Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

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Read 537 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Spain on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Loved Cordoba and Grenada. The Mezquita and A...
Spain | Oct 12 - Oct 29, 2024

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Rick B.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2024

Loved Cordoba and Grenada. The Mezquita and Alcazar were amazing, as was the Alhambra. People were friendly and we received an excellent overview of Spain which we can build on in future trips. Loved the Tapas tours and the opportunity to eat as the locals do. Appreciated all our guides and their passion for the history and culture of a nation who once claimed ownership of more than half the known world.

Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 11, 2024

Hi Rick,

Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure helping you plan an unforgettable journey! Yes, Cordoba and Granada are gems!💎

I'm glad you enjoyed each guide and that you got to eat your way through the city with the tapas walk! I hope to see you on another kimkim trip! 🙌

All the best,
Adam

Kim Kim Great Customer Service
Spain | Oct 20 - Oct 28, 2024

Steff
Steff F.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2024

The communication with Kim Kim during both our planning phase and prior to leaving for our trip to Spain was fantastic. All of the activities that were planned by Kim Kim were fantastic. There was a scheduling problem with one of the activities while we were on site and the Kim Kim team handled it wonderfully. I would use them to plan activities on future trips.

Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 06, 2024

Thank you, Steff, for your kind words! I'm so happy to read that you enjoyed the local experiences during your trip to Spain. My priority was to ensure you had a seamless experience, and I hope we achieved that during your planning phase and beyond. I look forward to seeing you at kimkim again in the future!
Coraima

Helena and KimKim were amazing in making our trip so wonderful!
Spain | Oct 18 - Oct 29, 2024

Ronald
Ronald R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2024
Helena and KimKim were amazing in helping us plan our first two week trip to Spain. The trip was wonderful and went seamlessly without a single hiccup. Helena gave us everything we asked for and more and was able to foresee details we would not have thought of. She found the perfect hotels, tours, activities and transportation for us and planned it in a way that flowed so well. She also provided multiple suggestions on the best things to do, places to eat etc. in our downtime. Our tour... Read more

Helena and KimKim were amazing in helping us plan our first two week trip to Spain. The trip was wonderful and went seamlessly without a single hiccup. Helena gave us everything we asked for and more and was able to foresee details we would not have thought of. She found the perfect hotels, tours, activities and transportation for us and planned it in a way that flowed so well. She also provided multiple suggestions on the best things to do, places to eat etc. in our downtime. Our tour guides were well informed and friendly and made sure we got the most of the experience. They knew how to avoid the crowds without missing out on anything. We learned so much of the history and culture of Spain and saw beautiful scenery, cathedrals, palaces, fortresses, old towns, city streets and more. Our drivers were also friendly and fun to talk to. We loved the trip app that KimKim provided, giving us a very detailed outline of every day that Helena had organized - hotels, drivers and their contact number, tours and guides, train rides and tickets etc. Additionally it included information about each city and site, where to go, what to see and where to eat. We found it to be invaluable. Everywhere we went we were expected and welcomed warmly. We are very grateful for Helena and KimKim and will definitely use again and recommend to others.

Hotel Reviews
Urban
Madrid

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great! We enjoyed our stay here.

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Hotel ColĂłn Gran MeliĂĄ
Seville

We really enjoyed this hotel! The staff were friendly, it was a great location and the food was good. It was a pretty hotel and we enjoyed our stay here!

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Hotel MeliĂĄ Granada
Granada

We loved our stay at the Melia. The rooftop had an amazing view of the city, our room was nice and the food was good! The staff were friendly and very helpful with every detail of our stay. The location was great too and we had no problem walking everywhere we needed to go.

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Only YOU Hotel Malaga
MĂĄlaga

We loved the Only You hotel. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, the location was amazing, the views from the room and the top of the hotel (where we ate breakfast) were beautiful. We really enjoyed staying at the Only You in Malaga.

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Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

We loved this tour! It was our first night in Madrid and the perfect introduction. Our guide was fun and very informative, the food and drinks were really good and we had a great group and met some cool people. We really loved this tour!

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

Wow! So many beautiful sights, cultural and history in Madrid. Our guide, Javi was great! He was very informative and friendly and took us to some neat places and a few out of the way shops in Old Town that we loved. We really enjoyed this tour!

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Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo,  Train Toledo to Madrid
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

Wow! Toledo is such an amazing place full of history and cultural and very unique as well. We loved our guide Sonia. She taught us so much about Toledo and the history, art, architecture and so much more there. She knew. how to take the side roads to avoid the busy and more crowded areas and got us right up front for prime views of everything. She knew so much about every aspect of the city and all of its history. She was fun and went out of her way to give us additional suggestions of places to eat and see and even got us a taxi back to the train station. Toledo is a place where I wish we'd been able to stay longer.

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Private Guided Visit of Seville
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

We loved our private tour of Seville with Lita! Wow, what a beautiful city with so much to see and so much history. Lita was so informative and we had a great tour with her. We learned so much about Seville and saw so many beautiful sights, history and buildings. It was a wonderful tour!

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Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Seville

We really loved this tour of the Olive Oil Estate. Alberto our driver to the estate was a lot of fun and taught us a lot as well. Sarah, who led our private tour of the estate was great! We learned so much that we didn't know about the types of olives and the process of making olive oil both in the present and the past. A bonus was the carriage collection that the owner had - it was amazing to see and we got to pet the horses. We also enjoyed the tasting at the end. Sarah made the tour a fun experience and we really enjoyed it!

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Train Seville to CĂłrdoba,  Guided Visit of CĂłrdoba, Train CĂłrdoba to Seville
Train Seville to CĂłrdoba, Guided Visit of CĂłrdoba, Train CĂłrdoba to Seville
Seville

Wow! Cordoba is such a neat city with so much to see! We had a great tour with Jose who was so informative! We loved the old Roman bridge and of course the Mezquita, the enormous mosque-cathedral. That was pretty amazing and there was so much in there to take in! It is such an interesting history. We had an excellent lunch while there and some free time to explore.

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Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada

What a great Flamenco show in Granada! We even enjoyed the walk up the hill to the Sacromonte area where the Flamenco show was held in the cave. It was a lot of fun and the performers were so talented from the dancers to the singers to the guitar player. We had a great experience!

