Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

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Unique Vacation Planning Platform
Spain | Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2022

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Samuel B.
Singapore | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2023

The platform KimKim provided was to me very useful and effective in putting together a personalised trip plan to a destination which I did not do much research into beforehand. It allowed me to choose the exact elements of what we wanted to see and do, and not just take an entire pre-determined package; but saved me the trouble of communication with tens of tour companies, hotels and transport and ticketing services. I just paid one single bill for it all, and though I did not do an... read more

The platform KimKim provided was to me very useful and effective in putting together a personalised trip plan to a destination which I did not do much research into beforehand. It allowed me to choose the exact elements of what we wanted to see and do, and not just take an entire pre-determined package; but saved me the trouble of communication with tens of tour companies, hotels and transport and ticketing services. I just paid one single bill for it all, and though I did not do an exhaustive comparison, I don't believe the prices were unreasonably higher.

Yuri who assisted my booking from start to finish was informative and helpful. The mix-up on one particular day's tour that occurred was addressed by him promptly and responsibly, and a generous compensation was subsequently offered by KimKim for the inconvenience caused.

Overall I was happy with the experience and would consider using Kimkim again

Hotel Review
Leonardo Hotel Barcelona Las Ramblas
Barcelona

Our family of 4 had 2 rooms at this hotel, of which one was just a poorly laid out and positioned room which though was unsatisfactory, in itself would not be a fair overall reflection of the hotel. But we had a case of bed bugs in the other room which is unacceptable. The hotel did immediately provide a change of room with out question when we complained. But the ease of their response only made us believe bed bugs is a prevalent problem they have,

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Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov

KimKim Exceeds all Expectations
Spain | Dec 25 - Jan 3, 2023

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David C.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023

We admittedly were nervous entering our first experience with KimKim, not knowing whether the scheduled drivers and guides actually show up, what would the tours really be like, what about the hotels, would the restaurant reservations actually be reserved? Not to worry! Everything went exactly as scheduled, all drivers and guides were exceptional, the hotels were great (one spectacular), and the food astounding., and Marta was there every step of the way. The overall experience could not be... read more

We admittedly were nervous entering our first experience with KimKim, not knowing whether the scheduled drivers and guides actually show up, what would the tours really be like, what about the hotels, would the restaurant reservations actually be reserved? Not to worry! Everything went exactly as scheduled, all drivers and guides were exceptional, the hotels were great (one spectacular), and the food astounding., and Marta was there every step of the way. The overall experience could not be better. PS: We want especially to thank Marta for somehow getting us a New Year's eve reservation at José María after we had failed. It was a truly spectacular culinary experience. Marta is remarkable! Thank you.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Rector
Salamanca

This is a very small, boutique hotel is a perfect location related to the historic heart of Salamanca. The service was personalized and exceptional. The rooms were beautiful and well-appointed. We were greeted with champaign and some special treat every night. This is one of the best hotels we have experienced anywhere we have travelled. We cannot recommend it too highly.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful throughout; with very classy art and decoration.
Location
Staff
Carried bags to room before we knew they were gone. Nothing they would not do to be helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Simply perfect!
Hotel Palacio de Valderrábanos
Ávila

Perfectly located right next to the Cathedral in the heart of the old city. Nothing fancy, but very pleasant.

Authenticity & Character
In historic structure well repurposed.
Location
Could not be better located.
Staff
Professional and accommodating. Expect to carry your own luggage.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel San Antonio El Real
Segovia

We initially thought that the hotel was badly placed, outside the walls of the old city. It turned out to be a perfect location to follow the Roman aqueduct into town. For those with cars, it actually has a parking lot, which you will not find in the city center.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Expect to carry your own luggage. Facility with English was helpful. Accommodating in every way.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nothing special, but pleasant.
Hotel Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto, Affiliated by Meliá
Madrid

Much higher quality, more pleasant and less generic than your average airport hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
10 minutes to the terminal. In a neighborhood of apartment residences.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

This was the highpoint of our two weeks in Iberia. Coming from California wine country, BUT already hooked on Duoro red wines, we were not prepared for the steep hillsides and rugged beauty of the river. Second, the specific driver, Rui, was remarkable: Personable, knowledgeable, and responsive. He specifically approved of the choice of Quintos de S. Tiago in Mesâo Frio, which on the outside is a dump that no-one would pull off and visit on their own--burned out buildings, junky driveway, humblest of houses. But, upon entering the house through an open-hearth kitchen, we knew we were in for something special. The food, the wine, the atmosphere, and the host made this the Quinta an unforgettable experience. Keep using Rui and this particular Quinta.

Quality of Experience
It rained all day, and we didn't care. Even the river cruise was perfect.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everything you could want in a driver--and more. He really opened up after he became familiar with us.
Transport
Guided Visit of Salamanca
Spain

Our guide met us in a timely manner at the hotel and walked us through the University and Cathedral and associated areas. She was delightful, but overly detailed about things that interested her and not necessarily sensitive to whether or not it interested us. She was particularly absorbed with esoteric marginalia about the university. Eventually, after the tour was 30 minutes longer than scheduled, we (gently, I hope) asked her if we could have the opportunity to explore on our own.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Didn't like: Driver knew very little about stops along the way.
Guided Visit of Ávila
Spain

With certificates in tourism and theology, our guide provided the perfect introduction to Avila and its two saints--Teresa and Juan de la Cruz. He quickly picked up our interest in them and shaped the tour and his message to our interests. For instance, at the chapel built in the room where Teresa probably was born, he emphasized the holiness of the space, not the art of the chapel, and he asked if we wanted some time just to sit in prayer and contemplation; we did. He also recommended the monastery where Teresa had trained and lived, and we found it to be a deeply moving experience. I was in the museum business for 40 years, and I deeply appreciated the simple presentations, the unprotected access to the "things," and the freedom to explore on our own time. Our guide reflected that receptive and trusting attitude and helped us discover meaning and treasures beyond the formal tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The tour guide provided the perfect introduction and shaped it to our obvious interests as we went. He was responsive and suggestive, with great integrity.
Transport
Privately Guided Visit of Segovia
Spain

This was the most traditional tour of the trip. The handed us ear plugs, spoke into a microphone, and largely led with her back to us. She would have fit as a tour guide in San Francisco. At the same time, she provided a marvelous orientation to the city, not too detailed, but with enough off the wall items--like the first book published in Spanish--to make it fascinating. A special commendation: When she informed us that the Cathedral was closed New Year's Eve (the day of our tour) and New Year's Day, we noted that January 1st was a Sunday, she called a friend to check on service times, which we attended the next day. That is the kind of personal responsiveness you would seldom receive on a tour in the United States. She also helped us plan our walking for the next day. We are grateful for her tour and assistance.

Quality of Experience
There is so very, very much packed into this small city.
Quality of Experience
There is so very, very much packed into this small city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska

Amazing Spain and Portugal
Spain | Sep 6 - Sep 29, 2022

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Kay N.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2023

This trip began in Nov 2019 just before Covid hit so unfortunately we had to postpone until Sep 2022. Sam was incredibly helpful with planning and tweaking to accommodate our changes.
We were amazed by the level of detail Sam provided and we actually spoke to him by phone from Spain which left us feeling very comfortable with the itinerary and that everything was above board.
We absolutely got value for money. Accommodation was 95% very good with just a couple of little glitches but... read more

This trip began in Nov 2019 just before Covid hit so unfortunately we had to postpone until Sep 2022. Sam was incredibly helpful with planning and tweaking to accommodate our changes.
We were amazed by the level of detail Sam provided and we actually spoke to him by phone from Spain which left us feeling very comfortable with the itinerary and that everything was above board.
We absolutely got value for money. Accommodation was 95% very good with just a couple of little glitches but these were compensated with other items. Drivers, guides and transport were above what we anticipated.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Kimkim in general but Sam in particular.
In fact, we are currently trying to organise a trip to the UK with Kimkim and do so very confidently

Local specialist: Sam Lister

Fabulous Trip to Spain thanks to Marina and kimkim!
Spain | Dec 18 - Dec 31, 2022

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Kathleen L.
Evanston, IL | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2023

We’ve traveled extensively through Europe and always planned our own trips but we didn’t have time to plan this year. Luckily we found kimkim which focuses on independent travelers.

Our journey started in Barcelona. We flew to southern Spain rented a car and stayed in Granada, Seville and ended our trip in Madrid.

Marina planned a wonderful trip for us. From the moment we started planning and throughout the actual trip Marina and her team were very responsive and always available to... read more

We’ve traveled extensively through Europe and always planned our own trips but we didn’t have time to plan this year. Luckily we found kimkim which focuses on independent travelers.

Our journey started in Barcelona. We flew to southern Spain rented a car and stayed in Granada, Seville and ended our trip in Madrid.

Marina planned a wonderful trip for us. From the moment we started planning and throughout the actual trip Marina and her team were very responsive and always available to answer any questions.

All the activities Marina organized went off beautifully. The guides we had for each walking tour of the cities were on time and excellent.

In Barcelona we enjoyed a tapas dinner and Marina got us excellent seats at a concert in the marvelous Palau Música and tickets to Gaudi locations.

Loved the Scents tour of Granada and all the recommendations given of what to do and where to eat in each city. We had a particular interest in Pedro Almadovar and Marina provided lots of information from film locations to where he lived and personal background.

The app was incredibly helpful and easy to use so all four of us knew the itinerary. The tickets were easy to pull up in the app and guides phone numbers available.

Thank you Marina for all your help. We look forward to using kimkim again.

Hotel Reviews
Midtown Apartments
Barcelona
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments - Madrid Suites
Madrid
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chez Moi - Plaza Nueva Luxury Apartment
Granada

Incredible views of Alhambra from apartment and rooftop. Meticulously cleaned. Management very helpful. Loved this place.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Luz de Sevilla Apartment
Seville
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Barcelona
Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona
Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents
Granada
Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Show
Granada
Quality of Experience
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville
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Spain

Cordoba is a wonderful stop along the way to Madrid.

Guided Visit of Toledo
Spain

Take this day trip. High speed train excellent. Cathedral fabulous. Toledo incredible.

Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2023

Hi Kathleen, thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review! I am thrilled to hear you and your family had such a marvelous time in Spain. It was my pleasure to work with you and organize this experience for your family. I even learn my self some interesting facts about Almodovar when preparing your travel documents ;) I will pass on your kind word to all the team. Thank you again for letting us be a small part of your trip :) Warmest regards, Marina

We really enjoyed the pace and activities on ...
Spain | Dec 18 - Dec 27, 2022

Michelle
Michelle F.
Carmichael, CA | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

We really enjoyed the pace and activities on our trip. The kids were not looking forward to the walking tour in Spain but Beatriz made it so much fun. The cooking class in Seville was wonderful too. So much fun for the whole family. The train rides to each destination was fun too. Between Seville and Granda we hiked/walked Caminito Del Rey. The kids really enjoyed this adventure. Each place we visited had something unique and memorable. read more

We really enjoyed the pace and activities on our trip. The kids were not looking forward to the walking tour in Spain but Beatriz made it so much fun. The cooking class in Seville was wonderful too. So much fun for the whole family. The train rides to each destination was fun too. Between Seville and Granda we hiked/walked Caminito Del Rey. The kids really enjoyed this adventure. Each place we visited had something unique and memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Dear Hotel Madrid
Madrid

Great location in the city. The accommodations for a family of four were good. Great breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very professional and nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petit Palace Puerta de Triana
Seville

Seemed out dated. Rooms were small and had tile floors. Would recommend a small carpet by the bed. Bathrooms and rooms need makeovers. Breakfast was lacking. Staff were great and rooms seemed clean however.

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Eurostars Puerta Real Hotel
Granada
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Madrid for Kids - Walking Tour with Activities & Snacks
Madrid

Beatriz is absolutely awesome! We had so much fun on this tour. We highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Experience
Seville

Was fun to watch. Was one hour in length. We wish the couple would have danced more together as they spent a considerable amount of time dancing solo. Other than that, they put on a good show.

Family Tour of the Alhambra
Granada

Alberto was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about everything. This was a good thing and a bad thing as he would talk forever about tiny details. The kids got bored very quickly with our pace.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Seville

Such a fun thing to do as a family. We are vegetarian and they helped us make dishes without meat. The kids were awesome and tried everything they made!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022

Hi Michelle, I am thrilled to hear you had such a marvelous time in Spain with your family. It was my pleasure to work with you and organize this experience for your lot. I will make sure to inform Bea and the rest of our colleagues about this positive feedback, as we endeavor to offer only the best for our travelers. Wish you a lovely New Year! All my best, Marta

Amazing trip with excellently curated guides and experiences.
Spain | Dec 19 - Dec 28, 2022

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vanitha p.
East Tremont, NY | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

We had an amazing experience in Spain for the holidays! Yuri, our Kimkim specialist, was fantastic- flexible, patient and responsive. I cannot say enough about him- I was nervous at first booking a trip through this service- despite the reviews- because I was unfamiliar with Spain and also the idea that KimKim curated our experiences. That said, I would heartily recommend the service to anyone who is interested in traveling to a new-to-them location and wanting to have an authentic... read more

We had an amazing experience in Spain for the holidays! Yuri, our Kimkim specialist, was fantastic- flexible, patient and responsive. I cannot say enough about him- I was nervous at first booking a trip through this service- despite the reviews- because I was unfamiliar with Spain and also the idea that KimKim curated our experiences. That said, I would heartily recommend the service to anyone who is interested in traveling to a new-to-them location and wanting to have an authentic experience.
All of the tour guides provided to us- Laura for the Tapas tour in Madrid, Diana for the Toledo tour, Carlos for the trip to the White Villages and Ronda, to Nico (our family fave) for the in depth walking tour of Seville and Richard for the Montserrat Abbey experience- were amazing, knowledgeable, personable and warm. They were truly invested in the tours they gave- providing history, and context to the sights we saw.

Hotel Reviews
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

We liked this hotel a lot- lovely rooms, spacious and well furnished. Its located on a side street but still extremely accessible to major streets. As a result, our rooms were blissfully quiet.

Authenticity & Character
Great art work that made the decor feel special
Location
Staff
Bar man was great- friendly and personable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable rooms, good size. Only issue was we had been given a room with two twin beds- and when I inquired, was told that it was all that was available. (The hotel did not seem full though)
Hotel Gravina 51
Sevilla

This hotel was fantastic!! Upon check in we were told our room had been upgraded, we were greeted with a glass of Cava with an additional bottle in the room. It was luxuriously furnished, and we really enjoyed our stay.

Authenticity & Character
Very much a boutique hotel, a gem nestled in the City
Location
Side street location- quiet and restful but not isolated
Staff
All the staff were kind, personable and attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were well appointed, and had good sized bathrooms and wonderful beds
Activity Reviews
Flamenco & Tapas Night
Madrid

Laura was great- very articulate and wonderfully knowledgeable about the foods and drinks we had.

Quality of Experience
Food and tour guide was great
Food
Nice array of food and wine
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Laura was great
Transport
As mentioned earlier- would benefit from knowing and mapping locations prior to meeting -
Toledo Day Trip and Winery Experience
Madrid

Toledo was a wonderful City- so rich in culture and interesting on so many levels The winery was lovely and the wine was delicious.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Half-Day Walk Through Seville
Seville

Nico was fantastic!! He demonstrated his love of the City during our walk- highlighting not just the typical tourist spots but providing color and depth from a historical perspective on our tour. Using a combination of humor, facts and in depth knowledge of Seville, he gave us possibly the best tour of our trip.

Quality of Experience
Great, comprehensive look at Seville
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cannot compliment Nico enough- he made the tour come alive!
Transport
This is a walking tour- so be prepared to walk! That said, everything was flat and easy to navigate
Ronda & White Villages Day Trip
Seville

Carlos- our guide, made this trip so much fun. He was engaging and informative and kept our attention throughout this (long) tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Comfortable van
Day Trip to Montserrat & Lunch at a Farmhouse
Barcelona

For this (larger) tour we had Richard as our tour guide- he was funny and engaging. He clearly was having fun on the trip- which made it fun for us! Very informative

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022

Thank you so much for your extended review, Vanitha.
It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip.
Consider kimkim for your next adventure anywhere around the world!

Best holiday wishes,
Yuri.

Extremadura Adventures
Spain | Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2022

Robert
Robert M.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Dec 16, 2022

Kimkim paired us with Spanish travel specialist Irene who coordinated our 7-day drive through the Extremadura region southwest of Madrid, after we spent 10 days with friends in Sevilla and Madrid. With minimal Spanish fluency, my husband and I were nervous about driving on our own through the countryside for a week, but Irene managed every detail, allowing us to experience this extraordinary agricultural and historical region. She designed an itinerary that incorporated each destination we... read more

Kimkim paired us with Spanish travel specialist Irene who coordinated our 7-day drive through the Extremadura region southwest of Madrid, after we spent 10 days with friends in Sevilla and Madrid. With minimal Spanish fluency, my husband and I were nervous about driving on our own through the countryside for a week, but Irene managed every detail, allowing us to experience this extraordinary agricultural and historical region. She designed an itinerary that incorporated each destination we requested and hit the mark in every respect, assuring that we felt safe and looked after throughout this part of our journey. She arranged the car rental, reserved exquisite hotels for no less than two-night stays as we requested, and arranged local English-speaking tour guides for each major destination we requested along the way. Although our tours ranged from laidback to frenetic, each guide was prompt, passionate, and informative, aimed to address our interests as well as share their favorite sites and stories, and helped us feel safe and welcome. The best guide for us was Álvaro with whom we spent two full days. An expert in the region’s “dehesa” and agrarian culture, Álvaro shared a thrilling visit to witness as hundreds of newly born lambs were vaccinated and marked to pair them with their mothers, a stroll among a herd of Iberian black pigs, and a tour and tasting at a family-run processing plant for curing ham. Álvaro also guided us through architectural antiquities in Plasencia and through the Monfragüe National Park, including a mountain top hike and birdwatching expedition, and provided two of the most outstanding culinary experiences of our trip: the tasting with the owner of the processing plant and a picnic with his colleague Esther at a panoramic mountainside location. We are grateful to Kimkim and to Irene for her understanding and for meeting our specific requests to create as seamless and stress-free a travel experience as possible.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Hospes Palacio San Esteban
Salamanca

Wonderful hotel and experience. Comfortable modern room in this historic renovated convent. Excellent breakfast buffet and table service and one of the best dining restaurants of our three-week travel through Spain. Convenient location.

Authenticity & Character
Peaceful interior courtyard, lovely dining room and bar. Low-key restful throughout. Simple and elegant decorations for the winter holiday season.
Location
We parked once at the hotel and were able to walk everywhere to visit antiquities and local sites of interest. Safe and central location on a side street a few blocks from the Plaza Mayor.
Staff
Helpful front-desk staff. Highly attentive and professional dining room staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, orderly. Felt pampered simply by the ambiance of the facilities.
Hotel Soho Boutique Casa Don Fernando
Caceres

Spacious corner room with a great view of the Plaza Mayor. Airy and bright but easy to black out the windows for sleep and quiet. Good breakfast in convenient dining room. Front desk staff were attentive and accommodating.

Authenticity & Character
Modern facility in charming renovated building with vestiges of antiquities.
Location
Could not have been better. Directly on the Plaza Mayor, just a few steps from the walled city and numerous bodegas, restaurants, and shops. Parking was a few blocks away, easily manageable one we understood the arrangements.
Staff
Front desk staff were helpful and attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable room and bed, well appointed.
Parador de Trujillo
Trujillo
Authenticity & Character
Quiet setting, lovely interior courtyard.
Location
great location with rooftop views of centuries old structures. Blocks from the central sites and walled city. Gorgeous sites well within walking distance.
Staff
Front desk staff were attentive and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, simple, well appointed.
Activity Reviews
Guided tour in Caceres
Cáceres

The tour began on the steps of the walled city, where we stood too long next to a loud generator that made it difficult to hear and understand our guide; we wish our guide had taken the initiative to step to a quieter spot much sooner. Our guide Javier was relatively low energy and, unfortunately, the night was cold and rainy, which detracted from the experience. Javier was well-informed and shared many intriguing stories and points of history. The sites themselves were stunning and beautifully lit at night. We did not know how long a tour to expect, so when Javier said at several points that we could go into a building or museum then or come back later on our own, we opted not to enter each time in order to walk and see more. In retrospect, I wish Javier had encouraged us to step inside from time to time to get out of the rain and cold. We were able to tour the walled city fairly thoroughly, and did return the next day, but might have enjoyed touring some of the interiors with Javier who had extensive knowledge about the architectural, political, religious, and art history of the city.

Quality of Experience
The walled city of Cáceres was fascinating, ethereal, and allowed a profound opportunity to imagine the lives of generations of inhabitants over the centuries.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided tour in Merida
Mérida

The Roman ruins in Merida were our primary focus and we were thrilled to walk among the ruins of the theater, amphitheater, and Temple of Diana. These spots have enough authentic relics to ground the viewer in their historical relevance and enough restoration to give a feel of their awesome grandeur. Our guide Juan Luis, native to the city, was informed, funny, and responsible to attend to our interests and comfort. Right away, he stepped up to help us find parking, paced our walk among sites to match our interests and stamina, then recommended restaurants for us to access following the tour. He relayed stories of historical importance and reveled in trivia about the daily lives of ancient Romans which made his tour especially fun and engaging.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
We strongly recommend Juan Luis. His knowledge about local businesses and personalities added richly to our experience beyond the historical sites of interest.
Discover the Dehesa
Trujillo

Perhaps the highlight of our three weeks in Spain, the experiences our guide Álvaro shared in the dehesa met and exceeded our hopes for pastoral experiences of the Spanish countryside. He shared deep knowledge and passion for sustainable agriculture and demonstrated an impressive grasp of the intersection of politics, economics, geography, and biology in determining the past and likely future of this region. We got rare glimpses of the workings of animal husbandry due to his investment in and commitment to individuals who work the land and whose efforts maintain the local culture and economy. We strongly recommend this experience for anyone interested to get out of the urban centers and seek to learn about the people and culture of this region of Spain.

Quality of Experience
The sites and experiences on this day were varied, educational, and eye-opening, a welcome difference from our visits to urban areas in Spain. As we moved from one fascinating location to another, Álvaro provided informed commentary to make sense of the land we were traversing and its importance to the economy and culture of the region.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Álvaro's passion for the dehesa was evident from the first moment of the tour. He was flexible to our interests and needs while being driven to share as much as possible about his extensive knowledge and intimate experience with this region and its people. For the full two days of our tour, he got us safely from place to place, making the experience both intriguing and restful. A bonus was meeting his colleague Esther who joined us for an exquisite picnic at the end of our tour.
Transport
Our guide drove us from place to place from early morning into the evening, allowing us to view the terrain and activities he was describing. This made the days feel safe and easy, and kept us from getting weary along the way.
Excursion in Monfragüe
Trujillo

A tour of this beautiful park was a great change from the urban areas we also visited on this trip to Spain. We enjoyed a mountaintop walk to an ancient Castillo offering amazing 360-degree panoramic view of the area, birdwatching with binoculars and a telescope the guide provided, and a delicious picnic provided by our guide.

Quality of Experience
We were lucky to have a beautiful fall day: sunny and cool. We enjoyed the hike, the vistas, and a great picnic at the end of the day.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Álvaro drove us around safely, prioritized our interests and curiosity, and was keenly prepared for each of several varied activities. We felt very well catered to on this day.
Guided tour in Salamanca
Salamanca

This was a busy tour both because there was much to see and because our guide kept a fast pace to cover a number of sites in limited time. His knowledge and passion of this hometown were evident as was his professional commitment to being a guide. He encouraged us to return later to visit several sites we passed; we were able to return to a couple of them but the initial tour was so rushed that we could not get our bearings and had difficulty finding some locations when we tried to return. Nevertheless, Salamanca was one of our favorite cities to visit in Spain due to its remarkable architecture, profoundly significant 15th-century history regarding discoveries of the "new world," and the presence and influence of the third-oldest surviving university in Europe.

Quality of Experience
We greatly enjoyed touring the university buildings and learning the historical functions of particular classrooms and significant spaces. We were fascinated learn highlights of the history of the university and its alums and leaders and to see the mix of architectural influences on major buildings across centuries of varied cultural, religious, and political influences. We enjoyed the vibe of the city and the mere experience of walking within the central areas.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide had extensive information about the university and the political and religious history of the city.
Local specialist: Irene Carravilla
Irene
Irene Carravilla
Local specialist in Basque Country | Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

Dear both,It was a pleasure for me and my GenuineSpain colleagues to be your local hosts in our country.
We really appreciate your words and they help us to keep improving and offering responsible tourism experiences in Spain and Europe.
A big hug and we hope to have you back in Spain in the future.
Irene Carravilla, Susana and Giulia
GenuineSpain

3 cheers for Kimkim and especially for Irene!...
Spain | Nov 11 - Nov 28, 2022

Janet
Janet M.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022

3 cheers for Kimkim and especially for Irene! If we could give her 10 stars out of 5, we would. As 2 retired teachers who enjoy travel, had never been to Spain, and have enjoyed a number of organized small group tours, we wanted to plan an individualized trip to Andalusia. Enter KimKim, and specifically Irene, who is a local tour operator in the north of Spain. After sharing with her our preferences, she created an initial draft itinerary for us. We worked together on honing the plan for... read more

3 cheers for Kimkim and especially for Irene! If we could give her 10 stars out of 5, we would. As 2 retired teachers who enjoy travel, had never been to Spain, and have enjoyed a number of organized small group tours, we wanted to plan an individualized trip to Andalusia. Enter KimKim, and specifically Irene, who is a local tour operator in the north of Spain. After sharing with her our preferences, she created an initial draft itinerary for us. We worked together on honing the plan for a number of weeks until we knew it was exactly what we wanted. Not only was Irene tireless in planning every detail of our guided tours, transfers, accommodations and special meals, while we were in Spain, she was available to us via WhatsApp and checked in every day to ensure that everything was going smoothly. We told her that she was like our mother hen and we were her little chicks. Thank you so much, Irene, for a perfect introduction to Spain! Next time will include Barcelona and Madrid!

Highlights of the tour included Malaga, Ronda, Arcos de la Frontera, Sevilla, Cordoba, and Grenada.

The Petit Palace Plaza Hotel in Malaga was right in the middle of the pedestrian centre of the old city. We wandered the meandering streets that were buzzing with people enjoying a coffee or beer and tapas in one of the many outdoor cafes and restaurants. We’ve never seen such a vibrant scene. After a short rest, we met our city guide, Pilar Domingo, who took us on a walking tour of the historical sites. Pilar was a superb guide, and she set the bar very high for all of the guides yet to come. We enjoyed seeing the Cathedral, Roman Amphitheatre and Alcazaba where we had our first taste of Andalusia’s colourful history. Not only was Pliar a wealth of historical and architectural knowledge, she pointed us to the restaurant with the best fried artichokes in town!

We took the train to Ronda where we were met by driver, Diego, who took us to the famous Parador Hotel. Our stay in Ronda gave us a couple of days to relax and explore on our own. The Parador sits majestically atop a huge gorge and beside the Puente Nuevo built in the 18th century across the 400 ft chasm. Points of interest in Ronda are the Bullring where we enjoyed our audio tour and the museum in the Palacio de Mondragon. We were so lucky to get a reservation at the highly rated tiny mother/daugther operated restaurant called Casa Maria. There is no set menu, just an array of fresh local produce from which they produce the most delicious 6-course meal, including wine pairings. Unbelievably delicious and great value.

Diego collected us again for our drive to Sevilla. En route, we met our guide, Cecille, who took us on a wonderful walking tour of Arcos de la Frontera, one of the many “white villages” in Andalusia. We wandered the narrow cobbled streets imagining all of the peoples who had conquered and controlled this area through history, Romans, Visigoths, Moors, Christians. What was harder to fathom was learning that they still practise the running of the bulls through those narrow steep streets! After a light lunch, Diego chauffeured us on to Sevilla.

Hotel Casa de Indias was another perfectly located hotel sitting adjacent to Las Setas, a huge sculptural structure resembling mushrooms. It was difficult to get lost with this landmark so prominent within the pedestrian streets of Seville. We had two very different tour experiences here. The first was a walking historical tour of the Cathedral and the Alcazar, led by the delightful Damiana. Her deep knowledge of art history was impressive and added to our appreciation of the Mudejar architecture that we were seeing in the palace. Later in the day, we met Manuel who took us to our first flamenco experience. The energy of show was riveting for us and Manuel was able to explain the importance of flamenco in the Spanish culture. He then took us to a local restaurant where we had our own tapas and wine tasting. Manuel was full of enthusiasm for his city and its culture.

We headed off to Cordoba on the super fast train. With only one day there, we had two more fantastic tours. First, we visited the Medina Azahara, the archeological restoration and remains of a palace/fortress and city built in the 10th century by Caliph ABD ar-Rahman III of the Umayyad dynasty. Unfortunately, this remarkable city was laid to waste during civil war that ended the caliphate in the early 11th century. The remains were discovered nearly 1000 years later. Our guide Enrique brought the remains of the city’s splendour back to life for us. His knowledge and enthusiasm were infectious and set the stage for our afternoon tour of the Mesquita. Known as the Mosque-Cathedral, beginning as an 8th century mosque on top of a visigothic church, later added to to become one of the largest mosques on the world, then having a cathedral built in the middle in the 16th century.! Luckily for us, our guide Jose, a practising archeologist, shared his vast knowledge and unsurpassed enthusiasm with us for over 2 hours. This was a fantastic experience. Our hotel, Las Casa de la Juderia, was delightful and perfectly situated in the old Jewish quarter.

