for all three generations of our family. She even got us the local pastries to try during lunch.

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Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

Lisbon

The cooking school mishandled our reservation and did not change it (as they had confirmed via email) which led to us having to reschedule the class itself and cancel a different activity. That being said the class itself was a lot of fun and both my sons (9 and 11) enjoyed being part of making the 9 (delicious) dishes we then ate for lunch. Since the class does take a full three hours, I would recommend doing it at night so that you can spend a full day seeing the sights before cooking.

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Food

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Private Day trip to Tomar: Knights Templar

Lisbon

Our guide for this trip was more of a private driver than a guide. She didn't offer information or historical context on the places we were seeing and didn't seem to know much about the history and interesting stories of the areas we visited but was otherwise nice. She is definitely much more of an adult-only guide. She didn't really talk to or engage with my sons (9 and 11). Perhaps I was spoiled by the previous guide from Little Lisbon (who took us to Sintra) as she proactively offered the history of the area and interesting stories about the inhabitants of the people we were seeing. The trip to Almoural castle via boat and exploring inside it were a great start to the trip. We all really enjoyed the view from the water and then exploring the castle on our own. My mother was not able to access some parts of the castle due to steep treacherous stairs but she enjoyed the parts she could see. Our driver recommended a delicious small restaurant for lunch and then (when I mentioned my older son wanted to try as many Portuguese pastries as possible) took us to a pastry shop specializing in three pastries only made locally for dessert. Our driver did not come into the Convent of Christ with us (She said the signs inside were self-explanatory and offered only a very general overview of how the site was named) but we loved the convent itself and my sons enjoyed finding "secret" small passageways, stairs and rooms through out it.

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Pedro and his team were great to work with. They listened to ours needs and made adjustments when necessary. Our trip was streamlined and organized. It was a once in a lifetime trip!

Pedro was fantastic to work with in planning a memorable trip for our family of six. We set up a couple phone calls to make sure we were on the same page for our itinerary. His tips were very appreciated. He gave us ideas for restaurant reservations, shopping, and activities well in advance of our departure. Everything from hotels, drivers, and at least one daily activity was thoughtfully planned. And it was so helpful to have him easily reachable via WhatsApp as we traveled, so we could make plans and ask questions on the fly.
A superstar moment was helping us arrange a boat tour of the Douro river on New Year's Day, when most places were closed.

Hotel Reviews

Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa—A Leading Hotel of the World

Lisbon

By far, our favorite of the three hotels we stayed at while in Portugal. We arrived prior to our check-in time, but the front desk staff got us into two of the three rooms within 30 minutes. And they suggested a place for lunch within walking distance. The concierge was equally helpful with dinner reservations a couple days later. The breakfast buffet was outstanding: no need to seek out breakfast anywhere else. All service encounters were professional and courteous.

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Infante Sagres

Porto

Recently remodeled but still full of historical charm. Good breakfast and great staff.

Authenticity & Character

historical charm

Location

lots of historic sights and attractions within walking distance

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Cascais Miragem

Cascais - Portugal

We were only in this hotel for about 12 hours due to an early-morning international flight, so we didn't experience much. The rooms are spacious and the staff was friendly and courteous.

Activity Reviews

Tickets to Lello Bookshop

Porto

This cute bookshop has exploded in popularity thanks to Harry Potter, but we would like it regardless.

Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride

Lisbon

Driver was fun with lots of stories. He drove us to some nice viewpoints and sights.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Nelson was the perfect driver for this experience: since he grew up in Sintra, his knowledge of the area was astounding. The line moving through the palace moves at a comfortable pace, allowing time for reading the signage along the way. The palace is so well-maintained and is a captivating snapshot of 19th century regal life. We loved the gardens and especially the Valley of Lakes area. We also made a quick visit to the Moorish Castle, walking a portion of the wall. Amazing to see Neolithic artifacts and tombs from a thousand years ago.