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Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Wow! The Alhambra and gardens are amazing! There was so much to see and it was beautiful! Christina was a great guide and very informative and made the tour fun. The views were incredible as well as the beautiful gardens and of course the palaces. The old fortress and the old roman aqueduct and ruins were very cool. There is a museum onsite that had some very neat artifacts. There were so many different parts to this tour and each part was spectacular! We really enjoyed this tour!

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Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Ronda
Spain

We enjoyed the views of the countryside on this private drive with Rafael who was very nice to Rhonda and when we got there, WOW! What an amazing place! The views and cliff are just incredible and the town of Rhonda was fun too. We had an excellent lunch at a cafe in the city and enjoyed walking around. But really it's all about the views. Wow!

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Privately Guided Visit of MĂĄlaga
Privately Guided Visit of MĂĄlaga
Spain

Malaga is another beautiful city in Spain and we had a great private tour with Nahuel. He was a great guide and very informative! We enjoyed this tour and learning the history of Malaga. The Roman Theater was very cool and we learned how the Cathedral of Malaga was unfinished but they are working on finishing it now. It was also at the time of Picasso's birthday which is the same day as mine and so we learned more about his history with Malaga. Nahuel also gave us some great suggestions for places to go eat and to see while we were there. This was a great tour!

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Self Guided Day Trip to Marbella
Self Guided Day Trip to Marbella
Spain

We enjoyed the beautiful drive to Marbella with Angel who was informative and so friendly. Marbella old town was beautiful and really neat! We had a delicious lunch there and enjoyed looking at the pretty flower lined streets and visiting the shops. Overall we had a fun trip to Marbella.

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Local specialist: Helena FernĂĄndez
Helena
Helena FernĂĄndez
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Nov 04, 2024
Hi Ron and Lynette, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your first trip to Spain, especially the experiences with our fantastic guides and drivers. I’m so glad they enriched your journey with their knowledge, all while keeping things seamless and crowd-free. I’ll be sure to share your kind words with them—they’ll be thrilled! It was truly a pleasure to plan this trip, and I’m so happy you enjoyed the variety of experiences it included. I... Read more

Hi Ron and Lynette,

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your first trip to Spain, especially the experiences with our fantastic guides and drivers. I’m so glad they enriched your journey with their knowledge, all while keeping things seamless and crowd-free. I’ll be sure to share your kind words with them—they’ll be thrilled!

It was truly a pleasure to plan this trip, and I’m so happy you enjoyed the variety of experiences it included.

I look forward to planning your next adventure, whether it’s exploring more of Spain, discovering Portugal, or even creating a new experience in Italy or Morocco.

Warmest regards,
Helena

We had a wonderful trip to Spain and Portugal...
Spain | Oct 13 - Oct 26, 2024

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Kim W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2024
We had a wonderful trip to Spain and Portugal. Everything that was scheduled for flowed beautifully. We did not have one hiccup. It was relaxing to not have to worry about scheduling anything from airport transfers to tours. Marta delivered everything she said she would. We spent time with Marta in advance of our trip going over what we wanted to do and the budget and it all came to fruition. I would use kimkim travel again! Read more

We had a wonderful trip to Spain and Portugal. Everything that was scheduled for flowed beautifully. We did not have one hiccup. It was relaxing to not have to worry about scheduling anything from airport transfers to tours. Marta delivered everything she said she would. We spent time with Marta in advance of our trip going over what we wanted to do and the budget and it all came to fruition. I would use kimkim travel again!

Hotel Reviews
Andante Hotel
Barcelona

This was our favorite hotel of the trip. The location was great. The breakfast was delicious. the decor was fun and modern. Bed and linens were comfy and the room had nice space.

Authenticity & Character
The modern vibe gave it character.
Location
We could walk to everything and we felt safe.
Staff
Overall staff were very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Hotel Son Caliu Spa Oasis
Palmanova

We are giving this hotel 5 stars as well. The location was not only beautiful but also walking distance to many restaurants. The rooms were spacious and well kept and the beds were comfortable. We had a balcony with a lovely view of the ocean. The decor was a little old fashioned for my taste. That is just a matter of opinion. We like it to be a little more modern. They have a wonderful spa onsite with a sauna, steam shower and indoor pool. You do not have to pay extra to use these and there isn't a resort fee. That was a very special treat. Once again the breakfast was delicious. We were lucky to have good weather so we could sit outside at the pool. Lastly, we rented a car and parking was a bit difficult. The hotel does not offer parking so you need to park on the street. It is safe, it just takes time to find a spot sometimes.

Authenticity & Character
It is a little old fashioned to me. It isn't run down, but it could use some modernization.
Location
Beautiful views, close to the water and walking distance to restaurants.
Staff
They were not particularly friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Casual Belle Epoque Lisboa
Lisbon

This was our least favorite hotel. I will start with that it was clean and the bed was comfortable. Again, the pictures are a bit deceiving. It looks light and bright, but in fact the room is very dark and old. Carpet is old, the decor is old. The location was pretty good, but I would've liked to have been in a more modern hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good too.

Authenticity & Character
The carpet could be cleaner and the rooms could be brighter.
Location
It was pretty good. I would've liked to been closer to the hustle and bustle of the city.
Staff
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was clean and comfortable.
Legendary Porto Hotel
Porto

The pictures of the rooms in this hotel are a bit deceiving. The rooms are not that bright or spacious. They were darker and smaller. The lobby of the hotel is light and bright. The people at the front desk were not very nice and seemed irritated that we were talking to them. However, they did seem friendlier to others, maybe they didn't like that we were American, seemed a bit weird. But everything was clean and everything worked. Breakfast was good. Location was pretty good. I would've liked to stay in a more modern hotel closer to a more interesting part of the city.

Authenticity & Character
It was nice and clean, but the rooms were small and dark.
Location
Seemed to be in a more run down part of the city, not close to a lot.
Staff
The staff was very unfriendly. I think it was just to us because we were American (I'm guessing)
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean, beds were comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

We loved our host Carla. She was fun and bubbly and had lots of information. We loved all the tapas restaurants she took us to.

