Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

Beatriz was great! She helped us plan trip to Barcelona and Mallorca. She gave us great options for tours to choose from, things we wouldn’t have though about. Our favorite one was tapas tasting walking tour - so fun, and our guide was amazing, we learned so much about food and traditions and got to taste a lot of tapas and drinks too. I highly recommend this tour and thankful to Bea for suggesting it. Another great suggestion was a tour of Montserrat - it was out of the busy city and very beautiful. Every guide Bea booked for us was a top notch - very knowledgeable, informative, always on time. All our transfers were on time with nice vans to fit our family of 5. Another great part is that Bea was using the Trip Plans app. I never used this app before. It was so convenient - all details of our itinerary were in the app, with our guides contact numbers just in case, as well as restaurant suggestions and tours and sites description. Also, Bea was responding immediately to any questions via the app. It was so easy and convenient to follow. Thank you Bea!

We took an 11 day trip to Basque Country in Spain. Bea (Beatriz Lopez Diaz) set up the trip for us and did a fantastic job! We received Bea’s initial proposal, with our request to focus on food & wine and historic sites, and after a couple of minor changes, had our final agenda in hand. We flew into Bilbao where we stayed for a couple of days and then spent the rest of the trip in San Sebastián. We had an initial delay to the trip with our international flight from Detroit being cancelled. Bea worked with us to notify the hotel and car service of our new arrival and the arrangements were seamless. We had two pintxos tours, one in each city, and the guides (Jose and Veronica) were magnificent with detailed knowledge of the areas and what each pintxo bar’s specialty was. The food and wine were simply amazing. We had a one day tour through Rioja with Dani and he took us to two outstanding wineries, Tritium and Ostatu. Again his knowledge of the area and Rioja wines were second to none. We also took two day trips to some small towns in northern Spain (Hondarribia, San Juan, and San Pedro) and southern France (Bayonne, Biarritz, and St. Jean de Luz) and saw some beautiful historic churches and had some fantastic views of the ocean. On our free day we took a tour of the Ameztoi txakoli winery with some friends who happened to be visiting at the same time and had a blast eating good food and drinking good wine. We finished the trip off with a fish cooking class at Mimo Bite the Experience- we worked with one of the chefs and took a market tour as well as prepared multiple dishes including whole monkfish. Super fun.

All in all, we had a great trip and a huge part of that was working with Bea at kimkim. My wife has a food allergy and Bea made sure there were gluten-free accommodations made for each activity. We were thoroughly impressed with Bea’s customer service and would highly recommend her if you are planning a trip to Spain. Thank you Bea!

We cannot begin to express our appreciation to Raquel and her team for planning a fabulous trip for us to Lisbon, Porto, and Barcelona. There were absolutely no hidden surprises and tour, guides and drivers were always on-time and the hotels, H-10 in Lisbon and Yeatman in Porto and Le Meridian in Barcelona were wonderful. Guides and drivers, Kaoa, Berta, Miguel, Jasper, Craig, Jordi, and Mickael were fun and extremely knowledge! We were a parry of 4 family members. Booking a trip like this requires a lot of trust in your travel agent. Raquel was beyond our expectations!

Activity Reviews

Lisbon city tour

Lisbon

An amazing day ...we kearney so much about the history of Lisbon.

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Dinner and Fado

Lisbon

A must do event

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Daytrip to Sintra

Lisbon

Wine tasting and beautiful beaches. Because of the heat and fire danger we could not see the main castle.

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Lisbon to Porto via Coimbra and Aveiro

Spain

University was a wonderful experience. Aviary was an added trip and it was lovely.

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Porto city tour

Porto

Porto was very special and we all could have stayed longer. Miguel was a world of knowledge and we all enjoyed our time with him.

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Wine tour in the Douro Valley

Porto

A must see to appreciate! Learning about Port and tasting was fun and we had a great lunch at the winery.

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Sidecar tapas tour

Barcelona

So fun!!

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Day-trip to Girona and Figueres

Barcelona

Another major highlight of our trip!!!

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Gaudí Highlights tour

Barcelona

Another amazing day learning about Gaudi. The Sagrada Familia is something everyone should see in person. Our guide Jordi was fabulous!

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First and foremost, thank you to Marina, our travel advisor, for putting together an amazing honeymoon for us! We thoroughly enjoyed each of the cities, the experiences, and the restaurant recommendations. All the hotels were comfortable, authentic, and the staffs worked very hard to make us feel very welcome. The guides to the person (especially Gaspar in Barcelona and Rafael in Sevilla) were all excellent and we learned so much in each place we visited. The customer service, including from Marina and those who covered for her on the weekend, was also excellent. We would definitely use Marina again for Spain next time we visit and kimkim for other countries. In all, thank you for helping us put together a memorable honeymoon. We will be forever grateful!