Granada was another train trip away and was the icing on the cake! We looked up at the Alhambra from our room at Hotel Palacio Mariana Pineda. In our two final touring days we loved exploring the narrow streets leading up to the top of the Albacin where we watched the sun set over the Alhambra, the city, and the mountains. The Albacin is a neighbourhood of Grenada made up of meandering narrow streets built as early as the 13th century. While there, we were treated to some local musicians and dancer who performed flamenco for the gathered crowd. The following day, we had a wonderful tour of the Generalife (beautiful gardens, summer palace and country home from the 13th century built by the Nasrid rulers) and the Alhambra (11th century walled fortress/city and palaces built over time by the Muslims and reimagined by the Catholic Christians before being overtaken and damaged by Napoleon’s troops.) Even though we had rain while we walked through the gardens, we were spellbound. The whole complex of the Alhambra is stunning and a history lesson that would take more than one visit to fully appreciate. Once we finished the tour of the Alhambra, the sun came out for us when we climbed the watchtower where we had a spectacular view of the city and the Albacin. We could also see our hotel room! Our guide Maite was fantastic and delightful in her enthusiasm. On our last night in Grenada, we went to another flamenco show and dinner atop the Albacin.

While the organized portion of our trip was virtually over in Granada, Irene was still our faithful fairly godmother. We were driven from Granada to a private apartment on the coast owned by family friends where we stayed for another week. While we were there, we had another tour booked with Kimkim to visit wine and raisin country. Our guide Anna and driver Manu were very accommodating and we had a wonderful day driving through the mountains north of Malaga where we had a delicious wine tasting and got a flavour of the people who live and work so hard on the steep slopes of this beautiful part of the country.

We were fortunate enough to get tickets to watch Canada play Germany in the Davis Cup tennis held in Malaga. This entailed a bus trip there, but getting back to the apartment at night. Irene came to our rescue and arranged a driver to meet us outside the stadium in Malaga at 11 pm and drove us the hour’s drive back to the beach. She also arranged our return to Malaga the day before our 6 am flight, and she planned the most beautiful 6-course final dinner for us at the famous El Pimpi Restaurant.

We could not have been happier with our trip, from the initial planning through to our departure from Spain. We realize that we have barely scratched the surface of Andalusia let alone the whole country. More to come, and Irene is our gal!

Hotel Reviews
Petit Palace Plaza Malaga Hotel
Malaga
Authenticity & Character
We spent our first and last nights of the trip here. The building is beautiful and the rooms were modern and clean.
Location
So central and close to the action.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Parador de Ronda
Ronda

Location, location, location!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Literally, the best view in town.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa de Indias by Intur
Seville
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Casas de la Juderia Hotel
Córdoba

A beautiful, quirky old building. We kept getting lost, trying to find our room, but it was worth it and the staff were so helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Tons of character.
Location
Perfect.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palacio Mariana Pineda Hotel
Granada
Authenticity & Character
Location
So close to everything and the view of the Alhambra
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private tour of Malaga
Málaga

Pilar was outstanding.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Arcos de la Frontera
Ronda

A great place to stop en route to Seville. There are so many white villages in Andalusia, we enjoyed seeing such a pretty one.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Diego didn't speak English but he understood us and was so accommodating. Cecille gave us an excellent tour, both from the car where we had a view of the town atop some very high cliffs and by foot which we enjoyed.
Transport
Guided tour in Seville
Seville

Damiana was excellent, an art history student initially from Italy. She knew her history and was so enthusiastic. We loved the walking tour with her.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Damiana was delightful.
Transport
Evening Flamenco & Tapas Private Tour
Seville

We weren't sure that we would enjoy the art of flamenco, but we were spellbound. It was thoroughly enjoyable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We enjoyed our time with Manuel at the flamenco show and then again over wine and tapas.
Transport
Exploring the archaeological site of Medina Azahara
Córdoba

The video about the archeological site before touring the real thing was very well done and worthwhile.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Enrique was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting.
Transport
We never heard our driver's name but she was excellent.
City tour in Córdoba
Córdoba

It is so important to see the Mesquita. Don't miss Cordoba.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jose was so passionate and informative. We were hanging on his every word.
Transport
Visit la Alhambra
Granada

We felt so fortunate having Maite guiding us. There were a number of large group tours and we knew that we were having a much richer experience having our private guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Maite was outstanding.
Transport
Flamenco Show
Granada

Once again, we were surprised by how much we enjoyed the flamenco, and the dinner was very good as well.

Quality of Experience
Raisin and Wine Route of the Axarquia
Almuñecar, La Herradura

We felt we were at the winery off season and would likely have enjoyed the day even more had we seen more of the wine process. We did enjoy tasting the final product though!

Quality of Experience
Beautiful country and charming villages.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Anna and Manu were both great.
Transport
Dinner al Pimpi
Málaga
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
It took a few minutes for the staff to understand who we were and that Irene had made a reservation for our pre-paid meal. We enjoyed the people watching while they sorted that out. Once we were seated, the staff and service were excellent!
Local specialist: Irene Carravilla
Irene
Irene Carravilla
Local specialist in Basque Country | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2022

As I said before, thanks to both of you for making it easy.
It has been very pleasant to work for you from the creation of the plan to your return home.
Thank you for not only helping us but also future travellers.
I hope we can work together again.
Irene

Thanksgiving trip to Spain
Spain | Nov 20 - Nov 26, 2022

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Tamara I.
Pikesville, MD | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022

We spent the week of Thanksgiving in Spain (family of four, including two teenage boys). James planned a very exciting and comprehensive trip for us, and Angela took care of any of our needs while we were there, including a last-minute switch I made to our itinerary which likely required some pretty impressive effort on her part to accomplish, but she did so quickly and graciously. We had extremely well informed guides to lead us through sites and cities, who shared with us a great deal of... read more

We spent the week of Thanksgiving in Spain (family of four, including two teenage boys). James planned a very exciting and comprehensive trip for us, and Angela took care of any of our needs while we were there, including a last-minute switch I made to our itinerary which likely required some pretty impressive effort on her part to accomplish, but she did so quickly and graciously. We had extremely well informed guides to lead us through sites and cities, who shared with us a great deal of history and knowledge. We particularly loved Maribel in Barcelona and Teresa in Madrid. James offered a few means of seeing cities we hadn’t tried before, including a Segway and horse and carriage. I questioned both, but we ended up loving them. James booked our hotels, booked our trains, secured our drivers, and set up all of our guided tours, and everything went off without a hitch. Literally no planning on my part, and that was just wet we needed in deciding on this last-minute trip during a busy time. I would absolutely recommend this travel agency and can’t wait to use them again. Thank you!

Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022

Hi Tamara! Many thanks for your review, we're thrilled you had such a fantastic time. Lots of happy memories created, I'm sure! It was a pleasure to plan and arrange this 'go-go-go' trip for and with you, and I'm pleased it all worked out well. Thanks again and un abrazo! James

Southern Spain - Fast Paced
Spain | Nov 18 - Nov 26, 2022

Landon
Landon G.
Mexico | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

This trip has changed my perspective on traveling! I usually wing it with minimal research ahead of time. This was the first time I have had a complete itinerary set up for me and it was great. It allowed my wife and I to meet people and see places that we would have never found.

The highlights of the trip for me were our Flamenco tour and out city tour in Granada. There was so much more to learn about Flamenco and the gypsy lifestyle than we expected. And the fact that our guide was... read more

This trip has changed my perspective on traveling! I usually wing it with minimal research ahead of time. This was the first time I have had a complete itinerary set up for me and it was great. It allowed my wife and I to meet people and see places that we would have never found.

The highlights of the trip for me were our Flamenco tour and out city tour in Granada. There was so much more to learn about Flamenco and the gypsy lifestyle than we expected. And the fact that our guide was performing at the end of the tour really made it unique. She introduced us to the culture and brought us to some great local places. I would change a thing.

Our tour with Pedro in Granada was also a blast. He was very passionate and prepared. Of all the tours he was the easiest to talk to and was very accommodating. After getting to know us he made some last-minute tweaks to the tour to show us a local spot that most people try to avoid. It was a genuine experience, and I would recommend him to anyone.

Our driver who Yuri coordinated for us was also a very cool guy. He drove us to Granada, and we talked the whole time. He shared great tips on things to do in town. The tapas are included in every bar and there are some many spots to check out.

I definitely recommend southern Spain to anyone. Very safe, clean and packed full of history.

The only things I would have changed are:
-The hotel Petit Palace Puerta de Triana which had a very strong odor throughout the building and our room. We choose to sleep with windows open.
-Our guide to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar was a little quiet and seemed kind of rushed. Nice guy but not quite the typical outgoing guide personality.
- Now that I know the spots, I personally would prefer another night in Granada and maybe skip Malaga.

Hotel Reviews
Petit Palace Puerta de Triana
Seville

Very clean and cute, great location but during my stay the entire building had a very strong drainage odor. I had to leave my windows open in the room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Morisca Hotel
Granada

Very cool place! And located in some of the coolest nighttime views I had during my trip. It is on the edge of town but still close enough to all the bars and tapas.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Málaga Premium Hotel
Málaga

This place is right in the heart of the downtown area. The only thing to consider is cars cannot drive to it. You will need to wheel your luggage for a few blocks, but the walkway is very easy.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Catalonia Ronda
Ronda

Of all the hotel I stayed at in southern Spain, this one felt the most luxurious. Very clean and friendly staff. The hotel on the top floor is really good too!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

Hey, Landon.
Thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure to help you plan your trip. I'll take into account your review of the guide in Seville's Alcazar.

Great experience- planning and traveling
Spain | Sep 5 - Sep 28, 2022

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Brian P.
Walnut Creek, CA | Reviewed on Dec 04, 2022

Great experience- everything met or exceeded our expectations. Marina and staff were accessible and responsive to any questions or concerns during the planning and the trip itself. We loved our custom itinerary and the travel app they provided us for the trip. We’ve recommended Kimkim to a number of family and friends. read more

Great experience- everything met or exceeded our expectations. Marina and staff were accessible and responsive to any questions or concerns during the planning and the trip itself. We loved our custom itinerary and the travel app they provided us for the trip. We’ve recommended Kimkim to a number of family and friends.

Hotel Review
Parador de Ronda
Ronda

Beautiful and spacious, best location,- probably the nicest hotel we stayed in Spain

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2022

Hi Brian! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review and for your kind words to the entire team!! I'm really happy you enjoyed your time discovering our country and hope you created lovely memories. I am glad you liked el Parador de Ronda hotel, it is indeed a beautiful hotel and has the best location in Ronda. Thank you again for letting us be a small part of your trip :) Warmest regards, Marina

An intense experience-filled 18 days in Spain made possible by kimkim.
Spain | Nov 4 - Nov 21, 2022

Margaret
Margaret S.
Darien, CT | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2022

It's hard to know where to start. My first trip to Spain was filled to the brim with sites, tastes, and experiences. We must have walked 3 - 7 miles/day. Regarding the guides:
Tslila's Tapas and Wine/Vermouth Crawl in Barcelona was a superb intro on our first night. So much fun and delicious food and drinks. I must have tasted four different vermouths. Tslila couldn't have been better.
Miguel's tour of La Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter was superb, a highlight of our... read more

It's hard to know where to start. My first trip to Spain was filled to the brim with sites, tastes, and experiences. We must have walked 3 - 7 miles/day. Regarding the guides:
Tslila's Tapas and Wine/Vermouth Crawl in Barcelona was a superb intro on our first night. So much fun and delicious food and drinks. I must have tasted four different vermouths. Tslila couldn't have been better.
Miguel's tour of La Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter was superb, a highlight of our trip.
Our guide in Girona was amusing but he seemed more interested in taking photos of members of the group than anything else. The misunderstanding regarding the contents of the tour (Costa Brava instead of Figueres) was solved quickly and generously by Helena and the kimkim team. We were able to fit in the Jewish Museum and lunch on our own and then take a taxi to see the Dali Museum.
Our small group trip to Monserrat with Alex was memorable. The views are spectacular. He is an enthusiastic and well-informed guide. We were surprised and impressed by the art museum there, too.
Eduardo's tour of Granada via Senses was a nice way to weave in the history of the places we passed but the synthetic fragrances did not always hit the mark and we had little room to carry home the fragrance kits.
Our Alhambra guide was excellent but we don't have his name.
Flamenco dance experience was enjoyable but it was an hour instead of two hours and did not include "a fascinating overview of this culturally distinct musical genre, from its origins to its current global renown."
Eva was the perfect person to introduce us to the Jewish history of Ubeda since her family's home, which she opened for us, contained Jewish history.
Marta was an informative and entertaining guide to Baeza.
The driver who took us to Cordoba from Granada was accommodating and flexible when his instructions didn't match our expected tour. We were able to fit in most of what was listed (confusingly) for the day, although in a different order. We were not able to visit the olive oil factory.
Antonio Jose's tour of the Medina Azahara was well done. Impressive.
The guide for Cordoba (Saray?) was superb. She had a dramatic and informative way of showing us the steps in the transformation of the Mezquita.
Sevilla - our tour was supposed to include the Cathedral and bell tower as well as the Alcazar and the Santa Cruz neighborhood but ended up being split into two different tours, the latter led by Pablo who was excellent, the former afterwards led by Teresa whose stories about the two sisters was memorable.
Jorge's evening introduction to the Hapsburg district was interesting. He shared many insights and left us off at a wonderful restaurant friends had recommended which happened to be across the street from his hairdresser.
We enjoyed Esther's generous wine, vermouth, and tapas tour near our hotel in Madrid. She shared a wealth of information.
Our guide for Toledo (Antonio?) was excellent - so enthusiastic and informative. We appreciated his detailed discussion of the former Synagogue.
Elena's tour of Segovia included details and stories that were very interesting. Our only tour in the rain/drizzle went very well and the restaurant she reserved for our lunch was excellent. Love those artichokes.

The plane and train tickets Helena prepared were a big help.

The hotels:
All the hotels and breakfasts were great:
The Radisson Blu in Barcelona was the least charming but the breakfast was the most extensive - amazing spread. After being offered a room with no view - just the air shaft - they gave us what seemed to be the honeymoon room which had light coming in.
The Aurea in Granada was well situated and historical with lovely Garcia Lorca quotations on the wall.
We appreciated the whimsical creativity and light of our room at the Madinat and enjoyed the Hammam experience that was included. The staff was very nice as was the breakfast.
The hotel in Sevilla was very well situated and elegant with a slightly less extensive breakfast.
We enjoyed the art and craft nature of 7 Islas in Madrid but never did get to sample their craft cocktails - too busy. The staff was helpful and the breakfast was excellent.

Highlights for me:
Museums in Barcelona, Monserrat, and Madrid we went to on our own: Miro, Picasso, Dali, El Prado, Thyssen, Reina Sofia, Sorolla
La Sagrada Familia and Casa Mila
Wine/Vermouth/Tapas tours
Cordoba's Mezquita
Driving through the olive orchards
Olive oil tasting - guide was very good
Several superb restaurants

The experience working with kimkim was enjoyable. I appreciate the initial approach where we discussed the pros and cons of various scenarios - six iterations before we paid anything. There were a few mix-ups while we were in Spain but they were settled right away. We packed a lot in and, at 71 years old, were amazed at our stamina. Perhaps we should have left more free time.

Hotel Reviews
Aurea Catedral Hotel
Granada

Comfortable, historic, good location, very good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Madinat
Córdoba

Creative and comfortable with excellent staff and breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
originality
Location
Staff
helpful and English-speaking
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla
Sevilla

Elegant and fun location.

Authenticity & Character
Restored building Lovely breakfast area. Our room had a sitting area and bedroom.
Location
It wasn't noisy but was off a pedestrian street with restaurants and very near the Cathedral.
Staff
A few little problems with the wi-fi. Staff was helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
No complaints.
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

Creative design and very helpful staff. Outside room with light but noisy at night since the Spaniards eat fro 10pm - 1am it seems and then hang out in the street.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Barcelona 1882
Barcelona

Superb breakfast. Not charming. Many rooms have air shaft views.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Barcelona

Guide was great. Excellent tour.

Quality of Experience
Food
Variety of tapas and wines and vermouths.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Half-Day Excursion to Montserrat
Barcelona

Go to the museum in addition to the church. May need more time to go up to the top of the mountain.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip to Medieval Girona & Dali Museum in Figueras
Barcelona

Mishap related to misunderstanding of the tour group was remedied very well by kimkim. Fit in the Jewish Museum in Girona.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents
Granada

Guide was very good. Senses part - nice idea but not that necessary.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Show
Granada

Would have liked an explanation of the history of Flamenco. Dancing was great.

Quality of Experience
Day trip to Úbeda and Baeza
Granada

Very nice addition but don't know if it is necessary given the amount of trips and activities that were put into our 18 days.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Helpful if the drivers speak English although our Spanish skills helped.
Medina Azahara Guided Tour at Night
Córdoba

Wasn't at night but was very good.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Guided Visit of Córdoba
Córdoba

See my evaluation of guides.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Seville

Very interesting and worthwhile.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was great. The driver got a little lost - first time ever - but got us there.
Insider's Old Madrid Tour
Madrid

Very nice evening tour with history and interesting neighborhoods. Madrid is so large it's hard to get a feeling for it and this was just one special corner.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was very knowledgeable.
Transport
Train was fine. Good to have the tickets purchased in advance.
Train Madrid to Segovia, Guided Visit of Segovia, Train Segovia to Madrid
Madrid

Loved the designs on the buildings. Tour included the Jewish quarter and other interesting sites and beautiful views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Spanish Cooking Class
Madrid

We enjoyed the food tour in the market and the small class. We helped make salmorejo, spinach and chick peas, and paella. We learned how to make a real sangria and how to debone a chicken. Each person was involved and there were accommodations for vegetarians and pescatarians.

Quality of Experience
Private Wine Tasting, Tapas & Vermouth
Madrid

The guide was excellent and brought to us to especially selected bars where we were served generous portions of wine, vermouth, and tapas.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was excellent.
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

An excellent introduction to Sevilla.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Guide was excellent. Everyone should experience La Sagrada Familia.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Helena Fernández
Helena
Helena Fernández
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

Hi Margaret!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write the review of your trip and for your kind words. I'm so happy you liked our country and I hope you created beautiful memories, thanks for the photos.
I am glad you enjoyed all the experiences of the trip, it was a pleasure to design it with you.
Warm regards, Helena

One week trip to Spain in November
Spain | Nov 19 - Nov 26, 2022

Kim
Kim G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

kimkim set us up with Alfonso, who did a wonderful job helping us plan our one week trip to Spain in November. We spent time in Barcelona, Cadaqués and Menorca and lucked out with only having rain one evening and temps in the low 60’s. In Barcelona we loved our bike tour and the tour of Sagrada Família. We also went to Parc Guél and did a tapas tour the last night in the Gothic Quarter. Our guide for the bike tour and tapas tour was George and he was very funny and knowledgeable about the... read more

kimkim set us up with Alfonso, who did a wonderful job helping us plan our one week trip to Spain in November. We spent time in Barcelona, Cadaqués and Menorca and lucked out with only having rain one evening and temps in the low 60’s. In Barcelona we loved our bike tour and the tour of Sagrada Família. We also went to Parc Guél and did a tapas tour the last night in the Gothic Quarter. Our guide for the bike tour and tapas tour was George and he was very funny and knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Barcelona. In Cadaqués we did a 10 mile hike along the coast with Alfonso as our guide. It was a besutiful hike and the weather was perfect for it. Most of the shops in town are closed during this time but it was nice to have less crowds and just be able to explore the beautiful streets and relax. In Menorca we went on a horseback ride along the coast and had time to explore Ciutadella and Mahon. If I were doing it over I would save the island for a separate or longer trip because I would have liked more time in Barcelona. We wanted to see as much as we could though so we added it in. Overall kimkim was very easy to work with, very responsive and helped us set up and incredible trip for our family of four. We are already talking about where we might like to go next in Spain and would definitely use them again.

Activity Reviews
Visit Park Güell & Sagrada Família
Barcelona

I enjoyed Sagrada Família the most because it is such an incredible sight. I recommend the guided tour because you learn so much more about why he designed things the way he did. You receive headphones so you can hear the guide without her having to shout. Parc Guél was crowded so I can’t even imagine how it is in the summer.

Quality of Experience
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Horseback Riding in Cala Mitjana
Menorca

This was a wonderful way to explore the coastline and see a beautiful beach not accessible by car. Our Spanish is limited and our guide did not speak English. We wish we spoke Spanish better so we could have communicated with our guide more during the trip.

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hiking the Gr-92 Camí de Ronda
Cadaqués

Beautiful views, great exercise. There is some steep uphill but it is not too long and definitely worth it. We enjoy hiking and it was a great way to get outside and see some amazing scenery. November is a perfect time for this because we could wear shorts yet were not too hot.

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Evening Tapas Walk in El Born
Barcelona

We were originally thinking we would be going to more than one restaurant to try out tapas but this tour is a walk around El Born and you dine at one Tapas restaurant. Our restaurant was right by the Picasso Museum. I cannot remember the name of it but was very good. Our guide George was wonderful.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walk in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
Barcelona

The Gothic Quarter is an amazing place to walk around and just get lost, but luckily with our guide we didn’t have to get lost. Ha. Jorge was so knowledgeable and familiar with the area and it’s history. This was a favorite part of our trip.

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Barcelona Bike Tour
Barcelona

I enjoyed this a lot because we were able to see many different neighborhoods and make it down along the water as well. It was an easy bike ride and our guide was great. It might not be as enjoyable in summer with hot temps and big crowds but November was perfect for it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
He was funny, very knowledgeable, had an iPad to show us pictures of some of the areas in the past and was great with our teenagers.
Transport
We enjoy biking and it is a great way to see a lot of the city and take breaks along the way.
Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022

It was nice sharing a couple of days with all of you.
I hope your review helps other travelers get a better idea of our territory in case they want to visit us.

Warm regards!

AMAZING 10-day trip to Spain!
Spain | Nov 19 - Nov 28, 2022

Natalie
Natalie W.
East Naples, FL | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

Wow, where to start? From the beginning of planning the trip, we had an amazing experience with Beatriz. She answered all of our questions super quickly and I really liked that the budget we discussed was stuck to, so there’s no surprises at the end when you get the invoice. We did a 10-day trip to Spain (Barcelona, Sevilla, and Madrid) and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. We wanted a trip that we had planned events like a tapas tour, cooking class, museums trips, day trips, etc.,... read more

Wow, where to start? From the beginning of planning the trip, we had an amazing experience with Beatriz. She answered all of our questions super quickly and I really liked that the budget we discussed was stuck to, so there’s no surprises at the end when you get the invoice. We did a 10-day trip to Spain (Barcelona, Sevilla, and Madrid) and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. We wanted a trip that we had planned events like a tapas tour, cooking class, museums trips, day trips, etc., but also enough time to ourselves to enjoy just waking around the cities and doing our own thing. I think our favorite parts were the tapas tour in Barcelona, the cooking class in Sevilla (the guides on this one were AMAZING, highly recommend), and the day trip to Toledo. Unfortunately, on the day we were supposed to go to a winery, I was not feeling well, but it was very easy to cancel because all of the information I needed was in the trip app. When we’re ready for our next big trip, we will certainly use KimKim again - we loved the ease of having everything we needed like train tickets, museum tickets, and phone numbers for important contacts right in the app at our fingertips. Thank you Beatriz and the KimKim team for making our trip so amazing!!

Hotel Reviews
Arc La Rambla
Barcelona

The location is great because you’re in an area that makes it easy to walk around the city. The hotel itself was clean and the staff were very friendly! As many hotels are in Europe, it’s older so the walls are thin and you can hear everything going on around you. So if you’re a light sleeper (like me!) bring ear plugs and maybe install a nice sound machine app on your phone. We had the free breakfast included, but ended up only using it once. I’d recommend walking down the street to the local market and grabbing something there instead. Overall, a decent place to put your head at night, but if you’re looking for a luxury stay, maybe look elsewhere!

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Petit Palace Puerta de Triana
Seville

The aesthetic is super cool - very eclectic wall paper in the rooms and carpeting in the hallways. Breakfast was very good, lots to choose from. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Walls we’re very thin and the room would get very hot at night, despite trying to lower the temperature on the AC. Bathroom was updated nicely, but there was no shower door in ours, just a long piece of glass, so water would get on the floor when showering. For what we were looking for on our trip (essentially a place to put our heads at night, shower, and change) it was perfect. If you’re looking for a luxury stay, this is not the hotel for you!

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Petit Palace Preciados
Madrid

This hotel is in the heart of a large shopping district and in busy roads - so light sleepers beware! It’s also in a pedestrian area, so a taxi can’t drop you off right in front of the door. The room itself was fine, beds were comfy and the bathroom was nice and large. The shower was… interesting. Took me a few tries to master as there are multiple shower nozzles, a large shower head, and other odd features that were a bit confusing! The walls are paper thin, so again, beware light sleepers! The location was great to get around the city and if you enjoy shopping.

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Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Barcelona

This was a great experience. We visited 4 separate restaurants and got to try at least 4 different tapas at each location and a drink of choice at each location. We had about 10 people in our group and the guide was really knowledgeable. There’s a lot of different options for the tapas but if you’re a vegetarian or don’t like seafood, this may not be a good experience for you as most options had meat or fish in them. Overall this was a great first experience in Barcelona and we loved being able to meet other visitors in our small group!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Seville

We had a lovely private tour of this estate and our guide, Sarah, was so knowledgeable about all of the different olive types and what they’re used for (eating vs olive oil extraction). The estate itself is beautiful and you get to see the modern day way they make olive oil as well as the ancient way they used to make it. The owner of the estate also has an impressive collection of old horse carriages that was an unexpected, but very interesting, addition to the trip. We ended up buying a ton of olive oil to bring home with us as gifts!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Experience
Seville

The show and experience was really wonderful, but since we were there on a Wednesday night, we were one of only a handful of attendees in the audience. This was a bit weird and felt awkward at first, but once the show started you forgot about it. The dancers and musicians were highly skilled and you could tell that they love performing. This may be a better experience on a weekend day assuming more people attend at that time.

Quality of Experience
Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Seville

Highly recommend this experience! The cooking class takes place inside the market and you do a tour of the market beforehand. The guide tells you about the local fare and what is in season. Then you get to cook with the ingredients that we’re discussed like saffron, purple garlic, and smoked paprika. Our chef, Dom, was so incredible! He was able to make a group of about 12 feel like a little family. He got everyone involved with chopping and cooking - everyone got a chance to be the star.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

Hi Natalie! Thank you so, SO much for taking the time to write such a detailed review and for your kind words to the entire team!! I'm really happy you both enjoyed your time discovering our contry and hope you created lovely memories. Thank you again for letting us be a small part of your special trip :) Warmest regards, Bea

Yuri and Kimkim are perfect!
Spain | Nov 17 - Nov 25, 2022

Kim
Kim R.
Keller, TX | Reviewed on Nov 27, 2022

I was nervous to use kimkim and now we are complete sold. We traveled to Barcelona, Madrid, and Mallorca for 9 days. Yuri, our travel specialist, is absolutely wonderful. He was quick to correspond and when I was nervous he reassured me on the processes. My husband didn’t know what everything we were doing on the trip. After trains, plains, and shuttle services, he said it was one of the best experience he’s ever had and grateful for this vacation. Everything was taken into... read more

I was nervous to use kimkim and now we are complete sold. We traveled to Barcelona, Madrid, and Mallorca for 9 days. Yuri, our travel specialist, is absolutely wonderful. He was quick to correspond and when I was nervous he reassured me on the processes. My husband didn’t know what everything we were doing on the trip. After trains, plains, and shuttle services, he said it was one of the best experience he’s ever had and grateful for this vacation. Everything was taken into consideration, and I was able to have meetings with Yuri when I had questions. He helped when we were lost on one excursion. It was our mistake, but he was able to connect us. We had shuttles, hotels, and excursions all set up for us and I was able to pick out the hotels around the areas we wanted to explore.

The hotels were in ideal locations and we walked everyplace to eat and explore. Everyone at the hotels were beyond accommodating to our needs. They made the guest experience unforgettable. We appreciate everyone's kindness to help make this trip a memorable one.

Excursions: Tapas tour (Mirko), Gothic Tour (Ann Marie), Iberico Ham class (Santi), Paella Cooking Class, and Wine Tasting. Beyond our expectations and sincerely delightful to learn from all these brilliant instructors.

Thank you again. We hope other people get to experience a wonderful vacation like this.

Hotel Reviews
H10 Madison
Barcelona

H10 was perfect for our first stop in Barcelona. We liked the location it was close to the Gothic Quarter. It was quiet but close to businesses if you wanted it. The morning breakfast was delicious and lots of choices. The wait staff always had a smile on their face and helped us through the menu. They entire team met us with such kindness, explained where to explore on the map, helped us with some laundry that needed to be done, and gave us recommendations on where to have some local wines. We couldn't have asked for a better place.