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Food and restaurants were great
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All the tapas were delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carla was so friendly and fun
Day Excursion to Montserrat & Scenic Hike
Day Excursion to Montserrat & Scenic Hike
Barcelona

Overall this was a good experience. I was hoping to learn a little bit more about the location and the history. That may just be my preference. It also really wasn't a hike. I think it would've been if the people on the tour wanted to or could. But, because they couldn't we didn't hike up. We did walk down from the top, so that was good.

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I would've liked a little more information about the site.
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Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Nov 04, 2024

Hi Kim, thank you for adding your review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed your time and we will take note of the hotels in Lisbon and Porto you mentioned were not up to your standard so we can offer better options in the future. These hotels within the 3-star range were included to allign with your budget however, we will make sure to find different options from now on! Hope we can work together in the future again on a new adventure abroad :) All my best, Marta

Thank you Coraima and KimKim!
Spain | Oct 18 - Oct 26, 2024

Samantha
Samantha S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
We really enjoyed our trip to Spain. The Heritage Hotel in Madrid was incredible and we really appreciated the service and meals there. Kike made sure that our stay there was nothing but the best. We also enjoyed our tour guides on our various tours. Victor in La Rioja and our tour guide in Toledo were some of our favorites, but we would highly recommend everything that we did. Read more

We really enjoyed our trip to Spain. The Heritage Hotel in Madrid was incredible and we really appreciated the service and meals there. Kike made sure that our stay there was nothing but the best. We also enjoyed our tour guides on our various tours. Victor in La Rioja and our tour guide in Toledo were some of our favorites, but we would highly recommend everything that we did.

Hotel Reviews
Relais & Chateaux Heritage Hotel Madrid
Madrid

Kike and all of the staff were great. We will be back.

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Not in a very crowded area.
Staff
Kike from Peru!
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Hotel Marqués de Riscal
Elciego

MaĂźtre d at the hotel made us uncomfortable after an experience that we made hotel management aware of. Otherwise, it would have been 5 stars. Beatrice, the sommelier, was a superstar and we really appreciated her!

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See comments above. Beatrice was amazing!
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Activity Reviews
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Madrid
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Malasaña Flamenco Experience
Malasaña Flamenco Experience
Madrid

This is a must for traveling to Madrid. We also met the owner who was very kind to help us arrange transportation following the show.

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Full Day Horseback Riding & Vineyard Visit
Full Day Horseback Riding & Vineyard Visit
La Rioja

Victor our tour guide was amazing. In terms of the horseback riding, we are not experienced. Our guide was there that spoke English but no one else did. This was a bit concerning as we were trying to figure out how to ride the horses... But, we managed it! The tour of the vineyard was awesome and Marta, the tour guide at the vineyard was so fun! This was one of our favorite days. Victor was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a wonderful experience.

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Private Toledo Day Trip
Private Toledo Day Trip
Madrid

Our tour guide was awesome with lots of knowledge. I would definitely recommend this. Next time we want to stay in Toledo for a few nights!

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Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at BotĂ­n
Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at BotĂ­n
Madrid

Tour guide was also awesome for this! It was a fun trip that focused on food and art!

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Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 02, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review, Samantha! It was so much fun being a part of the planning process with your family 😊 I'm happy to read that you all enjoyed your time together and that you loved the vineyard visit and horseback riding excursion in La Rioja! Your kind words about your local guides does not go unnoticed; I know they love sharing their knowledge of Spain with our travelers.
I look forward to seeing you all at kimkim again in the future — next time, we'll be sure to include a couple of nights in Toledo!
Coraima

Alba Cruells, 5+ Travel Planner
Spain | Oct 17 - Oct 29, 2024

Ron
Ron G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
From start to finish, Alba put together a terrific two week itinerary of Northern Spain (Madrid, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Las Rioja, ALQUÉZAR* and Barcelona). She (and her staff) have set the standard for working with a travel planner. Alba gave us a broad suggestion to start and over subsequent KimKim messaging system and direct phone calls we were able to shape a dream itinerary that gave us everything we wanted to do and was able to afford. Moreover once we set out on our adventure she and... Read more

From start to finish, Alba put together a terrific two week itinerary of Northern Spain (Madrid, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Las Rioja, ALQUÉZAR* and Barcelona). She (and her staff) have set the standard for working with a travel planner. Alba gave us a broad suggestion to start and over subsequent KimKim messaging system and direct phone calls we were able to shape a dream itinerary that gave us everything we wanted to do and was able to afford. Moreover once we set out on our adventure she and her staff were in constant contact to make sure all the plan's details were falling in to place seamlessly.

Note that Alquézar is starred. That is because it was the star of our journey. A quaint little Medieval Village in the foothill of the Pyrenees held the most amazing foot journey through a beautiful river valley. So different from the big tourist cities like Madrid or Barcelona. We spent several hours walking through forest trails, on catwalks (installed into the rocks) overlooking river falls and along river beds. And the village itself was so charming and picturesque!

Within the large city Alba's stable of vetted tour guides (both private and small group) only enhanced our overall experience. Each was personable, knowledgeable and totally amenable to our needs. Pairing us with this type of service truly showed that Alba listened to us.

Alba...as far as my wife and I are concern, you are a Rock Star of the travel industry!!

Local specialist: Alba Cruells
Alba
Alba Cruells
Local specialist in Alquezar | Replied on Nov 04, 2024

Hola Arlene and Ron, dearest friends!
After this long weekend In Spain I start working and you made me laugh of happiness thanks to your wonderful comments, I really expect to see you again or in Spain or back in US, who knows.. I'm sure we will find the moment !!
You know you have me here for everything!
Love from Spain
Alba

A PERFECT 2 WEEK VACATION TO SPAIN
Spain | Sep 27 - Oct 11, 2024

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Bryan T.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
Dearest Alba,
My wife Jill and myself cannot thank you enough for the absolutely wonderful trip that you planned for us in Northern Spain. Your professionalism was unparalleled throughout the entire planning phase and we are forever grateful that you put this all together for us. From the very beginning, we felt totally comfortable with you and knew that you would come up with some unique things for us to do and see. All of the accommodations that you sourced out were excellent in the 5...
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Dearest Alba,
My wife Jill and myself cannot thank you enough for the absolutely wonderful trip that you planned for us in Northern Spain. Your professionalism was unparalleled throughout the entire planning phase and we are forever grateful that you put this all together for us. From the very beginning, we felt totally comfortable with you and knew that you would come up with some unique things for us to do and see. All of the accommodations that you sourced out were excellent in the 5 different locations that we travelled to during the trip. We especially felt that the daily activities you suggested and booked for us were perfect and well balanced. The full day Gaudi tour in Barcelona was an amazing way to start the trip. In Alquezar, the Footbridges hike down in the canyon was really cool but our favourite thing to do there was the day we personally got to meet you and we went to "The man who whispers Vultures". It was a day we both will never forget. Another special tour was when we arrived in Haro in the Rioja wine district and went on the full day wine tour which included horse back riding through the vineyards. Additionaly, from the bike and hiking tours in San Sebastian, to kayaking in the Mediterranean in Aigua Blava Begur, the itinerary you organized for us could not have been better. Thank you so much again Alba and we can't wait to book with yourself and Kimkim as we plan to go to the Southern Spain in the future.