Activity Reviews

Tapas Culinary Experience

Madrid

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Flamenco Show

Granada

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Day trip to Medieval Girona & Dali Museum in Figueras

Barcelona

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Kimkim is a great idea overall, but could use some improvements. Adam and his team were a pleasure to work with. Their communication was very prompt and they were patient as I went back and forth with them on our itinerary. I really appreciated them wanting to keep the quality of our experiences top notch, even removing one from my itinerary and crediting me when they couldn’t confirm the guide they recommended was available. All our experiences booked by Kimkim were amazing and I would continue to use their service. I would say Kimkim could improve their service by offering an assortment of different activities with clear pricing so we could easily pick and choose which look the most interesting (like ordering off a menu at a restaurant). It wasn’t clear to me what the cost was of each of my activities unless I specifically asked which seems like wasteful communications going back and forth.

Activity Reviews

Flamenco & Tapas Night

Madrid

This was my personal favorite…it was a perfect mix of food, drink and show. Lisa was an amazing guide and I hope you continue to use her.

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Toledo Family Experience & Sword-Making Workshop

Madrid

This was more like a 90 minute activity and we never took a full dagger home. It’s not like we needed one but that was a bit misleading based on the description. This was def something different than the normal activity so we really enjoyed it.

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Our guide was helpful in dropping us off to get into city center.

Private Half-Day Highlights Walk

Lisbon

Good way to see some of the sights around Lisbon.

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Andre was hugely knowledgeable and helped us learn a lot about Lisbon history.

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My husband and I loved our trip to Portugal and Spain for our honeymoon. Using KimKim made planning our honeymoon very easy. During the planning period we were able to provide Irene, our local specialist, with feedback to help create our ideal itinerary. She was open to changes that helped us to manage costs and the best use of our time in Europe. We had the opportunity to participate in privately led tours around Madrid, Toledo, and Barcelona, which helped us to learn about these cities' histories, and gave us the chance to learn about the culture from local residents. We had a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in a wine tasting led at a local wine store. This private tasting gave us incredible insight into wine, Spanish culture, gave us the chance to get to know a person we would have otherwise not have had the chance to meet.

Our only critique of our trip was our experience with reservations for meals. Be aware that when you're given a reservation this means you are being booked at a restaurant with a pre-determined menu because the cost of the meal comes out of the cost of your trip. We were booked for three meals that did not quite fit into our trip. In one instance we were booked for a wintertime stew during the heat of the Madrid summer. In another instance we found ourselves in a local restaurant in which we had a very hard time communicating with the staff due to a language barrier. Our only wish was that these meals were better explained to us as we were planning our trip. Ultimately, the only part of our trip that we would have changed are these reservations.

We would still highly recommend using KimKim to book your next trip!

Hotel Reviews

Rossio Plaza Hotel

Lisbon

The Rossio Plaza Hotel was a clean and welcoming place to spend our two nights in Lisbon! The hotel was accommodating when we arrived in the city earlier than our check-in time by holding onto our luggage for us while we explored the city on the first day of our trip. This hotel is located in the heart of Lisbon which makes it extremely easy to walk around the city. Our only critique is that our top-floor room had a slanted ceiling which made the room feel very small and difficult to navigate.

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The hotel is located in the city center which makes exploring Lisbon very easy.

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Hotel Moon and Sun Porto

Porto

My husband and I loved staying at Hotel Moon and Sun Porto during our honeymoon. The hotel is clean, well run, and extremely welcoming. The hotel offered to hold our bags for us when we arrived in Porto earlier than check in time. They were able to give us a clear understanding of the services that are offered at the hotel, and they were very flexible when it came to our 4 am check-out time so that we could catch our flight to the next stop on our trip.

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Hotel One Shot Luchana 22

Madrid

The atmosphere at the Hotel One Shot Luchana 22 truly helped to give this boutique hotel an authentic feel. The main floor of the hotel is well kept, nicely decorated, and the staff are all eager to provide you with the best possible service. Unfortunately, our room did not match the atmosphere of the primary floor. During the entirety of our stay our room had a strong sulfur smell that was very intense when you entered the room. The walls of the room were scuffed and the bathroom had clear signs of water damage. These details took away from our experience staying here because they did not meet our expectations, given the impression that is made when one enters the premises.

