This is our second trip with kimkim and it di...
England | Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2024

Elizabeth
Elizabeth P.
Gilbert, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024

This is our second trip with kimkim and it did not disappoint! We worked with Jane and Marine-Heloise, and they were a dream team! They put together a two-week trip with the highlights of London and Scotland based off the things we enjoy. Every day was an adventure filled with new discoveries with ample free time to add things along as we went.

I LOVE to travel and have FOMO - but I also don't have the time to do a ton of research for the best places to see and visit.

The roadbook guide is extremely detailed with times and places we needed to be with notes about how long it took to get to each place via walking or public transport. All of the arranged private drivers were on time, and very kind. There was no confusion about where we were supposed to be, or when we supposed to be there. These ladies nailed it.

We had such an amazing trip and love the flexibility that kimkim offers. We had a mix of private tours, group tours, and self-guided tours. Each was unique, fun, and educational.

My only regret is that we didn't have more time in the UK. It is such a beautiful country with so many more things to discover. The people, the food, the history, the landscape - it was all so wonderful!

Hotel Reviews
ibis Styles London Southwark – near Borough Market
London

Cute hotel - clean rooms - great staff! Perfect location next to Borough Market and so much great food!!!

Authenticity & Character
Cute lobby - lots of style
Location
5 minutes walking distance to the market and tube.
Staff
Everyone was kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean hotel
The Resident Liverpool
Liverpool

We were only here one evening but this hotel has a great location - close to the downtown area. The rooms were neat ahc clean! We had a bit more room in these units that was much appreciate!

Moxy York
York

This was our favorite hotel of the places we stayed. The lobby is so cute and fun. Great breakfast and the staff were kind. Perfect location - close to the Shambles. We were only here for one night - we'd definitely stay here again and if we're back would like to spend 2 days in York.

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Edinburgh

Great location!!! Walking distance to royal mile. 4 stars only because the bathrooms were a little odd.

Citadines Trafalgar square
London

We were only here one night, and we came in late and left really early. We didn't really have a chance to spend time in the area. The lobby was clean - the staff was great. The room was nice because it was the only place we all 4 got to be together in one room. The room was clean but definitely needed a few touch ups in the bathrooms. Nothing crazy - we just noticed peeling paint, other handyman stuff.

Activity Reviews
Magical Mystery Tour
Magical Mystery Tour
Liverpool

We stopped in Liverpool for this tour - my daughter and husband love the Beatles. They enjoyed this tour.

Hidden Gems Food Tour - Tower Bridge to Borough Market
Hidden Gems Food Tour - Tower Bridge to Borough Market
London

This was a great tour especially given the location - we went through the Borough Market which was right around the corner from where we stayed. The guide was very knowledgeable about food in the market but also the history of London. Two of us are vegetarian and he accommodated our dietary lifestyle with ease.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable!
Hop-on, Hop-off Bus
Hop-on, Hop-off Bus
London

I love these tours - we didn't get to complete the whole route as we hopped on late...but what we did get to see was fantastic!

Tower of London timed entry tickets
Tower of London timed entry tickets
London

The beefeaters are great guides - lots of humor. We chose to do the 45-minute guided tour with them as opposed to the self-guided audio tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath  from London
Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath from London
London

This was one of our longer days but totally worth the time. The guide was humorous and knowledgeable. The coach was comfortable. My favorite was Stonehenge - my family loved Bath the most.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Watch a Football Match!
Watch a Football Match!
London

One of our favorite days! None of really watch sports but we fell in love with Ted Lasso and wanted to see a match in person. What an experience! I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting.

Quality of Experience
Harry Potter Studio Tour from London (with transport)
Harry Potter Studio Tour from London (with transport)
London

I love Harry Potter - probably more than our kids! We had a great time at the studios.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Oxford and Cambridge Tour
Oxford and Cambridge Tour
London

Another long day trip but worth it. The campuses are beautiful! I just wish had a bit more time in each location. They allotted about 1.5 hours at each stop. Once we finished walking through, we didn't have a ton of time to walk through the town squares.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle
Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh

Afternoon tea was a treat! And a great break in the day at the castle. The castle is impressive - we came through the front entrance at the Royal Mile. To truly see how expansive this castle is, walk around the outside of the grounds and view from the back side. It is enormous, and terrifying, and beautiful!

Deer & Owl Encounter
Deer & Owl Encounter
England

The drive from Edinburgh to Aberfeldy was beautiful. The guides at Highland Safari Park are knowledgeable and you can tell they really and care about what they are doing. We had a great time here. The deer experience on the grounds was neat and we got to feed them. The Safari was fun off roading and we got to view stags through telescope lens in their natural habitat. It was mating season so you could hear them everywhere!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our Private transfer driver was amazing - he was happy to share knowledge about the area.
Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Oct 11, 2024

Hi Elizabeth & Awesome Family

We are so sad you have left us!!! We had great fun working with you during the planning stage and also whilst you were traveling. Marine-Héloïse & I loved the pictures you shared too!

You all have such an awesome approach to traveling and just took it all in and maxed out on the fun. Just the way it should be!

Please choose us again if you travel in the UK, or Europe as we would love to work with you all.

Thank you for your detailed feedback and this sure is a great end to our week.

Wishing you luck, happiness & happy travels.

Best, Jane & Marine-Héloïse