Bryan and Jill Turkstra,
Ontario, Canada

Activity Review
Full Day Horseback Riding & Vineyard Visit
Full Day Horseback Riding & Vineyard Visit
La Rioja

Thank you so much Rebecca and Robert for the wonderful full day on the WIne and Horseback Tour. Jill and I had so much fun!!! Your personal attention and kindness were over the top. We did a lot of great things during our 2 week trip to Spain, but this day was very special to us and will remember forever. Thanks again!!! Bryan and Jill Turkstra, Ontario, Canada

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Local specialist: Alba Cruells
Alba
Alba Cruells
Local specialist in Alquezar | Replied on Oct 31, 2024

Hola dearest Jill and Bryan,
Such a pleasure to spend time with you!! I also enjoyed myself that day at the Whispering the Vultures Experience together.. like a day off for me!!
I have to tell you that I already miss you and the "spicy" sauces from your daughter are AMAZING and already used in a Spanish Kitchen
All my love!
Alba

What an incredible trip! Barcelona - Madrid - Granada in 12 days and what a fantastic vacation
Spain | Oct 13 - Oct 26, 2024

Richard
Richard S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
What an incredible trip! The team at kimkim made our trip to Spain a complete success! Our local specialist in Spain that coordinated the entire trip was Alfonso. Alfonso made sure that we made the most efficient use of our time and he arranged guides, transportation, and got us access into sites that were impossible for other tourists to get in to. The team of guides in each city (Barcelona, Madrid, and Granada) were of the highest caliber and were truly, educated, historians. In 14... Read more

What an incredible trip! The team at kimkim made our trip to Spain a complete success! Our local specialist in Spain that coordinated the entire trip was Alfonso. Alfonso made sure that we made the most efficient use of our time and he arranged guides, transportation, and got us access into sites that were impossible for other tourists to get in to. The team of guides in each city (Barcelona, Madrid, and Granada) were of the highest caliber and were truly, educated, historians. In 14 days, we visited more churches, museums, and attractions than any other trip we've made throughout Europe. The trip is geared to your own capability of what you want to do and how many things that you physically can do. Alfonso figures that out in early communication with you and plans the PERFECT agenda along with the most comfortable hotels that are of the highest quality and situated in the most strategic parts of the city. This will be one of our most memorable trips in our lifetimes. My wife and I give 5 stars to kimkim and Alfonso. Also we give a huge thanks to the other team members that made sure everything went well: Uhaina (everywhere), Leon (Madrid), Miriam (Granada), Jose (TukTuk Madrid), Eirini (Barcelona)

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Oct 30, 2024

Wow Richard!
We are so happy to hear from you and to read your review.
Thanks for enjoying your trip so much.
It was a pleasure for us to work with Patricia & you.
Warm regards!

Fantastic tour of Andalusia Spain
Spain | Oct 2 - Oct 22, 2024

Donald
Donald G.
Okolona, KY | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
We started with a rough itinerary and Marina really helped us fine tune the details. The local guides were fantastic and provided much more context to the sights and areas than we would have gotten just from the guide books. We will definitely rely on kimkim in the future and highly recommend them. Read more

We started with a rough itinerary and Marina really helped us fine tune the details. The local guides were fantastic and provided much more context to the sights and areas than we would have gotten just from the guide books. We will definitely rely on kimkim in the future and highly recommend them.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Spa Adealba
MĂ©rida
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Meninas
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
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Hotel AlcĂĄzar
Seville
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel YIT Casa Grande
Jerez de la Frontera
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Anahita Boutique Hotel
MĂĄlaga
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Montelirio
Ronda
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Staff
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Hotel Viento10
CĂłrdoba
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Hotel Reina Cristina
Granada
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Activity Reviews
Hiking Excursion in the Andalusia Countryside
Hiking Excursion in the Andalusia Countryside
Spain
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Privately Guided Visit of MĂ©rida
Privately Guided Visit of MĂ©rida
Spain
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Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain
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Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Seville
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Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Guided Visit of CĂłrdoba
Private Guided Visit of CĂłrdoba
CĂłrdoba
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of Madrid:  History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Privately Guided Visit of MĂĄlaga
Privately Guided Visit of MĂĄlaga
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 31, 2024

Hi Donald, thank for taking the time to write your trip review đŸ€©It's great to hear you had a wonderful time in Spain! I will pass your words on to our local guides and team who will be so thrilled to hear your feedback! It was a real pleasure working with you and I hope we will be in touch for your future adventure. Thank you for choosing the EspĂ­ritu Travel family. All the best, Marina 😊

Spain was magical thanks to Helena
Spain | Oct 6 - Oct 20, 2023

Nicholas
Nicholas B.
Noblesville, IN | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

We took a 2 week south Spain trip with Helena. It was an absolute perfect experience. She had wonderful ideas. She planned all travel. There was basically no problems. It was so nice to enjoy our time there without stressing about logistics. She made herself available for questions. She was very patient with us and took our requests into consideration. We would work with Helena again in a heartbeat!

Local specialist: Helena FernĂĄndez
Helena
Helena FernĂĄndez
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Oct 31, 2024

Hi Nick,

Thank you so much for your kind words!
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed a stress-free and memorable trip through southern Spain.
It was a pleasure planning this journey with you and tailoring everything to your needs.

I would love to help with your next adventure anytime—just say the word!