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This hotel is very far from the major tourist attractions in Madrid. It is close to metro stops, which did mean we were able to make the most of our stay. However, ideally we would have liked to have been closer the major attractions of the city.

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Casa Mathilda | Barcelona

Barcelona

The Casa Mathilda is truly an authentic bed and breakfast in the heart of Barcelona. While we were initially surprised about the feel of this bed and breakfast in comparison to the other hotels on our trip, we quickly were able to feel at home! The staff at Casa Mathilda is welcoming and friendly. They were able to help us get our bearings in Barcelona. The eco-friendly vibe of the bed and breakfast is also very welcomed, given the damage that the tourist industry can do to a city. When staying at Casa Mathilda, guests are able to make use of the common spaces that include a terrace, sitting area, and kitchenette- at all hours of the day!

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Activity Reviews

Boat trip on the Douro River

Porto

The boat trip on the Douro River was a fun way to see the city of Porto! This ride gave us the chance to Porto from the water. The overhead narrations of the sites we were seeing were informative. Overall, this was an activity that we could have done without- while the narrations were informative it was easy to lose focus because the narrations were given in four different languages. There were instances where the narration in English took place after we passed the intended view.

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Winery in Porto

Porto

We had a great time touring the Ferreira Winery! Our guide was very clear in his explanations of the history and practices of Ferreira!

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City tour

Madrid

Our tour guide gave us an in-depth tour of Madrid's most important sites! We loved the two and a half hours we got to spend with her. Without this tour we would not have learned as much as we did about the amazing history of Madrid!

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Wine Tasting

Madrid

This wine tasting was the highlight of our trip! We were welcomed into the wine store and were truly given a once in a lifetime experience to learn about Spanish culture and wine!

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Guided Visit to the Gothic Quarter

Barcelona

We had an amazing time touring Barcelona's Gothic Quarter on our private tour. We were able to learn way more about Barcelona than we ever would have on our own!

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Eco- tour in Toledo by bike

Toledo

This was a such a unique way to learn about the ancient city of Toledo! Daniel, our tour guide, was informative and fun to be around while we traveled in and around Toledo by E-Bike!

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Lunch in La Bola

Madrid

I wish I had better things to say about our lunch at La Bola. The staff at the restaurant were visibly annoyed that we arrived at our reservation time of 1 PM because this is also the time that they open. While I understand that this is difficult for them, that was out of our control as we did not choose the time. The staff was difficult to communicate with as they were very short of patience and clearly not happy to have us there.

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We had a fantastic time in Spain! Helena did an excellent job collaborating with us to ensure the trip suited our trip preferences, including everything from type of activities to hotel accommodations to pace of travel and beyond. She was highly responsive both during the planning process and the actual trip itself. In particular, we appreciated how flexible she was, especially when real-time challenges came up such as us getting lost and arriving late to several tours or missing our private transfer to certain locations. Her quick thinking and bias for action helped resolve these hiccups quickly, which we really appreciated. We also liked that she gave us sufficient free time throughout the trip to explore in a more unstructured way, and there were plenty of suggestions on fun attractions to visit, restaurants to eat at, and night life to check out that enriched our experience. Overall, we enjoyed collaborating with Helena and would recommend her to anyone looking to travel to Spain!

We love to travel around and book different excursions, hikes , cooking classes, wine tours etc. I will NEVER plan that type of vacation by myself again. Especially when spending time and money, being connected with great hotels, knowing that sites are closed when we thought we could see them, getting us tickets and wonderful guides , rewriting our itinerary based on what we would like to do, saying something if what we thought was managable would not be......JUST an amazing service. From now on we won't plan without KimKIM.

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San Sebastian cooking class

San Sebastián

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The trip was amazing. I would have given 5 stars all around, except that a couple of hotels were not what i had expected.
I have to say, Luise was very responsive and at our request moved us to a more suitable hotel, and even covered some of the cost. Luise and his team were always only a text or call away. At times, the situation was a bit stressful and I was not pleased with the interactions, but overall I would highly recommend him. I think we you really want to see Spain off the beaten path, he is the man to go with.

The guides and tours set up by Carmen were fantastic. The tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly and tailored there information to the interests of myself and my children!

Kimkim and especially our travel agent, Rita, helped us have an excellent vacation in Spain and Portugal. Rita setup transportation, classes and private guided tours for our trip. Rita was very responsive while we were designing the trip and also when we were in the countries, she responded quickly to any questions we had. Also, we found Kimkim's app very useful and well laid out. I would highly recommend their services and will use them again.

