It was an amazing trip. My needs were taken c...
Portugal | Apr 7 - Apr 20, 2025

Richie
Richie D.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

It was an amazing trip. My needs were taken care and beyond!

Hotel Reviews
Casa Balthazar
Lisbon

The service was outstanding. The room I stayed in was exceptional. Loved the antique setting.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the setting and decor of the hotel.
Location
Close to good restaurants, museums and shopping.
Staff
Very helpul and attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was kept tidy and clean.
Mercure Porto Centro Aliados
Porto
Authenticity & Character
Location
It's a bit hard to get into by car or planned pick up. I have to walk to the meeting point for any planned tours.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petit Palace Posada del Peine
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
It was hard to get to the hotel. My private transfer had to parked the car for a distance. It took at least 10 - 15 minutes to get to the hotel.
Staff
The staff were helpful and attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gran Hotel Havana
Barcelona

The location of hotel was great. Close to good restaurants and shopping. Easy access to and from the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Clean and very accessible.
Location
Good access to all amenities.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Half-Day Sintra Trip
Private Half-Day Sintra Trip
Lisbon

It was a wonderful visit; the guide gave you a deep insight of the history of the place.

Quality of Experience
It was a wonderful visit and was able to appreciate the history of the place.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very knowledgable and the service was outstanding. He was on time!
Transport
The vehicle was very clean, comfortable and of course the type of car he was driving. It made you feel safe.
Douro Valley Day Trip with Wine Tastings & River Cruise
Douro Valley Day Trip with Wine Tastings & River Cruise
Porto

The trip going to Douro Valley was exciting even though it was a rainy day. The guide who was taking us to Duoro described and explained histories of different places you come accross before reaching the valley. Getting on the river boat was an exciting experience. However, I was hoping there will be a river boat guide to show and described the different areas you see as the boat cruise the river. The wine tastings were outstanding. I learned about different grapes and wine produce on the 2 diferent vineyards.

Quality of Experience
I learned a lot about different types of wines.
Food
The food served was outstanding especially if you are a "pescetarian diet".
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide gave us a great insights of the trip. He was also easy to chat with and have a very good sense of humour.
Transport
It was a very comfortable trip and was on time.
Malasaña Flamenco Experience
Malasaña Flamenco Experience
Madrid

It was a good show. The singing and dancing were great. It would be good if there's a write up of what they were singing and dancing about. The food was good.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I had to walk to the place.
Transport
I had to walk to the place.
Fado Show with Dinner & City Viewpoints
Fado Show with Dinner & City Viewpoints
Porto

It was okay to listen to the singing. I would have appreciate it more if there was a information about what "Fado" is. I would give the audience an overview of whave being sung especially if you are visiting and perhaps in English. Also, if you are in a group the seating should have to been prearranged. I had to sit alone by myself away from the group.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver showed us the city views and even had a tast of porto wine served in a chocolate cup. That was a surprise!
Transport
The ride was comfortable and feel safe.
Park Güell & La Sagrada Família Experience
Park Güell & La Sagrada Família Experience
Barcelona

An amazing and wonderful visit for both the Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia. Both places were picturesque and the histories told by the guide were very educational, exciting and memorable.

Quality of Experience
It was a very memorable and educational visits.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I had to take a taxi to go to the place.
Transport
I had to take a taxi to go to the place.
Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at Botín
Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at Botín
Madrid

The museum was outstanding. Lots of information and very educational. It was a short visit and could have seen more artists. Lunch at Boitin was exceptional. The visit to this restaurant was something that you will remember. The history of the place was very educational. The guide was very knowledgable and the restaruant were very good and caring.

Quality of Experience
It was a wonderful and educational trip to both the museum and the restaurant.
Food
Gave you the options to choose what you can eat.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide gave us a good insights of both places.
Private Electric Tuk-Tuk Adventure
Private Electric Tuk-Tuk Adventure
Madrid

It was an exciting adventure riding on a Electric Tuk-Tuk. The guide showed the different places to see and describe the history that respresent those places. She's also very good and make you feel safe with the vehicle.

Quality of Experience
The guide gave me an educational tour.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was polite and punctual.
Transport
It was comfortable and you feel safe.
Royal Palace Visit
Royal Palace Visit
Madrid

It was educational. You learned about the history of the different rooms, how it made and who inhabited it. The decor were exceptional.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I had to walk to get to the place. The guide showed and gave a good descriptions and knowledge of the place.
Transport
I had to walk to get to the place.
Traditional Portuguese Food Walk
Traditional Portuguese Food Walk
Lisbon

This was a very good experience. The guide gave a good description of the area and the types of local food to enjoy. It was also very accomodating in what types of food each travelers, what they can eat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide walk you through all the different areas, the history of the place and the type of foods to taste.
Transport
Self-Guided Walk in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Self-Guided Walk in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Barcelona

Lots of places to see and shop.

Quality of Experience
It's very nice to get to see other places on your own. Even though I travelled solo, the places recommended to see by my travel consultant and the locations gave you the assurance of being safe.
Penedès Vineyards, Wines & Tapas Day Trip
Penedès Vineyards, Wines & Tapas Day Trip
Barcelona

These were an exciting and memorable visits. I have learned the different types of wines the vineyards grow and produce. You had a chance to get closer to the grape vines travelling in a 4wheel drive vehicle. The vineyards were picture perfect. The staff were very hospitable and gracious.

Quality of Experience
These are trips one should never be missed.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The trip made you feel comfortable, safe and on time. My only comment you wished the driver gave you an insights of places you come accross before you get to the vineyards.
Transport
You feel safe and comfortable.
Local Market Visit & Cooking Class
Local Market Visit & Cooking Class
Barcelona

The market visit was very exciting. Shopping for your ingredients to cook was great. The chef gave you an insights of the history of the market. The chef was very "funny" and guided you an how to create a good tasting food. I left the class knowing I will be able somehow to replicate the recipes. Of course, I had to acquire the recipe book.

Quality of Experience
It was an amazing experience.
Food
The food was fantastic.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The chef was very kind and have a good sense of humour.
Transport
I had to take a taxi to get to the place.
Ancient Bath Experience
Ancient Bath Experience
Spain

This is an experience should never be missed after all the activities from shopping, eating and sightseeing. This is a great way to end your memorable and exciting holiday.

Quality of Experience
It was a very relaxing moments.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff made you welcome.
Transport
I had to take a taxi to go this place.
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez