Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

Our family traveled to Barcelona, Madrid and Toledo and enjoyed all of our sites. Our tour guide, Juan, in Madrid was excellent and really sensed what our family wanted to do and explore. He was kind and sincere. Our tour guide in Barcelona, Jordi, was knowledgeable and brought us around the city on a nice bike tour to see a lot of different sites. Both of the hotels we stayed at were excellent. The pool and bar on the roof top of Hotel Avenida was great to see the city at the end of the day. Both hotels were clean, comfortable and located in the center of the cities which allowed for great access to see the different sites. The travel arrangements by car and train were planned out very well. We felt well supported along our trip by Alfonso and he quickly responded to any of our questions or needs-he is an excellent resource.

Activity Reviews

Park Güell & La Sagrada Família

Barcelona

We all loved the tour of La Sagrada Familia and climbing the tour for the city view. Unfortunately we missed our tour to Park Guell as we made an error on the timing.

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Private Evening Tapas Stroll with a Local

Madrid

Juan was a great tour guide and showed us over half of the city in this walking tour. His knowledge of art, history and architecture was outstanding and added to our tour greatly. He is personable and friendly.

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Private City Tour - Discover Madrid's Royal Legacy

Madrid

Viewing the palace and taking the tour with Juan was information because of Juan’s extensive knowledge of Madrid and the royal family. Juan gave us factual and anecdotal information.

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Private Toledo Day Trip

Madrid

Toledo tour was all encompassing and Juan once again had extensive knowledge of the city and the history of all of the sights we toured. Our tapas lunch was excellent. He has a great ability to sense from us what we were up for seeing and touring throughout this day.

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Sunset Sailing in Barcelona

Barcelona

We had a private sailboat for this evening activity and Fiona was friendly and personable. She did a great job managing the boat and talking with our family.

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Private Barcelona Bike Tour

Barcelona

A great way to see a large part of the city and riding bikes allowed a sense of freedom from the busy traffic and packed side walks.

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Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona

Barcelona

It was a great over view of the city. It gave us a sense of where different parts of the city were located. Jordi was knowledgeable. We unfortunately were delayed on a flight and traffic so were over tired and very hungry when we started this walking tour so it was a bit hard to focus.

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If we could have picked the food with Jordi or seen a menu.

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We had a great trip to Madrid and Barcelona, and were very happy with Paula and Luis’ trip planning services and prompt replies to our questions while traveling. They worked within our budget and planned activities that suited our interests. They were spot on regarding hotel selections. All of the private and small group activities they set up for us were exactly as described. All of the tour guides and locations were great. Very happy! Would definitely recommend them to others!

I want to to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible job Elena did in planning our last-minute trip. From the moment we reached out, she was attentive, responsive, and dedicated to making our vacation as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

The hotel accommodations were perfect – exactly what we needed for a relaxing getaway. The rooms were comfortable, the amenities top-notch, and the locations couldn't have been better.

The activities she recommended were fantastic and everyone enjoyed the variety of events. We especially loved the La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and Private Yacht Trip in Mallorca! Each suggestion was well thought out and tailored to our interests, making our experience truly unforgettable.

We are so thankful for her hard work and dedication. Elena's expertise and kindness made all the difference, and we couldn't have asked for a better travel agent!

We are 3 couples from the USA visiting Spain for 12 days. From the beginning Alba was incredibly helpful in arranging this trip. First, we shared with Alba what we were interested in seeing and doing (And what our budget was!), and she gave us her ideas on what the most popular things to see and do are . This was followed by several ZOOM calls and written communication back and forth until we had an itinerary that Alba thought we would enjoy and also appealed to us. We shared with Alba some suggestions that we had received from friends who were from Spain, and she was willing to incorporate some of them but wasn't afraid to tell us what wouldn't work for us. Ultimately, Alba devised an amazing CUSTOMIZED Spain vacation.

We spent 4 nights in Madrid, 3 nights in Bilbao (Basque Country) and 5 nights in Barcelona. Alba arranged everything for us including airport transfers, hotels, dinner reservations and a tour virtually every day. The tours included visiting The Royal Palace, The Prado, Botin Restaurant, Guggenheim and Dali Museums, a Flamenco Show, A Wine Tasting, La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and day trips to Toledo, Avila, Segovia, San Sebastian, Costa Brava, Girona and Montserrat. And of course we ate lots of Tapas and Pinxtos with our Guides taking us to some awesome places in each city. The Guides (Beatriz, Rosita, Mati, Julen, Anna, Stepan and Julia were all excellent. They were friendly, informative and very well organized. They all shared the history and culture of Spain which we found very interesting. In the Prado and Dali Museums Rosita and Julia taught us about the artists and showed us specific pieces or art, giving us an understanding of the meaning of each one. That really gave us a better understanding of what we were looking at and made it way more interesting. And we saw some fantastic natural landscape, incredible cathedrals and interesting architecture. We also had enough free time to wonder on our own. Throughout the trip, Alba kept us up to date on What's App to confirm what we were doing each day and who our Guides were which was very reassuring.