Beatriz did an outstanding job in planning our trip. Her suggestions for various activities including planning many cultural experiences were exactly what we wanted. She was very responsive and met our needs on budget and what we wanted to see and do on our trip. All the day tours were small group and very personalized. The app is very effective and the train tickets, plane tickets etc. provided was very convenient. The guides were excellent - very authentic and knowledgeable and truly interested in ensuring that we got teh best experience possible.
San Sebastien: Amaia was a wonderful guide for the walking tour. Very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of background.
The Pinto tasting tour was very good too (sorry can't remember the name of the guide)
La Rioja wine tour was great. Our guides were Joseglu and Arriving (a new trainee) . Both were knowledgeable about the history of the country and the wine region.
Bilbao (Guggenhiem) and Gaztelugatxe tour was also guided by Joseglu and Arri and was very good. We felt that perhaps we could have spent more time at Gugenheim - we got only 1 hour 15 mins - and less time at Gaztelugatxe and walking around Bilbao.
Pamplona: Diego was fantastic. He is a proud Basque and gave us a lot fo history and information about the region and a great view of the running of the bulls. A once in a lifetime experience - very exciting.
The choice of Zinema7 hotel in San Sebastien was excellent. Probably the best on the whole trip.
Granada: The Alhambra tour was also very good. Our guide (forget his name) Small group and we learned a lot of the history. Hotel (Palacio De Santa Ines) was also good.
We saw on our own a flamenco show in Sacramonte - again a great cultural experience.
Granada to Malaga: The choice fo rent a car company (Sixt) was good too. The people there were very helpful.
Great idea by Beatriz to stop at Frigiliana and Nerja - small towns that give a close up at the Spanish countryside and people.
Malaga is a great spot and we saw it mostly on our own. The sunset cruise arranged by Beatriz was very good.
Malaga to Seville: Nice drive with a stop at Ronda. a good place to visit.
Seville: Pablo was the guide for the walking tour of Seville. He was also very good. The hotel - H10 Corregidor was good.
Cordoba: The train trip was convenient. We found Cordoba to be the most be the most beautiful mosque/cathedral. Our guide was Saray although the app said it would be Enrique. She did a good job.
Lisbon: Filipa Santos gave us the walking tour of Lisbon. She was excellent - and also very knowledgeable. We got a great understanding of Portugal history.
For the Belem tour by tuk-tuk our guide was Davide. It was a good experience.
Lisbon Roots, Food and Cultural Walk: Sofia was the guide - and amongst all the guides we had - she was the best. She taught us so much and she did it in such a personal way it was outstanding. The food choices and her tour of the neighborhoods was wonderful.
Sintra, Cascais tour: Paulo Pires was our driver and guide for the day. He is excellent - so personally committed to providing the best service. He also gave us such great information and made us feel special.
We saw a Fado show on our own and that was a great cultural experience.
Lisbon to Porto via Obidos and Nazare: Nuno was our driver and guide for the day. He was also very caring and knowledgeable. Had a wonderful day.
The hotel room in Lisbon - Madalena - was good. However the breakfast was lacking in quality compared to the Spain hotels.
Porto: Pedro Nelson was our guide. We liked Porto also and Pedro gave us a good walking tour.
Douro Valley: Gustavo was our driver and guide for the day. He also was excellent. The winery selected (Maos) was truly a unique personal experience. It was unique because we met the owner and shared a meal with him. We have seen wineries in many regions around the world but the tour here was so personal.
Madrid: Walking tour with Hector

Hotel Reviews

Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel

Granada

Very nice hotel in the central part of Granada. Its a heritage building and unique. The staff was very helpful.

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Molina Lario Hotel

Málaga

The hotel is excellent and the staff helpful. The breakfast included was very high quality. The car access to the hotel is not the best and this will only impact people driving.

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Very new

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Centrally located.

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H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel

Sevilla

Good hotel. Room was tiny. Nicely located. Breakfast was good. Staff is very helpful.

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Tiny room.

Madalena by The Beautique Hotels

Lisbon

Location is great. Hotel looks renovated - in a unique style. Breakfast was below average. Food quality and variety was limited.

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Breakfast quality is average at best.

Porto Charming Hotel

Porto

Hotel is very basic - and did not fit the quality fo the other hotels on the trip. Room was tiny with very basic amenities. Almost like a hostel. Breakfast was limited in quality and variety. One day they were 30 minutes late in opening and our tour got a bit delayed.

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7 Islas Hotel

Madrid

Nice hotel - rooms are good size and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Location is excellent.

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Zinema7

San Sebastian (Guipuzcoa)

Probably teh best hotel choice on the trip. Excellent room, great service, very nice restaurant and wonderful staff.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Visit of San Sebastian

San Sebastián

Very good tour. Great views of the city. However, the walking was a bit much. The walk back from the hill (with the funicular) back to Old Town seemed repetitive and if possible could be avoided.

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Amaia was excellent. She is so knowledgeable and authentic. she was truly caring about our needs adn questions.

San Sebastian Pintxo Experience

San Sebastián

Great exposure to the pinto culture of San Sebastien. Good choice of restaurants. Food was great and so were the choice of wines.

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Rioja Wine Tour from San Sebastián

San Sebastián

Excellent tour of Rioja wine country. Choice of wineries was good. Laguardia was also good.

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Joseglu (driving) and Arri (trainee) were the guides. Both were genuinely interested in showing us and giving us a lot of information . They did a great job. Very personable.

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Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian

San Sebastián

We had a great time on this tour with the same guides as for Rioja. Gaztelugatxe was excellent. The walking tour of Bilbao was also good. However, I think the tour can be modified to allow for more time at teh Guggenheim. We got only 1 hour and 15 minutes which was not really enough. Some time could have been reduced at both Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe to allow more time at Guggenheim.

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Again, Joeglu and Arri did a great job. They were great hosts and guides.

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Day trip to Pamplona

San Sebastián

One of the highlights of the entire trip! The experience of seeing the "running of the bulls" was exhilarating. IT was short trip since we had to return to San Sebastien to catch a flight. But we were able to see the running of the bulls from a balcony. The hosts were very nice and provided us with a basic breakfast. After the running, we walked the entire route and got a good look at the town of Pamplona. There was an amazing party atmosphere with thousands of people attending the festival.

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Diego is an excellent guide. He is so committed to making sure his guests have a good time. HE told us a lot about Basque history, the history of bull fighting and ensured that we got a good view. He took pictures and sent them to us - to add to what pictures we took.

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Even with a tight timeline, Diego was able to get us back in good time for our flight.

Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Granada

Alhambra is fantastic. The history, architecture and the way it has been maintained is wonderful. The tour was well conducted by our guide.

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Our guide was very good. Sorry I forget his name. I think it was Nacho.

Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave

Granada

This flamenco performance is different (in a good way) from the typical flamenco dances one sees in restaurants and other places. The ladies are not dressed in the fancy clothes, they dont use castanets for sound of the beat. Instead they are dressed in plain dress that perhaps were the type won by the people in teh villages who danced flamenco. It felt very authentic and original.

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Sunset Málaga Cruise

Málaga

Cruise around the port of Malaga was good. Compared to all the other activities that were in small groups, this tour was on a large boat which was quite full and crowded. However, people were having a good time. We enjoyed it for teh views of the Mediterranean sea, and the city and its surroundings.

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Staff on teh boat were helpful

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Boat itself was good.

Guided Visit of Seville

Seville

Beautiful city walking tour with Pedro. Seville has a beautiful town center. Alcazar has some similarities with Alhambra in Granada but has its own charm. Again, great history. We had a nice lunch in town before walking back to our hotel.

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Pablo did a great job in explaining the history of the town in the context fo Spain's history.

Train Seville to Córdoba, Guided Visit of Córdoba, Train Córdoba to Seville

Seville

After seeing Alhambra (Granada) and Alcazar (Seville) and Alcazaba (Malaga) we thought Cordoba might be similar. But as we stepped into the mosque/cathedral in Cordoba we were awe-struck. This place is perhaps the most beautiful historical site in all of Spain. The beauty of the architecture fo the building and the combination of the mosque and cathedral is just magnificent.

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Saray was our guide for Cordoba. She did a great job in walking us thru the town including the Jewish Quarter and the mosque/cathedral.

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The train ride back and forth from Seville was easy and very convenient.

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Lisbon is a beautiful city and very walkable. This tour is a must do when in Lisbon. Our guide, Filipa Santos, did a great job in explaining the history of Lisbon and some fun facts like how Ian Fleming was inspired to create James Bond while in Lisbon. Seeing the different neighborhoods and their unique characters was very interesting.

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Filipa Santos was our guide - she is excellent and very knowledgeable about the history of Lisbon. She gave us a ton of information about Lisbon which added a lot of context to what we were seeing in the city.

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It was a walking tour so one needs to be ready for a long walk. Lisbon is also hilly so there are some fairly steep slopes.

Go West to Belém TukTuk Tour

Lisbon

Riding in a tuk-tuk was fun - a bit touristy but worth it. The highlights of the tour was the Belem tour (a must see in Lisbon) adn tasting the pastels in the 1837 bakery that makes and sells them. It would have been better to spend a few more minutes at the monastery which has some amazing architecture rather than at the shops in the converted factory.