Authenticity & Character
Hotel was clean, bright, and so much character.
Location
We love that it was quiet but close to everything.
Staff
Everyone was wonderful! I wish I knew everyone's name. From the wait staff to the front desk (Alberto ?). No one made us feel less because we didn't speak english and they had a lot of patience.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fresh and clean. I am very particular about this and they did a fantastic job.
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

Loved 7 Islas Hotel. It's in a location that is easy to walk around and lots of fun tapas restaurants. They gave us great recommendations for places to eat and would call ahead for reservations for us. This place has little clutter and minimalist which was perfect for us. The downstairs bar had fantastic drink and our bartender who works all the time was so kind to us. If you have a chance, try the apple crumble dessert with a cappuccino (so yummy).

Authenticity & Character
Unique and different from the other hotels and I love that it wasn't a replica of other places.
Location
This was a little more busy than our other stay but the hotel was quiet when we came in so it was perfect. Close to shopping and dining.
Staff
Absolutely fantastic. There was one restaurant they recommended that had the best dinner (pork, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes dish) and wine out of our entire stay in Madrid.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable.
Boutique Hotel Posada Terra Santa
Palma de Mallorca

LOVE the hotel! This was towards the end of our Spain tour and what a surprise. The beautiful architecture of the hotel, the sauna, and the roof top terrace were just some of the perks in this hotel. Watching the sunset while having a glass of wine before heading to dinner was one of the most memorable times of our trip. The staff was absolutely kind and helpful. We loved talking to them and they helped us through every part of our stay. We only wish it would have been longer.

Authenticity & Character
The decor and architect with the court yard of the hotel is such a treat.
Location
Perfect for walking around the area but also quietness.
Staff
So accommodating and they make you feel heard and important.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was so clean and spotless. It smelled clean and great beds.
Hotel Regina
Barcelona

This was towards the last part of our stay. It's a beautiful hotel in downtown Barcelona. It's a great hotel and is super busy. They have a great bar and room service and if you need anything such as groceries are right across the street. The room was a little hot so having the balcony door opened helped. What I learned is that when the AC is on in a hotel it's on for everyone. So when it's turned off and it's winter the heat is on. You can't regulate your own room. This is on all the hotels I stayed in. With that said, then you have a window open. If the noise of outside doesn't bother you then you are fine. I can sleep like that and most people can. This hotel had a great and friendly staff. You can go outside and get anything you need. Everyone is super friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Such a cool and historic hotel.
Location
Close to everything. Reminded us of New York.
Staff
They were super welcoming. Received a note and some fruit upon our arrival. The room service was delicious.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and beds were comfy!
Activity Reviews
Evening Tapas Walk in El Born
Barcelona

Loved our tapas event. Mirko was a great tour guide. Our first thought was to go out eat, drink, and watch flamenco dancing. We were so tired from our trip and he adjusted to our energy. We saw places we would have never visited and wen't back another time too because we loved it so much. We went to three different restaurants and learned about the different types of food, culture, and how the area is divided up. We were so glad to meet him and he was the start of our 9 day trip.

Quality of Experience
Everything was set up ahead of time. They had a table when we arrived. If we needed anything, Mirko helped us or got it for us. He would call ahead before the next restaurant so they would be ready for us. We learned about what we were eating and what was a common dish in the area. Such a great treat!
Food
The food was delicious. We went from authentic dishes to the new.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mirko was absolutely wonderful.
Transport
We walked everywhere.
Private Walk in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
Barcelona

Ann Marie was a perfect guide! She showed us all around The Gothic Center and much more. We were able to go into stores, museum, and the chapel. She accommodated our request for tour and adjusted as needed. She is a wealth of knowledge and we didn't know how much history was surrounding us until we were done. What's cool is we weren't expecting to get what we received and it was a lot of unexpected history and information that we are grateful to learn and appreciate the culture a lot more. We had so much fun and learned so much.

Quality of Experience
Everything. Ann Marie was such a pleasure to learn from.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked from our hotel. 5 min. walk.
Jamón Ibérico Workshop
Madrid

Santiago (Santi) was such a great instructor! We learned so much and had the best Iberico ham tasting. The quality of pigs, how they are raised and how you will have different taste from the same pig. We learned that this is an art and it takes years of experience to understand. We learned that this is only from Spain and which one to choose next time we are out dinning. Such a great experience.

Quality of Experience
Lots of fun. Loved that it was a private class so we could ask questions and interact more. Great wine and ham.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff was kind and let us have our class while others had lunch.
Transport
We walked to restaurant. 15 min. walk from hotel.
Paella Cooking Class & Market Visit
Madrid

This was such a great class! We thought it was a private class and it ended up being a group class which ended up being a blast! Our instructor, Angel was so knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. We took a trip to the market and learned about what to buy for our paella, dessert, and also Sangria. We all worked together but also made some delicious food that we can try and recreate at home. Delicious food, conversation, and drinks! They also send you home with the recipes.

Quality of Experience
We had so much fun and learned so much! The food tasted so good we can't wait to try it again.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Angel was fun, always keeping it interesting and he was prepared for us too!
Transport
We walked. It was about a 20 min. walk from our home.
Wine Tour of Mallorca's Famous Fincas
Mallorca

Tucked away at a beautiful estate, is a little slice of heaven. We tried different wines, walked around a beautiful estate, and learned about their new wines and projects. This family has been making wines for decades but did it for trade. They made the wines to barter and trade on their island they live on. Now, this is newer and they are bottling their wines. It's just a serene time with yummy tapas and wine.

Quality of Experience
That it's family owned and they care about what happens to their wine and estate.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was so kind and knowledgable about the history of Mallorca and wine.
Transport
They came and picked us up at our hotel.
Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

Hi, Kimberly!
What a wonderful review! Thank you so much!
It's very helpful for me to help others choose the proper guides and experiences.
It was a pleasure to help you plan your trip!
See you soon on kimkim! :)

OUTSTANDING!
Spain | Nov 1 - Nov 15, 2022

Lisa
Lisa M.
Greenburgh, NY | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2022

From start to finish, we felt like we were in good hands. We had a wonderful experience planning and taking our trip to Spain with Kim Kim. Our local agent, Beatriz De Pablo was consistently reliable and available to us both before we left, and also the whole time we were in Spain. And if she wasn’t in, she made sure to let us know the name and contact information of a colleague who was covering for her. That greatly helped in reducing the stress of traveling with my older parents, who... read more

From start to finish, we felt like we were in good hands. We had a wonderful experience planning and taking our trip to Spain with Kim Kim. Our local agent, Beatriz De Pablo was consistently reliable and available to us both before we left, and also the whole time we were in Spain. And if she wasn’t in, she made sure to let us know the name and contact information of a colleague who was covering for her. That greatly helped in reducing the stress of traveling with my older parents, who have some mobility issues. It was especially nice to get an upgrade to premium class on our train rides, with meals included. The hotel - train station and hotel – airport transfers were welcome, and even when there was a problem with one of them, the team worked to quickly resolve the situation to our satisfaction.

The driver who picked us up from MAD when we landed on 1 Nov was reassuring about waiting for us after we landed, as we navigated through the massive airport with my parents in wheelchairs. The driver who picked us up at the Granada train station was very nice too. Our guides in all destinations were uniformly outstanding: Alberto (Granada), Fátima (Córdoba) and Teresa (Sevilla). They had a solid knowledge base about the locations, as well as great personalities, which made spending time with them a pleasure. We appreciated that Bea arranged separate tickets to la Mezquita in Córdoba to accommodate my parents, who weren't able to accompany us on the official tour. We especially liked our driver, David, who picked us up at Atocha station on 14 Nov and brought us to our hotel in Madrid, and who also drove us to MAD on 15 Nov. He was friendly and helpful.

We loved it all, but especially the cooking class in Sevilla! Laura was a warm, kind, and patient instructor and the food was delicious (looking forward to receiving the recipes!).

Hotel Reviews
Eurostars Puerta Real Hotel
Granada

Clean, centrally located, but utilitarian and not very charming.

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Las Casas de la Juderia Hotel
Córdoba

This hotel is charming. It's ideally located in the old quarter of the city, steps from la Mezquita and the Roman bridge. Reception is wonderful and they gave us a very warm welcome, which was appreciated after a long drive. Breakfast was served in a large utilitarian room, but the choices were great, and the service was responsive and friendly. The courtyards and fountains were magical, but one caution I would mention is that the various steps up and down through the garden and courtyard areas were not well-lit or marked. We were traveling with my elderly parents, and I worried about them slipping and falling. Otherwise, it's a lovely property. We didn't get a chance to partake in the "honor bar" in the lovely library, but I loved the idea of it and we definitely would have if we had had more time in the beautiful city of Córdoba.

Authenticity & Character
Charming!
Location
Centrally located in the old city.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lighting in the guest rooms could be a bit brighter.
Hotel H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla

Hotel H10 Casa de la Plata was our favorite hotel during our two-week stay in Spain. Front desk staff were top-notch: warm and welcoming. The lobby area is tastefully appointed with eclectic furnishings and decor. The guest rooms are wonderful: spacious but cozy. We loved the bidet and the illuminated toilet :-) There was witty and whimsical art on the walls, eye-pleasing colors and - a first for us - a pillow menu!! The breakfast buffet was lavish and delicious, with more choices than we knew what to do with. Service at breakfast was warm, friendly and welcoming.

Authenticity & Character
Location
In the middle of the old city, in the pedestrian zone - ideally situated. May be difficult to reach, though, for folks with mobility issues, as the closest taxis can come is about 500m away.
Staff
Special shout-out to Fran, who walked out to help find us when were arrived in old Sevilla, and were lost with our rental car on the narrow cobblestone streets. He graciously helped us with our luggage and guided us to the hotel.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bidet and illuminated toilet in the bathroom. Pillow menu - oh my!
Catalonia Las Cortes
Madrid

Hotel is lovely, with excellent service, comfortable rooms and beds, and great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
A nice mix of character and history, with modern amenities.
Location
Central location, near museums, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza Santa Ana
Staff
Consistently friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. One issue is that the rooms on one floor (not sure which one) all have a substantial step up into the bathroom. This was a hazard for my elderly parents, to the point that they requested a room change, which hotel staff accommodated quickly and efficiently. There are also door stoppers affixed permanently to the floor, which are easy to walk into and stub one's toe.
Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

Jenk was a friendly and informative guide. We liked that it was in the Chamberi neighborhood, which has fewer tourists and so felt like an authentic experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Museo del Prado
Madrid

Christina was an excellent guide, with considerable knowledge about the museum, which she presented in a lively and interesting manner.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Guided Visit of Córdoba
Córdoba
Traditional Andalusian Cooking Class & Market Visit
Seville
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville
Privately Guided Visit of Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Alberto was outstanding.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Nov 26, 2022

Hola Lisa! Thank you for taking the time to write this detailed review and for your kind words to our team and all your guides! It was a pleasure to organize this trip for both of you and your parents, and I am thrilled that you had a great and relaxed time exploring our country. Sending you my best regards, Bea.

Our guides were for our tours were great. Th...
Spain | Nov 9 - Nov 19, 2022

Suha
Suha M.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2022

Our guides were for our tours were great.
They were very knowledgeable and efficient.
The hotels we chose from the list were amazing.
Great choices to chose from. The wine tour to Rioja was wonderful. Iker did a great job as our guide for the day.
All the drivers were on time and we felt very organized the whole trip. read more

Our guides were for our tours were great.
They were very knowledgeable and efficient.
The hotels we chose from the list were amazing.
Great choices to chose from. The wine tour to Rioja was wonderful. Iker did a great job as our guide for the day.
All the drivers were on time and we felt very organized the whole trip.

Hotel Reviews
Mercer Hotel Barcelona
Barcelona
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel The Principal
Madrid
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Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022

Hi, Suha!
It was a pleasure helping you have a great trip to Spain! Thank you for your kind words about our activities and guides.
Hope to see you soon on kimkim, planning your next trip to one of 60 destinations in the world.

Pintxos, Basilicas, and Pilota - Oh My!
Spain | Oct 12 - Oct 23, 2022

Joel
Joel S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022

Very satisfying experience with our specialist Marta. She made sure to understand our goals and wishes for the trip, and was very accommodating in assisting us in fine tuning the itinerary so that we got the most of the trip. We were so happy with kimkim’s process that we’ve already scheduled another trip with them! Moreover, we have recommended kimkim to friends, and will continue to do so.

The kimkim process was simple yet thorough, and working with Marta was rewarding. We enjoyed the... read more

Very satisfying experience with our specialist Marta. She made sure to understand our goals and wishes for the trip, and was very accommodating in assisting us in fine tuning the itinerary so that we got the most of the trip. We were so happy with kimkim’s process that we’ve already scheduled another trip with them! Moreover, we have recommended kimkim to friends, and will continue to do so.

The kimkim process was simple yet thorough, and working with Marta was rewarding. We enjoyed the flexibility of being given suggestions, then identifying which components of the itinerary were most appealing. She helped us pick activities we might not have thought of on our own, and was great to communicate with during our time in country. If we had planned the entire trip ourselves, the amount of choices about what to do and where to stay would have been overwhelming. Using Marta, Espiritu, and kimkim, we had an excellent set of experiences and will look back fondly on this trip for many years to come.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel España Ramblas
Barcelona

The hotel itself is stunning in its preservation of historical detail. The beds and pillows were very good, supportive and comfortable without being too soft or too firm. The modern sinks and faucets can be a challenge, depending on your room. The auto shutoff was an irritant regardless. Breakfast was excellent, and in an absolutely beautiful space. The staff were attentive, but not oppressive, and seemed truly happy to be of service. One criticism would be the difficulty of vehicles getting to the hotel entrance -- taxis had the proper transponders to lower the bollards to access the street, while private drivers did not.

Authenticity & Character
One of the oldest hotels in Barcelona, and tastefully updated rooms without losing old world charm in the common areas.
Location
Central without being obnoxiously loud.
Staff
Friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfort and style.
NH Ciudad de Zaragoza
Zaragoza

This hotel was in a *perfect* location for exploring Old Town Zaragoza, enjoying views over the river (sunrises, sunsets, and fireworks at the close of the Festival de Pilar), and gave easy access to shopping, dining, transit, and major attractions. While the building lacked the historical appeal of other accommodations, the room itself was extremely comfortable, well appointed, and clean. We ate one dinner and two breakfasts at the hotel restaurant; the meals were good, but did not stand out as exceptional when compared to virtually any other meals we enjoyed in Spain. The staff were capable and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Authenticity and character are not what NH is known for. The hotel was nice.
Location
Perfect central location.
Staff
No problems to report. Bartender was friendly. Front desk staff were helpful. Breakfast staff was adequate, friendly but not always attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and very comfortable.
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022

Hi Joel, thank you for taking the time to submit the review. It was a pleasure to organize this trip for you and Natalie, and I am thrilled that you had a great time exploring the must-sees and other hidden spots in our beloved country. If you consider a trip to Portugal or Spain in the future, let me know and I will be happy to help. Have fun on your new adventure! Best, Marta

Spain trip - 1 week
Spain | Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2022

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steve o.
Birmingham, MI | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022

Yuri was a fantastic Spain kimkim planner as all of our planned events and tours went extremely smoothly and very timely. Arrived in Madrid with perfect transfers to hotel, Tuk Tuk tour of the city, Tapas tour the following day and a fun Flamenco dance class with Fernando leading the way. We then moved on to Barcelona in the same fashion via train with smooth transfers.
Toured Sagrada Familia with Maria who was an excellent host. Finished the trip with a sunset sailboat ride and a live... read more

Yuri was a fantastic Spain kimkim planner as all of our planned events and tours went extremely smoothly and very timely. Arrived in Madrid with perfect transfers to hotel, Tuk Tuk tour of the city, Tapas tour the following day and a fun Flamenco dance class with Fernando leading the way. We then moved on to Barcelona in the same fashion via train with smooth transfers.
Toured Sagrada Familia with Maria who was an excellent host. Finished the trip with a sunset sailboat ride and a live Flamenco show all in Barcelona.
Have never used kimkim before but would recommend using their service as it helped tremendously with planning. Thank you again Yuri!

Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Nov 14, 2022

Hi, Steve!
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to help you plan your trip to Spain. Glad that you have enjoyed it and that all went smoothly.
Looking forward to see you soon with your new trip request at kimkim.com

Luis was wonderful in understanding what my d...
Spain | Oct 6 - Oct 15, 2022

Jessica
Jessica S.
Columbia, SC | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022

Luis was wonderful in understanding what my daughter and I were looking for in this trip. He found out-of-the-way places and experience that made our first time to Europe an unforgettable one. We will definitely be returning, and when we do, we will contact Luis first and foremost. read more

Luis was wonderful in understanding what my daughter and I were looking for in this trip. He found out-of-the-way places and experience that made our first time to Europe an unforgettable one. We will definitely be returning, and when we do, we will contact Luis first and foremost.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Villa Favorita
San Sebastian

Everything about this hotel exceeds your expectations. From the setting, to the people, to the food, you will not be disappointed. For someone who values, excellent service, and clean and unique accommodations, Villa Favorita, does not disappoint.

Authenticity & Character
Unique and well appointed
Location
Views are spectacular
Staff
My daughter was practicing her Spanish and the staff were excited and willing to help her.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ohla Barcelona
Barcelona

It’s in the heart of Barcelona shopping district, but it still feels out of the way. The staff go out of their way to make you feel special and invited. They upgraded my daughter and me too sweet our last night there, and it made her feel so special and was a perfect ending to our first vacation in Spain.

Authenticity & Character
Modern and sleek without pretension
Location
Great location and easy walking distance to restaurants and fine shopping
Staff
Always went out of there way
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022

Hi Jessica,

Thanks a million for sharing your experience with us. I really appreciate you took the time to do so because we can control our providers and accommodations and use the ones you prefer.
It has been a pleasure organize this for you and your daughter. I wish I could plan a new trip for you in the near future.

Best wishes,

Luis

Spectacular trip, made planning feel effortless!!!
Spain | Oct 26 - Nov 3, 2022

Franca
Franca M.
Baltimore, MD | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2022

I asked Irene to plan a trip for my family. I wasn´t going to be able to attend & wanted to feel like they would be in good hands and have an easy experience on the ground. Irene planned an amazing trip!! It was perfectly catered to them and their health needs. She was super attentive, even late into the night. And when one of our family members had health issues, she did everything possible to make sure they could still enjoy their experience - helping to adjust our itinerary as needed.... read more

I asked Irene to plan a trip for my family. I wasn´t going to be able to attend & wanted to feel like they would be in good hands and have an easy experience on the ground. Irene planned an amazing trip!! It was perfectly catered to them and their health needs. She was super attentive, even late into the night. And when one of our family members had health issues, she did everything possible to make sure they could still enjoy their experience - helping to adjust our itinerary as needed. They loved their stays, all very lovely with great breakfasts! And I heard rave reviews about their tour guides in the different cities.

Local specialist: Irene Carravilla
Irene
Irene Carravilla
Local specialist in Basque Country | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022

Thank you very much for your kind words, it is a pleasure to have served you during your trip to Spain. It is the way we understand to be your local hosts and to offer the best travel experiences in our country.
See you soon! Best regards.
Irene, Giulia and Susana
GenuineSpain

Irene muy atenta a nuestras necesidades
Spain | Oct 26 - Nov 3, 2022

Monica
Monica M.
West Palm Beach, FL | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2022

Irene estuvo muy atenta a nuestras necesidades lo cual nos dio un sentimiento de seguridad. Los hoteles escogidos x ella estuvieron perfectos para nosotros, muy céntricos principalmente, bonitos y cómodos. Los 4 tours todos muy informativos y amenos. En verdad nos hizo el viaje cómodo y fácil. Todo fluyó fácilmente y sin trabas. Mi rating para Irene es = excelente.

Mónica Muller read more

Irene estuvo muy atenta a nuestras necesidades lo cual nos dio un sentimiento de seguridad. Los hoteles escogidos x ella estuvieron perfectos para nosotros, muy céntricos principalmente, bonitos y cómodos. Los 4 tours todos muy informativos y amenos. En verdad nos hizo el viaje cómodo y fácil. Todo fluyó fácilmente y sin trabas. Mi rating para Irene es = excelente.

Mónica Muller

Hotel Reviews
TOC Hostel Madrid
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apartamentos Cuna 41
Sevilla
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mihlton Barcelona
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Irene Carravilla
Irene
Irene Carravilla
Local specialist in Basque Country | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022

Thank you very much for your kind words, it is a pleasure to have served you during your trip to Spain. It is the way we understand to be your local hosts and to offer the best travel experiences in our country.
See you soon! Best regards.
Irene, Giulia and Susana
GenuineSpain

Took the stress away/lifetime trip to Spain!
Spain | Oct 30 - Nov 8, 2022

Emilie
Emilie T.
Matthews, NC | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2022

Marina was fantastic. The organization and transports really took the stress out of planning and traveling. We absolutely loved every city, especially Granada and Cádiz where we had the opportunity to relax and really take in the amazing history and culture. Fantastic tour guides, great hotel locations even with a smaller budget. I also loved that even with some downtime and free afternoons, there were a ton of great recommendations and literature about each city on the itinerary. We never... read more

Marina was fantastic. The organization and transports really took the stress out of planning and traveling. We absolutely loved every city, especially Granada and Cádiz where we had the opportunity to relax and really take in the amazing history and culture. Fantastic tour guides, great hotel locations even with a smaller budget. I also loved that even with some downtime and free afternoons, there were a ton of great recommendations and literature about each city on the itinerary. We never felt lost, stressed, or like we didn’t have hundreds of exciting options, even on free afternoons. We were also having trouble getting tickets to some of the Gaudí sites in Barcelona and Marina was able to quickly get us tickets at great times. If we had a question about anything, she always responded quickly and was able to help us in record time. Thank you so much Marina and KimKim for a fantastic trip!

Hotel Review
Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel
Granada

This hotel is lovely and comfortable with amazing views. We also loved the breakfast. The location is fantastic, right next to a bustling plaza with some of the best tapas we had the entire trip. Thanks so much for making our stay in Granada even more beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful, great location, incredible views.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Spain

Jaime was an amazing guide! His passion and excitement for the Alhambra was inspiring and apparent throughout the tour. He was patient and answered any question we had. Highly recommend this experience. It was a main highlight of our trip!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Pablo was a wealth of information. He is so clearly passionate and knowledgeable. His energy was infectious and the 3 hours flew by!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022

Hi Emilie, Thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review and for your kind words! I am glad to hear you enjoyed your guided tours and the selected hotels. Alhambra is indeed a must-see if you visit Granada and in my opinion Spain, it is breathtaking. I will pass your kind words to all the team :) It was truly a pleasure helping you organize this trip to Spain and I hope to help you plan your next adventure! Warmest regards, Marina.

Our trip to Spain was absolutely fantastic!
Spain | Oct 15 - Oct 22, 2022

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Wes E.
Bon Air, VA | Reviewed on Nov 06, 2022

... and it's all thanks to Irene! She was very patient as we learned KimKim and helped us to plan, and then setup a wonderful vacation that worked well for both me and my wife. What's more, whenever we found ourselves missing our driver, on a late train, or just confused in general, she was a quick message away to help us navigate our trip. She even checked in on us a few times to make sure we were having fun and enjoying ourselves as much as possible.

We started our trip with a group... read more

... and it's all thanks to Irene! She was very patient as we learned KimKim and helped us to plan, and then setup a wonderful vacation that worked well for both me and my wife. What's more, whenever we found ourselves missing our driver, on a late train, or just confused in general, she was a quick message away to help us navigate our trip. She even checked in on us a few times to make sure we were having fun and enjoying ourselves as much as possible.

We started our trip with a group tapas tour in Madrid, led by Neomi, who was very knowledgeable and made excellent suggestions at every step. It was truly a blast! We got to sample numerous delicious beverages, food, and make great conversation with our fellow travelers. Next, we enjoyed a guided tour in Madrid, where we learned all about its history, even joking and having fun with our guide (whose name I unfortunately cannot remember - but she was amazing!). Our time in Seville was also well planned, with Barbara showing us the Great Cathedral and the Alcazar our first day, making some fantastic recommendations for dinner. The day trip to the White Villages and Ronda was filled with beautiful scenery, fun shopping, and good food that truly left us wanting more. Granada is a gorgeous city, with so much to see, including the much (and rightfully) touted Alhambra. Our guide, Gabriela, was very knowledgeable and fun, leaving us once again feeling more like we'd been shown around by an acquaintance, rather than a stranger we hardly knew. We discovered a nice coffee house - Cafe 4 Gatos, that I would strongly recommend for good coffee and excellent food (bring cash!). Finally, our dinner at Aben Humeya was the perfect end to our last day in Granada, coupling delicious food with a view neither of us will ever forget.

I know I've gone on for quite a bit already, but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that every hotel Irene found for us was fantastic, with comfortable beds, polite helpful staff, and delicious breakfasts. The drivers were all polite, professional, and very helpful. And our information packet was very thorough and helped us avoid making numerous mistakes we likely would have made on our own.

Thank you Irene and everyone who helped make our trip such a success!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel One Shot Luchana 22
Madrid

Nice location with very comfortable beds. Polite, helpful staff and a delicious breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa de Indias by Intur
Seville

Nice location with comfortable beds. Polite, helpful staff and a delicious breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel
Granada

Very location with a lot of history in the building, converted in a very charming and aesthetically pleasing way. Extremely helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Aben Humeya
Granada
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Restaurante Casa Suecia
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit la Alhambra
Granada
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tapas tour
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
City tour
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lunch in La Bola
Madrid
Guided tour in Seville
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day trip : Ronda and White Villages
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Irene Carravilla
Irene
Irene Carravilla
Local specialist in Basque Country | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2022

Thank you very much for your kind comments, we were very happy to hear about your excellent experience in our country and we were delighted to be your local hosts. It is the way we have to work in our local operator specialized in responsible tourism, GenuineSpain. We try to take care of all the details and give a personalized service and always improve, so your comments help us to provide a better and better service.
Thank you very much and see you soon!
Irene, Giulia and Susana
GenuineSpain
www.genuinespain.es

This was our first time in Spain and we will be back!
Spain | Oct 23 - Nov 3, 2022

Rachelle
Rachelle E.
Norwood, OH | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2022

This was our first time in Spain and our first big trip since Covid-2020 shutdown. We did not have a lot of free time to do our own research and book a trip on our own. Luis understood the types of activities we wanted to do and the places we wanted to see. He provided a lot of background information on the places we will be visiting and summary itinerary with times and locations of tour meeting places. He responded on a timely manner whenever I sent a message with requests or... read more

This was our first time in Spain and our first big trip since Covid-2020 shutdown. We did not have a lot of free time to do our own research and book a trip on our own. Luis understood the types of activities we wanted to do and the places we wanted to see. He provided a lot of background information on the places we will be visiting and summary itinerary with times and locations of tour meeting places. He responded on a timely manner whenever I sent a message with requests or questions. The accommodations he booked for us were exactly where we wanted to be - centrally located and near public transportation. They were clean and comfortable. The staff in the hotels/apartment were cheerful and helpful.

We enjoyed the private walking tours Luis arranged for us. It allowed us to see many sites at a more flexible pace. Our guides - Almudena (Madrid), Maria (Toledo) and Luca (Seville) were very knowledgeable of the area and pointed out things that we would have missed if we were just walking on our own. We appreciated that they were checking in on how we are doing with all the walking. They were all open to receiving feedback as to what is and is not interesting to us.

Luis also arranged for group tours to Cordova, Granada and Ronda. We were first concerned about going on a larger group tour but the tours were well organized and efficient. Although the bus ride were long, they were comfortable. We were in awe of the Alhambra as well as the view of the town from Alhambra. Just amazing! It was unfortunate that I got sick and missed the Cordova tour.

The last trip that Luis arranged for us was a small group tour to Montserrat from Barcelona. It so happened that our guide only had 1 tour that day so we had the flexibility to stay a little longer in Montserrat and listen to the Boys' Choir. It was a blessing to hear the angelic voices of the choir.

Overall, we had a great time! Exhausted but full of fond memories! Thank you Luis and staff for helping us enjoy our first time in Spain.

Hotel Reviews
Eurostars Hotel Plaza Mayor
Madrid

Our room was clean and comfortable. The location was great -near many sites and public transportation. The staff was very helpful. The breakfast buffet had a wide selection of food and tey were delicious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We are walking distance to many sites, restaurants and public transportation.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sacristia Santa Ana
Seville

The building exterior and lobby has character. It is not very big hotel so there is not a lot of people going in and out of the hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful - they helped us arranged for take away breakfast on days we had early tours. We were only able to eat breakfast at their restaurant once and we wished we ate there every morning because what we had was yummy! The hotel is located in a busy street so at night you can hear some commotions. One thing they need to update is that their website says they have laundry service but we were told that service is no longer provided.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Happy Apartments
Mostar

This 1 bedroom apartment is spacious and had all the amenities we needed. The facade has character but the inside is very modern. It's in the heart of Las Ramblas across Palau Guell and a short walk between to Metro stations. It was nice that the entrance is keyless and we felt safe walking in the street of the apartment even late in the evening.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2022

Good morning Rachelle,

Thank you for taking the time to provide such a complete review. Believe it or not it is very important to test if our providers do a good job and the selection of hotels matched your requirements and take actions if something is not like we both expected. Other than that I'm very glad you both enjoyed the trip, are happy with the planning and discovered part of this beautiful country. Maybe next time I can take you to visit other areas not so well known but amazing as... read more

Good morning Rachelle,

Thank you for taking the time to provide such a complete review. Believe it or not it is very important to test if our providers do a good job and the selection of hotels matched your requirements and take actions if something is not like we both expected. Other than that I'm very glad you both enjoyed the trip, are happy with the planning and discovered part of this beautiful country. Maybe next time I can take you to visit other areas not so well known but amazing as well. Thank you very much for your flexibility and way of traveling. I can see you are very experienced and wise travelers with lots of interest in discovering our culture.
Please do not hesitate to contact back for anything you may need from Spain. I'll love to read back from you every some time.