Warmest regards,
Helena

KimKim...Excellent Choice!
Spain | Oct 4 - Oct 11, 2024

Becky
Becky G.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
It was a wonderful (first) experience with KimKim! Once Beatriz took over our tour, communication was superb and everything went smoothly. The guides and tours KimKim provided were all exceptional. Our guide in Madrid has her Masters in Art History and it made our visit to the Prado Museum most memorable. Our guide in Toledo (highly recommend the day tour), also a History Major, from Toledo, and very knowledgeable. All transfers went very smoothly and our driver, Jesus, who we had two auto... Read more

It was a wonderful (first) experience with KimKim! Once Beatriz took over our tour, communication was superb and everything went smoothly. The guides and tours KimKim provided were all exceptional. Our guide in Madrid has her Masters in Art History and it made our visit to the Prado Museum most memorable. Our guide in Toledo (highly recommend the day tour), also a History Major, from Toledo, and very knowledgeable. All transfers went very smoothly and our driver, Jesus, who we had two auto transfers with was always early to arrive and a delight to share information with on our transfers! I would highly recommend KimKim to anyone and hope to have the opportunity to use them again in the future!

Activity Reviews
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

The guided visit to Toledo was absolutely lovely. Our guide was a local with a master's in history, sharing detailed cultural narratives that were fascinating. She gave us insights on local traditions, which came to life when we witnessed a procession in Malaga just as she described. Her depth of knowledge made the experience truly memorable.

Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada

The Flamenco Show in the Sacromonte Cave in Granada was beyond incredible. Being in the cave made the experience so authentic, and sitting close enough to nearly be part of the dance added such thrill. It felt like a genuine showcase of flamenco's roots, and I'm glad we chose to see it there as suggested.

Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Visiting the Alhambra was a great experience. Although it was a bit crowded when we went, our guide was knowledgeable and responsive to our questions, making the visit engaging. The sheer detail and beauty of the Alhambra are breathtaking.

 Madrid of the Bourbons & Prado Museum Private Tour
Madrid of the Bourbons & Prado Museum Private Tour
Madrid

Our private tour of Madrid, including the Prado Museum, was fantastic. Our guide had a master's in art history, which made the museum visit deeply insightful and enriching. Her expertise on the Prado and the art pieces within was incredible, offering us perspectives and details we would never have caught on our own. It was a wonderful experience.

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 24, 2024

Hi Becky! Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time discovering Madrid and Southern Spain with your guides and driver JesĂșs :) It's been a pleasure to work with you on this trip! Best regards, Bea.

First time in Spain 2024
Spain | Sep 5 - Sep 18, 2024

Mirasol
Mirasol P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
From the day I found Kimkim Travel online, it was a fantastic experience. Coraima was incredibly helpful, providing us with an itinerary that perfectly matched our desires. I shared my ideas, and she suggested additional places and activities in Spain. She was very accommodating with the changes I requested after she initially put together our itinerary. Once our trip was booked with Kimkim Travel, the transition from Coraima to Jessica was seamless. Jessica ensured that all necessary... Read more

From the day I found Kimkim Travel online, it was a fantastic experience. Coraima was incredibly helpful, providing us with an itinerary that perfectly matched our desires. I shared my ideas, and she suggested additional places and activities in Spain. She was very accommodating with the changes I requested after she initially put together our itinerary.

Once our trip was booked with Kimkim Travel, the transition from Coraima to Jessica was seamless. Jessica ensured that all necessary forms were completed before our departure. Throughout our trip, we maintained contact with Kimkim Travel. Although we encountered some transportation issues, they were resolved promptly. Despite the 9-hour time difference between Spain and California, someone from Kimkim Travel always responded to my concerns.

A special thank you to Jessica and Lea for their prompt email responses during our trip. Kimkim Travel truly takes excellent care of their customers from the planning stages through to the end of the journey. I highly recommend their services for their expertise and recommendations. My daughter and I had a wonderful time in Spain, and I will definitely use Kimkim Travel again for our next trip, recommending them to family, friends, and neighbors.

Hotel Review
Hotel Derby Sevilla
Sevilla

Location wise this place was 8-10 minutes from the center of Sevilla. Lots of restaurant and stores around the area. Checking in and out was easy. The bedroom area we stayed in was small. It was tight place just for two people. It had a bed, a television and bathroom. It is a good hotel to stay in if you just want to sleep.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Location was great. It was near everything within the area of Sevilla. I did three tours in one day and had time to go back and forth the meeting place and this hotel. You can be in the center of Sevilla within 8 minutes.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 18, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback, Mirasol 😊 I'm so happy to read that you and your daughter had a wonderful time in Spain. Helping you both create your ideal vacation was so special from the start, and it means so much to read that your experience was seamless throughout the planning process. I hope to see you again at kimkim in the future — we'll be here to help you plan your next mother-daughter adventure!
Coraima

Exceptional experience of Spain (Barcelona and Sevilla) 2024!
Spain | Sep 28 - Oct 11, 2024

Annirudh
Annirudh D.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024

The entire experience from the moment I reached out to KimKim, to getting engaged with our specialist Adam, to the crew that supported us during our trip was exceptional. This was a trip that I and my family will remember for ages. The agenda was so bespoke, so well planned taking into consideration varying age groups and interests. Each tour company that we interacted with was of the highest caliber and each experience above the bar. I sincerely am grateful to Adam, Lea, and the rest of the support team for making it a trip of a lifetime for our family. Thank you, thank you!

Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 11, 2024

Anni!!! It was a pleasure planning the perfect adventure for your large family! It's so great to hear that each guide could cater to your group's wide age range! 😀

Lea is fantastic, and she booked everything for you and your family! It was nice having the Zoom call with you to review every detail of your itinerary and answer any questions you had! It was so great getting to know you throughout the planning process!