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Davide was our guide and driver of the tun-tuk. He did a good job explaining what we were seeing along the way.

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Tuk-tuk is a fun experience.

Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk

Portugal

This walking tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. The food and tour of the neighborhoods was so educational. Lisbon has a great history with the intermingling of so many cultures. The food on the tour reflected that history and heritage.

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The selections of all the food and more importantly Sofia's explanations to what she chose them and the relationship with Lisbon was fantastic.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was Sofia. While all our guides were great, Sofia was outstanding. She loves what she does and so proud of the heritage of Lisbon. She explained all the history adn took care to respond to all our questions. She showed us so many corners of Lisbon. Thank you Sofia.

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Its a walking tour. great exercise especially when one is eating all along teh way.

Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

Definitely worth doing this trip to Sintra and Cascais. Sintra ia a beautiful town in the hills. The weather was lovely. The beaches near Sintra were also beautiful. Cascais was more like a beach resort town and somewhat touristy. We had a nice lunch at a local spot in the hills that Paolo, our guide. knew. The food was fantastic there.

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Paolo was with us for the whole day. He did a great job showing us the area adn giving us a lot of information. HE also introduced us to his wife who runs her own coffee shop in Sintra. That was a special treat.

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Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Nazaré & Óbidos

Portugal

Obidos is a cool medieval town. We had a nice walk thru the town, stopping at some of the small shops along the main street. The views from the ramparts fo the fort were beautiful as we looked out on green farms all around. Nazare' is a very nice beach town that is known for its wide and long beach. In winter, the waves are ideal for surfing although at this time in teh summer the Atlantic was very calm. We had a nice lunch along the beach and then got some good views from the top of the cliff looking down on the beach.

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Nuno was our driver and guide for the day. He did a great job of driving us to Porto adn stopping at Obidos and Nazare. He is very knowledgeable about the country and was happy to share his thoughts on many aspects of life in Portugal.

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Comfortable car.

Privately Guided Visit of Porto

Porto

Porto is a beautiful small town. We had a good walking tour of the city ending near the river. We then had lunch at a restaurant along the river and visited one of the tasting centers for port wine. As teh gateway o Douro valley its a must see town in Portugal.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Pedro Nelson was our guide. He told us a lot of great stories about life in Porto and pointed out many interesting spots in the city.

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The walking tour was very good.

Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

Douro Valley is an amazing place to grow grapes for wine. It is a large valley with the Douro river flowing through it. Very picturesque. Vines are planted all the way to the top of the hills. The river cruise was beautiful - very peaceful. The best part of the day was the wine tasting. We were taken to a small privately owned winery. Our host treated us to the wines from his estate which were excellent and also to a homemade lunch which was also excellent. We then took a short walk through his vineyard to get a first hand look at how they grow grapes and some of the challenges they face.

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Gustavo was our driver and guide for the day. He did a great job driving us and also telling us a lot about wine making in the region. He is an excellent guide.

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The trip was safe and comfortable.

Tapas Culinary Experience

Madrid

We went to 4 different tapas restaurants and tasted their specialty tapas in each. From garlic shrimp to tuna on toast and many other delicacies we got to taste some excellent tapas and drink some wonderful wine. A great ecperteince because these were not the typical tourney places.

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Food

The tapas was fantastic!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was Noemi and she did a great job of taking us to all these places and explaining the different dishes.

Transport

It was walking tour and we got a great look at Madrid centro

Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain

Madrid

A very nice walking tour of the center of Madrid. An educational trip to learn about the history of the city and its evolution. We saw teh palace from outside) adn various neighborhoods.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was Hector. He is very knowledgeable about Madrid and all of Spain from a historical perspective. He was able to tell us a lot about the city and country and also the neighborhoods of the city.

Transport

It was a great walking tour.