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

This was probably the overall favorite activity of our trip. The food was great (lots of fish and seafood, as expected) and very attentive service. Even if you don't speak Portuguese, the music is gorgeous. We had front row seats and enjoyed watching the guitarists. There were three singers, each performing about 20 minutes, with breaks in between. One of those breaks allowed for the dessert course to be served. Yum.

Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

Unfortunately we had a rainy morning for this tour, but rain jackets helped a lot. Sara was a trooper, and tried to get us out of the rain whenever possible, but she could tell we were tired of being soggy. We appreciated her knowledge of the city and specifics about various churches, government buildings, the train station and monuments. Her recommendation for lunch (francesinhas!) was spot-on.

Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings

Lisbon

Elsa was so fun! Kept us moving at a comfortable pace, making a loop from our hotel down the Avenida Liberdade to the riverside, up through the Chiado neighborhood, and back to the Avenida for a tasty lunch. So much history and culture to see, and she gave us pointers for visiting other places on our own, such as the best funicular routes, the easiest way to the Castelo de Sao Jorge, and using the Metro escalators to climb hills.

We had an amazing time in Portugal. Our local specialist, Marina, helped us plan an itinerary that was very specific to our needs. We were exposed to so many different cultural parts of Portugal, seeing both urban culture in Lisbon and historical culture in Porto. We were constantly in awe of the beautifully colored buildings. We were able to immerse ourselves into the food culture with a private cooking class. Taking the ceramic tile class helped us get hands on with the art/ history of the country. Wine tasting in Douro Valley was absolutely beautiful, filled with breathtaking views. It was such a wonderful experience and I was so happy with our trip. Can't wait to come back.

This was my second trip using kimkim specialists and it was another great success! Pedro was able to offer lots of great suggestions for tours, sights, and activities, and worked out a great itinerary for our relatively short (6 day) visit. My daughter and I love to eat when we travel, and Pedro booked us two great food tours--one in Lisbon and one in Porto--with two very different guides who each showed us a great time, plus a night of dinner and fado. Our driver, Eric, became our best friend in Portugal while he carried us all over the coast and showed us a handful of beautiful little towns in between our two big-city destinations. We stayed in three gorgeous hotels, each outstanding in different ways, and basically just spent 6 beautiful days eating and walking and seeing amazing things, and generally having a fantastic time. One of my favorite things about using kimkim specialists is being able to communicate with them in real time while I travel; Pedro was super communicative, checking in daily to make sure we had everything we needed and knew what was coming next; he was able to get our first hotel room ready for us when we arrived, even though we were hours ahead of check-in time--that was fabulous--and even sent over a wonderful welcome package of Portuguese treats to our hotel. I could not have been happier with our experience and will certainly use kimkim again.

Joao is excellent. He goes above and beyond to help coordinate all your activities . The tour guides and drivers were amazing. All the activities that he helped choose were great. I can’t recommend him enough. We especially enjoyed our tour guide, Elsa in Lisbon. There were some changes I made right before the trip and even one we canceled the day of and he worked with us. You can’t go wrong using their service.

Hotel Reviews

Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace

Porto

That was a wonderful hotel. Service and location are great.

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MouraSuites Hotel

Largo da Porta de Moura, 7000-647 Évora, Portugal

Really lovely hotel

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Activity Review

The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover

Porto

Our tour guide was Anna period. This tasting activity was great.

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Joao did a great job organizing everything for us. All went according to plan and Joao was available on very short notice to provide additional guidance. We would strongly recommend using Joao and his team.