My best wishes for a great end of the year!!

Luis

Anniversary Trip 2022
Spain | Oct 14 - Oct 27, 2022

Krista
Krista M.
Mequon, WI | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2022

We had a fantastic trip to Spain and it was largely due to the planning and thoughtfulness of our agent Marina. She helped us plan a fantastic anniversary trip while staying on budget! She also kept us informed and up to date on any changes and was consistently responsive to any questions we had both in planning the trip and while we were there! Would definitely use her for a trip in the future!

Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2022

Hi Krista, Thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review and for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Spain and I hope you and Daniel created lovely memories :) It was truly a pleasure helping you organize this trip to Spain and I hope to help you plan your next adventure! Warmest regards, Marina.

I can’t remember what Marta arranged or what ...
Spain | Oct 13 - Oct 27, 2022

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Ann E.
Chico, CA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2022

I can’t remember what Marta arranged or what I arranged so I will tell you our favorites with only one negative.
Cuenca - great tour with Daniel
Cartegena - we did not enjoy our time with
Gemma
Venice - great hotel Helen Berger, good bike tour, great restaurant Tagomago
Girona - excellent history & food tour with Gina
Huesca - amazing Castello de Corvinos
San Sebastián - excellent hotel Villa Favorita, excellent tour with Diego
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I can’t remember what Marta arranged or what I arranged so I will tell you our favorites with only one negative.
Cuenca - great tour with Daniel
Cartegena - we did not enjoy our time with
Gemma
Venice - great hotel Helen Berger, good bike tour, great restaurant Tagomago
Girona - excellent history & food tour with Gina
Huesca - amazing Castello de Corvinos
San Sebastián - excellent hotel Villa Favorita, excellent tour with Diego

Activity Reviews
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastián

This tour was cancelled for us prior to our trip but I would book it with Diego if we go back.

Hiking Cuervo River and Callejones de las Majadas
Cuenca

Daniel was a great guide. Nice to get out & walk. Went a little long.

Privately Guided Tour of Cartagena
Cartagena

Our guide seemed quite nervous & uncomfortable & had a hard time answering specific questions. We moved much slower than we wanted.

Hiking through Mount Galeras + Christmas Fort
Cartagena

We did not hike but took the boat which was fine. Same problems with the guide as the other tour.

Valencia Seightseeing Bike Tour
Valencia

Excellent guide, good speed of tour, good information, felt safe riding

Food & Market Tour
Girona

Our favorite. Gina was great & we did have a very compatible group. The places we stopped were diverse & were well prepared & awaiting us. Wouldn’t want to change a thing.

Guided Visit of San Sebastian
San Sebastián

Diego gave us an excellent tour of the city with lots of interesting information. We moved quickly which works best for us. Would love to go on another tour with him.

Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2022

Hi Ann, thank you for the review of some of the activities of your trip. In your review, you mentioned Venice although it is Valencia you stayed in. During your trip, we were in touch and we received all good feedback so some of the facts you mention are new to me and I will forward all the comments to our local guides. I do hope we keep in contact for your future travel endeavors in Spain or Portugal :) Warm regards, Marta

An amazing trip in Andalucia Spain!
Spain | Oct 16 - Oct 26, 2022

Ariana
Ariana T.
Peachtree City, GA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022

James did a great job creating a trip exactly to our specifications! All of the guides were so informative, professional and fun! Our hotels were gorgeous and we saw so many highlights of each area. All the stress of planing was handled by the team and it was wonderful! Thank you! read more

James did a great job creating a trip exactly to our specifications! All of the guides were so informative, professional and fun! Our hotels were gorgeous and we saw so many highlights of each area. All the stress of planing was handled by the team and it was wonderful! Thank you!

Hotel Review
Hotel Casa 1800 Granada
Granada

This hotel was amazing!! It has so much personality and history. My number 1 recommendation! I also advise against driving to the hotel. Park your car at public parking and take a cab or walk to the hotel. You will find yourself on the tiniest alleyways. Save the stress and get a cab. This hotel had charm and a daily tea time that was so much fun to partake in!

Authenticity & Character
So cool to have a hotel with such history.
Location
It’s close to everything you want to see in Grenada!
Staff
The staff were so friendly and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2022

Hi there Ariana, Thanks very much for your comments and great news you loved it! It was a pleasure to plan it out with you too! All the best and I hope you'll be back sometime soon. Best wishes, James and the Tailormade Andalucia team

Alfonso was incredibly helpful to us as we we...
Spain | Oct 12 - Oct 24, 2022

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Elizabeth M.
Ashland, MA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022

Alfonso was incredibly helpful to us as we went along. We’re an older couple who needed a little guidance from time to time and he was always available to give us answers. He was responsive to our pace as well as our interests. And he was so nice about requests that were impulsive on our part, nicely flexible. We learned he is also a wonderful guide for hiking and outdoor activities. He’s a great asset to your organization. read more

Alfonso was incredibly helpful to us as we went along. We’re an older couple who needed a little guidance from time to time and he was always available to give us answers. He was responsive to our pace as well as our interests. And he was so nice about requests that were impulsive on our part, nicely flexible. We learned he is also a wonderful guide for hiking and outdoor activities. He’s a great asset to your organization.

Activity Reviews
Gastronomic club experience
San Sebastián

Great fun to explore the market and then prepare the meal. It was a great change of pace after all the educational activities.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Punctuality, depth of knowledge
Transport
Punctuality
Premium winery tasting visit
Laguardia

Fabulous food at the restaurant, amazing facility. It’s an interesting contrast to the usual winery setup

Quality of Experience
The whole visit
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledge imparted
Transport
Didn’t apply
Sunset Sailing in Barcelona
Barcelona

Lovely change of pace. A bit crowded

Private Visit to Sagrada Família
Barcelona

Fabulous building, but large tour group. Well handled considering the crowds. Loved learning some of the ideas behind the building. Most impressive!

Private Walk in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
Barcelona

Guide seemed a bit low-key. We saw interesting historic relics, chanced upon a group doing human pyramids.

Prado Museum Private Visit with an Art Historian
Madrid

Excellent guide —an architect and artist

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022

It was a pleasure having you among us. I wish both of you the very best.
Take care!

Exploring Mallorca and Ibiza
Spain | Oct 17 - Oct 26, 2022

Jonathan
Jonathan B.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022

We were finally able to take our long-delayed trip (due to COVID) and we're very happy with every aspect of the trip. Karin was extremely responsive and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. The excursions were all top notch and we were pleased that most of them were private. The guides were excellent and very friendly. We hiked in the Tramuntana mountains with Nina, did e-cycling in Ibiza with Heather and had tours of Palma and old Ibiza. The hotels were also excellent. Due to... read more

We were finally able to take our long-delayed trip (due to COVID) and we're very happy with every aspect of the trip. Karin was extremely responsive and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. The excursions were all top notch and we were pleased that most of them were private. The guides were excellent and very friendly. We hiked in the Tramuntana mountains with Nina, did e-cycling in Ibiza with Heather and had tours of Palma and old Ibiza. The hotels were also excellent. Due to hotel renovations, Karin had to find us a new hotel in Ibiza and we're very happy with the hotel that she rebooked us into. The Balearic islands are truly incredible and the trip had the right amount of free time built in to allow us to fully explore them.

Hotel Review
Finca Sa Cova den Borino
Campos

A nice hotel in a rural setting. The kitchenette enabled us to make our breakfasts and couple of dinners at the hotel. Includes a nice pool and some farm animals (ponies and chickens).

Authenticity & Character
The room was comfortable and the building had the character of a very old castle.
Location
A little hard to access due to very narrow and rather rough roads.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Privately Guided Visit of Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca

Andres did a great job adapting the tour to what we were looking for and was very friendly. He even produced an iPad with drawings and maps of the cathedral!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Andres was friendly and patient.
Local specialist: Karin Eckhard
Karin
Karin Eckhard
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain and USA | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2022

Thank you very much for the review and I am so pleased that you were very happy with your long-awaited to beautiful Mallorca and Ibiza. It was a pleasure to help you with this trip.

Go to Spain -- and work with Bea. She will take good care of you!
Spain | Sep 25 - Oct 16, 2022

Ellen
Ellen G.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022

Everything about the planning was wonderful-- and the reality was equally good, except for the hotels. So the logistics, the events, the guides were wonderful. Everything worked as planned -- and that is of course hugely important. The hotels selected were a big disappointment, and we should take part of the blame because we should have taken a closer look at the hotels selected. But we were under the impression that we'd be staying in 4star hotels and that speaking for myself, Kim... read more

Everything about the planning was wonderful-- and the reality was equally good, except for the hotels. So the logistics, the events, the guides were wonderful. Everything worked as planned -- and that is of course hugely important. The hotels selected were a big disappointment, and we should take part of the blame because we should have taken a closer look at the hotels selected. But we were under the impression that we'd be staying in 4star hotels and that speaking for myself, Kim Kim's "on the ground" team knew selected hotels first-hand. The reality was far different: almost all were 3 star with most of these characteristics: tired decor, few to no services, dated plumbing, not well-located, catered to huge tour groups. Posted hotel photos and "budget traveller" reviews often do not reflect the reality and I am guessing, given what they cost per night (as I later learned) our expectations were way out of line. Otherwise-- the trip and the notes and other helpful recommendations included on the wonderful KimKim trip app were all good.

Hotel Reviews
Gallery
Barcelona

The rooms are spare but plumbing is up to date and the bed very comfortable. The restaurant and reception staff are top notch. The location couldn't be better.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Bed4U Bilbao
Bilbao

This is a three star that is bare-bones as far as hotel services and comfort. The bed and the shower were very good, the breakfast was find, there was a gym, and the room was very clean. But creature comforts were practically non-existent: no closet, no drawers, not even a glass in the bath "area." Good for no-frills travellers looking for value over creature comforts. Location far from ideal-- go out the wrong way at the front door and you'll be in a drug market in five minutes.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
clean and limited comfort
Adriano Hotel
Seville

well-located but (decor, plumbing) very dated-- stylish for the 1950s.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Hotel Macià Alfaros
Córdoba

Well located and comfortable accomodation. But caters to large tour groups-- breakfast can be noisy and competitive.

Granada Five Senses
Granada

Very well-located with great staff. Room very up to date/stylish and comfortable. Breakfast not so great- ended up going out for breakfast a couple of mornings.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Walt Madrid
Madrid

No cab driver knew this place-- a tiny hotel with some style and comfort. But off a small street, off a side street, off another small street-- all dark. If you're looking for comforts, this isn't the place for you. More like a two star. But very cheap.

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Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Barcelona

Ghislane was an amazing hostess and guide. Lots of fun.

Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Ann Marie was outstanding-- wish I could have taken her along for the rest of the trip. Knowledgeable and fun.

Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Barcelona

Eduardo was a fanstastic companion for this magical day trip.

The Best of Pintxos Gastronomy Experience
Bilbao

Omayo (sp?) was just fantastic and this whole evening was great fun, with good food, wine and companions.

Privately Guided Visit of Bilbao
Bilbao

Again our guide Irene was outstanding and we enjoyed every minute we spent with her in Bilbao. She went out of her way to be helpful to us-- even checking on how we could get to San Sebastien the next day. Which we did with great success!

Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Teresa was a good guide for us in Seville.

Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Seville

Enjoyed this visit very much. Learned alot.

Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Seville

yes amazing and wonderful fun; learned alot. Ate even more. The best event of the trip if you ask me.

Private Guided Visit of Córdoba
Córdoba

We had two guides for our touring in Córdoba-- Isabel and Sarah. Both were outstanding in their knowledge and passion for their city and its amazing sites. Great tour

Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Ronda & White Villages
Spain

Antonio was a great driver and beautiful car! Though he didn't speak much English, it was a very enjoyable trip through beautiful countryside, and lovely time in Ronda. So glad we were able to squeeze this in!

Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Spain

We were with a group for this tour (@ dozen people). Our guide made the visit even more special given his African background and multi-cultural view of the world.

Flamenco Show
Granada

I thought this might be a bit hokey-- but really enjoyed the show!

Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

Probably one of our best guides for the whole trip. Carlos had a wealth of knowledge AND passion for all things Toldeo. It was an honor to experience Toledo with Carlos!

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tuk Tuk City Tour - Valencia Historic Center
Valencia

A great guide and a lot of fun!

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2022

Hi Ellen! Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed feedback! :) I really appreciate the details you put into it and thank you so much for your kind words to all your guides, I'm so happy you had a great time exploring our country with all of them. As I mentioned during your trip, we had to lower the category of your hotels to match your budget during the planning and booking process, but thank you so much for the feedback about them, all this information will be really helpful for us as we are constantly trying to improve. Sending you my best regards, Bea.

Spain Trip
Spain | Oct 13 - Oct 20, 2022

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Lynn E.
Franconia, VA | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022

We had a very enjoyable trip and were pleased for KimKim's work in booking our hotels, tours, etc. KimKim was very responsive in resolving problems that arose when we were in Spain. However, we were very disappointed when our tour of "Triana & Flamenco" did not happen. We wanted to see Triana & visit multiple tapas bars before seeing a flamenco show. Instead, we sat in one tapas bar, not in Triana, and then rushed to a flamenco show. When we went to leave for the show, our guide informed... read more

We had a very enjoyable trip and were pleased for KimKim's work in booking our hotels, tours, etc. KimKim was very responsive in resolving problems that arose when we were in Spain. However, we were very disappointed when our tour of "Triana & Flamenco" did not happen. We wanted to see Triana & visit multiple tapas bars before seeing a flamenco show. Instead, we sat in one tapas bar, not in Triana, and then rushed to a flamenco show. When we went to leave for the show, our guide informed us that tips weren't included; when we gave him 10 euro, he said that wasn't enough and followed us to the cab to get more money from us. This person should be fired. KimKim did all they could to get us to a flaemenco show, which we appreciated, but we still don't believe we got what was advertised.
Alll the other guides we interacted with were professional, enthusiastic & knowledgeable. One other issue was that a 4 hour tour of the Alcazar & Cathedral in Seville, starting at 3pm in the afternoon was exhausting. We wished it was divided into 2 tours, which would be easily done, since the whole next day had nothing scheduled until 8pm.
During the planning process, KimKim responded when we contacted them, but they rarely reache out to us. This trip was planned before the pandemic, and we interacted with 3 different individuals who were not all from the same subcontractors, so maybe this was the reason for some of the unresponsiveness. We give KimKim high marks for supporting us in Spain. Irene is a very nice person who is conscientious about her job.

Local specialist: Susana Conde

Great trip to Spain.
Spain | Oct 1 - Oct 17, 2022

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Malcolm L.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022

From start to finish Beatriz was on top of things. She customized the trip for us and made changes, at our request, as we moved along. Also, she also provided the name of a backup when she was off so we always felt connected. Eduardo was very interesting and he took us on the walk around Granada through its scents - what a novel and interesting way to explore and learn about Granada. Jose Miguel, our hiking guide in the Sierra Nevada Mountains very quickly realized we were experienced walkers... read more

From start to finish Beatriz was on top of things. She customized the trip for us and made changes, at our request, as we moved along. Also, she also provided the name of a backup when she was off so we always felt connected. Eduardo was very interesting and he took us on the walk around Granada through its scents - what a novel and interesting way to explore and learn about Granada. Jose Miguel, our hiking guide in the Sierra Nevada Mountains very quickly realized we were experienced walkers and he took us on a great walk, up and down the hills. Luis, in Malaga, gave us a very thorough tour through the old town and was able to sneak us into a very popular restaurant for a peak and a shot of something strong! We met Jose in Ronda and again, he was very informative and gave us an interesting walking tour - on the spur of the moment, at our request, he took us through the bullring and its museum. In Sevilla, Pablo showed us the sights and was able to provide some very interesting historical perspective. In Lisbon, we had Gisela take us around and she was fantastic - very interesting to get her perspective on Lisbon and its different areas to explore.

Hotel Review
Hotel Boutique Molino del Arco
Ronda Málaga

The staff at the hotel were incredibly friendly and offered numerous options for activities, including great restaurant recommendations in Ronda.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022

Hi Malcolm! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write this detailed review and for your kind words to all your guides! I'm sure you already let them know during your trip, but I will share this awesome feedback with them :) I'm so pleased to know you had a great time around our country. It's been truly a pleasure to help you organize this trip. Warm regards, Bea.

All the guides were very pleasant and knowled...
Spain | Oct 8 - Oct 23, 2022

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Homaira N.
Worcester, MA | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022

All the guides were very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Trip to Malaga was most memorable.
Hotel locations were very good but hotel in Granada was very noisy as there was an outdoor restaurant in front of the hotel and people were talking loud till after midnight.

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022

Hi Homaira, thank you so much for your feedback! Is really helpful for us to keep improving each day. I'm so glad you had a great time learning about our country with your guides and discovered amazing places on the way :) Best regards, Bea.

Barcelona and Costa Brava
Spain | Oct 7 - Oct 14, 2022

Leona
Leona V.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2022

The Sagrada Familia tour with our guide Danni was very interesting and he was able to answer all our questions.

We also had a great adventure on the wine tour with Catherine and her husband.

The tour to Montserrat was also good. The only suggestion we would have is to allow more free time to explore all Montserrat had to offer. Our guides, Mateo and Roger, were very informative.

The hotel choices provided by were Yuri were perfect for our purposes. We were very happy overall. read more

The Sagrada Familia tour with our guide Danni was very interesting and he was able to answer all our questions.

We also had a great adventure on the wine tour with Catherine and her husband.

The tour to Montserrat was also good. The only suggestion we would have is to allow more free time to explore all Montserrat had to offer. Our guides, Mateo and Roger, were very informative.

The hotel choices provided by were Yuri were perfect for our purposes. We were very happy overall.

Hotel Reviews
Astoria
Barcelona

We loved the location of this hotel and enjoyed the breakfast. Staff were helpful and knowledgeable.

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Hotel Aiguablava
Costa Brava · Girona

This hotel is well located near the beach.

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Activity Reviews
Vineyards, Wines & Tapas in Penedès
Barcelona
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Catherine and her husband were great guides
Transport
Private Visit to Sagrada Família
Barcelona

Loved the architecture.

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Day Trip to Montserrat & Lunch at a Farmhouse
Barcelona

Great experience. There is so much to see that the free time allowed was not enough to fully appreciate the location.

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Food
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Roger and Mateo were great guides
Transport
Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022

Leona, thank you so much for your review.
I will make sure that in the future travelers will have more time in Montserrat to admire and explore for themselves.

The trip to Portugal and Spain was planned ou...
Spain | Oct 7 - Oct 18, 2022

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Hung T.
Modesto, CA | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022

The trip to Portugal and Spain was planned out very well. Beatriz gave great advice on how many cities to visit with the 12 days we had , she advised not to pack too many cities due to time constraint and concerned that we would not be able to enjoy our time in each cities if we did not stay long enough in each city. Karin was also a great support and answered our questions. The itinerary in Trip plans was a great tool because we were able to download it and view it anytime. I like that all... read more

The trip to Portugal and Spain was planned out very well. Beatriz gave great advice on how many cities to visit with the 12 days we had , she advised not to pack too many cities due to time constraint and concerned that we would not be able to enjoy our time in each cities if we did not stay long enough in each city. Karin was also a great support and answered our questions. The itinerary in Trip plans was a great tool because we were able to download it and view it anytime. I like that all the contacts were in one place. The communication via Trip Plans app was helpful and easy to use . Helena was helpful in answering our question regarding tax refund for purchase. I really like that they booked our tour guide that spoke great English and was knowledgeable on the topics related to the tour. We loved our experience in Sintra Hike in Portugal and the bike tour experience. The wine tasting tour was excellent , we meet friendly people in the tour. This kimkim travel experience was slightly different from my previous experience, where my contact person met up on my first day of landing , I thought that was a nice touch. The airport experience was slightly anxious, we were 2.5 hours early in line before our boarding time, but we barely made it on time for boarding. Overall, the kimkim team was great and I would recommend them .

Hotel Reviews
ICON BCN by Petit Palace
Barcelona
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Hotel Casa del Poeta
Sevilla
Authenticity & Character
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Villamar Style Maison
Nazare
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
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Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown
Porto
Authenticity & Character
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Rossio Boutique Hotel
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Porto
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Ana Lopes from Blue Dragon City tour was very accommodating and shared an abundant of information on the city of Porto.
Transport
Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets
Portugal

Felipe was an excellent tour guide. He was knowledgeable of the area and history of Portugal. Felipe was also very easy to talk to , he shared his travel experience and it was inspirational. He was very communicative during our stops. I really appreciate his professionalism.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022

Hi Jake! Thank you so much for this detailed review and for your kind words to our team! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with your guides along the way and I hope you created lovely memories with your sister :) It was truly a pleasure helping you organize this trip to Portugal and Spain! Best regards, Bea.

Southern Spain
Spain | Oct 1 - Oct 17, 2022

Joanne
Joanne M.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022

Beatriz and her team did an amazing job organizing our Gems of Southern Spain and Lisbon trip and was extremely responsive both before and during the trip when we needed help. She quickly grasped during the planning stage the type of accommodation we preferred and understood the type of activities we enjoy. The trip exceeded our expectations which were high! read more

Beatriz and her team did an amazing job organizing our Gems of Southern Spain and Lisbon trip and was extremely responsive both before and during the trip when we needed help. She quickly grasped during the planning stage the type of accommodation we preferred and understood the type of activities we enjoy. The trip exceeded our expectations which were high!

Hotel Review
Palacio Solecio
Málaga

Extremely central; helpful staff; parking close by; great historical atmosphere and great breakfast.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022

Hi Joanne! Thank you so, so much for your kind words to the entire team and for taking the time to write this review! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip and the activities you had along the way, this is what our team always strives for :) It has been a true pleasure working with you to plan your trip to Spain. Best regards, Bea.

Overall we were very pleased. Yuri provided ...
Spain | Oct 7 - Oct 14, 2022

Marinus
Marinus V.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2022

Overall we were very pleased. Yuri provided the guidance we expected and fulfilled our experience. The trip was great.
Pickup at the airport was a little disorganized but then which airport isn’t. Checkin was good but had to wait for our room. After 15 hours in airports this was unfortunate but again not surprised.
Tour of the Familia Sagrada was great. Danny was informative and helpful. What a place!
Wine tour was also great. We’ve been on many but this one was more informative... read more

Overall we were very pleased. Yuri provided the guidance we expected and fulfilled our experience. The trip was great.
Pickup at the airport was a little disorganized but then which airport isn’t. Checkin was good but had to wait for our room. After 15 hours in airports this was unfortunate but again not surprised.
Tour of the Familia Sagrada was great. Danny was informative and helpful. What a place!
Wine tour was also great. We’ve been on many but this one was more informative and extensive. Plus portion size was large compared to North American wineries.
Montserrat was good but did have it’s issues. Many unavoidable but it still made the day a little rushed. Our guides Matteo and Roger did what they could to alleviate the delays however it did take away from some of the attractions we wanted to do.
Overall though Barcelona is a beautiful, clean and friendly city. Costa Brava is also a beautiful area with much to see and do. Slightly off season definitely helped us enjoy our time.

Hotel Reviews
Astoria
Barcelona

Well located. Walking distance to many attractions or alternatively the metro was two blocks away. Service was friendly, rooms clean and typical European size. Would stay again.

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Hotel Aiguablava
Costa Brava · Girona
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A little complicated to get their
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Activity Review
Private Visit to Sagrada Família
Barcelona
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Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Dec 16, 2022

Hi, Marinus.
Thank you so much for your review. I always take notes and work with our suppliers to create the best experience for our travelers. Thank you for your input it will help future travelers.
Hope to see you soon in kimkim on your new trip.

Best,
Yuri.

Excellent trip with Kim Kim Travel
Spain | Sep 6 - Sep 29, 2022

Michelle
Michelle C.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2022

After a two year delay we finally got to start our trip from Australia to Spain & Portugal.
From the moment we landed in Spain everything that we planned with Sam and his team were in place.
From being collected at the airport, drivers, guides, hotels and updates along the way, everything was well organised. He even booked restaurants in each town for us.
Sam and Chaima kept in contact with us during our tour, making sure everything was going OK.
The details this team put together was... read more

After a two year delay we finally got to start our trip from Australia to Spain & Portugal.
From the moment we landed in Spain everything that we planned with Sam and his team were in place.
From being collected at the airport, drivers, guides, hotels and updates along the way, everything was well organised. He even booked restaurants in each town for us.
Sam and Chaima kept in contact with us during our tour, making sure everything was going OK.
The details this team put together was excellent from the length of time of tours, pickup times, guides names, recommendations in each place we stayed as to where to eat, shopping and sightseeing in free time.
All the drivers and guides were excellent with their care for our wellbeing and local knowledge.
All the accommodation was excellent and central to all attractions.
We would highly recommend Sam and his team for your travel needs in Spain and Portugal.
Sam thank you and your team for a wonderful experience we had a great time.

Hotel Reviews
Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via
Madrid

We had a great room at the front of the hotel overlooking the main street. The room was very spacious and with a large bathroom. It was in a great location and the staff were very helpful.

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Hotel One Shot Goldsmith Aliados
Porto

Lovely hotel in Porto. The rooms were very clean and large enough and the bed was very comfortable. Our rooms had great views of the town square. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

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very central in town
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H10 Duque de Loule
Lisboa

Great hotel with spacious rooms and very clean. The hotel had a great select for breakfast and all the staff were very helpful. It is in a very good location, short walk to the hop on hop off bus station starting point and close to a metro.

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L'and Hotel & Vineyards
Montemor-o-Novo

This hotel is in a very beautiful spot for relaxing. The hotel and rooms are very clean, rooms are very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Good size pool and lovely vineyards to walk around. It is a little out of town so you do need transport of some kind. The breakfast here is great with lots of choices and the restaurant was great. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

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Hotel H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla

This is a beautiful hotel centrally located in Seville. The staff were very friendly and helpful even helping to suggest restaurants and shopping. The rooms are comfortable and very clean. Can highly recommend this hotel.

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Hotel Casa 1800 Granada
Granada

This is a very charming hotel in a good location. The rooms were very spacious and clean and the bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a let down but this may be due to Covid impact. Overall this is a lovely hotel and I would recommend it.

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Las Casas de la Juderia Hotel
Córdoba

This is a really beautiful charming hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. It is centrally located but still quiet. The rooms were spacious and very clean. Even though we only stayed one night we would of loved to stay more we would highly recommend this hotel.

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Activity Reviews
Guided Walk of the Gothic Quarter with Tapas Dinner
Barcelona

This was a great tour and our guide Olga was very informative. We learnt about the history and culture and enjoyed the walk around the city and enjoyed some tapas. Would definitely recommend this tour!

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Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

This tour was amazing, and the La Sagrada Familia is just something else. Having our guide Olga to explain this history was also very helpful. Highly recommend this tour.

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Private Walking Tour of Madrid & the Prado Museum
Madrid

This was a great tour learning about Madrid's history and the museum was very interesting. Having a local guide who knows the history helps bring the town to life. Great tour.

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Enjoy a Private Walking Tour of Porto
Porto

This is a great tour taking in a lot of the city of Porto. Walking the streets gives you a great insight into Porto. Our guide was very helpful and answered all our questions.

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Day Trip All About Dali
Spain

The trip to the home of Dali was a great day. Dali 's home is very quirky and interesting from the inside to the gardens to the beautiful seaside position it is located. The Dali museum again very interesting and worth seeing. Our guide Craig did a great job bringing its history to life for us and was very informative and helpful.

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Day Trip to Toledo
Madrid

This tour was excellent. This city is beautiful and its history is very interesting. Our guide was informative and help answer our many questions. Great day.

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Day Trip to the Douro Valley for a Wine Tour & River Cruise
Porto

Our guide Catarina helped make this a great day out for us. This day trip from Porto to the Douro Wine Region was great. The drive is very beautiful through the wine regions and the history of wine making is interesting. Sitting in the beautiful mountains sipping wine is a great day out.

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Explore Lisbon with a Private Walking Tour
Lisbon

Margarida was a wonderful guide for our walking tour in Lisbon. She provided so much information along the way and answered all our questions. We loved all the different parts of this tour. Great tour.

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Take a Day Trip to Magical Sintra & Cascais
Lisbon

This tour was a great day out. Our guide provided so much information along the way and the Palace was worth seeing. Stopping along the way at the Natural park and driving along the coast was great.

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Private Flamenco & Tapas Tour
Seville

Our local guide Sam took us on a tour through Seville giving us information about this beautiful city. The tour included a local flamenco venue where we had the pleasure of watching a beautiful show with local artists. Sam explained the history behind a Flamenco performance. We then went on to enjoy a few tapas bars with excellent choices of food.

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Private City Tour of Seville
Seville

Our guide Estela provided us with a great insight to this city. From the beautiful palace and its gardens to the Jew quarters and the Cathedral. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Seville is a lovely place.

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Day Trip from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}, via Ronda
Spain

The town of Rhonda is a must see. Our guide made this day very memorable proving us with information about the old and new town and the beautiful Rhonda bridge that joins them together. We enjoyed our walk through the streets and the Plaza De Toro's bullring and its history is interesting. This was a great day.