It's hard to say what our favorites were. We really enjoyed everything (Except maybe The Guggenheim Museum and Nerua Restaurant which we all thought were a little weird but certainly an unforgettable experience). But that is a matter of taste. The H10 Villa de la Reina, Hotel Miro and H10 Art Gallery hotels were nice in good locations with good staffs. And we had some really enjoyable meals. If anyone is planning a trip to Spain, we would recommend starting with our itinerary, and let Alba customize it based on your interests. We highly recommend KimKim and Alba!!!!!

Our family was so lucky to have been assigned to Bea for our trip to Spain. She was fantastic. From the beginning, she listened to what we valued and had a lot of helpful input. She suggested many more ideas to consider than what we could fit it, so that we could choose what sounded best.

The greatest thing about Bea was her quick response time. We had the basics of the trip finished quite early, but she had to wait on us for new passports to arrive, and then we went through some revisions as our flights changed. (She was beyond reasonable and quick when our entire trip added a day.) During the trip, we had more questions and required a bit of hand-holding with small details and she was unflappable during this time. Cheerful, quick, and full of good advice. KimKim uses a really efficient app during the trip so that communication is in real time.

It was hard to choose where to start our trip. I picked the route which was loosely based on the suggested trip plans on KimKim's website. We ended up starting in Madrid, and heading south with stays in Sevilla, Granada, and Malaga. We had short visits in Segovia, Ronda, Nerja, Frigiliana, and an activity in Marbella.

Our family includes 3 teen boys so our choices aligned with their interests. Bea hooked us up with a hot air balloon ride which was magical. We also enjoyed a segway tour in Madrid, a few walking tours including the Alhambra, an olive oil estate visit outside of Sevilla, a visit inside the caves of Nerja, a flamenco show in a cave above Granada, and a canyoning excursion near Marbella. On our own we booked a mountain biking day for the boys for our added last day. The fellas most enjoyed the adrenaline activities of canyoning (think swimming through a cave, sliding down natural slides on your behind, and doing 3-9m cliff jumps.) They also loved the hot air balloon ride. I am thankful that the early start time of that aligned with our jet lag near the beginning of the trip. We encountered some really special surprises too: our segway guide in Madrid, David, took us to a small, unremarkable door behind a convent. Inside was a cookie "business" being run by the nuns of the church. We never saw a human. We went in and spoke through a speaker about what we wanted to purchase, and a packed box of cookies appeared in this little door in the wall. During a walk in the very hilly whitewashed town of Friginiana, we came across a local cat rescue with a viewing window of the "gatos." This was our family's jam, and we never would have expected to find it set amongst the small, hilly lanes of the village. The boys were also happy to find the filming location of Naboo from Star Wars in Sevilla. Many teen photos were taken there, second only to cat photos.

The hotels that she recommended fit well with our expectations of location, family sleeping arrangements, and yes, air conditioning :) Our favorite hotels were the two times that we stayed in H10 properties in Sevilla and Malaga. Our Granada hotel was very charming. We enjoyed several dining experiences despite the kids not feeling tapas at every turn. We ended up at a few steak houses and mercados (markets) for even more choices. Our favorite spot for chocolate y churros was Cafe Futbol in Granada. Our favorite restaurant was a pizza place, also in Granada, called La Piccola Carmela. They had a fancier sister restaurant for authentic Spanish tapas. Our favorite place to eat in Malaga was Pampa Grill. Every breakfast was lovely. Zero issues.

I should add a last shout out to the incredible drivers that Bea chose for our longer drives. Our favorite driver was Jesus Ferreira, who we had twice. We loved him, and he really made the time spent so special. He took us to a spot that wasn't planned because he had a hunch, and he was right! We also liked Angel in Malaga and Alberto Zabala in Sevilla.

Our family had taken one trip to Europe before, which I planned. Despite it going well, when I began my research for this trip, I was dreading the legwork. The hours of planning, researching, and figuring timing of trains and when to reserve what, complete with FOMO about things that I didn't know existed. While reading family trip blogs I came across KimKim. I was intrigued and filled out an interest form. We were assigned to Beatriz, and it was like a local angel was inside of my head. She took away almost every worry and I cannot express my relief. We didn't look back. I highly recommend KimKim and Bea. We will use them again.