All the guides were knowledgeable and wonderful people. People of Portugal are very polite helpful. We were able to visit most of the historical places. Happy to visit Portugal

History revisited

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Britania Art Deco

Lisboa

Best hotel for mature and laidback people. Best location and relaxing

Authenticity & Character

Vintage decor

Location

In heart of Lisbon and so far from any kind of traffic

Staff

Very sweet people

Cleanliness & Comfort

Yes

Porto Royal Bridges Hotel

Porto

If someone is looking for modern and stylish space in heart of porto. New concept. Best use of every inch of space

Authenticity & Character

Architecture

Location

You can walk to all and everything

Staff

Young and dynamic

Cleanliness & Comfort

It’s for young people. Mature people should avoid this hotel due to small size of rooms

Cascais Miragem

Cascais - Portugal

Great hotel at great location. We walked every night to have our dinner in downtown. Super market is very near. Train station is very close.

Authenticity & Character

The building and view. Classic room with very impressive balcony

Location

Every thing is so near

Staff

Very elegant

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and always smelling so fresh and natural

Activity Reviews

Lisbon´s Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Lisbon

Great.

Quality of Experience

Very humble and kind people

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Well dressed knowledgeable elegant

Transport

Punctuality

Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

It was very detailed

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The guide

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Private Cruise in the Picturesque city of Porto

Porto

It was very pleasant and exciting

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Karina and jorge

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sincerity

Transport

Clean and high quality

Unraveling the Timeless Charms of Braga and Guimarães on a Tailored Expedition with a Private Driver

Porto

Lot of history. If you are visiting Portugal please take few history lessons

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

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Eduardo

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Really, everything was amazing! The various pickups, our tour guides, hotels and tours were simply great. The tour of the Douro Valley was especially memorable. We are now thinking about a month in Greece and will, without a doubt, be using KimMim’s services.

Hotel Reviews

Porto Charming Hotel

Porto

So quaint, clean and super friendly. Food was terrific.

Authenticity & Character

Our first evening the manager showed up with a carafe of port and two glasses!

Location

A bit of a hike but still great.

Staff

Very efficient and friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

A1

Zenit Lisboa Hotel

Lisbon

Very nice accommodation Modern, clean and with all the amenities one would expect.

Authenticity & Character

Modern

Location

Fine, could be a bit closer to old Lisbon.

Staff

At best, efficient. Dining room staff was the only slight blemish on our whole trip.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless

Activity Reviews

Porto Foodie Experience

Porto

Our guide, Marion, was super. She was pleasant and quite knowledgable of the area. Some businesses were more outgoing and welcomingly.

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Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise

Porto

Totally incredible. The highlight of our stay in Porugal!

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Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant.

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Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

Lisbon

Such a pleasant evening with a wonderfully pleasant chef.

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Small Group Excursion to Sintra & Pena Palace

Lisbon

Very educational but a long day.

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Very comfortable and clean.

Everything and all the planned events in Portugal we’re amazing. We enjoyed 3 days in Porto, and 4 in Lisbon where everything went as planned without any hitch. The walking tours gave us private and personal history and highlights of each city, the wine tour of Douro Vally was breathtaking, the food tours, cooking class, boat rides, prompt and friendly guides and drivers, clean and very well located hotels, all added to our enjoyment and feeling of security. The food and friendly people all made it extra special. We would be happy to recommend the Kimkim team for this type of tour and a special thanks to Karenina Steinbeck! Met our expectations and much more.

I personally really loved our walking tours as the highlight of highlights. The whole trip had too many special moments to list but for me and what I personally enjoyed the most, seeing the cities with someone local is about as good as it can get.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Britania Art Deco

Lisboa

This one grew on me the most with its location and staff really providing a consistent welcoming and comforting atmosphere.

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PortoBay Hotel Teatro

Porto

The location was amazing but was a bit modern for my taste. Nothing bad at all just totally a question of personal taste. The staff was nice but had more of an upscale hotel feel with staff helpful but a bit distant.

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Vila Galé Cascais

Cascais

Def not a super fair review because they were remodeling their entry when we arrived so getting in and out of the main lobby was a mess. The hotel itself felt a bit dated overall but the location and views (especially at sunset) were amazing. The staff also did their very best to help us feel welcome.