I hope to see you on another kimkim adventure! 🌊

Food and WIne in Spain.
Spain | Sep 28 - Oct 10, 2024

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joan m.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
Our Pintxos tour in Bilbao was a great start to our Spanish adventure , then we went off to Rioja for a winery tour with Itziar - she really knew the local wineries! Reza was an amazing guide to the Prado museum in Madrid - very knowedgeable! Train tickets were ready at hand for our train trips - amazing trains in Spain. Tour of Alhambra in Grenada was very special - amazing mashup of cultures. In Seville, the market tour and cooking class were both a treat to experience. The trip... Read more

Our Pintxos tour in Bilbao was a great start to our Spanish adventure , then we went off to Rioja for a winery tour with Itziar - she really knew the local wineries! Reza was an amazing guide to the Prado museum in Madrid - very knowedgeable! Train tickets were ready at hand for our train trips - amazing trains in Spain. Tour of Alhambra in Grenada was very special - amazing mashup of cultures. In Seville, the market tour and cooking class were both a treat to experience. The trip planning app was very easy to use - great to have all the info and tickets in one place.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao
Bilbao, Bizkaia

great location - easy walk to the Guggenheim.

Authenticity & Character
Location
location to the Guggenheim
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Viura
Villabuena de Alava

lovely hotel - interesting artwork. .

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

nice location in a nice part of Madrid - right next to a pedestrian street with shopping and tapas bars.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel U-Sense Granada Centro
Granada

located on a square - with an artisan craft market! nice surprise. Terrace on 5th floor was a quiet retreat with a lovely view of Alhambra.

Authenticity & Character
Location
artisan market in the square, nice resto's around the square
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sacristia de Santa Ana
Seville

interesting interior design

Authenticity & Character
Location
a bit far from the places we were going to - had to taxi over walking. but located on nice pedestrian street with restos. Breakfast was at a resto a few doors away rather than in the hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Meninas
Madrid

ANother great location for us. Best rooms of the trip - our room had a small lounge room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
just steps from the Opera Metro station
Staff
Helpful and made us a resto reservation.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Best of Pintxos Gastronomy Experience
The Best of Pintxos Gastronomy Experience
Bilbao

Tour was fab - went to about 5 Pinxtos bars in a few different areas - had cidre and wine with a variety of types of pinxtos. So interesting to see the city at night with lots of families playing in the square (it was a Saturday night).

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Spain

Our guide picked us up at our hotel - and led us on a fascinating tour of local vineyards, tossing in bits of history about the vintners, the families, and the grapes used. Also had lunch in a local resto with local food ( and wine!).

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of Museo del Prado with Art Historian
Guided Visit of Museo del Prado with Art Historian
Madrid

OUr guide, Reza, was exceptionally knowledgeable about the art and the artists in the Prado. He led us on a tour where we saw a sampling of Spanish ( and other) art in the Prado - we went all over the different areas!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo,  Train Toledo to Madrid
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

Train ride was very pleasant. Our guide met us at the station, grabbed a taxi (eventually) and we went off for a drive around the city before doing a walking tour.

Quality of Experience
Guide did not have all of the info about what was expected to be seen during the walking tour. e.g. we were to visit a sword making workshop - it wasn't in his list. However he did contact someone and arranged for us to see the workshop (the last one in Toledo) and we enjoyed that very much.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
When we arrived, there wasn't a car waiting - it took about 20 minutes for one to be arranged.
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada

Flamenco show in a cave - fabulous! Dancers, singers and a guitarist were all very talented.

Quality of Experience
very classic traditional style of Flamenco
Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Small group tour of Alhambra ( about 12 in group) - guide provided insight and history into the tour that we wouldn't have received if on our own.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Ronda &  the White Villages
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Ronda & the White Villages
Spain

Private driver took us through a part of Spain that I didn't know much about. Scenery was magnificent - the mountains, the valleys, and the olive groves. Spent a hour in Ronda, and then 2 hours in Grazalema, and then stopped at a lookout in the mountains. Bonus: Blood and Love Festival was in Grazalema - a re-enactment of a historical event from 1832.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver didn't speak much English, so wasn't able to tell us much about the countryside we went thru, or what to see/do in either Ronda or Grazalema. He wasn't aware of the stop to see the lookout for the vultures, but we were able to direct him to it.
Transport
Van was comfortable.
Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Seville

Market tour took us to a selection of vendors selling traditional products - jamon, cheese, spices. Cooking class was the star of the event!

Quality of Experience
Chef was very personable and provided insights into everyday Spanish cuisine. Market tour : would have been good to have some samples ready for tasting at the different vendors.
Food
Chef showed tips for food prep, and made it seem easy to do. Definitely will try the recipes.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Walking tour of main highlights of Seville, covered a lot of areas.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Hi Joan, thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful reviewđŸ„č
It's amazing to hear you had a wonderful time in Spain! I will pass your words on to our local guides and team who will be so thrilled to hear your feedback! It was a real pleasure working with you and I hope we will be in touch for your future adventure to Spain. Thank you for choosing the EspĂ­ritu Travel family. All the best, Marina đŸ„°

Adam, Jessica and the entire kimkim team were...
Spain | Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2024

Charnene
Charnene F.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024
Adam, Jessica and the entire kimkim team were invaluable in making this a wonderful and memorable trip! Their insights, guidance, and outstanding communication and availability to assist were critical for us. They easily handled our major and minor itinerary changes after our luggage was lost. They were reassuring, calm and efficient. I am happy I trusted kimkim...they delivered on an unforgetable adventure! Read more

Adam, Jessica and the entire kimkim team were invaluable in making this a wonderful and memorable trip! Their insights, guidance, and outstanding communication and availability to assist were critical for us. They easily handled our major and minor itinerary changes after our luggage was lost. They were reassuring, calm and efficient. I am happy I trusted kimkim...they delivered on an unforgetable adventure!

Hotel Reviews
Joya del Casco Boutique Hotel
Seville

Joya del Casco is the best hotel we stayed in during our Spain vacation. The accommodations, the staff, and the location are all phenomenal!

Authenticity & Character
The staff, especially Joanna, were so genuine and helped us navigate local culture.
Authenticity & Character
The staff, especially Joanna, were so genuine and helped us navigate local culture.
Location
So accessible to major site seeing spots and restaurants.
Location
So accessible to major site seeing spots and restaurants.
Staff
So very friendly and gave the best hints and recommendations.
Staff
So very friendly and gave the best hints and recommendations.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Such a beautiful and comfortable facility and rooms.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Such a beautiful and comfortable facility and rooms.
ICON Valparaíso—Adults Only
Cala Murada

The staff, amenities and views were excellent. We absolutely loved the views and breakfast buffet. The beach was phenomenal!

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was too remote. Each time we had to to take a taxi to get dinner as the meal plan was limited and very.expensive. Also, it was challenging to get to the beach.
Staff
Very helpful and accommodating. We requested a room change because of a drainage issue and they assisted it right away. The staff was very friendly and kindly gave us local insights as well as arranging transportation.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Flamenco Show & Museum Visit
Flamenco Show & Museum Visit
Seville

Wonderful and exciting performance! The museum was small but the gift shop had great items, though overpriced.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Local Market Trip
Self-Guided Local Market Trip
Seville

Great, easy-to-follow self-guided tour...got to see and interact lwith ocal artisans, crafts and fresh foods. Throughly enjoyed exploring the variety and genuine culture of Savilla.

Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 11, 2024

Char, where do I even begin?! I remember our first phone call. You were so kind and sweet, and I instantly knew it was going to be fun working with you! ⭐

I am glad you had a great anniversary exploring different regions of Spain and relaxing on the beaches of Mallorca!

Jess is the best, and it is so great she was able to help handle in-trip support with your lost luggage! Please return to kimkim for another adventure! I also plan trips to Portugal and Costa Rica. If you know where to find me, I will be happy to plan one for you! ;)

I wish you the best! 🙏

Alfonso and his team at Basquelands Way were fantastic.
Spain | Sep 20 - Sep 30, 2024

Steven
Steven F.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2024
Alfonso and his team at Basquelands Way were first class from the time we engaged with them until our trip finished in Barcelona. They communicated well and were vey responsive to our needs and created an itinerary that optimised our time in each city. We visited Mardrid, Bilbao, San SebastiĂĄn and Barcelona. Being local they saved us so much time planning the holiday, making accomodation bookings and arranging excursions. Everything went smoothly and we would use a Kim Kim again Read more

Alfonso and his team at Basquelands Way were first class from the time we engaged with them until our trip finished in Barcelona. They communicated well and were vey responsive to our needs and created an itinerary that optimised our time in each city. We visited Mardrid, Bilbao, San SebastiĂĄn and Barcelona. Being local they saved us so much time planning the holiday, making accomodation bookings and arranging excursions. Everything went smoothly and we would use a Kim Kim again

Activity Reviews
Short Prado Museum Visit
Short Prado Museum Visit
Madrid

Sophia our guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the city and the Prado Museum.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
San SebastiĂĄn & Basque Coast Day Trip
San SebastiĂĄn & Basque Coast Day Trip
Bilbao

Alfonso provides a locals guide to his hometown.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Traditional Tapas Tour
Private Traditional Tapas Tour
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private City Highlights Walk
Private City Highlights Walk
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guggenheim private visit
Guggenheim private visit
Bilbao

While this is a very impressive building with some excellent steel sculptures, there is not a great selection of artwork.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gothic Quarter Tapas Walk
Gothic Quarter Tapas Walk
Barcelona

Jordi was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. The tapas restaurant was very good.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Park GĂŒell & La Sagrada FamĂ­lia
Park GĂŒell & La Sagrada FamĂ­lia
Barcelona

One of the highlights of our trip to Barcelona was seeing the genius of Antonio Gaudi.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Michelin starred restaurant
Michelin starred restaurant
Bilbao
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Oct 08, 2024

You are very welcome.
Thanks for your feedback. It will help other travelers know about our working philosophy.

Wonderful wine lovers trip
Spain | Sep 14 - Sep 28, 2024

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Colleen K.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2024
We had a wonderful trip around Spain from Madrid through Rioja region to San Sebastian and Barcelona. We really enjoyed the recommendations made by our Kimkim guide Marina in each city, the restaurant recommendations came in especially handy! Each of our guides for various tours were wonderful. Manuel gave us a unique tour of Toledo that allowed us to see old hidden caves. In Rioja, Itziar provided us with a wealth of knowledge about wine and we loved the ability to have more private... Read more

We had a wonderful trip around Spain from Madrid through Rioja region to San Sebastian and Barcelona. We really enjoyed the recommendations made by our Kimkim guide Marina in each city, the restaurant recommendations came in especially handy! Each of our guides for various tours were wonderful. Manuel gave us a unique tour of Toledo that allowed us to see old hidden caves. In Rioja, Itziar provided us with a wealth of knowledge about wine and we loved the ability to have more private tastings at smaller vineyards. Jaime gave us a wonderful tour of some smaller towns along the Basque coast.

Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

This was a very fun activity and we thought the guide was fun and engaging! It is a good activity to meet other travelers as well.

Quality of Experience
Food
Good variety of food and good amount of food and drinks!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Spain

We loved getting to do wine tastings in an intimate setting. It was also nice to tour smaller production wines and try some unique wines in addition to the traditional Rioja varietals. We also enjoyed getting to learn about the grapes and vines during harvest season!

Quality of Experience
Food
Our guide took us to a great local restaurant for lunch
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San SebastiĂĄn

This was one of our favorite activities because we had a great guide and fun small group. Additionally, each of the pintxos we tried were delicious. Our guide Sarah was very sweet and prepared a further paper guide with recommendations for pintxos and things to do in San Sebastian

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gastronomy & Wine Tour with a Sommelier
Gastronomy & Wine Tour with a Sommelier
Barcelona

Our guide in Barcelona was fun to walk around with and learn about different wines from all around Spain. She took us to lovely, less touristy part of Barcelona for samplings of a variety of different wine and food pairings.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

We had a lovely day being shown around Toledo. From driving around town for panoramic views to walking through various parts of town to tour old underground caves and churches, we really enjoyed the entire day with our guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 04, 2024

Hi Colleen! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review đŸ€©I am glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the gastronomy and wine of Spain! Indeed visiting La Rioja during the harvest season adds a special taste to the wine experiences đŸ·I will share your comments with all the team. It was a pleasure creating this experience for you and I look forward to working with you in your next adventure! đŸ€© All the best, Marina from Espiritu Travel family

What an amazing trip! Our specialist Dalia an...
Spain | Sep 20 - Sep 23, 2024

Lori
Lori K.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024
What an amazing trip! Our specialist Dalia and her team did an awesome job of coordinating all aspects of our trip and satisfying our wishes of great food adventure and iconic sites. Our drivers Francesc and Ali were the best! They made the long drives to and from our destinations very enjoyable with stories and language tips. Our boat captain David was amazing. Took us to places that no other boat would’ve gone and showed us amazing sites. Read more

What an amazing trip! Our specialist Dalia and her team did an awesome job of coordinating all aspects of our trip and satisfying our wishes of great food adventure and iconic sites. Our drivers Francesc and Ali were the best! They made the long drives to and from our destinations very enjoyable with stories and language tips. Our boat captain David was amazing. Took us to places that no other boat would’ve gone and showed us amazing sites.