Hotel Reviews

H10 Casa de la Plata

Sevilla

This hotel was perfect for us. The H10 in Sevilla had probably the best staff that we encountered. The gentleman (Fran?) that checked us in had very good advice and ideas. Everything was modern and clean, beds were good, and we appreciated their decorating style. Irreverent art. Good location.

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Location

Despite Sevilla not being much of a car town, this hotel is very close to a large square by the mushroom. (If you see it, you will know what I mean.)

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Beyond helpful. Kind, smart, great english after we attempted spanish with them.

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Hotel Casa 1800

Granada

H10 Croma Málaga

Málaga

This was our favorite hotel on the trip. It was in a good location and was very stylish and airy. At first, we arrived and thought that we were located too far away from the beach. But quickly we realized that all of the action that we wanted was in the area near us. Everything was nearby. The mercado was a half block away. The hotel rooftop was perfect - big enough for options but not a crazy DJ party like the RIU in Madrid. Loved the rooftop pool, small restaurant, and lounge area. Our family was given two rooms. One had a balcony deck so big that it wrapped around the corner and had a 2nd section with sun loungers. Room 801, btw. The other room was a tad larger but had two small balconies. Also great. Room 809. The breakfast was good. Decor was nice. The lobby has water and small snacks/treats out at all times.

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This hotel isn't quaint - it is new. However, that is a big part of Malaga. Lovely decorative tiles surround all of the decks.

Location

Close to everything that we wanted. About 100 restaurants within 4-5 blocks.

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Really responsive air conditioning.

Activity Reviews

Private Madrid Segway Tour

Madrid

We really liked this. We were all new to segways, but the learning curve isn't bad at all. The tour guide was a younger guy. He had a lot of information. For our teens, I'd maybe give him a "4" because he told about more history than they needed. He did take us to a few "hidden gems" that we wouldn't have found otherwise. I gave the activity vendor a 4 because two of our five segways had some slowing issues when accelerating, which suggests a not-super-thorough maintenance system. They were not dangerous at any time, but they weren't as easy to control as the other 3.

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Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Segovia

Madrid

This was breathtaking. So glad that we had the opportunity to do it. I don't know why, but I had expected a more private experience. Instead the balloon held around 16 people. That was fine. The pilot had flown balloons for 23 years and was a pro. I was slightly worried when he gave a safety speech in spanish. I only understood an arm gesture and the word "important," which was concerning. Luckily some other riders clued us in that he was talking about landing positions, and they explained what we should do. We floated over Segovia and there was no bad place in the balloon. He steered it so that everyone was able to see each angle. We were in the air for over an hour. Our landing was perfect - no big bumps or tipping over. After the staff cleaned up the gear there was a small breakfast and a toast.

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The pilot was amazing. The staff was kind and energetic

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I am referring to the shuttle to and from the airport. They were proficient. The balloon pilot was a 5+

Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Ronda & White Villages

Spain

We were lucky to get Jesus Ferreira Franco as our driver, two different times. I think his business is called Luxury Granada? What a kind, knowledgeable man. He became a friend by the end of our trip. Courteous, polite, caring, prepared, with excellent stories. This was, without a doubt, the best driver that we could have had. He made our trip better. Our sons all said that they missed him after we needed to have a different driver later on.

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This driver had great stories - I'm sure that he could be quiet if that is what you prefer. We wanted to hear it all. He also had a big cooler of waters to hand out and lent us umbrellas for our time in Ronda during a freak bit of rain.

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Love Jesus F.F. KimKim should book him whenever possible.

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Private Guided Visit of Seville

Seville

Our tour guide was named Carolina. She was great with teenagers and was open to what we wanted to see. Some of our kids really wanted to see the area that was used for the filming of Star Wars - Naboo - so we headed over there. We spent a lot of time in the palace, and then headed over to the Jewish Quarter. She even escorted us to a restaurant that we wanted to try for their tapas.

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Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate

Seville

I gave this 4 stars because our kids were totally not into it. I liked it a lot, and I think that culture and history can be absorbed by things that aren't museums and famous monuments. The estate was really old and had the original equipment from the 1600's. We learned a lot about different olive varieties and mediterranean-area production. We saw the apparatus and had an oil tasting. There was a driver to the estate and back, so everything was so simple. It was located about 20 minutes from downtown Seville.

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I loved that it was different. Not a museum :)

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Guide was kind and knowledgeable. Driver was great!

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Guided Visit of Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Spain

I imagine that there are tons of tour guides for the Alhambra. It is really important to see. We had no trouble finding our guide at the meeting place. He was knowledgeable and told us a lot about the gardens (which we did first) and the Alhambra. You really do get more than seeing it alone. Although, to be fair, we did not listen to any audio tours so cannot compare.