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Private Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Granada

This was a great tour of the Alhambra. Our guide provided us with information along the way and answered our many questions. The building and gardens are amazing and the view over Granada was worth seeing. This is a really lovely town.

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Private Tour of Córdoba
Córdoba

This tour was great. Our guide was very knowledge and answered many questions from us. The history behind the Mezquita mosque-Catholic church is interesting and our guide helped bring it to life. Exploring the winding streets and hearing the history was great.

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Local specialist: Sam Lister
Sam
Sam Lister
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2022

Hi Michelle,

Thank you so much for your kind words! Im so glad that after a long wait we could finally make it all happen and im glad we got to meet in Seville as well!

Un abrazo
Sam and Chaima

If you go to Southern Spain and are adventuro...
Spain | Sep 20 - Oct 13, 2022

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Joe A.
Eugene, OR | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022

If you go to Southern Spain and are adventurous, get on the internet and do your thing for 5 or 10 hours and hope you got it right. If not, hire Raquel and Kimkim. It costs a little more but you get the best location of 4 star hotels, great local guides, meet and greet at airports and train stations and great advice on travel matters.
I can't say enough about the destination hotels that Raquel selected. Hotels in Cordoba, Seville, Malaga, and other cites were in "Centro" locations... read more

If you go to Southern Spain and are adventurous, get on the internet and do your thing for 5 or 10 hours and hope you got it right. If not, hire Raquel and Kimkim. It costs a little more but you get the best location of 4 star hotels, great local guides, meet and greet at airports and train stations and great advice on travel matters.
I can't say enough about the destination hotels that Raquel selected. Hotels in Cordoba, Seville, Malaga, and other cites were in "Centro" locations making most sites walkable for the city tour Raquel arranged or even when we were on our own. These Andalusia cities have "Old Town" districts formed many centuries ago that I think you would want to be near so you can enjoy all they have to offer. You may never have a chance to get back so enjoy it!
We traveled Southern Spain for 2 weeks and Kimkim set everything up. Raquel recommended cities (don't miss Ronda), arranged a 9 course set menu lunch (we could only get to #6) and made the trip fun and exciting.

We then we explored Paris (Kimkim arranged the flight) for 6 days on our own (Airbnb) then back to Madrid for an additional week (Airbnb).

Best trip to start our retirement years and we'll be back to Kimkim the next time we travel.

Hotel Review
AC Hotel by Marriott Málaga Palacio
Malaga

Private elevator, roof top bar, great service

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Private elevator
Location
Located where you can walk to "Old Town" or the harbor area where we enjoyed a nice 1 hour boat cruise for $24 Euro (12 each).
Staff
Bar guys on top level always in a good mood
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Nice room
Local specialist: Raquel Ferriol

Great trip. Yuri was very helpful and easy to...
Spain | Jul 22 - Jul 25, 2022

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Reyna V.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022

Great trip. Yuri was very helpful and easy to work with. I appreciated his prompt assistance and responsiveness both before and during my trip to Spain. read more

Great trip. Yuri was very helpful and easy to work with. I appreciated his prompt assistance and responsiveness both before and during my trip to Spain.

Hotel Review
Hotel The Serras
Barcelona

Great hotel. Highly recommend.

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Activity Reviews
Private Walk in Madrid
Madrid
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Flamenco & Tapas Night
Madrid

Tapas walk was great. Flamenco didn’t feel special and could have skipped that.

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Day Trip to Montserrat & Lunch at a Farmhouse
Barcelona

Tour guide was young and inexperienced. The day was too long. We wasted a lot of time at Montserrat sight. Food at lunch was okay. In hindsight, would rather have spent the day doing something else in Barcelona.

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Needed better AC in the bus
Private Gaudí Architecture Walk
Barcelona
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Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022

Reyna, thank you for your review. Very helpful for kimkim and future travelers. It was a pleasure to organize the trip for you. Looking forward to seeing you using kimkim for your future trips.

The planning was great. The tour in Oviedo wa...
Spain | Oct 4 - Oct 12, 2022

Alberto
Alberto d.
Hialeah, FL | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022

The planning was great. The tour in Oviedo was ok we had a little difficult reaching Beatriz in the weekend when we reached Bilbao because we were trying to reach her by her e mail and phone number instead of the Kim Kim message. The tour guide at the Guggenheim museum kept insisting that our tour was an hour earlier than what we had written in our itenirary and she wanted to reschedule for the next day. The Puebloastur resort was wonderful. We really liked it and the transfers from the... read more

The planning was great. The tour in Oviedo was ok we had a little difficult reaching Beatriz in the weekend when we reached Bilbao because we were trying to reach her by her e mail and phone number instead of the Kim Kim message. The tour guide at the Guggenheim museum kept insisting that our tour was an hour earlier than what we had written in our itenirary and she wanted to reschedule for the next day. The Puebloastur resort was wonderful. We really liked it and the transfers from the airport were excellent. We had to book more bags since we only had one bag checked We had fun with our tapas and wine tours as well as the pinchos tour. Over all we enjoyed ourselves very much. Oh and Diego at the Rioja wine tour was excellent.

Hotel Review
Puebloastur Eco-Resort Wellness & Spa
Cofiño, Parres

Excellent resort. Great amenities. Tremendous Spa and the restaurants were amazing. Highly recommend it. Could have stayed there longer.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2022

Hi Alberto! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your feedback. On your travel documents, you had all the detailed information on how to reach any of us at any time during your trip: we talked on the App chat before your trip to make sure you received the messages there, as that was the best way to stay in touch, and had the information on several direct numbers to call us during your trip, for weekdays and weekends, as we can't be in our computers or KimKim... read more

Hi Alberto! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your feedback. On your travel documents, you had all the detailed information on how to reach any of us at any time during your trip: we talked on the App chat before your trip to make sure you received the messages there, as that was the best way to stay in touch, and had the information on several direct numbers to call us during your trip, for weekdays and weekends, as we can't be in our computers or KimKim 24/7. I'm so glad you enjoyed the time with your guides discovering our country and hope you also had a nice cruise :) Best regards, Bea.

We thoroughly enjoyed the food tour and the g...
Spain | Oct 4 - Oct 11, 2022

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James B.
Oviedo, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed the food tour and the guide was great. Same goes for the trip to Toledo and also the hike to Roque Nublo with Paco. He went above and beyond with being flexible and really doing a great tour of practically the whole perimeter of the island! The boat excursion was a little disappointing as I think we expected more from the description and although labeled as a catamaran tour with a bbq lunch, it was more a powerboat with no bbq but more a Spanish omelette/macaroni... read more

We thoroughly enjoyed the food tour and the guide was great. Same goes for the trip to Toledo and also the hike to Roque Nublo with Paco. He went above and beyond with being flexible and really doing a great tour of practically the whole perimeter of the island! The boat excursion was a little disappointing as I think we expected more from the description and although labeled as a catamaran tour with a bbq lunch, it was more a powerboat with no bbq but more a Spanish omelette/macaroni salad/boiled potato lunch. The captain was also confused initially about us not having tickets for the excursion so we almost didn’t get to do the trip but I showed the itinerary with the information Karenina sent and it seemed fine. The e-bike tour was great and the guide was also very nice. We didn’t get to complete the planned route as it became too challenging but it was still wonderful. We were not expecting to peddle so much! The e-bike name made us think it would be more an electric scooter type tour so I think that could be explained better in the future in case there are those who don’t ride bikes very well.

Hotel Reviews
Dear Hotel Madrid
Madrid

We were very impressed with the hotel and staff overall. Great location, lovely room, great amenities and very helpful with any questions we needed answered. The only reason this is not a 5-star review is due to the lack of flexibility when it came to scheduling breakfast which was included and which we had paid for. Due to the schedule of the breakfast and needing to reserve a breakfast time prior we were unable to utilize this benefit. We were able to make arrangements with the front staff to have breakfast packed and sent to our room for one of the days due to our excursion being early, but they would not do this for us for both days which doesn’t make sense.

Authenticity & Character
Decor was nice, room was bright.
Location
Central location and easy to get to landmarks.
Staff
Very helpful and accommodating overall
Cleanliness & Comfort
Love how green it is with the room key being needed to turn on the lights!
AC Hotel Gran Canaria by Marriott
Gran Canaria

The staff was great and very helpful with assisting us with any questions we had. We were able to navigate public transport and get to our excursions without taxis thanks to their assistance and that saved us a lot. The room was very nice and comfortable. Minor issues were not having the water bottles replaced daily as stated, trash not emptied every day, not being able to move the tv screen as it faced the window and the glare was terrible to watch it if the curtains were open, and that the shower design was not optimal as it allowed for water to leak out onto the floor. The food was amazing and we utilized the lounge for both breakfast and dinner. Amazing views of the island from the lounge area. Would still recommend utilizing this hotel in the future.

Authenticity & Character
Nice decor!
Location
Close to the beach and shopping district
Staff
Very polite and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

Absolutely. Phenomenal. The guide made this trip as he is a local and he knew all the good spots! The best food we ate on our whole trip hands down from start to finish. Not a complaint at all and highly recommend for all travelers.

Quality of Experience
Everything
Food
All of it!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
All locations in walking distance
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

Great trip from start to finish and Daniel was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and very proud of his connection to the city! He did an amazing job with the tour and giving us plenty of background about the city and buildings. The train ride was great and easy to navigate.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Catamaran boat trip in Gran Canaria
Spain

Seeing dolphins up close was very fun and a great experience. The boat was definitely not a catamaran as advertised and the lunch provided also not a bbq as advertised. Due to the smaller nature of the boat, it was too crowded for all passengers to be on the deck and in clear viewing area of the dolphins when they appeared.

Quality of Experience
Making sure the trip description is accurate to what is provided.
Food
Disappointing lunch of some fruit, boiled potatoes, cheese slices and a so-so Spanish omelette.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Boat captain was confused about our needing tickets and there was a language barrier. Luckily remedied by the boat stew who did speak English.
Transport
If all buses could have maps on board to indicate the stops, that would be very helpful as we ended up getting off the transport too early a couple of times.
Full-Day Trip to the Peaks of Gran Canaria
Spain

Paco was phenomenal and absolutely wonderful to spend the day with. He is extremely knowledgeable and clearly loves his job. It was great to have the personalized touch and hearing about his history too with where he lived and grew up on the island. The hike to Roque Nublo was wonderful and the timing weather wise was great. We enjoyed visiting the farmers market, cave museum, Tejeda and also the northwest coastal region too. The drive around was gorgeous and scenery so beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Everything!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Expert driver! Plethora of knowledge.
Transport
E-Bike Mountain Tour with Tapas Tasting in Maspalomas
Spain

I’m glad it was not a group tour otherwise it would’ve been awkward since we could not finish it as planned! The guide, Anthony, was great and very accommodating. He allowed us to borrow a backpack after ours broke and helped us make sure we were as safe as possible. The scenery was beautiful and landscape was worth the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Knowing the location of excursion relative to hotel would’ve been nice. Very expensive taxi ride to location but we were able to navigate the bus back.
Local specialist: Karenina Steinbach
Karenina
Karenina Steinbach
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022

Thank you very much, James, for taking the time to write this review! I appreciate all your comments, all your feedback will help us improve. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip to Spain. I will pass your kind words on to all the people you mentioned! I hope to be able to help you plan another trip in the future.
Warmest regards, Karenina

Working with Irene and Susana was exceptiona...
Spain | Sep 24 - Oct 8, 2022

Johanna
Johanna M.
Golden Gate, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

Working with Irene and Susana was exceptional. Every little detail was thought out and nothing was left unseen. Everyday there was communication and I couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Thank you so much for such a great experience. Top notch customer service and so personable.

Local specialist: Irene Carravilla
Irene
Irene Carravilla
Local specialist in Basque Country | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022

Johanna!

For us it has also been a real pleasure, from the preparation of the trip with you, all the details you wanted to have with your family and all the follow up of the trip with them has been perfect, you have made it very easy.
We would be delighted to organise another holiday for you!

Spain 2022
Spain | Sep 22 - Oct 1, 2022

Melva
Melva G.
Puerto Rico | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2022

The overall experience from planning to our actual first day in Spain was wonderful. I have tell all my friends about Kim Kim and how easy was to organize and set everything. Our special thanks to Luis , who helped us making this trip memorable . We wouldn't hesitate for one second to organize our next trip through the platform.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Aguilar-Gonzalez fam
Beauchamp- Ruiz fam
Puerto Rico read more

The overall experience from planning to our actual first day in Spain was wonderful. I have tell all my friends about Kim Kim and how easy was to organize and set everything. Our special thanks to Luis , who helped us making this trip memorable . We wouldn't hesitate for one second to organize our next trip through the platform.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Aguilar-Gonzalez fam
Beauchamp- Ruiz fam
Puerto Rico

Hotel Reviews
Slow Suites Setas
Seville

This were our favorite. Easy access, no need for key Beautiful decorations

Authenticity & Character
Just beautiful
Location
Easy access
Staff
Attentive and available
Cleanliness & Comfort
Extremely clean
Happy Apartments
Mostar

Comfortable, spacious, excellent localization Beautiful apartment

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful apartment
Location
Closeness to major attractions
Staff
Always attentive and available
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean!
Slow Suites Bellas Artes
Madrid

This were the biggest, we were surprised since been in the city regularly apartments are small. Very comfortable and spacious

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful
Location
Walking distance to major attractions
Staff
Very attentive and available.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Extremely clean
Activity Reviews
Full Day City Tour & Gaudi (incl skip the line Tickets for Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell)
Barcelona

Overall experience was great and our guide Giovanni was excellent

Kayaking & Snorkeling
Barcelona

Due to season and weather a little bit cold but the ones who participated were happy, the only thing that could improve was the lunch served

Off-the-beaten-path City Tour
Seville

Wonderful tour and both guides excellent

Quality of Experience
Beautiful city
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable and attentive
Day tour to Córdoba
Seville

Beautiful city, but if by train available it would have been less tiresome

Quality of Experience
Transport
Day tour to Granada & the Alhambra
Seville
Essential Madrid bike tour
Madrid

A little worrisome since bikes and traffic are a litty bit scary. In fact one of the bikers fell, but overall a different experience

Private City Tour
Toledo

Also one of our favorites. Beautiful and our guide was excellent

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas in Malasaña
Madrid

Also one of our favorites Our guide Irene clearly dominates this tour. A wonderful experience with the culinary traditions from Spain. We had a lot of fun and time flew.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Irene was the best!
Airport transfer (return)
Spain

Drivers were extremely courteous. They were on time and drove us safely to the airport

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas & Flamenco night
Seville

This was one of our favorite. All the senses explored. Beautiful performances

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022

Good morning Melva,

So happy to read you enjoyed the trip and will be using Kimkim again for your next trip to Spain. Hopefully I can also get that trip request and help you plan an amazing experience, through northern Spain, next time.
Sometimes it is a bit difficult to customize a trip for a big group like yours because many times people in big groups want to do different things. It was super easy with you and you let me suggest what to do and what to see in each of the places you visited... read more

Good morning Melva,

So happy to read you enjoyed the trip and will be using Kimkim again for your next trip to Spain. Hopefully I can also get that trip request and help you plan an amazing experience, through northern Spain, next time.
Sometimes it is a bit difficult to customize a trip for a big group like yours because many times people in big groups want to do different things. It was super easy with you and you let me suggest what to do and what to see in each of the places you visited and I can see you liked each of the experiences so I couldn't be more satisfied.

I wish you a great end of the year and hope you can keep in touch.

Luis

Granada, Ronda, Seville & Cordoba
Spain | Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2022

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Gillian M.
Spain | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2022

Susan and I have had a wonderful time exploring Granada, Ronda, Seville and Cordoba, thanks to Martha's professional planning and organising of our trip.
Which place was our favourite? That is very difficult to say, as all four places held something special and are a 'must see'.
We loved the choice of hotels which were all in the perfect location for getting about to see all the sights. We took on some of your recommendations for where to eat which was very helpful.
The guided tours and... read more

Susan and I have had a wonderful time exploring Granada, Ronda, Seville and Cordoba, thanks to Martha's professional planning and organising of our trip.
Which place was our favourite? That is very difficult to say, as all four places held something special and are a 'must see'.
We loved the choice of hotels which were all in the perfect location for getting about to see all the sights. We took on some of your recommendations for where to eat which was very helpful.
The guided tours and guides were highly professional and knowledgeable. Without them, we wouldn't have come away from the trip with all the interesting information we received and I don't think a guide book can compete with having a very knowledgeable local guide. If I have to say something, we missed having a guided tour in Cordoba.
The tour taking us through the scented areas of Granada was so special and different and we love the scents we were given at the end - what a surprise!
Many thanks to Marta and Karenina who were there throughout our trip supporting us.
I would definitely recommend KimKim and travel with them again.
With all best wishes,
Gillian Mitchell

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Comfort Dauro 2
Granada

Good, clean place that covers the basics but the lack of regular receptionists was confusing. However, the bar people were super helpful, as was the general manager, who provided us with a picnic because we had to miss breakfast one day!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Access to public transport
Staff
Very nice once located
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean
Hotel Montelirio
Ronda

Beautiful hotel in style with the surroundings we'd come to visit. Incredible views from my bed of the gorge!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sacristia Santa Ana
Seville

A converted church with lovely features and atmosphere. We had a patio off our roo which was a real bonus. Breakfast was the best of all hotels as it wasn't your usual breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents
Granada

I loved this tour. It was different and our guide was excellent and we were presented with a box of different scents.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Spain

This was an amazing tour - not to be missed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Spanish Cooking Experience
Granada

So much fun and our cookery teacher Rocio was so knowledgable about local produce and where to eat and shop. I will definitely try some of the recipes myself.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking Tour of Ronda
Ronda

Our guide Jose Antonio was extremely knowledgeable about his home town. Beautiful place and so much to see. Spectacular views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Teresa was our guide and she brought the history of the areas of Seville alive. She told and showed us so many little details we would never have found out ourselves. She is highly knowledgeable about her home city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Train Seville to Córdoba, Self Guided Visit of Córdoba, Train Córdoba to Seville
Spain

Cordoba is beautiful, but I think we missed quite a lot as this was a self guided tour, so I would definitely recommend a guided tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2022

Hi Gillian, thank you so much for taking the time to post this review and for your feedback which I will make sure to forward to our team of local guides, who were very happy to show you around Andalusia. I will contact the hotel to check about the reception schedules, as they never mentioned they have reduced staff at the moment. I am happy to help with your other adventures in Spain in the future! Best, Marta

Perfect family vacation to Spain
Spain | Jul 27 - Aug 10, 2022

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Lynn U.
Darien, IL | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2022

Patricia and her team planned a perfect 2-week vacation for our family of 5 (2 adults and 1 tween, and 2 teens) that combined fun, education, and relaxation. Our trip took us from Madrid, to the south of Spain, to Costa Brava and ended in Barcelona. Everything was planned to perfection and executed with precision. All of the hotels and tour guides were top notch -- we wouldn't have changed a thing. Patricia and her team answered texts from us whenever we needed some assistance and... read more

Patricia and her team planned a perfect 2-week vacation for our family of 5 (2 adults and 1 tween, and 2 teens) that combined fun, education, and relaxation. Our trip took us from Madrid, to the south of Spain, to Costa Brava and ended in Barcelona. Everything was planned to perfection and executed with precision. All of the hotels and tour guides were top notch -- we wouldn't have changed a thing. Patricia and her team answered texts from us whenever we needed some assistance and provided great recommendations for restaurants in all of the cities that we toured. We recommend Patricia without reservation and can't wait to return to Spain!

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022

Hello Lynn,

Thank you for your message.
I had so much fun organizing this trip for you and your family! It was lovely working with you, and the outcome was a lovely trip with plenty of unforgettable memories!

And I will be here ready to help you plan another trip for your family!

Best regards,
Patricia

13 days in Spain, 2022
Spain | Sep 18 - Sep 30, 2022

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Kelley S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2022

The entire kimkim experience was incredibly easy, pleasant, and perfect. After this trip, I can't imagine traveling without kimkim again.

We traveled to Barcelona first on our 13 days in Spain. We were greeted by a professional driver in the airport and transported to our first hotel. The driver was extremely kind and made the transfer pleasant after a long flight. Our Barcelona hotel, Casa Luz, was all that it was advertised to be. We had many wonderful choices through kimkim, and we were... read more

The entire kimkim experience was incredibly easy, pleasant, and perfect. After this trip, I can't imagine traveling without kimkim again.

We traveled to Barcelona first on our 13 days in Spain. We were greeted by a professional driver in the airport and transported to our first hotel. The driver was extremely kind and made the transfer pleasant after a long flight. Our Barcelona hotel, Casa Luz, was all that it was advertised to be. We had many wonderful choices through kimkim, and we were very pleased with our hotel.

We were guided on a Gothic Quarter walking tour by Theresa. The experience was incredible. She was local to the area and had incredible knowledge about Barcelona and the Jewish Quarter. We were inspired by her stories and the deep history she shared about the buildings we saw and the area generally. She also gave us great restaurant recommendations that turned out to be some of our favorite meals on the trip.

We also enjoyed the day trip to Costa Brava for sea kayaking and hiking. Our guide, Stepan, was truly amazing. He is a wonderful, patient guide, full of fun and insightful knowledge about the region. Our kayaking and cliff jumping excursion was a truly memorable and fun part of our trip! We totally recommend this excursion.

We also enjoyed a private guided tour of Sagrada Familia. Our guide, Gemma, was truly awesome. She shared such deep details about the history and construction of the Sagrada Familia, as well as connections to nature within the church that we would not have known we were seeing. She also shared local restaurant recommendations with us that were terrific.

Each of our guides and tours in Barcelona was 100% terrific and we recommend them wholly.

We next transferred to Madrid. We enjoyed the self-guided walking tour of Madrid provided by kimkim. The instructions were easy to follow and gave us a great tour of the city.

We had an extraordinary day trip to Avila and Segovia, guided by Martin. Martin was a true professor of the region and the history of the sites. Everyone would be lucky to have Martin as their guide. We had an unforgettable day-long experience at these important historical sites. We highly recommend this trip!

We also enjoyed our short Prado Museum visit immensely. Our guide, Maria, was so enjoyable and she made the art and history of the museum truly enjoyable. The Prado is huge, so having guidance to some of the most important points and art in the museum was extremely helpful to make the visit meaningful. Highly recommended.

We next transferred to Valencia. We enjoyed the self-guided walking tour. We also enjoyed our beach day in Valencia. We had a small group tour set for the second day in Valencia, but our guide didn't appear at the time in our itinerary from kimkim. We had a phone number, provided by kimkim, to contact the company. I reached out, but we were not in their system. I immediately let our kimkim consultant know of the issue, and within minutes, we were rescheduled for a private guided tour the next day. This slight error was the only thing that did not go perfectly for our trip. But it was rectified quickly, and kimkim made sure to provide a private tour for us with extra time included to make up for the mistake. I hate mentioning it, because it didn't seem to be kimkim's error. But I want to highlight how professionally kimkim responded and how they went above and beyond to correct any errors. I now can't imagine missing the the 3 hour guided tour we enjoyed so much.

Our private guided walking tour of 3 hours around Valencia, with our guide Laura, was also a highlight of the trip. She was extremely knowledgeable and shared many relatable stories about Valencia, along with its history and culture, with us. We thoroughly enjoyed this amazing tour! Many thanks to kimkim for the add-ons.

We also took the small group guided tour of the Albufera Natural Park, thanks to kimkim! We enjoyed this tour greatly. Our guide Paulino is an expert in the area, and he made sure we knew the history of this beautiful park. We had a short van ride filled with history, then some easy walking in Albufera. The surprise of the tour was a boat ride into the lagoon to enjoy the sunset. It was a meaningful and pleasant, relaxed journey to a beautiful place that is very important in the region of Valencia. We highly recommend it and enjoyed it!

Each hotel was great. We had a hard time picking hotels because each option kimkim provided was terrific.

Each of our guides was an expert and so wonderful to spend time with.

Each driver, with the exception of one, was perfectly professional. Our only sub-par driver was the driver who picked us up at the Valencia train station. He was not terribly professional, did not offer to assist with bags, played loud terrible music in the van, and was pretty dismissive. It was not a big deal, but it truly stood out after each of our other drivers had been so kind, attentive, and professional.

We especially enjoyed the ease of the transfers from hotels to airports and train stations. Kimkim arranged those transfers and set the timing, taking the guessing out of when we needed to be at each location. Kimkim provided specific instructions for each of our guided tours. The whole itinerary was easy to follow and made for a seamless trip.

Thanks for reading this long review. We cannot recommend kimkim highly enough. We will be traveling with them again. I have already recommended the service to many of my friends.

Thank you kimkim for a truly remarkable and memorable vacation! We cannot wait to travel with you again!

Hotel Reviews
One Shot Recoletos 04
Madrid

This hotel is on a quiet street. We had an interior room, but windows on two sides. The beds were comfortable and the room itself was quiet, clean, and perfect for our needs. The hotel is in a very nice area and we felt exceptionally safe there.

Authenticity & Character
This hotel has old elements in a modern feel. It was perfectly updated and comfortable.
Location
This location is near the French Embassy, and walking distance to great shopping and restaurants. It is in a very nice area in the city that feels sophisticated and quiet, and residential. It was truly enjoyable to be there.
Staff
The front desk staff and the breakfast staff at this hotel was very proficient and welcoming. They made everything easy. They were happy to store our bags.
Cleanliness & Comfort
This hotel was very clean and comfortable. The beds were great, the shower was terrific. We opted for breakfast included at this hotel, and it was a huge breakfast every day with more food than we could eat. The breakfast dining area was lovely and relaxing.
Plaza Mercado
Valencia

This hotel was terrific! We were very pleased with our choice. The only observation we had was that our room was on the first floor. We could hear noise from the reception area downstairs at times. If you are looking for very quiet rooms, ask to be located higher up and away from the staircase.

Authenticity & Character
This hotel has a modern feel in an historic area. The restaurant in the hotel feels like a charming Mediteranean throwback. But the rest of the hotel is very sleek feeling, including the room and spa.
Location
This hotel is right in the middle of everything. Restaurants and shopping are all around. It is walking distance to the bus and train station. The location is excellent.
Staff
We had lots of questions and the staff addressed them all. We scheduled massages at the spa, we needed a taxi and the staff responded, and the staff gave us instructions to get to the beach on our own. They were extremely helfpul and friendly. They spent individual time with each guest that we saw who needed their help.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had a junior suite at this hotel, and it was terrific. The hotel itself was very clean. We enjoyed the spa greatly, and it was also quite clean. The spa is really not to be missed, especially the Latin baths.
Praktik Èssens
Barcelona

We stayed in this hotel the final night of our journey. We loved it.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel has an old feel with a modern flair. It was perfect and understated elegance and charm.
Location
The hotel is located on a main street near a metro stop and tons of high end shopping, and near a Gaudi stop.
Staff
The staff at this hotel was extremely nice. They helped us with a dinner reservation, and were otherwise so welcoming and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was very clean and comfortable. We had a small room, but it was perfect for our needs. The room faced a busy street, but with the doors closed you would never know Barcelona was bustling below.
Hotel Casa Luz
Barcelona

Casa Luz is a standard hotel in Europe, but the location is incredible. Our room was on a very busy street, but the room itself was perfectly quiet. The shower in the room was incredible. The room was very clean, and the beds very comfortable. The hotel has a beautiful rooftop restaurant to enjoy. The location made walking in Barcelona easy and enjoyable. The room had everything we needed for our 5-6 days in Barcelona. Highly recommended!

Authenticity & Character
The hotel brings all the character of European small hotels. It is charming and authentic, while also having all of the modern updates travelers enjoy.
Location
There is a metro stop across the street. The location is central to great restaurants and shopping.
Staff
The staff was welcoming, helpful, and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was definitely clean. Our beds and pillows were extremely comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Gothic Quarter Walk & Churros
Barcelona

Our guide made this tour extremely enjoyable!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The only thing we suggest here is for the tour operator or kimkim to let travelers know that the meeting point under the mural of the king and queen is a Picasso. We were looking for a more realistic mural of the king and queen, so we initially had trouble understanding the meeting point.
Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Swimming in Costa Brava
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Stepan was amazing!
Transport
Private Visit to Sagrada Família
Barcelona

Gemma was an exceptional guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Ávila & Segovia
Madrid

I had no idea what to expect, but this day was beyond what I could have imagined. This day was really fun, full of history, and really fulfilling.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Martin was exceptional. He is a history professor at heart and has so much knowledge and insight to the area and the sites.
Transport
Short Prado Museum Visit
Madrid

Maria made a short visit to the museum extremely meaningful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Small Group Valencia Orientation Tour
Valencia

We actually had a private tour of 3 hours, because somehow our reservation for the small group tour did not get set. The 3 hour private tour was amazing, fun, and meaningful. We highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Laura was so knowledgeable and engaging! We had a great tour!
Transport
Small Group Albufera Tour
Valencia

This tour was really interesting. Albufera is a really important historical sight in the area, and it's beautiful. It's also an interesting natural park. The boat tour was a surprise and such a fun part of the evening. Highly recommended!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Paulino was a great guide! So knowledgeable. He had to speak three languages on the journey, and he was amazing.
Transport
Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2022

Wow! Kelley! Thank you so much for your review!
This would be very helpful for me and future travelers. Trully appreciate your time to write all those wonderful reviews!
It was a pleasure helping you create your trip to Spain! See you soon, planning your next trip to some other wonderful country!

P.S. I've also addressed the issue with the driver in Valencia. And meeting point for Gothic Qarter tour.