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The front door remodeling left a lot of dust in the air and the bedroom wasn’t super comfy

Activity Review

Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours

Lisbon

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Our guide was amazing

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We had an amazing time in Portugal thanks to Pedro and his team. Throughout the whole process they were very responsive and all of the recommended excursions were great. During our trip they gave us daily updates and were available with any additional questions we had so we could just enjoy our trip stress free. The country was very welcoming and friendly to us. I highly recommend using Pedro and his team.

In spite of it raining every day of our trip, Portugal was amazing! Our vacation, perfectly and expertly curated by Pedro, unfolded seamlessly from Lisbon to Cascais. Pedro's planning ensured a perfect balance of cultural immersion and personalized exploration. From the walking and tuktuk tours with Margarida and Guilherme, our tour guides, to the charming Fado dinner in Lisbon, the exclusive Douro Valley experience, and the beauty of Porto, every detail was thoughtfully orchestrated, creating a stress-free and memorable adventure, complete with best in class drivers, like our favorite, Luis.

A noteworthy aspect of Pedro's exceptional service was his compassion and flexibility when unforeseen circumstances arose; I became ill during the trip. Pedro was quick to modify our itinerary to accommodate our needs. He provided a thoughtful excursion and paired us with another exceptional private driver, Ivo. This additional excursion allowed me to recover comfortably while ensuring the rest of my family continued to enjoy the sights. Pedro's understanding and empathetic approach made a bad situation more manageable, highlighting his commitment to ensuring every traveler's well-being and enjoyment.

The added excursion with Ivo was magical! More than a driver, he was kind, fun and very knowledgable. He provided a different perspective of the Duoro Valley, showing us the beauty of not only the valley's landscape, but the beauty of the local people. Ivo took us to a small restaurant in a small village where he introduced us owners Anabel and Ceasar, who also own a small, local winery. They were the most gracious hosts! Anabel fed us fresh bread with cheese and butter. You could taste the love. She, along with Cesar and Ivo, sat with us as they shared a bit of their family's story. After a walk through the village, we all crammed into the cab of Cesar's truck. He drove us to his winery where we were gifted a private tour. Back at the restaurant, we were showered with love and lots of wine. We ended our visit with a drink and a toast to new friendships. Our time with Ivo was by far the most memorable of our trip!

Pedro's attention to detail, commitment to unique experiences, and compassionate response to unexpected circumstances made our vacation in Portugal truly exceptional. We wholeheartedly recommend Pedro for his outstanding travel planning services, considering not just the trip's logistics but also the well-being of every traveler. Muito obrigado, Pedro! Your friends in the US - Taña, Alfonso, Nyah and Willie

Activity Reviews

Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

Intimate venue and breathtaking performances.

Quality of Experience

The powerful, heartfelt performances made Fado a truly remarkable experience.

Food

Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours

Lisbon

Our tour guide, Margarida, was amazing! So knowledgeable and full of pride for her country.

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Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride

Lisbon

Guilherme, our tour guide was fantastic! I only gave 4 stars because many of the roads in Belem were closed due to a cycling event. I feel like we maybe missed out on some of the sights and didn't get to truly experience Belem. However, Guilherme navigated the detours with ease and a great attitude.

Quality of Experience

Many roads were closed. Prior knowledge of this may have dictated a different selection of experiences.

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Flavors of Lisbon an Immersive Culinary Journey through a Cooking Class

Portugal

Such a fun experience! Delicious food, great company and Chef Paolo was the best!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

I had an amazing trip! Rita did a good job of booking exactly what I wanted, and it all worked out in the end. I specifically stated that I wanted Hilton hotels to take advantage of my Diamond status. She did what I asked and all of my Hilton hotels gave me free upgrades to incredible rooms. It only elevated the luxury that I requested.