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I liked hearing the more "secret" things, like about how oleander was used in the garden because the staff didn't like a certain female nobleperson. Oleander is beautiful but poisonous, which was how the staff described this woman.

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Our guide took us through a wood product shop at the end. This was the only time on our trip that we felt like American tourists, like he was going to get a kickback from any sales of wood items. Kind of soured us a bit. I'm pretty sure that this was rare because there were not many people in the shop.

Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave

Granada

This was the most authentic way for us to see the dancers. It felt a bit touristy, but the location was definitely built into the side of the mountain and the dancers were amazing. They worked! You really need to see flamenco at some point in Spain. We ran into a family in our hotel that had arranged a lesson somewhere, and they had to perform for an audience after their lesson. This was somewhere else. We weren't that committed. Happy to just watch. It was just the right amount of time.

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Adam helped us out in the very beginning with the planning but I also worked with Jessica for putting together the final details of the trip. All of the vendors and guides were top-notch. Very communicative and easy to get ahold of using What's App. We planned a mix of activities - from guided walking tours to bus trips to self-guided beach days. We had a wonderful vacation!

Activity Reviews

Historic Art & Architecture Walk

Valencia

Our guide was so informative and really made the experience interesting. Highly recommend this!

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Camp Nou Experience Guided Visit + Skip the Line

Barcelona

We loved visiting Camp Nou. The stadium is under construction so we did not get a chance to tour inside. We were limited to the museum, but it was still very interesting.

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Caves of San José Day Trip

Valencia

Such a unique and interesting activity! My kids loved it!

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Legends Museum & Bernabéu Stadium Visit

Madrid

This is self-guided, it was not a guided tour. You walk through at your own pace with other tourists. It was an amazing experience and a must-see for all football fans!

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Toledo Family Experience & Sword-Making Workshop

Madrid

Such a unique and interesting activity! It is off the beaten path a bit, so do not be surprised when your cab pulls up to an industrial area. You do not get to make your own sword, so that was a bit misleading. You can purchase a sword to take home or have shipped to you. All in all, this was very interesting and the guides were so knowledgeable!

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Beatriz was the best!!! So so helpful & had all the best tips. We had the best trip EVER thanks to her :)

Hotel Reviews

Vincci Larios Diez

Málaga

Such a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location! Loved the rooftop bar & the views!

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Parador De Nerja

Nerja Málaga

Views from the hotel are breathtaking! Amenities are so clean & well maintained & staff is very friendly!

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Hotel Casa 1800

Granada

Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in!! So much character, each room was a little different & the courtyard was beautiful. Absolutely loved the amenities here with the breakfast & tea with the free drinks/coffees! Life saver on a trip like this :) Staff was so nice as well!

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Dear Hotel Madrid

Madrid

Very nice hotel located right in the middle of things :) The rooftop bar and pool were so cool! Absolutely loved the views from our room & the terrace

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Activity Reviews

Free Day to Explore Málaga

Málaga

Best first day! We arrived and had time to settle in then we got to explore! We found an awesome restaurant for dinner then went to the beach at night, hotel staff was so friendly & got us checked in immediately!

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Privately Guided Visit of Málaga

Spain

Our guide was so informative and kept us all interested! Lots of cool places in the city we would not have picked up on if not for this tour :)

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Sunset Málaga Cruise

Málaga

Beautiful views! Staff is so friendly & accommodating :) It does get chilly once the sun starts to set so definitely keep in mind because lots of people were cold by the end!

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Private Frigiliana Hike & Wine Tasting

Málaga

One of my favorite experiences of the whole trip! What a beautiful town!! The hike itself was the most amazing hike I have ever been on, I took so many photos to capture everything :) Our tour guide was kind, went at our pace, and offered to take photos of our group :)

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Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents

Granada

Such a unique experience & so worth it! Very informative too & a great way to learn your way around the city :) Our tour guide was the best!! She was super interesting & funny as well! Loved the little box of scents you get at the end too!

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Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave

Granada

Coolest experience ever!!! My entire family was in awe afterwards! The performers were all so beautiful and talented, you couldn’t take your eyes off them!

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Guided Visit of Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Spain

Beautiful views! I learned a lot about the Alhambra & the history of the city.

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Sierra Nevada E-Bike Route

Granada

Another must do!!! Kind of scary but also super cool & totally worth a fall or two! They go at your pace & at first it is definitely nerve wracking but once you get the hang of it it’s no problem! You will definitely be a little sore for a few days afterwards but nothing too bad. The views are incredible & the staff takes lots of photos and videos for you during the trip!! The included lunch was so fun too & a good way to boost your energy :)

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Private Spanish Cooking Workshop

Granada

One of my favorite experiences & memories of the whole trip :) the little building & room where this class took place was so cute & felt like home. Annabelle was the sweetest teacher!!! One of my favorite people we met on our trip, she taught us all so much about the Spanish language, the food, & the culture! It is very hands on, she hardly touched a thing! Everything we made was soooo good & we were able to save the recipes to make on our own at home :) It was so nice to be able to sit at the table afterwards & eat with everyone. Annabelle definitely made the experience even better!