Amazing experience & Highly recommended!
Spain | Sep 12 - Sep 23, 2022

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Kelly C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2022

Our experience working with Patricia was AMAZING. Through just a couple conversations and a few emails, she constructed the itinerary and once we approved it, she made all the reservations and arrangements for us. This included hotel reservations, travel arrangements between locations, and tour guides for multiple excursions. Then, once we arrived in country, a local phone was provided by Patricia to be in touch during our trip with any questions or last minute changes. Trip highlights... read more

Our experience working with Patricia was AMAZING. Through just a couple conversations and a few emails, she constructed the itinerary and once we approved it, she made all the reservations and arrangements for us. This included hotel reservations, travel arrangements between locations, and tour guides for multiple excursions. Then, once we arrived in country, a local phone was provided by Patricia to be in touch during our trip with any questions or last minute changes. Trip highlights include:
- Wonderful guided tour of La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell
- Fun guided tour of Monserrat and two wineries with Marianna of Winenium
- Insanely picturesque room overlooking the cove of Llfranc in Costa Brava
- Incredible guided tour of San Sebastián that included a delicious pintxos tour

And, the award for best tour of the trip goes to Diego who picked us up in San Sebastián, showcased the Basque coastline and Basque history and culture through the course of the day. Included in our day was a stop at Ameztoi, a Txakoli winery with absolutely stunning views from the winery overlooking the ocean.

Hotel Review
Hotel Terramar Llafranc
Llafranc, Girona

Llfranc

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022

Hello Kelly,

Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure organizing this trip for you, and very easy as we connected very fast, and I knew what you were exactly looking for in this trip!
And it was lovely meeting you in Llafranc, one of my absolute favorite villages on the Coast!
Kelly, now you have a friend in Spain, and I will be here if in the future you are planing another awsome trip to my beautiful country!

Best regards,
Patricia

A truly unforgettable experience
Spain | Sep 11 - Sep 23, 2022

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Brandie B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

We were lucky to work with Luis to plan out 2 week, 7 city trip to Spain; including Barcelona, Sitges, Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, Madrid and Toledo.
Luis recommended things we never would have known about, and the travel guides he prepared were SO HELPFUL.
We had two amazing tours in Granada, one of Albaizin and Sacre Monte with Marta, and one of the Alhambra and Generalife with Gabriella. These are a must, in our opinion.
In addition, we had an incredible electric bike tour of Madrid with... read more

We were lucky to work with Luis to plan out 2 week, 7 city trip to Spain; including Barcelona, Sitges, Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, Madrid and Toledo.
Luis recommended things we never would have known about, and the travel guides he prepared were SO HELPFUL.
We had two amazing tours in Granada, one of Albaizin and Sacre Monte with Marta, and one of the Alhambra and Generalife with Gabriella. These are a must, in our opinion.
In addition, we had an incredible electric bike tour of Madrid with Gloria, who customized the tour to our interests - AND an amazing electric bike tour of Toledo with Guillermo. Highly recommend both! Finally, we must mention the tapas in Malasana tour in Madrid. The neighborhood restaurants, food, wine and Nathan's company were all excellent!

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2022

Hi Brandie.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I'm sure those will be very helpful for other people willing to visit Spain. The most important thing to know, from my point of view, is that you really enjoyed the trip and the tours. I carefully select them all so you can have an authentic experience more than a touristy tour anyone can find on the internet. I'll contact each of the tour guides to thank them for the good job done.
Happy to know the time invested in customizing the travel... read more

Hi Brandie.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I'm sure those will be very helpful for other people willing to visit Spain. The most important thing to know, from my point of view, is that you really enjoyed the trip and the tours. I carefully select them all so you can have an authentic experience more than a touristy tour anyone can find on the internet. I'll contact each of the tour guides to thank them for the good job done.
Happy to know the time invested in customizing the travel book is worthy and you could benefit from it.
Please keep in touch, I'll love to read from you every some time and be your link with Spain (and Portugal). I wish you a great end of the year!!

Luis

Portugal & Spain
Spain | Sep 10 - Sep 21, 2022

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Barbara B.
Ventura, CA | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2022

We had a wonderful trip to Portugal and Spain! All our accommodations were great and centrally located! All of our tours were wonderful with great and knowledgeable guides! The only issue was our driver from Lisbon to Porto! He was a horrible driver and I know Bill Moody has addressed that with you and you are looking into it!
Overall a wonderful experience!
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We had a wonderful trip to Portugal and Spain! All our accommodations were great and centrally located! All of our tours were wonderful with great and knowledgeable guides! The only issue was our driver from Lisbon to Porto! He was a horrible driver and I know Bill Moody has addressed that with you and you are looking into it!
Overall a wonderful experience!

Hotel Reviews
BessaHotel Liberdade
Lisboa

Great hotel! Breakfast was amazing! Great location!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Se Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Porto

Very nice hotel! Roomsca little small and hard to get hot water! Breakfast was amazing!!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

Rooms were great! It was a little noisy due to bars on the street below open until we hours of the morning! Breakfast ok but often food was cold!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gran Hotel Havana
Barcelona

Great location! Breakfast was delicious with much variety!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Food
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon
Private Day Excursion to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Lisbon

Good day! Tour guide was good but did not have as much knowledge as we thought he would have!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coimbra
Portugal

Terrible driver! Did not speak a word of English! Did not know where has going and did not take us to the correct area of Coimbra! Very scary drive for us!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Guided Visit of Porto
Porto
Quality of Experience
Transport
Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

Great day! Visited two remote wineries that were amazing!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

We were given the wrong time to meet and missed the 1st part of the tour! We called and guide got us for the rest of the tour!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Laura was an amazing tour guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2022

Hi Barbara! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed all your accommodations and guided visits :) as mentioned to Bill a few days ago, we're still investigating the driver issue but, of course, thank you so much for keeping us updated on this so we are able to take action on it. It was a pleasure helping you organize this trip to Portugal and Spain! Best regards, Bea.

Granada, Seville, Madrid, Toledo - perfect holiday!!
Spain | Aug 12 - Aug 20, 2022

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Allen L.
Farragut, TN | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2022

We had an amazing time visiting Madrid, Seville, Granada and Toledo. In each location, we loved having the local guides who provided so much insight into the history and beauty of each place. Their love of their city translated into a wonderful experience. We loved discovering the history of each place and getting insight into the hidden gems. Kimkim also made sure we got to experience the "high adventure" activities to break up the sight-seeing. Biking in Granada in the Sierra Nevada... read more

We had an amazing time visiting Madrid, Seville, Granada and Toledo. In each location, we loved having the local guides who provided so much insight into the history and beauty of each place. Their love of their city translated into a wonderful experience. We loved discovering the history of each place and getting insight into the hidden gems. Kimkim also made sure we got to experience the "high adventure" activities to break up the sight-seeing. Biking in Granada in the Sierra Nevada mountains was beautiful and hiking the caminito del Rey was amazing. Our hotels in each place were so beautiful and perfectly located to walk to anywhere we wanted to go. The outside living space in our hotel in Madrid was a perfect place to begin and end each day. Overall, one of our favorite family vacations and the stress of planning it was nearly zero because everyone at Kimkim did such an amazing job. We WILL be using them again.

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022

Hi Allen! Thank you SO much for your kind words! You can't imagine how happy makes me know that this trip became one of your favorite family vacations, that's definitely the best reward!!! Thank you again for letting us help you create these lovely memories, it was truly a pleasure. I look forward to helping you plan another adventure in the future :). Best regards, Bea.

Feedback and range of experiences from our trip
Spain | Sep 1 - Sep 11, 2022

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Jon D.
La Vista, NE | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2022

Private tour and guide to Versailles was 5-star experience/excellent. Lucien the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the tour moving at the right pace. It was great having a private car ride there, and front of the line tickets.

Toledo tour with Victor was also a 5-star guided visit/outstanding. Similar reasons: knowledgeable, friendly, maintained good pace.

We had two errors in the scheduling: Versailles was on the wrong day, and timing of Barcelona tour was wrong. We were late... read more

Private tour and guide to Versailles was 5-star experience/excellent. Lucien the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the tour moving at the right pace. It was great having a private car ride there, and front of the line tickets.

Toledo tour with Victor was also a 5-star guided visit/outstanding. Similar reasons: knowledgeable, friendly, maintained good pace.

We had two errors in the scheduling: Versailles was on the wrong day, and timing of Barcelona tour was wrong. We were late in both instances which we felt bad about.

The tour in Barcelona was okay. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable however the driving tour was in a van and we couldn’t see anything that he was referencing. It would have been nice to have more guidance at Sagrada Familia than just downloading the app.

We appreciated the list of must see and do, as well as ideas for dining options. Hotels were good, we preferred the four star hotels in Spain.

Walking tour in Paris with Josquin was good, he was knowledgeable, kept a good pace and covered quite a bit of ground. Our walking tour with Amor in Madrid was disappointing. We walked a few blocks and the information was limited. We didn’t feel that tour was worth it and felt like we saw very little of Madrid.

Flamenco show was great as was the tapas food tour in Madrid.

We loved the high speed train but as an American, we didn’t know what we were doing and needed to ask for help to find the gate.

Finally, we appreciated the team’s responsiveness to all of our little questions along the way,

Hotel Reviews
A la Villa des Artistes 3*
Paris

Boutique feel, located walking distance from most sites, surrounded by cafes.

Authenticity & Character
This hotel didn’t feel like it was part of a chain, had a bit of its own personality which was nice
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Barcelona 1882
Barcelona

Beautifully appointed hotel located walking distance from key sites.

Authenticity & Character
Hip vibe, larger rooms
Location
Walking distance to many attractions, fining
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

We loved the location and modern design of this boutique hotel off one of the main streets in Madrid. The breakfast options were fantastic!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the hotel’s design, lots of plants, beautiful!
Location
Walking distance to many key sites, restaurants
Staff
Always ready to help, answer questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Paris
Paris

Enjoyed the pace, ground we covered, information, and stop at the bakery.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Seine Cruise
Paris

Enjoyed seeing Paris from the river

Quality of Experience
Day Trip to Versailles
Paris

Lucien was by far the best guide we had. We were briefed on French history on the way. The private car and drive were nice. Our guide was able to move us about and miss the crowds.

Quality of Experience
Perfect day, relaxed, informative, enjoyable
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable guide
Transport
Clean nice private car ride
Private Tapas Experience in Madrid
Madrid

Great variety of Food and drink in a localized area, friendly guide, fun group. I was accommodated by every establishment as s pescatarian.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Toledo
Spain

Victor was another one of our favorite guides. He was so knowledgeable and interesting. We saw all of the highlights accompanied with stories, history and context.

Quality of Experience
Victor
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Barcelona

I would actually give this tour 4.5 stars. The winery tour and Monserrat Abby were amazing places. The winery tour was comprehensive and wonderful. The Abby portion was less smooth. We had to decide whether we would stand in line and see the black Madonna and our guide had some trouble with the tickets. I would have liked to have walked to see the little church in the mountain but it wasn’t an option. We stopped for coffee before the winery and it felt a little forced and awkward. Finally, the driving was a little fast for me in the mountains with all the twists and turns. Our guide was knowledge about the Montserrat Abby was fine but not outstanding.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of Barcelona
Barcelona

Our tour guide Matthieu was friendly and knowledgeable and the places we saw were great. It was difficult, however, to see anything from the van. I would have appreciated more information and preparation for Sangrada Familia and wished we had an actual guide rather than downloading an app, I would have also like to go to SF earlier to avoid the huge crowds.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Night
Madrid

Splendid show! Appreciated hearing the artists talk at the end and explain the art of flamenco.

Quality of Experience
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid

Our guide Amor only took us around a few blocks and the pace was far too slow for us. Also, the focus of the information sharing was architecture, specifically the balconies, versus history and culture, Unfortunately, we didn’t feel we experienced Madrid fully.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2022

Thank you very much Jon for taking the time to do the review! I appreciate all your comments, all your feedback will help us improve. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip to Spain and France despite the incident with your guided tours in Paris and the guided visit to Madrid. Train stations in Spain can be confusing for us as well, specially Atocha in Madrid that is so big but I guess that is part of the adventure of traveling :) I will pass your kind words to all the team! I hope to be able to help you plan another trip in the future. Warmest regards, Marina

Overall, our trip to Spain was amazing!
Spain | Sep 9 - Sep 14, 2022

Jen
Jen F.
Pilot Mountain, NC | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2022

Overall, our trip to Spain was amazing! There were only a couple issues that we had. When we first got there the private transfer from the airport, Miguel, didn’t speak any English. He wasn’t able to drop us off right at our hotel in Madrid. We were just getting there, trying to get our bearings, jet lagged and carrying all our luggage. We walked around for at least 20-30 mins pulling our luggage up steeps hills to find the hotel. There were 2 Petit palace hotels and no one, even the... read more

Overall, our trip to Spain was amazing! There were only a couple issues that we had. When we first got there the private transfer from the airport, Miguel, didn’t speak any English. He wasn’t able to drop us off right at our hotel in Madrid. We were just getting there, trying to get our bearings, jet lagged and carrying all our luggage. We walked around for at least 20-30 mins pulling our luggage up steeps hills to find the hotel. There were 2 Petit palace hotels and no one, even the cops on the street , spoke English so it was very frustrating. The same guy picked us up to take us back to the airport, and even though we were more acclimated to the area and I had him drop us the meeting location, we still spent 15 minutes looking for him. My recommendation would be if we are paying for a private transfer, have them be bilingual! I had the emergency numbers written down for Beatrice but neither of us could figure out how to make the phone call from our phone. We tried putting in 00 before the call, 1-00, etc. once we found someone that spoke English we were good.
Besides that everything else was amazing! Miguel our guide to Sagrada familia was perfect! He was even hobbling around on crutches because of a soccer injury but we walked around for 5 hours! Very knowledgeable and kept things interesting!
We also loved our cycling guide, Claudio! He was very accommodating for me and my back issues and knew exactly where to take us so me and my husband could climb as much as we wanted!
I would recommend Kimkim again!

Hotel Review
Petit Palace Museum
Barcelona

Room was great, breakfast was amazing and service was also great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

Hi Jen! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your honest feedback. In the travel documents we always set our contact numbers already with the prefix +34 so you just have to click on the number to start the call. The hotel where you were staying was in a pedestrian area that probably, due to the maintenance works in the area, has made access more difficult than usual. I greatly appreciate your feedback on this transfer and on the rest of the activities and tours and I'm so glad you enjoyed our country! Sending you my best regards, Bea.

Beatriz was awesome! She planned a wonderful ...
Spain | Aug 13 - Aug 27, 2022

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Elizabeth D.
Nashville, TN | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2022

Beatriz was awesome! She planned a wonderful trip in both Spain and Portugal and booked us the absolute best private tour guides for the cities that we visited. Really appreciated her working with us on the itinerary and our constantly changing timelines. We had a wonderful time we don’t forget! read more

Beatriz was awesome! She planned a wonderful trip in both Spain and Portugal and booked us the absolute best private tour guides for the cities that we visited. Really appreciated her working with us on the itinerary and our constantly changing timelines. We had a wonderful time we don’t forget!

Hotel Reviews
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved the location and the space! Also the air conditioning in August.
Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel
Granada
Authenticity & Character
Cute and historical.
Location
Great location in historical Granada to walk to the Alhambra.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Air conditioner provided - key in August.
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022

Hi Lizz! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to help you accommodate your trip to your needs and you made it absolutely easy each time, so thank you again for letting us help you organize this amazing trip around Spain and Portugal. Hope you created lovely memories for a lifetime! Best regards to both, Bea.

We had such an amazing trip to Spain & France...
Spain | Sep 4 - Sep 10, 2022

Holly
Holly B.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2022

We had such an amazing trip to Spain & France! Marina did an excellent job sending us several different trip plans to choose from with various hotel options / activities. A major bonus was the pre-arranged travel to and from the airport, (especially since we were unfamiliar with the airports). It made it that much easier and quicker at all our our stops. Highly recommend!! read more

We had such an amazing trip to Spain & France! Marina did an excellent job sending us several different trip plans to choose from with various hotel options / activities. A major bonus was the pre-arranged travel to and from the airport, (especially since we were unfamiliar with the airports). It made it that much easier and quicker at all our our stops. Highly recommend!!

Hotel Review
Hotel España Ramblas
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Tapas Culinary Experience
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2022

Hi Holly, thank you so much for your kind and for your feedback! It's been truly a pleasure to work with you to create your trip to Spain and France and I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip, that's what we strive for and always our best reward. I look forward to helping you plan your next adventure! Warmest regards, Marina

Spain review
Spain | Sep 1 - Sep 10, 2022

Zach
Zach Z.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022

Using KimKim as a planning and booking service was extremely convenient and very helpful. The suggested activities were not “touristy” and we implemented several of them into our itinerary. The ability to book hotels, transportation, and activities all through the same website was great. However, for two of the three activities we booked through KimKim we were given incorrect information on the meeting times. For a vineyard tour we were given a time an hour later and missed the shuttle... read more

Using KimKim as a planning and booking service was extremely convenient and very helpful. The suggested activities were not “touristy” and we implemented several of them into our itinerary. The ability to book hotels, transportation, and activities all through the same website was great. However, for two of the three activities we booked through KimKim we were given incorrect information on the meeting times. For a vineyard tour we were given a time an hour later and missed the shuttle because of it. Luckily we had baked in a free day to our trip and they vineyard tour company was nice enough to reschedule us for the next day. If we had not had that luxury though we would’ve just missed the tour. The second activity was a paddle boarding lesson and for that we were given the wrong day entirely. Again, the company was nice enough to accommodate us and give the lesson on the day we showed up. I would consider us lucky though because without flexibility in our days we would’ve missed two great activities with no way to make them up. Overall I would still recommend KimKim for planning and ideation but I would be weary to recommend booking activities through the site.

Hotel Reviews
Vincci Mercat
Valencia

This hotel was in a great location, center of the city, block away from the central market, and walking distance to countless restaurants and cafes. The hotel staff was incredibly nice and accommodating, the rooms was clean and beautiful with the biggest bed I’ve ever seen. Breakfast was high quality. All around a very great place to stay.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
EME Catedral Mercer
Sevilla

The hotel design is amazing. It feels less like a hotel and more like a local apartment building. there are several atriums and courtyards throughout the buildings providing unique views and experiences for each room. Our room was spacious and luxurious featuring a glass shower, a stand alone tub, a king sized bed, and two small balconies to overlook the busy street below. There is a pool and multiple bars on the roof that provide great views of the city and adjacent cathedral. The main bar is open to the public so you get a little local flare just by heading up to the roof of your hotel. My only complaint would be that the cathedral next door sets of several sets of large bells at once every morning around 9 am. So if you plan to sleep in, think again, but if you are an early riser then this shouldn’t be a problem.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Vineyards, Wines & Tapas in Penedès
Barcelona

The activity itself was incredible, informative, and one the best experiences we had in Spain. Highly recommend. However we were given the wrong meeting time by kimkim which made us miss our shuttle. Luckily we had baked in an extra day and the tour company was kind enough to reschedule us for another day. Otherwise we would have missed it completely.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Surfing/SUPing in Valencia
Valencia

This was a wonderful experience with a great instructor. It was a ton of fun and the Valencia’s beaches are just to die for. Warm water, beautiful sandy beach, and it wasn’t that crowded

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
City of Arts & Sciences Architecture + Rooftop Wine & Tapas
Valencia

This was easily the best part of our trip. An awesome tour of once if the most impressive architectural displays I’ve ever seen. Then 10 courses of tapas and wine on the rooftop terrace of a 33-story tower overlooking the campus and city. The food was tremendous, the wine was excellent, and the strangers we shared the experience with felt like friends by the end of the night. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and she elevated the experience even more. It was amazing!

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Food
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Transport
Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022

Thank you for your review and feedback. Happy to hear that your experience using the platform was seamless and the trip was overall a great trip! We are sorry to hear that you encountered a couple of snags during the trip, but are happy to hear our partners were able to rectify those hiccups for you. We have passed your feedback on to them for review as well. We look forward to planning again with you in the future.

This trip was as cultural and gastronomic enriching as much as sightseeing.
Spain | Aug 24 - Sep 4, 2022

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RICARDO R.
Rockledge, FL | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022

We had an overall great experience with the places chosen and the guides. We came home with a greater appreciation of the different cultures in the Spanish country.
In Madrid, Hotel 7 Islas was centrally located. The room and the breakfast buffet were good. Both Carlos with the tapas tour and Isabel with the city walk were excellent. Picking up the rental car took more time than expected, which made us a little stressed about making it on time for the wine tasting in La Rioja. We don't... read more

We had an overall great experience with the places chosen and the guides. We came home with a greater appreciation of the different cultures in the Spanish country.
In Madrid, Hotel 7 Islas was centrally located. The room and the breakfast buffet were good. Both Carlos with the tapas tour and Isabel with the city walk were excellent. Picking up the rental car took more time than expected, which made us a little stressed about making it on time for the wine tasting in La Rioja. We don't know if a later wine tour was feasible at all. We did see other groups arriving later for their wine tasting. A later tour would have been better to allow us to eat breakfast in the hotel and enjoy the drive without stress.
The wine tour in Marques de Riscal was good. The hotel Finca de los Arandinos is beautiful and the food was great, but it is very remote.
The trip to Bilbao was easy. The hotel Miro was excellent, the staff was very friendly and the location was central. Our guide Zorione was great. She went above and beyond the city sights, giving us an insight of the Basque culture.
In the Basque countryside tour we met Diego. He proved to be a good friend for 3 days. It was a real cultural experience, enhanced by Diego's company.
The stops between Bilbao and San Sebastian with Diego were great. Hotel Catalonia in San Sebastian was excellent and had a great location. The breakfast buffet was the best. The pintxos-hopping was a real culinary experience. The day off in San Sebastian was a good choice. It allowed us to rest a little and enjoy the beach. The visit to Pasai Donibane was relaxing. We had more pintxos with Diego.
The train ride to Barcelona was uneventful. Gran Hotel Havana was centrally located. The staff was nice. The market tour was enjoyable. The tour of the Sagrada Familia with Mari was very educational.
The Monserrat tour and cava tasting with Nuria was also educational. Nuria took the time to talk about the Catalonian culture past and present.
All the guides and transfers arrived on time.
We are very pleased with Kim Kim's service and the choice of guides. We truly recommend Kim Kim to travel in Spain.

Hotel Review
Catalonia Donosti
San Sebastián

The hotel is centrally located. The staff is friendly. The room was spacious with a good sized bath. The breakfast buffet is excellent.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

Carlos was a good guide. We enjoyed the food and the company.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid

Seeing Madrid from a historical perspective, walking with Isabel was a great experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Night
Madrid

I found the show kind of boring. There were no castanets and no dancing in couples. The individual dances felt too long. They even explained that the show is improvised.

Quality of Experience
Privately Guided Visit of Bilbao
Bilbao

Zorione was a wonderful guide. She shared with us the Basque culture past and present.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Excursion to Hondarribia & Pasai Donibane, with a Txakolli Winery Visit
San Sebastián

These small villages are very pleasant to visit. They are a rest from the busy city lifestyle.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Diego was phenomenal.
Transport
La Sagrada Familia Private Visit
Barcelona

Our guide Mari explained really well the evolution of this masterpiece.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Barcelona

It was a great day trip from Barcelona. The mountains are spectacular. We had a great time with our guide Nuria, who talked at large about Catalunya past and present.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022

Hola Ricardo y Liana! Gracias por vuestras palabras y feedback tan detallado! I'm so glad to know that you had a great time discovering the different cultures and parts of our country with your guides and that you enjoyed the balance between the different activities and places that you visited. It was truly a pleasure to help you create this amazing experience, so thank you so much again! Best regards, Bea.

Fantastic Honeymoon in Spain
Spain | Sep 2 - Sep 10, 2022

Elise
Elise V.
Cornelius, NC | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2022

We had a wonderful trip to Spain planned by Yuri! We visited Madrid, Barcelona, and Costa Brava. Starting in Madrid, our favorite places were: Retiro Park and the Palace. We had wonderful, private palace tour with Enrique. He shared so much history with us!
Our time in Barcelona was amazing! We were lucky enough to have private tours of the Gothic Quarter and Sagrada Familia. Both tours were insightful and we learned so much. It was also nice to have some free time on our own in Barcelona.... read more

We had a wonderful trip to Spain planned by Yuri! We visited Madrid, Barcelona, and Costa Brava. Starting in Madrid, our favorite places were: Retiro Park and the Palace. We had wonderful, private palace tour with Enrique. He shared so much history with us!
Our time in Barcelona was amazing! We were lucky enough to have private tours of the Gothic Quarter and Sagrada Familia. Both tours were insightful and we learned so much. It was also nice to have some free time on our own in Barcelona. One evening we had a sunset cruise which was absolutely a fantastic adventure- we enjoyed every moment.
Our time in Montserrat was unforgettable with a hot air ballon ride with Kon-Tiki. This excursion was completely worth getting up early! :) We enjoyed the hot air balloon ride, and the trip to Montserrat.
After being on the go, it was nice to go at a slower pace on our own in Costa Brava. Yuri picked the perfect Hotel for us- Park Hotel San Jorge. We enjoyed the beach, pool, spa, and restaurants there. It was nice to unwind and enjoy the last few days of our Honeymoon.
Overall, we had the most amazing experience! It was so nice to have everything planned out for us. Kim Kim made it easy! We enjoyed having guided tours, but also having the flexible schedule to do things on our own too. It was such a nice balance. Our Honeymoon was a once in a lifetime trip and we had the best experience!

Hotel Reviews
ICON BCN by Petit Palace
Barcelona

Wonderful hotel! We enjoyed our stay here. The room was spacious and very clean. The hotel staff went above and beyond to make our Honeymoon special. The daily breakfast was fantastic. The location is central to anything you'll do in Barcelona and if needed, taxis are affordable and not any trouble to get.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
They gifted us Champagne for our Honeymoon- so sweet!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petit Palace Posada del Peine
Madrid

This hotel was in the absolute best location in Madrid. We could literally walk to everywhere we wanted to go! Take a few steps and you are in Plaza Mayor with so many restaurants and shops. Our room was a little on the small side, but it was worth it for the location. Breakfast was very good and the staff was super friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Fantastic location!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Park Hotel San Jorge & Spa
Calonge

We loved our stay at the Park Hotel San Jorge! We enjoyed the beach, pool, spa, and restaurant. You cannot beat the fantastic views. From every corner of the hotel we we amazed at how beautiful the coast was. The pool chairs were so comfortable and had plenty of room. We also enjoyed having a massage outdoors. This hotel was so relaxing and comfortable.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Visit to Sagrada Família
Barcelona

We enjoyed the tour of Sagrada Familia. Our guide was so nice and knowledgeable!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Madrid’s Royal Palace Private Tour
Madrid

Enrique was very knowledgeable- we learned so much about the history in Madrid.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sunset Sailing in Barcelona
Barcelona

The sunset cruise was one of our favorite activities on the trip! It was absolutely beautiful!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carlos was so nice!! He made sure we had a great experience!
Transport
Private Walk in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
Barcelona

Albert was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. He was very passionate about the Gothic Quarter and we learned so much from him!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Montserrat & Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Barcelona

This was a once in a lifetime experience! The Team made us feel comfortable and ready to fly! We enjoyed all of the views and appreciated the photos from the Hot Air Balloon Team.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022

Elise, thank you for your wonderful and detailed review. Hope to see you on your next adventure with kimkim.com

Best,
Yuri

Our Trip to Spain
Spain | Aug 31 - Sep 9, 2022

Mary
Mary D.
Australia | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2022

We have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Spain, expertly organised by Paty and backed up by all the wonderful drivers and guides. The countryside, the cities, the people and the food were most amazing. We especially loved the Cathedral of Seville and the Royal Alcazar, also the Alhambra Palace in Granada. We loved wandering the streets and enjoying the local food. Our drivers have all been punctual, courteous and efficient, and our guides have all been most engaging and enthusiastic. ... read more

We have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Spain, expertly organised by Paty and backed up by all the wonderful drivers and guides. The countryside, the cities, the people and the food were most amazing. We especially loved the Cathedral of Seville and the Royal Alcazar, also the Alhambra Palace in Granada. We loved wandering the streets and enjoying the local food. Our drivers have all been punctual, courteous and efficient, and our guides have all been most engaging and enthusiastic. We would especially would like to mention Aldada, Lola and Alex who were all a delight to meet and who elevated our experience with knowledge, fun and laughter. They obviously love their jobs. The organisation and the communication from Paty and others has been most efficient. It was so good knowing that I could message her at any time if I had a question or a time delay and she would respond immediately. Hotels that were organised by Paty have been excellent, and the details given prior to checkin heightened the anticipation. We felt comfortable and secure with all the arrangements at all times and have fallen in love with Spain. Thanks to all.