Our initial introduction to Barcelona was not the best. We were picked up by a driver and a guide, who was pleasant enough, but her English was so poor that none of us really understood anything that she was saying to us, and the driving tour was less than informative because of that. in addition, we were told that she would take us to a restaurant that she recommended to have lunch and she took us to the top floor of the mall which has beautiful views of the city, but the restaurant she took us to was awful. Most of what we ordered was inedible and I would get that off the list immediately .
The hotel, the Petit Palace BoqueriaGarden, was in the perfect location just a block off Las Ramblas and the rooms were small, but very nice. All the rest of the Recommended Restaurants were delicious.
Our guide the next day, Anna, was absolutely fabulous and we all loved the walking tour that she took us on through the Gothic quarter and the Jewish quarter, and then la sagrada Familia. Then she recommended a delicious restaurant for lunch, Las Sorrentinas, we liked so much we considered going back to it the next day.
And the next day we went on the park view tour, and although our guide was very good, we feel like that tour was misrepresented in the description, especially when the teenagers in our group were looking forward to seeing the dungeons in the castle on Monjuic but when we got there, we discovered that the dungeons were no longer being Open to the public so that was a big disappointment. As a result, we could have done without that tour.
And the next day, the car was delivered to our hotel, and although there was a bit of confusion, initially, it all went well, and we headed out of town. We absolutely adored our hotel, the Hotel Diana, and Tossa De Mar, which is a fabulous little Beachside resort.
The following day we had our hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and even some cliff, jumping experience with our fabulous guide Stepan who really made the whole experience so memorable and fun.
On the way back to Barcelona, the van broke down on the highway and the travel care team was instrumental in getting the van towed and a taxi to pick us up and get us to the airport in time for our flight so that we are very thankful for them. There was some confusion as we were getting mixed results from the care team and the Tow truck company, but we finally figured it all out and it all ended well

Hotel Reviews

Petit Palace Boquería Garden

Barcelona

Beautiful hotel in a fabulous location with a lovely staff and lovely gardens

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Location

Close to lots of charming shops and just off La Ramblas

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Hotel Diana

Tossa de Mar

Perfect location right on the beach and a magnificent building and interior design. boutique style hotel with lovely and accommodating staff.

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Activity Reviews

Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia

Barcelona

Anna, our guide was fabulous and knowledgeable and so enthusiastic!!

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Barcelona Old Town & Sky Views

Barcelona

We probably could have done without this tour. Some of the territory we covered was repetitive, and the castle that we went to visit was not completely opened and therefore misrepresented in the description. we had hoped to see the dungeons, but they are no longer open to the public and that was one of the reasons we booked that tour.

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Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Lagoon Dipping in Costa Brava

Spain

Everything about it was just right! Our guide, Stepan, was fabulous, and we recommend it so highly

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Transport

Helena was a great help in planning our trip to Spain. It took us awhile to get it together but she really helped in narrowing things down. Our guide Jeanne in Barcelona for the best tapas was fun & knowledgeable. So was the rest of our guides Diana (La Sagrada de Familia), Alex for Monserrat & wine tasting, Carmen in Tarragona, Javi for excursion of hiking & visiting a castle in Madrid and Brad the walking tour of Madrid City and lastly in Valencia our bike tour guide (can’t remember her name but she was amazing). Everyone of guide are amazing!

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Yuri's boundless enthusiasm for travel and profound knowledge of Spain were evident from the moment we connected. His passion for curating unforgettable experiences shines through every step of the planning process. He meticulously tailored our itinerary to match our interests and preferences, leaving no stone unturned to ensure our journey was personalized and truly special.
From the buzzing streets of Madrid to the serene beauty of Mallorca's beaches, each destination held a unique charm that Yuri brought to life through his expert recommendations. His in-depth understanding of the local culture, history, and cuisine made every moment of exploration feel like a fascinating journey of discovery.
What sets Yuri apart is not just his remarkable planning skills, but also the genuine care and attention he invests in his clients. Throughout the trip, he remained just a message away, promptly answering our questions and offering valuable insights. He went the extra mile to surprise us with thoughtful gestures at each destination, showing us that we were not just another booking, but cherished travelers on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Yuri's choice of local guides was impeccable, adding a layer of authenticity to our experience. Their passion for their hometowns was infectious, and they shared hidden gems and anecdotes that enriched our understanding of the places we visited.
If you want to immerse yourself in the magic of Spain and have an unforgettable travel experience, I wholeheartedly recommend entrusting your plans to Yuri. His dedication, knowledge, and warm-hearted nature make him a true gem among travel agents. Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or embarking on your first overseas adventure, Yuri will craft an itinerary that will exceed your expectations and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you, Yuri, for making our dream trip come true. We can't wait to see what amazing adventures you have in store for us in the future!

Yuri and the entire team were great. The tours they picked along with hotel choices and transfers were bang on. I list them decide everything for me and appreciated every moment.
Will book with Kimkim again.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Palacio Garvey

Jerez de la Frontera

Nice location however tight outside of a patio bar so was quite pour the first evening.

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Hotel & Spa Plaza Mercado

Valencia

Loves this place. The staff were great and location is absolutely perfect. Just outside of the Valencia market.

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Hotel Regina

Barcelona

Decent location, good staff. The pricing of things as it’s in Barcelona is quite higher that other areas of Spain.

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H10 Casa de la Plata

Sevilla

Great hotel, superb location and would book again.

Authenticity & Character

Modern feel in an old location.

Location

Easy to get to and fairly central.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Tapas & Flamenco Experience

Seville

This was something that so really didn’t know what so was going before I went. It was so emotional I literally held back tears. The small venue and use of genuine locals were perfect.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pop

Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar

Seville

Beautiful cathedral. Something that is a must see in life.

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Food Market, Tasting & Local Culture

Jerez de la Frontera

My guide made this amazing. She really knew a lot and was born and raised in Jerez

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Loved everything. Thank you for making our Mallorca trip unforgettable

I would highly recommend KimKim for future travelers to Spain. Luis planned an amazing trip for our family of 4. It was the perfect mix of planned tours and down time for exploring on our own. Our favorite parts of the trip were our private and small group tours with our amazing tour guides - Almudena, Yohanna, Jose, Ana, Manuel and Luis who guided us through the cities of Madrid, Seville, Granada and Barcelona. We saw the beautiful Alahambra, Real Alcazar, and the Le Sagrada Familia Basilica and enjoyed a fantastic night of tapas and flamenco dancing. Our sunset cruise in Barcelona was so much fun and our family day at the beach was a perfect ending to our trip. Luis was so easy to work with and planned the perfect trip for us. He also was helpful answering questions for us during our trip while he was on vacation. He really provided excellent guidance. We can't wait to plan our next trip!

Activity Reviews

Private city tour

Madrid

Almudena was an excellent tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and very kind. We really enjoyed this walking tour.

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Tapas & Flamenco night

Seville

The flamenco dance was an amazing experience. We were in the front row of the theater. Yohanna was a great guide. We had so much fun with her and enjoyed the tapas.

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Day tour to Granada & the Alhambra

Seville

We spent the entire day with Jose and he was great. He picked us up at our hotel, drove us 3 hrs to and from Granada and provided a walking tour of Granada even in extreme heat. Ana provided so much information during our Alhambra tour that day. It was an amazing experience.

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Off-the-beaten-path City Tour

Seville

We really enjoyed our tour with Manuel. He was so very nice and an excellent storyteller. The tour of the Real Alcazar was amazing. We highly recommend Manuel!

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Sunset Yatch Tour

Barcelona

The sunset tour was beautiful. We had a difficult time getting a taxi to the port and the yacht waited for us to arrive which we greatly appreciated. We really enjoyed the tour.

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Food

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Full Day City Tour & Gaudi (incl skip the line Tickets for Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell) - GROUP

Barcelona

Luis picked us up at our hotel with a shuttle and toured the city which was so nice given how hot it was in the summer. We really enjoyed our tour of the La Sagrada Familia. It was so beautiful. Luis was high energy, very knowledgeable and a lot of fun.

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Tickets for museums & monuments

Madrid

We enjoyed our tour of The Prado Museum in Madrid. We recommend self-guided tour.

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Transport

Luis did an amazing job working with us on what we wanted from our vacation to Spain, and helped find the little gems that we wouldn't have found otherwise! The hotels he picked were great, the tour guides were all super friendly and informative. The logistics of transportation, airport transfers, etc all were very smooth. We would definitely recommend working with Luis!

Hotel Reviews

H10 Urquinaona Plaza

Barcelona

Authenticity & Character

Location

Near city center/Gothic quarter, lots of food within walking distance

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Catalonia Donosti

San Sebastián

Great location and facilities. The spa was amazing.

Activity Review

Gourmet Tapas walking tour & Flamenco show

Barcelona

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The excursions were good and fun. The sunset cruise was not good. We were back at port before the sun even set! And we had to go out and get dinner afterwards because definitely not enough food was served on the boat.

Activity Reviews

Lanzarote Wine Experience & Tapas

Lanzarote

Cheryl was awesome! The wineries she took us to see were great and she was knowledgeable on most everything.

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Sunset Cruise

Lanzarote

We were back at port before the sun even set! The food was terrible and there definitely was not enough of it. The crew was very nice though and we had no issues with them. Folks should know that maybe you will see some dolphins but not the sun set.

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Private Stargazing Tenerife

Tenerife

Ben was a great story teller. He kept you captivated with all the history of the Guanche! The food and wine was good as well.

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Wine Tasting & Tapas Trike Tour

Tenerife

It was a fun experience. You only visit one winery though. The food served there was pretty good though.

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