Starting from my pickup from the Lisbon airport. Marcus arrived to take me to my hotel. He was very nice (5-stars!) and got me to the hotel on time. He and I had a wonderful chat; he was new to Portugal (from Brazil) and so he had a lot of insight as newer person living in Portugal. I was able to meet up that night with a local for a homemade dinner. This is a highlight of the trip. Sofia and Carlos were so nice and welcoming and I had a great night with them. I almost wish that could be done in other cities like Porto. The meal was bacalhau a Bras and it was so good! I thought about it days later.

My tour guide Filipa took me around lisbon, gave me my first taste of Ginjinha and Eduardino. It was a nice walk around the city. I also got an escorted tour to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Paulo Pires was my driver. We stopped at his wife's cafe for a little breakfast that was delicious, and from there the tour went well. I sat in the front seat with him and we just had a ball. He is a must use in the future for others. It was great to have a one-on-one guide so that things were at my own pace, including lunch.

Porto was great. My tour guide walked me around to all the great places I shouldn't miss. I walked that route she showed me two more days. I had the delicious francesinha with my friends I met up with who live in Porto. The Se Catedral Hilton was a lovely hotel. The room was great. I would like a screen on the window so I can open it without worry about bugs coming in. Otherwise everything was good. The staff remember me instantly, and the room service was great.

Driving was a panic for me initially, but it went well. Gave me a chance to see myself driving around the country. I want to do that again. I visited the Duoro Valley, and stayed in a winery with the food. Qunita do Tedo has a great restaurant. The serveres are very nice. The steak was so delicious I had to eat it twice.

I also visited Evora and had a great tour of a vineyard. I returned home with over 1,000 euros worth of wine.

This adventure was just what I wanted. Rita did such a good job. I recommended this to other, and I will likely be back to plan another trip. Please make sure I am made aware of the countries you support.

Hotel Reviews

Sé Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Porto

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Évora Olive Hotel

Evora

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Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto

Lisbon

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DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon - Fontana Park

Lisboa

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Quinta do Tedo

Douro Valley

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Activity Reviews

Dinner With a Local

Lisbon

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Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

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Evening of Fado

Lisbon

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Tour and Tasting at Taylor’s Port Cellar

Porto

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Private Day Excursion to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

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Privately Guided Visit of Porto

Porto

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Évora Food of the Gods Experience

Évora

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From Porto to Douro Valley stopping in Amarante

Portugal

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Wine Experience in the Douro Valley & River Cruise

Douro Valley

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Raquel and the KImKim team truly planned a wonderful trip of a lifetime for our family. Our accommodations were fantastic, our excursions were amazing and everything went seamlessly. Raquel was very helpful and informative during the planning process and was always responsive when needed. All of our guides were timely and friendly and very good. I would highly recommend KimKim and Raquel if planning a trip to Portugal. We couldn’t have been happier and were very pleased with the trip itinerary app which was so easy to use and informative during our travels. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Vivenda Miranda

Lagos

Beautiful accommodations and view was fantastic from our room. Restaurant was also superb.

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Vincci Baixa

Lisbon

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Easy to get to everything by walking.

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Exe Almada Porto

Porto

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Activity Reviews

Privately Guided Visit of Porto

Porto

This walking tour was very good and our guide was informative and friendly.

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Evening of Fado

Lisbon

Perfect way to end our trip with a wonderful night of authentic Portuguese food and music. Highly recommend.

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Food

Loved the 3 course meal with wine.

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Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

One of our family’s favorite outings. Loved the river cruise and wine tasting with lunch in a private vineyard with the owner. Our host Rafael was wondeful and our driver Fernando was friendly and informative. Also, he went out of his way to make our outing special by stopping along the way to show us scenic overlooks, a dam, and a special port tonic wine tasting on the way home. Highly recommend this excursion. We can’t wait to get the wine we ordered while at the vineyard!!

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Transport

Experienced and friendly driver.