Hotel Review
H10 Art Gallery
Barcelona

Wonderful modern hotel, unique with all its art forms, very comfortable room and lovely spacious breakfast area. Wifi a bit slow and location in Barcelona slightly out of central area but still interesting and vibrant part of Barcelona.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2022

Hello Mary,

Thank you for your review, It was a pleasure organizing this trip for you!
I am very happy to read that you had a wonderful time with our local guides, we spend time researching and finding the best guides, drivers, and hotels... so we can provide you with an unforgettable trip!
Best regadrs,
Patricia Marqués

Olé for Kimkim
Spain | Aug 1 - Aug 16, 2022

Jyoti
Jyoti S.
Encinitas, CA | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

Overall, I would recommend trip planning through Kimkim and if that travel involves Spain, Marina is definitely a top notch choice. The hotels and experiences were first rate. My daughter and I really enjoyed ourselves. My only issue and that's why the rating isn't a 5 is the inability to make changes once the trip started. I was told that we could have some flexibility but unfortunately, any change always involved a fee. I feel there should have been better communication about which hotels... read more

Overall, I would recommend trip planning through Kimkim and if that travel involves Spain, Marina is definitely a top notch choice. The hotels and experiences were first rate. My daughter and I really enjoyed ourselves. My only issue and that's why the rating isn't a 5 is the inability to make changes once the trip started. I was told that we could have some flexibility but unfortunately, any change always involved a fee. I feel there should have been better communication about which hotels and airfares were locked in.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla

Great location in the center of the old town. Extremely pleasant and helpful staff. Lovely rooms. Beautiful lobby. There is no downside to staying at this hotel. Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very easy to walk out the door and get to all the major landmarks. Only downside is that it is on a pedestrian street so you have to walk to get taxis.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel
Granada

Absolutely charming hotel. However, if mobility is an issue, this is not the place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Charming old world ambience. However, there is no elevator so if mobility is an issue, make sure your room is on a lower floor.
Location
Central to Sacromonte and other areas but on an uphill street. Have to walk up and down stairs to get a taxi.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Casas de la Juderia Hotel
Córdoba

Excellent location in the heart of the jewish quarter. Staff is very pleasant and rooms are well appointed.

Authenticity & Character
Gorgeous. It also has a pool. Rooms were nicely decorated.
Location
In easy walking distance of every site of interest.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

Really cool art-filled lobby. Definitely in the hipster hotel category.

Authenticity & Character
This was a modern hotel with hip decor (eg, hands for towel hooks). Not old world. Stayed with my 22 year old and we both loved it.
Location
I can't say that it was near any of the big landmarks but it was easy to get to the Plazas and go on tapas crawls.
Staff
Met every need.
Cleanliness & Comfort
All the basics but served up with lots of style.
Sercotel Hotel Europa
Donostia, Gipuzkoa, San Sebastian

This is a good basic hotel, not necessarily located in a prime spot but not out of the beaten path either.

Authenticity & Character
It's a basic hotel. Nothing particularly Spanish or design forward.
Location
15 minute walk to old town where most of the Pintxos bars are.
Staff
Seemed a little overworked.
Cleanliness & Comfort
H10 Art Gallery
Barcelona

Definitely has an art-filled vibe, but has severe issues with wifi and elevator service so beware.

Authenticity & Character
I don't know that it had a lot of authenticity, but there was an art concept with each floor representing a famous Barcelona artist.
Location
Not a perfect location but not bad either. Near several metros. But you will have to travel by taxi or metro to almost anywhere you want to go with the exception of La Pedrera & Casa Batllo which is in walking distance
Staff
Seemed overworked.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was clean and the beds were comfortable but this is the area where I ding heavily for terrible wifi and elevator service. In this day and age, there is no excuse for having bad wifi.
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2022

Hi Jyoti, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I am glad you and your daughter enjoyed your trip to Spain and all the guided tours :) August is the peak of the season in Spain so making changes to your trip is complicated and the availability of the services is quite limited. Prices are also higher in August so any last-minute will probably involve an extra cost not from us but from the providers (activities ,hotels, transport). We always try to be as flexible as... read more

Hi Jyoti, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I am glad you and your daughter enjoyed your trip to Spain and all the guided tours :) August is the peak of the season in Spain so making changes to your trip is complicated and the availability of the services is quite limited. Prices are also higher in August so any last-minute will probably involve an extra cost not from us but from the providers (activities ,hotels, transport). We always try to be as flexible as possible regarding trip changes before and during your trip but sometimes we are unable to make changes due to a lack of availability of the hotels/guides/transfers.

Thank you for your detailed feedback, this would be really helpful for us to continue to improve in the future as that's what we always strive for. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and thank you so much again for letting us help you to organize it. Best regards! Marina

Spain is the place to go 2022
Spain | Aug 13 - Aug 29, 2022

Herbert
Herbert A.
Ballenger Creek, MD | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

The overall experience was 5 stars. Karin’s direct experience and knowledge of Spain provided invaluable information in making decisions about the itinerary of the trip. The interactive application provided by Kimkim during the trip was extremely useful to review daily plans and verify trip details. read more

The overall experience was 5 stars. Karin’s direct experience and knowledge of Spain provided invaluable information in making decisions about the itinerary of the trip. The interactive application provided by Kimkim during the trip was extremely useful to review daily plans and verify trip details.

Hotel Reviews
Dear Hotel Madrid
Madrid

Great central location on Gran Via, metro station and plaza de ESPANA. Easy access to numerous city highlights

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NH Collection Victoria
Granada

Great location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Melia Sevilla
Seville

A lot of amenities and good ambiance

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petit Palace Museum
Barcelona

Fair to good

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Catalonia Catedral Hotel
Barcelona

Fair to good

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

A must do if your visiting Spain. You get to taste a variety of tapas and wines, while getting a local feel of the people during this bar crawl.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid

The guide was knowledgeable an insightful of the city’s history. She was very pleasant and easy going.

Quality of Experience
Train Madrid to Segovia, Guided Visit of Segovia, Train Segovia to Madrid
Madrid

Train ride is always fun. Segovia is a must with 3 major attractions: the Roman aqueduct, the cathedral and Alcazar.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Spain

A MUST DO!!! One of the major highlights of the trip. The 8th wonderful of the world.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The high speed train
Flamenco Show
Granada

If your in Granada you have to see this original local show. The performers were extremely passionate about their craft.

Quality of Experience
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Caminito del Rey
Spain

Again, a must do if your in this region. The hike brings diversity to your itinerary with its breathtaking views and natural settings.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The actual S class Mercedes Benz used for transport; extremely comfortable!
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

The guide was truly passionate and insightful. Walking through the Jewish quarter was very cool. Again having someone provide you input to what your observing simply enhances the experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Barcelona

Montserrat was very cool to see, but the wine tour was the highlight. You need to expand the time for the wine tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Catamaran Trip around Mallorca with Snorkeling, Kayaking or Paddleboarding
Mallorca

A fun way to introduce yourself to the island and get an opportunity to go swimming, relax, and drink.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Karin Eckhard
Karin
Karin Eckhard
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain and USA | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022

Thank you Herbert for this lovely review. I hope you have had a chance to rest after your epic trip around Spain. :-). It was a pleasure to help you plan this trip for you and your daughter.

Amazing España and tailormade andalucia
Spain | Jul 31 - Aug 9, 2022

Sachin
Sachin P.
Sunnyvale, CA | Reviewed on Sep 04, 2022

From the moment we started planning our trip James was an amazing resource and guide. He set up a fantastic itinerary that included Barcelona, San Sebastian, Costa Brava and Bilbao. We had amazing guided private tours in each city. Some of the highlights was the Pinchos tour in San Sebastian as well as our Picasso museum tour. The cooking class in Barcelona was very memorable. This was with cook taste Barcelona cooking class and our chef with Rosa. Our Picasso museum tour guide was... read more

From the moment we started planning our trip James was an amazing resource and guide. He set up a fantastic itinerary that included Barcelona, San Sebastian, Costa Brava and Bilbao. We had amazing guided private tours in each city. Some of the highlights was the Pinchos tour in San Sebastian as well as our Picasso museum tour. The cooking class in Barcelona was very memorable. This was with cook taste Barcelona cooking class and our chef with Rosa. Our Picasso museum tour guide was unbelievably fantastic her name was Gilda

Rocio was our in country guide who was always available and made changes as necessary. We ate at some great restaurants hiked kayaked and spent amazing times with the Spanish people.

we loved every hotel we stayed at which included the Almanac in Barcelona, hotel lllondres in San Sebastian and aigua blava in costa brava

Entire team is fantastic and I would highly recommend going with him for your memorable trip to Spain

Hotel Review
Almanac Barcelona
Barcelona

Great staff Amazing pool Virens was awesome Superb location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Cooking Class with a Guided Visit to the Boqueria Market
Barcelona

Ross I was excellent. Very educational and Interactive. We loved the food and the experience

Quality of Experience
B
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Pintxos Tour of San Sebastian
San Sebastián

Visiting the culinary capital of the world and taking a guided Pintxo tour was just delicious. Recommend doing this very much visiting and Sebastian

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half Day Kayak Excursion on the Costa Brava
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

Hi Sachin!
Fantastic to hear that you had such an enriching trip and it was a pleasure to plan it out with you! Many thanks again for taking the time to write and the photos show what fun you had!
Un abrazo, James

Family trip to Barcelona and Valencia
Spain | Aug 23 - Aug 30, 2022

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Jackie E.
Ridgewood, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 02, 2022

Barcelona- our stay at Be Mate Gracia was incredible- great location (thank you Bea!), and great space for families. The reception and all staff there was so helpful and kind and attentive throughout. I would highly recommend them.

Our bike tour was great, great guide!

Unfortunately our tour guide for our day trip to Girona-Costa Brava- Pals was so nice, but way too chatty and the tour was not geared towards children at all. My kids were SUPER bored. Pals was an amazing last stop... read more

Barcelona- our stay at Be Mate Gracia was incredible- great location (thank you Bea!), and great space for families. The reception and all staff there was so helpful and kind and attentive throughout. I would highly recommend them.

Our bike tour was great, great guide!

Unfortunately our tour guide for our day trip to Girona-Costa Brava- Pals was so nice, but way too chatty and the tour was not geared towards children at all. My kids were SUPER bored. Pals was an amazing last stop though.

We did Montjuic on our own which was nice but I would not recommend Poble Espanol- pointless.
Casa Battlo was one of our favorite places in Barcelona, along with Oassis restaurant for delicious salads across from our hotel.
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Valencia was magical- we loved the city and did a bike ride on our own which I recommend. Although Mon Suites Catedral was clean and in a fabulous centrally located area (the Old town), it was very loud, and the beds were terribly uncomfortable. As a result, I would NOT recommend that place to anyone.

Special thanks to Bea for being so attentive to all of our needs during the trip!

Hotel Reviews
Be Mate Paseo de Gracia
Barcelona

Great location, great for families, great staff, super helpful, super comfortable beds!!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mon Suites Catedral
Valencia

It was a great location but unfortunately the beds were so so uncomfortable that I cannot recommend it. Rooms were clean, spartan. Great Kitchen.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
clean but the beds were NOT comfortable. felt like sleeping on a table
Activity Reviews
Guided Bike Tour
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Night
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Day trip to Medieval Girona and Costa Brava
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

Hi Jackie! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for all your detailed feedback, this would be really helpful for us to continue to improve in the future as that's what we always strive for. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and thank you so much again for letting us help you to organize it. Best regards! Bea

Our Family Spain Trip
Spain | Aug 12 - Aug 20, 2022

Brenda
Brenda B.
Abilene, TX | Reviewed on Sep 01, 2022

Our favorite guide was Jordi in Barcelona. He was the perfect guide and extremely knowledgeable; providing us history , taking us to a fabulous restaurant for lunch, visiting incredible sites (Prak guell, sagrada familia). We also loved Mercedes. She was extremely knowledgeable about Seville and we loved visiting the alcazar and the Roman Catholic cathedral. And Elena was also one of our favorite guides. She was so knowledgeable about Spain and Frigiliana (which we loved so much!). One of our... read more

Our favorite guide was Jordi in Barcelona. He was the perfect guide and extremely knowledgeable; providing us history , taking us to a fabulous restaurant for lunch, visiting incredible sites (Prak guell, sagrada familia). We also loved Mercedes. She was extremely knowledgeable about Seville and we loved visiting the alcazar and the Roman Catholic cathedral. And Elena was also one of our favorite guides. She was so knowledgeable about Spain and Frigiliana (which we loved so much!). One of our favorite sites/tours was trekking the Caminito del Rey!!! Loved it!!!

Activity Reviews
Modernist Barcelona: Gaudi's Highlights
Barcelona

Jordi, our guide, shared with us the history of Gaudi and his beautiful, incredible creations.

Quality of Experience
Visiting Gaudi’s creations.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Jordi, was incredible !
Transport
Perfect with walking and taxis when needed.
Alhambra Private Guided Tour
Granada

Our guide gave us wonderful history about the Alhambra and all that was occurring at the time. The palace was beautiful!

Quality of Experience
The Alhambra was beautiful and we were able to see everything close up.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Enrique, was great.
Transport
On time
Transfer to Nerja with Frigiliana day trip
Spain

Frigiliana was the perfect small town to visit. It was beautiful and a nice relaxing place. Elena was the perfect tour guide. We loved having her as our guide!!!

Quality of Experience
The town was beautiful!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Elena was incredible! She was so knowledgeable and extremely sweet!
Transport
Perfect traveling vehicle and a nice relaxing drive to Frigiliana.
Caminito del Rey with guide
Spain

Caminito del Rey was Amazing!!! We loved trekking by the tall cliffs. We love nature and this tour was incredible!

Quality of Experience
The scenery was incredible!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pleasant guide, Alfredo.
Transport
On time and very nice vehicle and drive to Seville.
Sevilla Guided Tour
Seville

Our guide, Mercedes, was very knowledgeable about Spain history. She gave us an incredible tour of alcazar and the Roman Catholic Cathedral. I learned so much!

Quality of Experience
We loved visiting alcazar.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mercedes was so knowledgeable and pleasant!
Transport
Mercedes was on time.
Local specialist: Dalia Bouzerar
Dalia
Dalia Bouzerar
Local specialist in Spain | Reviewed on Sep 01, 2022

Hello Brenda,
Thank you for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure hosting your lovely family and all the guides had a wonderful time with you as well!
I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to them.

Have a great day and hope to host you again in Spain very soon!
Warm regards,

Dalia

Thank you so much we had a fantastic trip and...
Spain | Jul 31 - Aug 5, 2022

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Niamh A.
Harrison, NY | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022

Thank you so much we had a fantastic trip and visited so many beautiful and historic palaces. Everything was so easy thanks to your team. From the collection and transport to the local guides onsite we really enjoyed the trip and it was so much more valuable because of the KimKim team. We learned a lot!! read more

Thank you so much we had a fantastic trip and visited so many beautiful and historic palaces. Everything was so easy thanks to your team. From the collection and transport to the local guides onsite we really enjoyed the trip and it was so much more valuable because of the KimKim team. We learned a lot!!

Hotel Review
Áurea Washington Irving by Eurostars Hotel Company
Granada

Fabulous hotel - Love to see a More expanded menu at the restaurant

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right beside the Alahambra and walk down to the village
Staff
Our receptionist did switch over mid check in to Prioritize other clients but did reach out to apologize.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022

Hi Niamh,
Great to hear that and thank you for taking the time to write! So pleased you had a great trip and felt you got the most out of the wonderful Andalucian sights & history! All the best and it was a pleasure to plan it with you and have you travelling with us!
Un abrazo, James

Bea and Karin were fantastic, especially thie...
Spain | Aug 9 - Aug 18, 2022

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Jeff S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022

Bea and Karin were fantastic, especially their response time to all our messages. Really made a difference in our trip. read more

Bea and Karin were fantastic, especially their response time to all our messages. Really made a difference in our trip.

Hotel Review
Hotel Casa del Poeta
Sevilla
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022

Hi Jeff! We are really thankful for your words to our team, we always try to give our best to our travelers and we are happy to be there for everything that is needed. Thank you again! It was a pleasure to work with you. Best regards to both, Bea.

KimKim came though again! This trip to Spain ...
Spain | Aug 9 - Aug 18, 2022

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Naomi S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2022

KimKim came though again! This trip to Spain was our third using KimKim (the others were Greece and Costa Rica) and we could not have been happier. Beatriz and Karin at Espiritu Travel really listened to what we wanted and created the perfect trip. We were in regular contact during our trip to make sure everything went smoothly. It was truly a world-class experience. Thank you! read more

KimKim came though again! This trip to Spain was our third using KimKim (the others were Greece and Costa Rica) and we could not have been happier. Beatriz and Karin at Espiritu Travel really listened to what we wanted and created the perfect trip. We were in regular contact during our trip to make sure everything went smoothly. It was truly a world-class experience. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Colón Barcelona
Barcelona

Location is great. View of cathedral is wonderful except for the Samsung ad. Remodeled room was nice. Stay away from the “classic” rooms with dingy carpets. Lobby is gorgeous. Staff are helpful, but we had problems with the Wi-Fi and a/c.

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Bless Hotel Ibiza—The Leading Hotels of the World
Ibiza, Islas Baleares

Truly deserves to be a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Staff is world-class. Rooms/view/Facilities are incredible. If you want hedonistic luxury, this is for you.

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Location
Staff
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Hotel Casa del Poeta
Sevilla

Unbelievably charming. Gorgeous antiques everywhere you look. Attentive staff. Central location. A/C works great! No complaints whatsoever. Perfect boutique hotel. And I’m picky.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to main area
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gran Hotel Ingles
Madrid

Gorgeous design. First class staff. Wonderful location. Due to the age of the property, most rooms are on the small side. Nice spa, and a massage after a long day of walking was perfect. Chic bar. Alex the bartender made our stay extra enjoyable.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona
Guided Visit of Toledo - Jewish Focused
Spain
Guided Visit of Museo del Prado
Madrid
Park Güell Small Group Tour
Barcelona
Ibiza Kayak and Snorkeling Experience
Ibiza
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022

Hi Naomi and Jeff, thank you so much for your kind words to our team and for your feedback! It's been truly a pleasure to work with you to create this awesome experience around Spain and I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip, that's what we strive for and always our best reward. Sending you my best regards, Bea.

So impressed! We really loved our trip and th...
Spain | Jul 31 - Aug 9, 2022

Chris
Chris G.
Sunnyvale, CA | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022

So impressed! We really loved our trip and the catered attention to detail. We are so grateful. Thank you for a wonderful, well thought out itinerary! read more

So impressed! We really loved our trip and the catered attention to detail. We are so grateful. Thank you for a wonderful, well thought out itinerary!

Hotel Reviews
Almanac Barcelona
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
You couldn’t pick a better location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel de Londres & de Inglaterra
San Sebastian
Authenticity & Character
The beds
Location
Loved being right off La Concha beach!
Staff
Concierge was superb
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds are a bit dated. Updated bathrooms though!
Hotel Aiguablava
Costa Brava · Girona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022

Hi there Chris & family,
Thanks so much for sharing your comments. I'm so pleased that you had a wonderful family holiday together and got to visit a great variety of locations in Spain. I hope you've taken many happy memories with you too!!All the best and un abrazo from Sevilla,
James

This was the trip of a lifetime!
Spain | Dec 30 - Jan 10, 2022

Mollie
Mollie C.
La Vista, NE | Reviewed on Aug 14, 2022

Sam and his team were second to none. This trip was literally the trip of a lifetime!! From urban, to rural and private tours this trip had it all. It was well crafted to our personal wants and needs. There were several times we had a couple hiccups in plans and his team came through for us with flying colors!! We did hiking, village visits, wineries- you name it. Everything was organized, punctual, and perfect. I can’t recommend Sam enough. Just a wonderful host who knows the best of the... read more

Sam and his team were second to none. This trip was literally the trip of a lifetime!! From urban, to rural and private tours this trip had it all. It was well crafted to our personal wants and needs. There were several times we had a couple hiccups in plans and his team came through for us with flying colors!! We did hiking, village visits, wineries- you name it. Everything was organized, punctual, and perfect. I can’t recommend Sam enough. Just a wonderful host who knows the best of the best in Spain. I could write so much but just know, you are in safe hands! I would book a trip with this team numerous times over. Simply superb!!! Thanks Sam!

Local specialist: Sam Lister
Sam
Sam Lister
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022

Hi Mollie!
Many thanks for writing your review and for your very kind words! It was a pleasure planning your trip with you and also to meet you both in Sevilla! I hoe you're both well and send you abrazos from Sevilla! xx

Excellent Tour
Spain | Jul 29 - Aug 9, 2022

James
James G.
Gaithersburg, MD | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022

Hotel arrangements and hotel staff were great. Most tour drivers and vehicles were great. Original vehicle in costa brava was sub par. Vehicle for diner in El Far broke down. Arrangement of Taxi substitute was great. Their taxis and drivers were great. Tour guides were great and very informative. We enjoyed the Prado museum and the archeological museum in Madrid. A tour of Toledo was a highlight of our tour. We enjoyed the beaches of Sanander, San Sabastain, and Costa Brava. We wish you would... read more

Hotel arrangements and hotel staff were great. Most tour drivers and vehicles were great. Original vehicle in costa brava was sub par. Vehicle for diner in El Far broke down. Arrangement of Taxi substitute was great. Their taxis and drivers were great. Tour guides were great and very informative. We enjoyed the Prado museum and the archeological museum in Madrid. A tour of Toledo was a highlight of our tour. We enjoyed the beaches of Sanander, San Sabastain, and Costa Brava. We wish you would have provided more information about how train service to Sanander works. We did not know that there would be a rush to check luggage after platform was announced. We did not know luggage would be checked.

Hotel Review
Hotel de Londres & de Inglaterra
San Sebastian

Great location on the beach. Breakfast and restaurant were great. Hotel staff were helpful. Room was clean and cleaning staff provided excellent service. Only negative was that our city view room was looking onto a construction site. Better to chose an Ocean View room if available.

Authenticity & Character
Location
On the beach
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

Hi James,
Many thanks for sharing the highlights of your trip and I'm so pleased that the hotels and guides, contributed to a memorable trip with the family. I'm glad we could help make rearrangements after the a little misfortunate and hope the slight delay didn't affect your enjoyment nevertheless. We've taken note about the train station also and are to include more information for travellers. It was a pleasure to plan out the trip with you. Un abrazo, James

All our local tour guides have made our trip ...
Spain | Jul 31 - Aug 9, 2022

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Lee G.
Gaithersburg, MD | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022

All our local tour guides have made our trip so interesting and unforgettable. Their knowledge and speaking skills have given us a profound memory of Span’s history, culture, and arts! They are excellent tour guides! We really appreciate your arrangements and hotel staff. read more

All our local tour guides have made our trip so interesting and unforgettable. Their knowledge and speaking skills have given us a profound memory of Span’s history, culture, and arts! They are excellent tour guides! We really appreciate your arrangements and hotel staff.

Hotel Review
Hotel Aiguablava
Costa Brava · Girona

The scenery from our balcony to the Mediterranean Sea and its beaches was remarkable! Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly which made us as Americans feel comfortable and enjoyable. The food from its restaurant was amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022

Hi Lee!
Many thanks for taking the time to write the review and I'm so pleased that you've taken some wonderful memories of Spain back home with you! It was a pleasure to have you travelling with us! Un abrazo, James

Fun in Spain
Spain | Jul 30 - Aug 7, 2022

Susan
Susan B.
Brentwood, NY | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2022

We had so much fun visiting Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid. The guides on the walking tours were excellent and very knowledgeable. We especially liked Josep who took us through the old quarter of Valencia. He made it not only interesting but held our attention. The private cooking class in Valencia was wonderful also. We had an enjoyable evening making authentic paella, a Spanish omelet and a delicious sponge cake. In Madrid, my favorite thing to do was to see the flamenco show. ... read more

We had so much fun visiting Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid. The guides on the walking tours were excellent and very knowledgeable. We especially liked Josep who took us through the old quarter of Valencia. He made it not only interesting but held our attention. The private cooking class in Valencia was wonderful also. We had an enjoyable evening making authentic paella, a Spanish omelet and a delicious sponge cake. In Madrid, my favorite thing to do was to see the flamenco show. It was performed with such passion.
Really the whole trip was great and we really appreciated both James and Rocio for all their assistance in making our trip a reality.

Hotel Review
Gallery
Barcelona

The hotel was very centrally located which made it easy to get around the city. The rooms and public spaces were very nice and very clean. The breakfast had a nice variety and the food was very good. Everyone was very friendly and helpful there.

Authenticity & Character
Nicely decorated
Location
Central location
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Activity Reviews
Paella Cooking Class
Valencia

The cooking class was excellent and very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend taking the lessons with this chef. His personality was very engaging and he was fun and organized in his presentation.

Quality of Experience
Food
Evening Flamenco Show & Dinner Reservation
Madrid

The flamenco dancing was very moving and you could feel the performers passion.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful to watch
Private Tour of Park Güell & Sagrada Família
Barcelona

We learned a lot. The guide was very interesting and explained things very well.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Tour of Valencia's Old Town - Afternoon to Explore the 'City of Arts & Sciences'
Valencia

It was an excellent tour with a great guide who managed to engage all of us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Madrid & the Prado Museum
Madrid

The tour and the guide were very good. Unfortunately by this time in the trip, I think we were all exhausted and the heat had gotten to us. Any other time it would have been very enjoyable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Tour of the Gothic Quarter - Light Tapas before Dinner
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022

Hey Susan,
We're so pleased that you enjoyed the trip and it all came together well. Thanks very much for taking the time to post the review too and it was a pleasure to have you travelling with us and Kimkim!
All the best and we hope to host you again soon!
James, Rocio & the Tailormade Andalucia team

Luis gets it!
Spain | Jul 19 - Jul 28, 2022

Cecilia
Cecilia T.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2022

Planning a trip is fun but complicated. Communicating taste and expectations with someone that you’ve never met is tricky. Not with Luis. He asked all the right questions to ensure the trip was one of a lifetime. Luis helped me navigate all the wonderful places to visit in Spain. He was also able to help when life happened to plans, switching flights and locations when unexpected things came up. It was a pleasure working with Luis.

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2022

Cecilia,

I really appreciate you took the time to send your comments and find out you enjoyed the trip. I simply tried to make this as simple as possible so you just had to travel and enjoy the trip. Furthermore, it is always easier when the traveler is flexible and is willing to enjoy instead of complaining so it was my pleasure working with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact back when/if the time for a new trip to Spain (or Portugal) comes to your mind. I'll love to help you plan it.

My best wishes,

Luis

Very well thought out trip plan, great picks ...
Spain | May 17 - May 22, 2022

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Shahenaz E.
Wakefield, NY | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2022

Very well thought out trip plan, great picks for both our hotels and activities. Beatriz, our local specialist really catered to our needs and was very helpful whenever we contacted her. read more

Very well thought out trip plan, great picks for both our hotels and activities. Beatriz, our local specialist really catered to our needs and was very helpful whenever we contacted her.

Hotel Review
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Aug 03, 2022

Hi Shahenaz! Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, I really appreciate it :) It was truly a pleasure to work with you to create this trip and help you along the way. Sending you my best regards, Bea.

Highly Recommend!
Spain | Jul 23 - Jul 31, 2022

Randi
Randi B.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2022

James put together a customized itinerary that was tailored to our interests. He listened carefully to what we were looking for, presented an itinerary, and worked closely with us to tweak it until it was perfect! Our drivers and guides made our vacation stress free and very informative. Most memorable were our cooking class in Barcelona, our “Cultural Triathlon” and flamenco night in Sevilla, hiking the Caminito del Rey, and visiting the Alhambra in Granada. Each hotel was beautiful in... read more

James put together a customized itinerary that was tailored to our interests. He listened carefully to what we were looking for, presented an itinerary, and worked closely with us to tweak it until it was perfect! Our drivers and guides made our vacation stress free and very informative. Most memorable were our cooking class in Barcelona, our “Cultural Triathlon” and flamenco night in Sevilla, hiking the Caminito del Rey, and visiting the Alhambra in Granada. Each hotel was beautiful in its own way. I especially loved our hotels in Sevilla and Granada!
Once we arrived in Spain, James or a member of his team were always available and checked in with us regularly to make sure everything was going well. We really appreciated that!
I would absolutely recommend KimKim and specifically Tailor Made Andalucia if you are planning to travel to Spain!

Hotel Reviews
Gallery
Barcelona

Friendly, helpful front desk staff, large and modern rooms, excellent breakfast buffet! Perfect location for walking to just about everything or using the subway. Yummy gelato place across the street!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza
Sevilla

Really pretty hotel with beautiful courtyard for breakfast and lovely pool and lounge area! Restaurant onsite with good food. Very relaxing to eat poolside!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa 1800 Granada
Granada

Perfect location for walking around the city. Tucked away from the noise on a small pedestrian street with lots of charm! Very peaceful, beautiful courtyard where afternoon tea and sweets are served… a really nice touch and much appreciated! Nice breakfast buffet as well. No elevator, so ask for help if your room is at the top of the stairs and your bags are heavy!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Front desk staff should offer to have someone carry bags for those whose rooms are on the top floors.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Walk of the Gothic Quarter with Tapas Dinner
Barcelona

If you love history, this is the walk for you! Very informative tour guide! Tapas dinner was fun… we went to 2 places to experience some variety.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Cooking Class of Spanish Cuisine
Barcelona

Great experience! Class of 12 included retirees, a family of 6, and 4 others including us. Our chef took us shopping for the ingredients at the big market and gave us a tour of the market which was an unexpected perk. We made many different dishes and then sat at a big table to enjoy the meal. It was a unique experience, one of the highlights of our trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cultural Triathlon in Sevilla!
Seville

Our guide, Pilar, was exceptional. She clearly loves her city and loves to share its history and its charms! The horse drawn carriage picked us up at our hotel and took us to the Plaza de Espana. After the ride was finished, we walked to the river where our boat was waiting! The boat took us to Triana, where we learned some of the history, walked through the market, and did some shopping. It was a great trip!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip from Ronda to Hike the 'Caminito del Rey' - Ending in Granada
Spain

Very beautiful, cool experience. Perfectly safe.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022

Hi Randi!

