Kim Kim delivers on all fronts. Do not hesitate
Italy | May 7 - May 20, 2023

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Mari M.
Pontiac, MI | Reviewed on May 22, 2023

Every detail was thought through. Our guides, driver, tours, and hotels were exactly what we hoped for. Every tour guide had a Ph.D. level understanding level of the art, history, and the people that made it. Our whole experience was astonishing and far beyond our expectations.
Valeria organized and knew exactly what we wanted and every aspect of our trip was seamless. This left us able to enjoy every minute of the beauty, food, and people of Italy. This was the family vacation I hoped to achieve. My husband and adult children had unforgettable times together and time to explore on our own. Every hotel exceeded the next and the history and beauty of Rome, Perugia, Assisi, Spello, Florence, Lake Como, and Milan gave us memories to last a lifetime.
I interviewed several tour planners in the US, Valeria, from Kim Kim, who resides in Rome delivered with "local" knowledge and expertise I could not get in the U.S. Don't hesitate in hiring the Kim Kim experts. I am so grateful that I did.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Della Conciliazione
Rome

The rooms are fine, but there was an unfortunate smell that the hotel tried to cover with air fresherners.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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Hotel Sina Brufani
Perugia

A really great breakfast and an excellent location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
You could walk to anywhere from here.
Staff
so helpful and kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Cavour
Florence

Great location.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Albergo Terminus
Como

Great location!

Authenticity & Character
Cannot image staying anywhere else. Their terraced par/restaurant was an excellent to wind down with friends and family
Location
Your could walk to anywhere from here. The rooms were great!
Staff
Answered every request.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean. The staff answered every request.
Star Hotel Rosa Grand
Milan

What a hotel! You will love the location. The best.

Authenticity & Character
Corporate hotel but in an excellent location.
Location
So close to the Doumo, castle and the best shopping.
Staff
Every request was met with a no problem.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The turn down service was really great.
Activity Reviews
 Private Colosseum, Forum Tour & Palatine hill
Private Colosseum, Forum Tour & Palatine hill
Rome

Julia was amazing. We learned so much. Her pace was perfect and she arranged for me to take the elevator in the Colosseum, that was a game changer for me because I have a damaged right knee. The weather was perfect! Julia was able to answer our endless questions without taking a beat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The driving in Rome is CRAZY our drivers were able to navigate it all. I can tell you this is quite feat.
Private golf cart tour
Private golf cart tour
Rome

Dario was unbelievable. We had a blast on our golf tour. These golf tours are a great way to see Rome!

Quality of Experience
The park that provide a spectacular view of the city
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dario was great. I would recommend his services for this tour to anyone
Transport
Rome drivers are crazy, but the golf cart is a great way to go. You need to be an expert driver, that is for sure.
Small group tour of Vatican City , Sistine Chapel & saint Peter's Basilica
Small group tour of Vatican City , Sistine Chapel & saint Peter's Basilica
Rome

Wow, learned so much. It was a great family experience. Ev/Ava was wonderful. We learned so much from her and she was warm and knowledgeable. She clearly loved her work and made us feel so welcome

Quality of Experience
learned so much.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were so good. Could expect more.
Transport
Private Pizza-making class
Private Pizza-making class
Rome

Tony was unbelievable! We love the experience. Tony was so generous and knowledgeable. All five of us loved it. We were fed so well and by the fruits of our labor with Tony. We ate a lot of pizza during our trip. I can honestly say we ate our best pizza here, in this class.

Quality of Experience
We were to walk through the oldest open-air market in Rome. It was outstanding.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was on time time and even though we ran over for our next tour, he was ready to take us to our next destination.
Transport
Who cannot love a Mercedes?
Full day Private tour of Assisi and Spello with car and guide at disposal
Full day Private tour of Assisi and Spello with car and guide at disposal
Italy

We had an unexpectedly great tour here. We didn't know what to expect but Isabella made the entire time spectacular! She knew where to go and HOW to go. Avoiding crowds and difficult climbs. The views were wonderful and the blooming flowers were smelling wonderful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The warmth and generous treatment of us through sun and rain. You can't go wrong with the wonderful services of this group.
Transport
We always had late-model Mercedes that sat us comfortably
Private guided tour of the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries (4 hours)
Private guided tour of the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries (4 hours)
Florence

The crowds were crazy but Simona guided us through the crowds and the museum staff. We saw so many beautiful things and she was able to answer all our questions. I was particularly slow and stopping often to look at things that only interested me. My family despaired of my frequent stops but Simona was patient and able to answer all my questions.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Small group Tour of Tuscany Oil & Wine Tasting with a personal sommelier
Small group Tour of Tuscany Oil & Wine Tasting with a personal sommelier
Florence

We had been traveling and touring in our small family group, this was our only group tour, a small group tour. Probably the only misstep we took. I thought we would all love wine tasting. We did not. The views were wonderful, but the wine, not so much.

Quality of Experience
Food
Everyone loved the food and the pairing with the wine.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Boat Tour of Lake Como - Explore Bellagio
Private Boat Tour of Lake Como - Explore Bellagio
Italy

We started out the morning, it was cloudy and cold, but without rain. Our guide Laura helped us get comfortable on our boat and off we went. We saw George Clooney's house and every beautiful palace/home on the lake. We laughed and laughed and had a great time.

Quality of Experience
Food
There was no food included.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bernina Express and St Moritz full day tour from Milan
Bernina Express and St Moritz full day tour from Milan
Italy

It was raining and expected to be in the 30's F. so we canceled the trip

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Valeria Arcangeli
Valeria
Valeria Arcangeli
Local specialist in Rome | Replied on May 22, 2023

Hi Mari,
I am so happy you loved so much your family trip.
This is the aim of my job... let the families experience their dream vacation!

Glad I could work with you,
please, don't hesitate to contact me again if you would like to come back to Italy!