We just completed a Spain/Portugal tour plann...
Spain | Oct 12 - Oct 26, 2023

Steven
Steven L.
Kaneohe, HI | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023

We just completed a Spain/Portugal tour planned by Kimkim. What seemed like a sparse itinerary at first turned out to be one of the best trips we have taken. We had no issues with any of the arrangements, transportation, hotels and tours.

Our idea of a tour is not the types where the company picks you up in the morning and takes you to all the tourist spots and returns you to the hotel at the end of the day.

This tour felt like we were on our own and yet able to experience the locales and really learn about each. Place. The guides they use had great knowledge and enthusiasm. It felt like we were in a friend’s hometown who was showing us their favorite spots.

Marina was on point, efficient and responsive and the reason we chose Kimkim. Now that we have completed the tour, wow just wow. We will definitely use Kimkim again in future trips.

Steve and Amelia

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Astoria
Barcelona

Good location, close to many good restaurants.

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One Shot Tabakalera House
San Sebastian

We actually stayed at the hotel Zenit Convento. Marina switched the hotels due to construction in the area for the original hotel. Only issue we had was with the room keys which were very spotty when trying to open the door. Amazing breakfast, best on the trip I. Terms of quality and selection.

Authenticity & Character
Modern clean design.
Location
Good location within walking distance of restaurants and shopping areas.
Staff
Very service oriented and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hesperia Bilbao
Bilbao
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Exe Almada Porto
Porto

Great staff, very helpful and friendly

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Location
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Lisboa Prata Boutique Hotel
Lisboa

Quirky, charming hotel

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Activity Reviews
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

Boris our guide was great, funny and charming.

Quality of Experience
Food
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Guided Visit of Barcelona
Guided Visit of Barcelona
Barcelona

Leona was great, her personality was genuine we connected well with her.

Quality of Experience
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Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Barcelona

The tour was great and the one thing that detracted was the fog we experienced in Monserrat. Did not expect too much from the cava tour but that was fantastic!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Excursion to the Basque Countryside: Meet the Traditions
Day Excursion to the Basque Countryside: Meet the Traditions
San Sebastián

Diego was one of the best guides on the tour, we meshed really well, can honestly say that we have a new friend in Spain.

Quality of Experience
Got to see things you just don’t get to see on a regular tour. The sheep farm/cheese tour was amazing!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Foodie Experience in Porto
Foodie Experience in Porto
Porto

Marianne was great, we got to experience many of the foods on our wish list in a serving size that was not overwhelming, perfect.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Porto

Manuel has great local knowledge, this walking tour with the things he pointed out made the experience so much better than us aimlessly walking around.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Porto

Great way to se the Douro valley area with a mix of activities including a boat ride! We visited two wineries, I would have skipped the second large winery. The first smaller one was way better, we felt a little rushed and the owner who was so interesting and engaging had more to offer.

Quality of Experience
Food
Great local Portuguese fare , our type of food while traveling
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Miguel was great! Even gave a “free” tour to those who within earshot on the boat ride portion.
Transport
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

Our guide’s Steve knowledge level is off the hook, with a delivery method that was more story telling than history.

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Portugal

Paulo or guide was another we meshed with really well and now we have a friend in Portugal!

Quality of Experience
Got to see some real local spots, restaurant we went to is as local as it gets, just what we wanted.
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Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Nov 12, 2023

Hi Steve and Amelia,
Thank you so much for such a lovely review! It was a real pleasure for me to help you plan this wonderful trip to Portugal and I am glad you enjoyed your trip :) I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your guide tours, I will make sure to pass your words on to our guides! I hope you created lovely memories for a lifetime discovering Spain and Portugal, its gastronomy, and its people! I look forward to working with you on your next travel adventure :) Best regards from the Espiritu Travel family!