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

Madrid

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Half Day Excursion: Madrid Countryside Wine Visit

Madrid

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We had a wonderful trip to Spain. Our travel agent, Dalia, did an amazing job planning a wonderful family vacation for us! All of the tours she arranged for us were wonderful, the tour guides were wonderful, she made everything so easy! Highly recommend!

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Montserrat private half-day trip

Barcelona

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Modernist Barcelona: Gaudi's Highlights

Barcelona

Sagrada Familia was breathtaking!

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Sevilla Tapas & Flamenco: A tale of Triana

Seville

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Ronda & White Villages Day Trip

Seville

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Sevilla Guided Tour

Seville

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This trip exceeded all my expectations!
The accommodations, the guides, the timing and organization of everything, the ease of the app, Helena's responsiveness - it was all superb! Christian (I am pretty sure that was his name) our Catalan Trails guide through Montserrat was so knowledgable, friendly, patient, encouraging and helpful. This was also true of Marcos, our guide for the bike ride through Valencia as well as Adam, our snorkel guide in Tabarca.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Praktik Bakery

Barcelona

The rooms were small, clean, and elegant. The bakery downstairs provided an excellent continental breakfast, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

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Location

easy to walk to the Gothic quarter, Parc Guell and Port Vell.

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Hotel Líndala

Valencia

Rooms were clean and elegant. The reception and housekeeping staff was responsive and thorough. The restaurant downstairs was excellent but a separate business from the hotel itself so no breakfast was included. However, the breakfast we paid for was superb as was dinner. Also , the lobby and decor of the restaurant was *beautiful.*

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It was a bit far from from the old city and chided de arts y ciencias but close to the beach.

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Hotel Boutique Alicante Palacete S.XVII - Adults Only

Alicante

This hotel was gorgeous! A mini palace with a spacious and beautifully decorated roof deck. The rooms were comfortable, charming, and clean. The attached restaurant provided an excellent breakfast and the staff was helpful and friendly. It was perfect for visiting the San Joan festivities and beach without needing any transportation.

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Activity Reviews

Day Excursion to Montserrat & Scenic Hike

Barcelona

It was the perfect length and level of strenuousness. The location was also gorgeous while also filled with captivating history! Our guide was exceptional: kind, knowledgable, patient, delightful to spend time with!

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Valencia Seightseeing Bike Tour

Valencia

I loved cycling through the old and new parts of the city and contrasting them both. The length of the tour - 3 hours - felt great to me. It was an easy ride with several stops for rests and snacks!

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Snorkel Tour in Tabarca Island

Alicante

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Adam and Alvaro were so professional and attentive to everyone. They made sure we were all safe, accounted for, and informed in both English and Spanish. Excellent guides!

Our trip was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for your thoughtful itinerary- the hotels, transport, food suggestions were fabulous and the addition of the sunset cruise with Captain Guillermo and guitarist Alvaro was perfect! Every excursion was fabulous! The Biking tour of Barcelona with Corentin hit all of the historical marks and taught us about culture, art and architecture while we pedaled and got the lay of the land! Touring and hiking in Montserrat with Ramon and being able to customize our experience to our family was amazing- He is an expert on the history, lore and the hiking area- we escaped the crowds and got some amazing views! Costa Brava is gorgeous and our adventure with Stepan, despite the cloudy and slightly rough day at sea- was great! Every detail of our kayak, snorkel, swim, walk-was planned out and executed perfectly. Without exception- lovely people, great communicators, professional and fun and ready to adapt to our wishes and needs. Can't say enough great things!

Hotel Review

Hotel Aigua Blava

Costa Brava · Girona

Absolutely gorgeous grounds, airy rooms, restaurant breakfast is excellent, staff very pleasant, attentive and helpful!

Authenticity & Character

paradise!

Location

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reception was particularly helpful with reservations in local towns and modes of transport

Cleanliness & Comfort

everything was immaculate

Activity Reviews

Tapas Walk in Barcelona

Barcelona

Jeanne was so fun! She asked great questions, engaged the entire group. We had a great group, tried all types of tapas in different neighborhoods. my 16 and 13 year olds enjoyed it and felt very comfortable in the mix! Try the cava!

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Food

We tried it all- snails, fried sardines, meatballs, desserts- vermouth of course and cava! be adventurous!

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Flamenco Night

Barcelona

We all enjoyed the flamenco- it seemed the crowd was quite reserved and didn't know if they should cheer or watch quietly or get up and participate. Since the large majority re: ALL of the patrons are tourists- maybe an introduction that talks about the history and the crowds expected response would enhance the experience. We had tapas at the expat next door and would highly recommend!

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Guided Visit of Barcelona by Bike

Barcelona

Great way to cover a lot of ground, see a lot of the cities highlights and get some history as well. Corentin was our guide and was excellent.

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Family Visit Montserrat & Hiking

Barcelona

Ramon is a pro. We were able to customize our visit to focus most of our time on the hiking around Montserrat. We steered clear of the crowds and had some marvelous views while Ramon taught us the lore and history of the area ( as well as a geology lesson ) ! Highly recommend!

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Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Lagoon Dipping in Costa Brava

Spain

Stepan was amazing! Every detail of our walk, kayak, swim/snorkel was well planned and executed. We had a wonderful day despite the imperfect weather and learned a lot about proper technique for kayaking as well as environmental conservation efforts in the area.

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We had a wonderful time in Spain with much owed to Patricia. Because of Covid it was a trip a long time in its planning but she was patient and always helpful and thanks to all her efforts to make it as seamless as possible, everything worked out very well. We could not recommend Patricia highly enough. From the moment we arrived off a cruise ship in Barcelona everything was as planned - drivers there when they were meant to be, likewise guides and without exception, all were very good - informative and friendly.
The hotels selected were all in good central locations so we had ready access to all the sights in the various cities we visited.
By way of suggestions for improvement - we loved the hotels with a rooftop pool or bar - not always possible we know but much appreciated when available. The rooftop bar and pool at the Hotel Catalonia in Ronda was outstanding.
It would also be helpful to have some bar and restaurant suggestions. That said, the hotels were usually very good with their ideas.

Our entire trip of Spain was organized, planned, and executed perfectly. Beatrice was phenomenal from the very start. We enjoyed all of our stays in Malaga, Nerja, Grenada, and Madrid. The hotels were luxurious, centrally located, and staffed with wonderful people. Each and every excursion, we met amazing, knowledgeable guides, who were friendly and passionate about their towns, and country. From Alejandro and Alphonso in Malaga, to Marta, Nacho, Manuel and Jose in Grenada to Alphonso in Madrid, we enjoyed spending our time with them, and learning the culture of each and every place we visited. Throughout our entire journey every pick up was on time, every excursion was exceptional, and anytime we needed to contact someone it was very easy to do. This is our second time as a family we have used Kimkim, and I will absolutely use them in the future as well.

Hotel Reviews

Vincci Larios Diez

Málaga

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Parador De Nerja

Nerja Málaga

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Hotel Casa 1800

Granada

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Dear Hotel Madrid

Madrid

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Activity Reviews

Privately Guided Visit of Málaga

Spain

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Private Frigiliana Hike & Wine Tasting

Málaga

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Food

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Sunset Málaga Cruise

Málaga

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Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents

Granada

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Sierra Nevada E-Bike Route

Granada

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Guided Visit of Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Spain

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Private Spanish Cooking Workshop

Granada

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Half Day Excursion: Madrid Countryside Wine Visit

Madrid

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Raquel our agent with KimKim from a local agency in Spain was amazing. Great communicator, prompt and helpful. Also was able to talk person to person on the phone. This was first class trip. They planned amazing outings with great guides. Top notch. Yes, i have planned many trips on my own, and wanted to plan this one, but we had limited time. KimKim saved us a bunch of time , and did a much better job than i could have. Specifically with finding top notch local guides that were knowledgeable and friendly.

Our local bike ride was great. Our tour of Monserrat was a highlight, out guide Ramone was fantastic and skilled climber that obviously was beyond our skill level.
Kayaking with Stepan near Costa Brava took care of us , and was very patient.
Also we super enjoyed our Tapa Tour with Jeanne. We enjoyed meeting a few other travelers and were happy it was not a fully private tour with our Family. Tapas are meant to be shared.

Again, Raquel was always available and responsive both before and during our trip.
Price was expensive, but worth it, and accommodations and everything 5 star. What we spent on KimKim we saved in planning time and getting work shifts done prior to departure , so kind of of evens out on a dollar basis.

