This was our first trip with KimKim. Some hi...
Spain
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Oct 27 - Nov 3, 2024
This was our first trip with KimKim. Some highlights:
- Trip planning was super easy and they were very flexible to match our needs
- Hotel locations and hotels themselves were excellent. In both cities, the hotels were an easy walk from all the places we wanted to go and close to restaurants/shopping/public transport
- the guided tours in Barcelona and Seville were fantastic. Special shout out to Noah in Barcelona for the food tour. It was just the two of us with Noah and honestly it felt like we spent the evening with a good friend. Our other tour guides Alexi in Barcelona as well as Miguel and Mariam in Seville were excellent as well.
- due to some internal miscommunication within KimKim, our tour for the Alcazar was not booked. They let us know, refunded our money and offer another complimentary tour with Mariam which was excellent
- prearranged transportation is a huge value add as landing in a foreign country and not knowing the language makes navigating public transport challenging. On our return, the pickup was at 4 am and we were grateful for the prearranged ride
- The call with our planner Adam prior the trip was very valuable as he ran through the itinerary and answered common questions (how much cash do we need to carry, how much to tip, what type of weather to expect etc)
Downsides:
- The missed tour of the Alcazar though handled well, was a big miss. It is one of the marquis attractions in Seville and one that we will likely not see again
- Most of the tours are available from TripAdvisor or Viator at lower cost BUT the trip planning and co-ordination needs a lot of prep work if you do it your self
Hotel Reviews
Fantastic location and squeaky clean. Only downside is that the bylanes near the hotel get quiet after 9 pm and petty crime is rampant. We were accosted a couple of times walking to hotel at night - no issues but definitely not something we were expecting.
Its a trip back to the 15th century! The hotel is a renovated historical building and renovated very well. Lots of art and character. All the modern conveniences are provided and the breakfast is excellent. The location is also fantastic - close to everything. The only downside is noises from the street/corridors permeating into our room
Hello Anand,
I remember the planning process, and it was so great working with you and planning your perfect adventure in Spain! 🇪🇸
I loved reading through the details of your review because it gave me insight and future travelers insight on what to expect with kimkim.
The final call with you to review the itinerary was fun. I'm glad we were able to cover every detail and answer all questions before you departed.
I know there was a hiccup with one of your tours, but I am happy you had a great alternative experience!
Be well!
Adam