Activity Reviews
Kayaking in Tossa de Mar
Kayaking in Tossa de Mar
Costa Brava

Kayaking in Tossa de Mar was amazing! Our guide took a small group of us around the coast and into caves and coves for spectacular views, crystal blue waters and amazing stories!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sailing along the Costa Brava - Exploring its many coves and caves
Sailing along the Costa Brava - Exploring its many coves and caves
Costa Brava

We had a private excursion with our captain David around the coast of amazing cliffs. He found secret caves and coves that made the day unforgettable!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Dalia Bouzerar
Dalia
Dalia Bouzerar
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Oct 03, 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! You were such an absolute pleasure to work with, and I loved planning this trip for you, especially for such a special milestone as your anniversary. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, adventure, and iconic sites, and that Francesc, Ali, and David made your experience even more memorable. I would be more than happy to help you plan any future trips to Spain or Portugal!

Trip to Porto and Santiago de CompostelaPor...
Spain | Sep 11 - Sep 26, 2024

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John S.
Hawthorne, CA | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2024
Trip to Porto and Santiago de Compostela Porto - guide Eduardo knew his history of Porto and Portugal. Eduardo provided a great walking tour of the old areas of Porto and provided helpful hints on places to eat. Douro Valley - guide Marlene. Provided a wonderful day of touring including a special place "off the beaten path" that had amazing views of the valley. Tours and tastings at the Maos &Irmaos family estate winery where we were invited by the owner to sit and taste the ports and... Read more

Trip to Porto and Santiago de Compostela

Porto - guide Eduardo knew his history of Porto and Portugal. Eduardo provided a great walking tour of the old areas of Porto and provided helpful hints on places to eat.

Douro Valley - guide Marlene. Provided a wonderful day of touring including a special place "off the beaten path" that had amazing views of the valley. Tours and tastings at the Maos &Irmaos family estate winery where we were invited by the owner to sit and taste the ports and an amazing light lunch as he told us the history of his winery. The oranges in olive oil with oregano was extra special. Walked a bridge designed by Eifel , visited another winery, took a river cruise and returned to Porto. Full Day experience that was extraordinary and Marlene was an amazing guide.

Ponte de Lima - Nuno (driver and guide) from Portugal Nature Trails drove us from Porto to Ponte de Lima and once there provided all the information we needed for our Camino walk. He also gave us information regarding places to eat in certain cities. Marta (Portugal Nature Trails) was now our contact person for anything we needed on the trail.

Santiago de Compostela - guide "Meri" - was great. She knew so much information about Santiago de Compostela and the Cathedral and knew all the "hidden" ways to see things without the crowds.

Day trip to Cies Isles - Che our driver to Vigo was great to talk to and gave us an interesting account of growing up in Spain. He was prompt picking us up at the hotel and taking us to the Vigo Port and was there to pick us up when we returned. Tickets for the boat ride were provided in our app and there were no issues.

Day trip to Muxia and Finesterre - Our guide Carlos and driver Borah (not sure if spelling is correct) were wonderful. Carlos provided us with so much information about the Camino and the country of "Galacia" much more than we could remember.

All the hotels we stayed in were excellent and our luggage transfer worked very well.
Overall the trip was amazing, the guides were excellent, hotels were super and KimKim (Marta )and Portugal Nature Trails (Marta) did an excellent job.
Thank you.

Activity Reviews
Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Porto
Quality of Experience
having a private tour guide was great.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Excursion to Douro Valley:  Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto
Quality of Experience
visiting a family owned winery and having a meal with the owner
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marlene provided so much information about the Douro Valley
Transport
Privately Guided Visit of Santiago de Compostela
Privately Guided Visit of Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Meri was wonderful
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Oct 02, 2024

Hi John! Thank you for the detailed and wonderful feedback about your time in Portugal and Spain 😍 I hope you take back home incredible memories and we can work together on a future adventure when you decide to visit us! Warmest regards, Marta

Fun Trip
Spain | Sep 19 - Sep 27, 2024

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Patricia C.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024
Prado guide, Stefanie, was very knowledgeable. Tapas tour was great fun.
Barcelona vineyard guide was delightful.
Toledo guide was incredible.
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Prado guide, Stefanie, was very knowledgeable. Tapas tour was great fun.
Barcelona vineyard guide was delightful.
Toledo guide was incredible.

Hotel Reviews
Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid
Madrid

The Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid is incredible! I would stay there again in a heartbeat. The people at the front desk were exceptionally helpful with suggestions on dining and more. The restaurant at the hotel was excellent.

Sonder Casa Luz
Barcelona

Very pleased with Sonder Casa Luz in Barcelona. The staff was incredible, and when I needed a doctor for my husband, they arranged one in an hour. The rooftop restaurant was excellent, and the manager was lovely. Overall, it was a lot of fun.

Petit Palace Posada del Peine
Madrid

Petit Palace Posada del Peine in Madrid is over 400 years old and we loved it. The front desk upgraded us, which was great even though we were only there for about twelve hours. The room was gorgeous, and the staff was wonderful.

Activity Review
Park GĂŒell & La Sagrada FamĂ­lia Experience
Park GĂŒell & La Sagrada FamĂ­lia Experience
Barcelona

The Park GĂŒell & La Sagrada FamĂ­lia tour in Barcelona was a bit challenging because the guide, though knowledgeable, was hard to understand due to his accent. It made the experience less enjoyable.

Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 02, 2024

Patty, thank you for sharing your insight on your experiences with our local guides! The food is something I look forward to myself when traveling, and I loved reading that your tapas tour was a fun time! It was incredible working with you and Ellis throughout the planning process. I hope this was a memorable trip and that you're looking forward to visiting again in the future. đŸ‡Ș🇾
Coraima

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