But lastly, the trip was efficient as far as we covered a lot of ground with little hassle or delay, and was great to be a "passenger" as a parent, b/c often the planning / blame falls on us. It was Truly enjoyable.
Paul & Julie, Kids 16/13

All the guides were amazing! Not only where they very knowledgeable, they interacted with you like a friend would. The hardest thing in planning the trip was to decide what to do out of all the ideas that alba and Stefy gave me. Communication with them was on point. I had a question or concern, and I got an answer within a day. Rarely two. Once I got to Spain, they provided me with their phone number in case there were any problems. They also sent the numbers of the drivers and their information as the day to the tours approached. (I’m including in this the information for the guides as well). To me it was worth every penny not to have the headache of having to foresee problems or complications. The culture and the food there were also amazing and whenever I needed a recommendation for anything, Stefy and Alba where at a text or phone call away. Overall experience, awesome!

Hotel Reviews

Acta Splendid

Barcelona

Great service. Very centrally located

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Centrally located!

Staff

Very personable and kind

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Hotel NH Collection Granada Victoria

Granada

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NH Málaga

Málaga

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Hotel Intur Palacio San Martin

Madrid

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Hotel Inglaterra

Seville

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Activity Reviews

Monumental Seville: Royal Alcazar Cathedral and Giralda

Seville

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Park Güell & La Sagrada Família Experience

Barcelona

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Local Market Visit & Cooking Class

Barcelona

Loved it!

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Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian

Granada

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Taste of Granada Walking Food Tour

Granada

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Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville

Seville

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Frigiliana Hike & Wine Tasting

Málaga

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Ultimate Córdoba Day Trip

Seville

Carlos was amazing in showing the city of Cordoba and the guide that we had for the Mosque-Cathedral (sorry I can’t remember his name) was incredible. And he happened to have been Rick Steves, the travel guru’s guide, during his visit to Cordoba!

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Madrid’s Royal Palace

Madrid

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Excellent guide in Madrid and Seville.
Accommodation close to city centre.
Well organised and seamless trip.
Great directions and meeting points in app.
Would highly recommend

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Reina Cristina

Granada

Good location Comfortable beds Near attractions and neighbouring towns

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Hotel Alcázar

Seville

Close to city area Rooms large Comfortable beds Good breakfast

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Hotel Meninas

Madrid

Small room

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Activity Reviews

Private Guided Visit of Seville

Seville

Enough time to see cathedral and Alcazar Knowledgeable guide

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

Spain

Unsure where to go from train stationnbut found way

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Gastronomic Experience in Granada

Granada

Good food There were 6 - 8 dishes not the 10- 12 mentioned in app

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Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Granada

Excellent guide

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

Madrid

Excellent guide Showed us nooks and crannies for best photos

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Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave

Granada

Close up to dancers Excellent show

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Our two guides, Francesca and Elena? were wonderful. Knowledgeable, friendly, easy to be around.
The hotels were exactly what we were looking for on this trip.
The bike tour was great. The ebikes themselves had operation issues, but we managed.
The olive oil tasting stop was a highlight.
Casamar is a must go restaurant for anyone in that region. Reasonably priced and incredible experience.
The boat ride was less than awesome. I should have taken your recommendation to hire a small boat guide directly from the beach. The large boat was unable to approach the shore and even though it was a sailboat, we just used the smelly diesel engine the whole time. This is the only part of the whole experience that we would not repeat - and I can only blame myself. You warned me that sailing trips in this area are not really a thing and I forced the issue. Jessica, the captain of the boat was great, but the boat ride experience itself - not so much.
The drivers from and to the airport were great. They were on-time, professional, friendly.
You had suggested we spend a night or two in wine and olive country. I declined to include that in the itinerary because we do not really drink wine, but the bike tour through the ancient cities was one of the best parts for Lynn. When we come back we will want to spend more time in these villages, maybe more biking and exploring?
Kayaking was cool. Javi, our guide, was a seasoned professional from the Basque country. Made us want to explore that area. We landed on a secluded beach and did some snorkeling. That was also a highlight.
Hiking the Cami de Ronda was great. Met a group of Americans from our home town!!
My favorite part of the entire trip was swimming at the Platja de Ros. This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been in my life. I would like to maybe go back with a larger family group and explore the beaches on that whole peninsula.
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Many people told us that we were lucky to be there so early in June because after June 23rd, the whole area is very crowded. In fact, this last week, there were already many school groups in Llafranc and Calella. They occupied much of the beach. If we go back to these places, it would be good to keep that in mind.
Thanks again for your help on all of this. If we are fortunate enough to keep working in our current jobs, we will reach out to you again.

Adam helped me put together this trip at late notice. He did a stellar job! Barcelona was great and Tossa de Mar at the Costa Brava was even better, with the Kayaking & snorkeling experience as the highlight. Can't wait for the next trip.