Catamaran Cruise to Benagil & Carvoeiro w/Snorkeling & SUP

Portugal

This was another favorite part of our trip. The views from the Catamaran were amazing. Best way to see the beautiful landscape, cliffs and caves from a water view. Also it was very relaxing and comfortable.

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Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Detailed walking tour with an informative guide. So much to see in Lisbon and our guide did a good job of hitting the major highlights.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The travel agents that we met, they were very friendly and help us answer every question we had. We had a very nice experience with Ivo, Andre & Luis, sorry if I forgot other person.

Would be really happy again to work with you Joao!

Pedro and team were completely involved from beginning to end. Prior to the trip, he formed a WhatsApp group and provided daily updates and information for the following day. They were incredibly attentive and responded almost immediately!

Hotel Review

Hotel Britania Art Deco

Lisboa

We loved everything about the hotel, with the exception of its location. While the hotel was located close to all the luxury shops, we typically prefer to stay closer to city center where the restaurants and bars are walkable! Regardless, if this hotel was located in city center, it would have been perfect!

Authenticity & Character

You could tell it was old luxury right from the front door. Everything felt authentic and the free port in the lobby was a nice touch.

Location

Distance to city center.

Staff

The staff were incredibly friendly and cheerful. We stayed up late one night and the staff allowed us to hangout without us feeling like a bother.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was large and the sheets were amazing!!

Activity Reviews

Panoramic Boat to the Ponta da Piedade Grottoes

Portugal

The grottos was a magical place. We loved this tour so much, especially watching the skill of our captain maneuvering through the grotto with the uncontrollable waves surrounding us!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The boat was quite large for just the 2 of us, and because of this we didn’t go into a few of the grottos!

Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Our driver, Paulo, was amazing! As he drove us around, he pinpointed landmarks and was truly giving us a guided tour of the city, all while heading to Peña Palace. The Palace itself was breathtaking. It was truly lovely to be able to imagine how life was living in a palace.

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Our trip to Portugal was an experience of a lifetime!

We began in Lisbon and stayed at the Hotel Britania - a magnificent hotel. Our contact Marisa helped us to get an upgrade to this spot and it was so beautiful and historic. Located downtown just off Liberty it was perfect for us to get acclimated to Lisbon and the city.

Highlights of Lisbon were definitely the Fado performance, a truly unique mix of food, music and ambiance. We did a day trip to Sintra and took in the beauty of the mountain and castles. We also quite enjoyed our walking tour with Pedro who taught us about the history of Lisbon and gave us some tips on how to get around the city, also ensured we were set with the appropriate train details to get to Sintra

We then visited Porto and our driver Pepe was incredibly helpful and nice. He taught us a lot about the different stops we made along the way and gave some tips about what we could do in Porto. He provided amazing recommendations for restaurants and the sight/view from Nazare was breathtaking.

The highlight of our time in Porto was a trip to Douro Valley, our tour guide Jao was also fantastic and knew so much about the region and it's history. Douro Valley is a must see, absolutely incredible - we did a river tour and also visited Pacheca Winery for a delicious meal and wine tasting.

We then had a couple days in Cascais to enjoy some leisure, our hotel was right by the downtown area and made it very easy to check out local shops and restaurants.

Overall our experience was made by the people. This was the first time we used KimKim and will definitely do so again. Marisa and Jao were available at all times - as an example we misplaced our tickets to one of the tours and they were able to send them to us immediately. The overall kindness was apparent and the drivers/tour guides they connected us with were top notch.

Thanks for making this trip unique, fun, safe and magical!

Hotel Reviews

Vila Galé Cascais

Cascais

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Britania Art Deco

Lisboa

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Porto Royal Bridges Hotel

Porto

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours

Lisbon

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride

Lisbon

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Walking Tour to Sintra + Tickets to the Pena Palace

Portugal

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tickets to Lello Bookshop

Porto

Quality of Experience

The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover

Porto

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service from Porto

Portugal

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat

Douro Valley

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Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch

Douro Valley

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Transport