Hotel Reviews

Room Mate Anna

Barcelona

Stylish hotel staffed by friendly people. Location is perfect, walking distance from many sights and next to the Passieg de Gracia metro stop. Nice vibes in the lobby and rooftop restaurant with somewhat loud music, which i liked but may or not be for everyone. Room was well appointed, and overall nice, but cleanliness could use some attention. Nothing too bad, but bathroom could use a deep clean.

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Next to Passeig de Gracia metro stop and walking distance from many restaurants and sights

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Bathrooms not spotless, could use a deep clean.

Hotel Diana

Tossa de Mar

Hotel Diana is a true gem with character. The location is perfect, a couple of steps from the beach (just across the street which has mostly pedestrians) with a view of the Mediterranean. Staff is super friendly and happily shared recommedations for tapas bars, which were very in point (esp bar La Lluna!). My room was big with a partial ocean view. The building structure is European, ie not very sound proof and the furniture isn't the newest, but it didn't bother me since the character and style more than compensated for this. I would highly recommend this hotel to travelers who value comfort and authenticity.

Authenticity & Character

Hotel feels small and intimate

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Steps from the beach and 5 minute stroll the old town

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Activity Review

Kayaking & Snorkeling in Costa Brava

Costa Brava

Really cool kayaking experience from Tossa de Mar. The coastline is rugged, with lots of rocks sticking out out of the Mediterranean, caves and bays. Mattias, the guide and instructor, was a true professional, guiding us through choppy waters on the way back as the wind has picked up. He was very communicative and pointed out different rock features and led us to nice snorkeling bay with a cool cliff jump (about 15 meters high, fun and slightly scary!).

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

It was really great to have kimkim's and Coraima's help planning our trip. It took so much of the work off of us to find guides, secure tickets, etc. We really enjoyed the local guides we had, many who were from the local region or experts in their specific area.

Activity Reviews

Costa Brava Hiking, Kayaking & Swimming Day Trip

Barcelona

Great day trip. Short hike, kayaking and swimming. The guide was knowledgeable and truly enjoyed his job.

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Secrets of Bilbao Bike Ride

Bilbao

This tour shared the history of Bilbao through a wonderful bike ride through the city. The ride was easy and accessible to those who have limited biking experience. Our guide was truly amazing! His knowledge was extensive and he provided great recommendations for other activities and places to eat in Bilbao.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Local knowledge, provided local recommendations

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Hike, Boat & Lunch on the Bay of Pasaia

San Sebastián

This was a fun experience but would share with folks up front the extensive hiking involved. The boat trip is also very short .

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I can't say enough about Helena. She was very considerate of what we wanted to do and see during out time in Portugal and Spain and understood the type of travelers that we were - her recommendations were spot on. The Cascade Wellness Resort and Spa in Lagos Portugal was a great recommendation and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area. In Cordoba, our guide Patricia was engaging, knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful tour of her city. Similarly, our hiking Guide Jaime was fantastic as he led us on a rigorous hike from village to village in the mountains outside of Grenada - we enjoyed our lunch with him and the kids really liked talking with him about endurance running! I wish I could give Helena a hug in person, she really made this trip a perfect one for our family.

Hotel Reviews

Palacio Mariana Pineda Hotel

Granada

Great location! Easy walking to everything and a very unique and historical building.

Authenticity & Character

This was an historical hotel and artifacts and antiques were on display in the lobby and in the open courtyard outside of our room.

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The bed was not very comfortable and the pillows were extremely flat. There was quite a bit of dust in the room, but these were very minor issues compared to the location and uniqueness of the hotel.

Cascade Wellness Resort

Lagos

The staff were courteous and attentive, the food was amazing and the views and adjacent running/hiking paths were breathtaking. We also took advantage of the gym and the wonderful pools.

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Location

easy to drive to town and get on the paths that ran along the coast for a walk or run

Staff

very responsive and helpful

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Activity Reviews

Wine Tasting & Lunch at a Portuguese Quinta

Spain

The food was fantastic and the wine pairings were spot on. The best part was the brief tour of the vineyards and the background information on the unique soil and climate that make the Algarve region such a distinctive wine region.

Quality of Experience

The host was gracious, engaged and informative.

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

Seville

Cordoba was a fascinating city with an interesting history. The old town was beautiful and it was enjoyable to stroll and meander through the alleys and narrow streets.

Quality of Experience

Having a guide made the experience very personal

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Patricia was so lovely, knowledgeable and engaging, I highly recommend her anyone wanting to experience the true Cordoba.

Algarve Kayaking Trip to Benagil Caves

Spain

Beautiful! Lots of fun and the guide was great.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

We asked for something unusual and Bea came through, especially with our guide Miguel, who was over the top. we were happy with the variety of things we saw. The app was perfect for transfers and tickets and the transfers were also good. Thanks Bea for arranging our trip for us. We couldn't have done it ourselves