Many thanks for your detailed feedback and kind words. We're thrilled that you had a great time and it all came togther well! I'm especially pleased you loved the visits in Andalucia! It was a delight to plan it with you & have you travelling with us. Good luck with the Spanish course!
Un abrazo,
James

Best Experience Ever 😊 !!
Spain | Jul 23 - Jul 31, 2022

Neida
Neida J.
Lansdale, PA | Reviewed on Aug 01, 2022

I decided to travel to Spain with my college friend and we had some unique requirements, which in turn led us to James.

After chatting with him and understanding his process, we knew we met the right person to guide us and get this trip pulled together, to cover the areas of Spain we wanted to visit.

With patience and knowledge, James created the trip of a lifetime for us.

I just returned, and wanted to share my feedback. If you want to travel to Spain, look no further. James and... read more

I decided to travel to Spain with my college friend and we had some unique requirements, which in turn led us to James.

After chatting with him and understanding his process, we knew we met the right person to guide us and get this trip pulled together, to cover the areas of Spain we wanted to visit.

With patience and knowledge, James created the trip of a lifetime for us.

I just returned, and wanted to share my feedback. If you want to travel to Spain, look no further. James and his team were phenomenal!

The itinerary was perfect, the details were executed with perfection and we were cared for from the minute we landed to the minute we departed. We will have lasting memories of an incredible week.

Thumbs up 👍🏻 All the way!!

Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2022

Hi Neida,

It makes our day to read comments like this!! Many thanks for taking the time to write and it was a real pleasure to have you travelling with us. We are THRILLED that the trip all came together well and that you enjoyed it so! I hope you'll remember the experience for many years to come!

Thanks again and un abrazo,
James

Raquel was the most amazing travel consultant...
Spain | Jul 15 - Jul 23, 2022

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Leslie R.
Willow Grove, PA | Reviewed on Jul 29, 2022

Raquel was the most amazing travel consultant. She took care of absolutely every detail, many that we didn't even think of ourselves, to make our trip run smoothly. The private tours with Sarah and Clara were perfect and the sunset cruise on Mallorca was wonderful. Raquel kept in touch with us throughout our trip via What's App and helped us with dinner reservations and late check out in Seville and cabs into Soller. She was indispensible! read more

Raquel was the most amazing travel consultant. She took care of absolutely every detail, many that we didn't even think of ourselves, to make our trip run smoothly. The private tours with Sarah and Clara were perfect and the sunset cruise on Mallorca was wonderful. Raquel kept in touch with us throughout our trip via What's App and helped us with dinner reservations and late check out in Seville and cabs into Soller. She was indispensible!

Hotel Reviews
Sa Tanqueta de Fornalutx—Adults Only
Fornalutx

Sa Tanqueta is beautiful, relaxing, spacious, accommodating.....I can't say enough good things about it. We can't wait until we can return!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful buildings, plantings, decor.
Location
It was great to be up in the mountains, away from the crowds of Palma.
Staff
Everyone was super friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Soho Boutique Catedral
Seville

This hotel is in a perfect location to hit all of the hot spots of Seville. The breakfast buffet is extensive and the hotel management are very accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay.

Authenticity & Character
This is a nicely appointed hotel, very urban and chic.
Location
Perfect location for visiting the cathedral, palace, and other important sites.
Staff
Very helpful and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center
Madrid

This hotel served it's purpose for us as a place to stay near the airport so we could more easily make our early morning flight home. I strenuously object to their "free airport shuttle". It is first come, first served. The hotel houses about 800 guests, yet their shuttles (which run only every half hour) carry about 25 people at maximum. When the shuttle is at maximum it is extremely unsafe as there are enough seats for about 12 people and luggage. That means that the other thirteen people are standing in the aisles with suitcases piled up 4 and 5 high. It was awful! I don't understand how Marriott could condone such a practice in a hotel that caters to the airport trade.

Authenticity & Character
It's a huge Marriott, very impersonal
Location
Good for accessing the airport
Staff
The check-in people were pretty cold, not at all helpful as far as how to get on the shuttle. The breakfast people and luggage storage people were friendlier.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Free day in Seville
Seville

Always nice to explore on your own. Our guide from the previous day, Clara, gave us some great suggestions.

Sevilla tapas and flamenco tour
Seville

Clara, our guide, went above and beyond, stopping the taxi to show us a local religious parade and taking us to another interesting part of the city before the actual tour. The flamenco dancing was really interesting and beautiful in a small, intimate setting and the tapas were varied and delicious.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private sailing Mallorca
Mallorca

Our captain was very skilled, the boat was clean and comfortable, the trip was great.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Seville highlights tour
Seville

Clara had all of the tickets and knew exactly how to tour the highlights. She is very knowledgeable and made everything interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Daytrip to Palma, Deia and Valldemossa
Mallorca

Our guide, Sara, was wonderful. She knows so much about the island and how to get around. She geared the entire tour around our needs and capabilities and we enjoyed every minute!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Free day in Mallorca
Mallorca

Always nice to explore on your own.

Local specialist: Raquel Ferriol
Raquel
Raquel Ferriol
Local specialist in Spain | Reviewed on Aug 01, 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words Leslie,
It really was a pleasure to host your family, and an even greater pleasure to be able to meet you in person- We couldn't keep fondest memories of your time with us!

I specially appreciate your feedback about hotel Marriott Auditorium- this type of large impersonal airport hotels aren't my cup of tea either, but sometimes (very late arrivals and early airport departures) they seem to be more convenient than other alternatives- However, we always... read more

Thank you so much for your kind words Leslie,
It really was a pleasure to host your family, and an even greater pleasure to be able to meet you in person- We couldn't keep fondest memories of your time with us!

I specially appreciate your feedback about hotel Marriott Auditorium- this type of large impersonal airport hotels aren't my cup of tea either, but sometimes (very late arrivals and early airport departures) they seem to be more convenient than other alternatives- However, we always try to keep a standard, and the service that you mention- specially related to the shuttle service- does not meet it- which means that we'll be looking for other alternatives in the future.

Thank you again, for your time, your kindness and for trusting us with your trip- I'd love to meet you all again sometime in the future

My best,

Raquel

Kimkim was exactly what I was looking for - e...
Spain | Jul 15 - Jul 23, 2022

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Beth S.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022

Kimkim was exactly what I was looking for - easy to use and easy to communicate. I’d definitely use them again. read more

Kimkim was exactly what I was looking for - easy to use and easy to communicate. I’d definitely use them again.

Hotel Review
Hotel Boutique Molino del Arco
Ronda Málaga

This hotel is a bit outside of town, but totally worth the drive. Amazing views, cozy rooms, and extremely friendly staff made it all worth it. The hotel has been a family since the 17th century making olive oil and I loved that we had it at breakfast and was able to purchase some to bring home.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Fernando was the best!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Cádiz Bike Tour
Cádiz

Fabio was an excellent host and was open minded as we took a detour on the traditional bike tour and ended up jumping off a bridge with locals into the water. He made the tour extra special for us because he listened to our needs. We loved that he was local and surprised us with photos as well.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville
Seville

Our guide Costanza told us about the history of the town, and history of the dance. We love that she took us to local restaurants with excellent food that we would’ve just walked by on our own if she wasn’t with us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022

Beth, thank you so much for your review! I'm really glad you enjoyed your trip. Would be glad to welcome you to kimkim.com at the next destination.

Amazing 2 week family tour of Spain
Spain | Jul 11 - Jul 22, 2023

Carlo
Carlo B.
South Lake Tahoe, CA | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022

We are so happy with the trip that Marina help plan for us. It was a 2 week tour of Spain which was curated for our family of four - where we wanted to see great architecture and museums, eat great food and learn about the amazing and varied culture throughout Spain.

Highlights included our guides in San Sebastián - Diego and Toledo - Javi. Both were extremely personable, passionate about their city, and were great with our two boys.

Accommodation were excellent - always in the heart of... read more

We are so happy with the trip that Marina help plan for us. It was a 2 week tour of Spain which was curated for our family of four - where we wanted to see great architecture and museums, eat great food and learn about the amazing and varied culture throughout Spain.

Highlights included our guides in San Sebastián - Diego and Toledo - Javi. Both were extremely personable, passionate about their city, and were great with our two boys.

Accommodation were excellent - always in the heart of the city allowing for walking everywhere. In particular, Hotel Palacio in Granada offered the most stunning view of the Alhambra.

Mariana was extremely attentive, making changes on the fly as needed. In particular when accommodations were not appropriate in Bilboa (non adjoining rooms), she was able to switch us to a different hotel within minutes.

Overall an amazing experience!

Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2022

Hi Carlo, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I will pass your kind words to all the team. I am glad to hear that all the family enjoyed the trip and the guided visits, this is what our team always strives for. Hotel Palacio in Granada has certenly a beautiful view of the Alhambra :) It has been a true pleasure working with you to plan your family trip to Spain and I hope our paths meet again for your next adventures. All my best, Marina

Great experience in Northern Spain!
Spain | Jul 10 - Jul 25, 2022

Rebecca
Rebecca E.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2022

We had a wonderful time on our trip. The rental car worked out well and the hotels were all good with great locations (the Palacio de Burgos Hotel was especially nice--amazing breakfast!) We really enjoyed our private guided tours in Burgos and San Sebastian and the Picos de Europa hike was beautiful. Marina was responsive whenever we reached out to her. There was an issue with our flight from San Sebastian to Barcelona that was a bit stressful, but although we had to buy a last minute... read more

We had a wonderful time on our trip. The rental car worked out well and the hotels were all good with great locations (the Palacio de Burgos Hotel was especially nice--amazing breakfast!) We really enjoyed our private guided tours in Burgos and San Sebastian and the Picos de Europa hike was beautiful. Marina was responsive whenever we reached out to her. There was an issue with our flight from San Sebastian to Barcelona that was a bit stressful, but although we had to buy a last minute ticket, we were reimbursed almost immediately. We enjoyed our trip very much and would definitely travel with KimKim again and we will recommend them to our friends.

Hotel Reviews
NH Collection Palacio de Burgos
Burgos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The breakfast buffet was amazing.
Hotel Balneario La Hermida
Penarrubia

A bit run down and unfortunately the air conditioning did not work. However, there's not much to choose from in the area in terms of hotels.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Air conditioning didn't work, staff not particularly friendly.
Sercotel Codina
San Sebastian

Nice, clean hotel walking distance from the beach.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very friendly and helpful front desk clerk.
Petit Palace Arana
Bilbao

Great location on the edge of the casco viejo, quiet despite being in the center of activity, friendly staff

Location
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jul 29, 2022

Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review! It has been a pleasure to organize this trip and I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your guided tours and hotels. I will share your words with all the team :) It will be my pleasure to help with your future adventure :) Best regards, Marina

City and the Coast - A Perfect Catalunya Experience
Spain | Jul 7 - Jul 17, 2022

David
David M.
Marlborough, MA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022

Our trip to Catalunya was fantastic. Working together with Bea translated into a perfect mix of city culture and relaxing fun on the coast.

We absolutely loved our tapas tour to kick off our first day in Barcelona. It was a PERFECT introduction to the Catalan culture. Another food orientated experience we enjoyed was a cooking class. The experience was special because we were welcomed into the chef's home with a small group. The personal and semi-private atmosphere with other people from... read more

Our trip to Catalunya was fantastic. Working together with Bea translated into a perfect mix of city culture and relaxing fun on the coast.

We absolutely loved our tapas tour to kick off our first day in Barcelona. It was a PERFECT introduction to the Catalan culture. Another food orientated experience we enjoyed was a cooking class. The experience was special because we were welcomed into the chef's home with a small group. The personal and semi-private atmosphere with other people from around the world was wonderful.

One of the highlights was our private Gaudí Architecture Walk. It. was. fabulous. Our guide was excellent and continuously responded to our interests and needs. We also enjoyed having the flexibility in our schedule to explore. Our lodging was in the thick of the activity on La Rambla, but we also enjoyed taking the public transportation and getting to other parts of Barcelona. We went to the beach and up to Park Gruel, both very "outdoorsy" for an urban location.

Once our trip shifted to the beach, we loved the relaxing vibe of the coast. We were still able to tap into cultural experiences such a Dali's museum and home while kayaking the next day. After a few days in the city, it was a perfect transition for our vacation.

We loved working with Bea and KimKim for our vacation. Providing a downloadable app that held our itinerary and all important links, etc. was impressive. We could easily contact KimKim during our trip and we appreciated this availability.

Monica M.

Hotel Reviews
Alta House Begur
Begur, Girona

Perfect location. The room was meets all your travel needs. The breakfast is very nice as you can take it outside to the pool area. The pool was wonderful because it was so hot. Even though the A/C is fine, it was nice to dip into the pool after a hot day. The lounge on the roof was a wonderful bonus. Wonderful! Everyone was very nice and professional. Note - you can't park there, you need to park in one of the lots outside the city. Not a far walk at all, but good to know.

Authenticity & Character
It was modern and minimalist. It was 100% fine.
Location
On a quiet, quiet street within a minute to the center of the evening activity. Really perfect.
Staff
Very helpful, very professional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, but the rooms aren't the kind of room you stretch out in and relax. The pool is for that. Or the roof top lounge is for that.
Arc La Rambla
Barcelona

Very professional and helpful. Our room was on the lower end, I believe, so we were in an "inside" room. Whereas this felt like a negative, I will admit the room was very, very quiet. Located on La Rambla, it was impressively quiet. The front desk people were always helpful and polite. We appreciated them a great deal. The breakfast was wonderful. The common room was also helpful to sit and relax and plan your day.

Authenticity & Character
Everything was professional, clean, and to a high standard.
Location
Right. On. La. Rambla.
Staff
Always helpful and in a good mood.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well, the room had a window to an air shaft. Not ideal. But we used the common room to sit and relax in couches, etc. As already mentioned, I believe this room was super quiet and we appreciated that.
Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Barcelona

This is the best idea for one of your first nights in Barcelona. It was fun, educational, and culturally enriching. We loved our guide and we loved sharing the experience with a handful of other people from around the world. What fun! Perfect!

Quality of Experience
Interactive, engaging, educational, cultural!
Food
I liked getting to know the tapas that I enjoy and the tapas I would not choose.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was a perfect mix of causal and teacher. Loved her.
Gaudí Architecture Walk
Barcelona

An amazing 4 hours. Our guide taught us about Gaudi while we immersed ourselves in the architecture. I liked that we did not go into every house/building. It was not needed. We went into one and that was very thorough and interesting. The guide was excellent at working with us as far as how fast we went or when we needed a break. This experience proved the value of a private tour vs a group tour.

Quality of Experience
Personal and extensive.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was fantastic. She was very good at her job and we were comfortable asking questions or for more/less time at different places.
Flamenco Night
Barcelona

Bravo! What a wonderful experience! It was the most culturally authentic experience of our time in Barcelona. I enjoyed the smaller, more personal theater and the energy of the show. Also, the show is not super long, it is a perfect amount of time to include in an evening. The tapas afterward was excellent in that as you spill out of the theater you don't have to start to figure out where you are going to eat. The transition is perfect. Add it to your itinerary. You won't regret it.

Quality of Experience
Authentic x 1,000
Boquería Market Visit & Cooking Class
Barcelona

Fabulous! We enjoyed all 3 parts of this experience. First, a tour of the market. Second, the chef cooked different tapas and explained the food in the different areas of Spain as we ate and drank. Finally, we prepared our meal under her watchful guidance. All 3 parts were engaging, intriguing, and educational. The chef was extremely personable, fun, yet professional. To add to this, the shared small group experience was delightful.

Quality of Experience
It is a great concept and the chef makes in a win.
Food
Come on, a chef prepared it.
Kayaking Excursion
Spain

We enjoyed our kayak excursion very much. Nile, our guide, was terrific. He made the trip personal to our needs and interests. It was also a good amount of time. This is a great activity for a vacation on the coast.

Quality of Experience
We were kayaking in and out of rock caves. What's better than that?
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nile was terrific. We lucked out with this super young guy.
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2022

Hi Dave and Monica, Thank you so much for your kind words to the entire team and for taking the time to write this review! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed every part of your trip and the activities, this is what our team always strives for and all your feedback helps us improve :) It has been a true pleasure working with you to plan your trip to Catalunya. Best regards, Bea.

Menorca & Mallorca with Twenty-somethings
Spain | Jun 21 - Jun 29, 2023

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Diana C.
Wellesley, MA | Reviewed on Jul 20, 2022

We loved our family trip (parents plus 2 twenty-somethings) to Menorca and Mallorca. Highlights were a 4x4 tour of Menorca, visiting a cheese farm, horseback riding, and our two hikes in Mallorca. Our specialists Marina was a delight to work with and provided lots of great suggestions and extra ideas for us. read more

We loved our family trip (parents plus 2 twenty-somethings) to Menorca and Mallorca. Highlights were a 4x4 tour of Menorca, visiting a cheese farm, horseback riding, and our two hikes in Mallorca. Our specialists Marina was a delight to work with and provided lots of great suggestions and extra ideas for us.

Hotel Review
Hotel San Lorenzo—Adults Only
Palma de Mallorca

The San Lorenzo is an absolute gem and the women who run it are wonderful. The breakfast was artistic, delicious and filling with many specialty foods - something for everyone in the family. The building is incredibly charming and location fantastic for finding restaurants and walking over to the more touristy parts of town. There is no parking at the hotel, but we managed well with a combination of street parking and a parking garage just a few blocks away.

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2022

Hi Diana, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review and share your trip pictures! I am glad to hear all the family enjoyed your trip and the guided visits, this is what our team always strives for and all your feedback helps us improve :) It has been a true pleasure working with you to plan your family trip to Mallorca and Menorca and I hope our paths meet again for your next adventures in Spain. All my best, Marina

Marta, an amazing guide that goes above and beyond.
Spain | May 28 - Jun 9, 2022

russalle
russalle a.
Wilkinsburg, PA | Reviewed on Jul 20, 2022

Marta was amazing. Not only did she help me plan my Spain trip, but she also jumped in when I asked for help last minute on my Portugal trip. She checked in with me daily, even on the weekends to make sure everything was great. I made a switch during my trip to see Toledo and she offered to pay for my train tickets and helped with ideas of places to see and eat while there.

The attention to detail she sent was amazing. Not only that, but she made sure I had all my documents way in... read more

Marta was amazing. Not only did she help me plan my Spain trip, but she also jumped in when I asked for help last minute on my Portugal trip. She checked in with me daily, even on the weekends to make sure everything was great. I made a switch during my trip to see Toledo and she offered to pay for my train tickets and helped with ideas of places to see and eat while there.

The attention to detail she sent was amazing. Not only that, but she made sure I had all my documents way in advance. If I did add anything to the itinerary, she would make sure to update my app to show this information for that day and add any documents I needed for the event.

Marta went above and beyond by making dinner reservations, calling my guides the day my taxi took a wrong turn to ask them to hold a few minutes for me before starting the tour.

I had a few stops with a family and she went so far and above the call of a tour guide by translating a medical issue from English to Spanish to help them with the pharmacy to get the care their child needed.

Marta also sent me Spanish and Portuguese words to help me while in each country. She was amazing! Please go through her should you ever travel to these two countries. I can’t say enough about her and the way she made sure I had the best experience.

Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022

Hi Russalle, thank you so much for your kind words! It has been a pleasure to organize this trip for you and help out with the addition of Portugal too, it is thrilling to hear that you enjoyed every day and each experience while in country, and I hope I can be of help in future trips. All my best, Marta

We thoroughly enjoyed our Barcelona and Costa...
Spain | Jul 9 - Jul 15, 2022

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Brian G.
Memphis, TN | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our Barcelona and Costa Brava vacation. We wanted an active vacation and the Barcelona bike tour with Jane was an invigorating and educational highlight as was our kayak tour with Joel in Platja de Llafranc. Everything was organized and easy to follow from Beatriz. We already want to go back and would definitely use Kimkim again! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our Barcelona and Costa Brava vacation. We wanted an active vacation and the Barcelona bike tour with Jane was an invigorating and educational highlight as was our kayak tour with Joel in Platja de Llafranc. Everything was organized and easy to follow from Beatriz. We already want to go back and would definitely use Kimkim again!

Hotel Reviews
Arc La Rambla
Barcelona

Great location to explore all of old Barcelona and our room and bathroom was surprisingly large. Air conditioner was not quite strong enough to keep up with the heat of July.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alta House Begur
Begur, Girona

Great location and the rooftop bar at sunset is a must! Very clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Guided Visit of Barcelona by Bike
Barcelona

Jane was fantastic and took us to historical buildings to explore that we never would have seen otherwise. Great pace and plenty of stops to rest and learn.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022

Hi Brian! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I'm so glad you enjoyed every tour with your guides and discovered amazing places on the way. It's been truly a pleasure to help you organize this trip. Best regards, Bea.

Unforgettable Experience in Costa Brava!
Spain | Apr 28 - May 8, 2022

Chelsey
Chelsey W.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022

The Costa Brava was breathtaking! My kimkim specialist did a great job creating an itinerary that included knowledgeable guides, exciting activities, and stunning scenery! Not to mention, all of the local insights that helped me explore and discover parts of the coast on my own.

The logistics of navigating the Costa Brava without my own vehicle were made easy with private transfers, also arranged by my specialist. All I had to do was to step out of my hotel and be comfortably shuttled to... read more

The Costa Brava was breathtaking! My kimkim specialist did a great job creating an itinerary that included knowledgeable guides, exciting activities, and stunning scenery! Not to mention, all of the local insights that helped me explore and discover parts of the coast on my own.

The logistics of navigating the Costa Brava without my own vehicle were made easy with private transfers, also arranged by my specialist. All I had to do was to step out of my hotel and be comfortably shuttled to the next activity or destination.

Beyond the itinerary, my kimkim specialist helped out with unavoidable hiccups along the way, making them barely noticeable. The day I had originally planned to go kayaking, the wind was too strong and the tour was canceled. My specialist simply notified me and took care of rearranging my activities and transfers so that I could kayak the next day. It was so nice not to have to think about anything or make any calls or plans myself. I am so grateful that the tour was re-arranged for the following day as it was one of my favorite experiences from the trip! We kayaked in a small group of 7 people (including the guide) who took us in and around hidden coves where we had the opportunity to jump off the rocks and go snorkeling!

The Medieval Villages tour was another highlight of the trip! It was a small group with myself and only 3 other travelers. Our guide Alvaro was great. He was both knowledgeable and engaging. In addition to visiting several medieval villages throughout the day, we also visited a couple of coastal villages and walked along nearby coastal paths which had some of the most spectacular views! We also enjoyed an authentic Spanish meal together along the way.

Another notable tour was the history and monuments tour of Girona with my guide Ona. This was my first time using a guide when touring a city and I was pleased that I did. It was fun listening to Ona explain different local and historical legends. She gave a comprehensive history of the city that did not feel exhausting. On the tour, we also visited the Cathedral of Santa María, the Arab Baths, and the Jewish History Museum. Girona city has such a rich history and I was able to experience the lion's share in just one tour!

The experience I had planning a trip with kimkim was definitely worth it and I was very satisfied with the results! The Costa Brava is gorgeous at every turn! If you haven't visited yet, do!

Activity Reviews
4-Hour Walking Tour of Girona
Girona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Costa Brava & Medieval Villages
Girona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sea Caves Kayaking Tour with Private Transfer
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Game of Thrones Walking Tour
Girona
Local specialist:

Fantastic Trip
Spain | Jun 30 - Jul 8, 2022

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Steven O.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022

Marina was wonderful to work with. She was very responsive to my questions and to my requests.
Everything with my trip went so smoothly, from the transportation, to the guides, drivers, and hotels. I could not have asked for things to have gone better. read more

Marina was wonderful to work with. She was very responsive to my questions and to my requests.
Everything with my trip went so smoothly, from the transportation, to the guides, drivers, and hotels. I could not have asked for things to have gone better.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Emperador
Madrid

Fantastic location and helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great location, comfortable room, helpful staff
NH Collection Victoria
Granada

The location is excellent, and staff were very helpful and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great location in the heart of the city
Staff
Very helpful and friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sercotel Ayala Bilbao
Bilbao

Good location and helpful staff. Room was very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022

Hi Steven, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review! It has been a pleasure working with you to plan your trip to Spain. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Spain and all the schedule visits :) It will be my pleasure to help with your future adventure :) Best regards, Marina

First Visit to Spain for 25th Anniversary
Spain | Jun 22 - Jul 1, 2022

Kelli
Kelli H.
Cedar Park, TX | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2022

This was our first time using KimKim, as we usually plan our own vacations. We were visiting Barcelona and the Costa Brava for our 25th wedding anniversary and didn't want to worry about logistics. This was so perfect because everything was taken care of, yet we were able to personalize our trip to fit our preferences. Our trip was 10 days total, and we wanted to do a few days cycling. James was great! He made some great recommendations based on an itinerary we said we liked and the types of... read more

This was our first time using KimKim, as we usually plan our own vacations. We were visiting Barcelona and the Costa Brava for our 25th wedding anniversary and didn't want to worry about logistics. This was so perfect because everything was taken care of, yet we were able to personalize our trip to fit our preferences. Our trip was 10 days total, and we wanted to do a few days cycling. James was great! He made some great recommendations based on an itinerary we said we liked and the types of things we enjoy. He went out of his way to find the perfect 3 day cycling tour for us. Communication was excellent beforehand and with Chaima while we were there.
We enjoyed our 3 days in Barcelona so much. Our tour guide, Maribel, for Parc Guell and Sagrada Familia was excellent! It was so much more enjoyable having a guide to explain the history and symbolism of those two landmarks. Germania was our guide for our bike tour of the city, which took us to Barceloneta Beach, and she was also excellent. Olga was great for our tour of the Gothic Quarter and tapas. We had plenty of time to explore on our own, so we think James did a great job balancing planned activities with general free time. The Gallery Hotel was very nice and had a fantastic rooftop deck. We were there for the biggest celebration of the year - the Feast of St. Joan (first day of summer, June 24) which was a surprise and very exciting.
Our cycling tour was through Cycle Catalan and Mark and Shelly were SO great to work with. We really connected with them. The bikes were top notch, and we used an app to navigate the routes. The routes were excellent as well as the accommodations in Torroella de Montgri and Palamos. Both places were lovely and the hotel dining was also amazing.
Our last few days were spent in Cadaques, including a sailing trip out of Empuriabrava, which was so fun! Our captain was Josep and Marina was his assistant. It was a really fun trip snorkeling and getting to help with the sails while learning a little more about the area.
All in all, our vacation was fabulous with no hitches (even the weather was perfect!) We loved it so much we considered moving there! I would highly recommend KimKim and Tailormade Andalucia for your Spain travel!

Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022

Hi there Kelli & Clark,
We're so pleased to hear you had such a great trip and that it all worked just right for you. Cycling routes included! It is such a great area and I'm glad we didn't try to squeeze too much in. It was a real pleasure to plan it out with you and while travelling with us. Thanks also for taking the time to review the trip. All the best from Chaima and myself and ¡hasta la próxima!
Un abrazo,
James

Our Spain Trip
Spain | Jun 23 - Jul 3, 2022

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Parimeeta S.
West Chester, PA | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2022

Yuri. We have now reached home and I want to thank you for organizing the best trip we have had as a family to Spain. Everything was just right and even though we had the minor change at Granada, you sorted that out immediately and it was all good in the end. :) We will definitely be using Kimkim again and I hope to work with you personally again as well. Once again, thanks a million for a memorable holiday!!! read more

Yuri. We have now reached home and I want to thank you for organizing the best trip we have had as a family to Spain. Everything was just right and even though we had the minor change at Granada, you sorted that out immediately and it was all good in the end. :) We will definitely be using Kimkim again and I hope to work with you personally again as well. Once again, thanks a million for a memorable holiday!!!

Hotel Reviews
Aguilas5 SevillaSuites
Sevilla

Boutique hotel. Centrally located. Very clean, comfortable and welcoming. Highly recommend.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel YIT Casablanca
Granada

More a youth hostel than a hotel. Not clean and lacking basic amenities- for example the towels had holes and there was no hot water for the shower. Stay away!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Yuri Ihnatov
Yuri
Yuri Ihnatov
Local specialist in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022

Hi, Parimeeta!

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was my pleasure creating this trip for your family!

Amazing Lisbon and Barcelona trip
Spain | Jun 25 - Jul 2, 2022

Kenneth
Kenneth M.
Morrisville, NC | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2022

What began as panic and inability to plan our family vacation in a timely manner, turned into a great blessing. Bea was so helpful and easy to work with, she helped us create a trip to remember! In Portugal, we started with a great tuk tuk tour and then Elsa, who showed us local treats! Our most favorite was touring Sintra with Nuno who was a perfect mix of guide and friend and we had the most wonderful lunch and day of exploring. In Barcelona, Dani was amazing- took us all by surprise with... read more

What began as panic and inability to plan our family vacation in a timely manner, turned into a great blessing. Bea was so helpful and easy to work with, she helped us create a trip to remember! In Portugal, we started with a great tuk tuk tour and then Elsa, who showed us local treats! Our most favorite was touring Sintra with Nuno who was a perfect mix of guide and friend and we had the most wonderful lunch and day of exploring. In Barcelona, Dani was amazing- took us all by surprise with his knowledge and love for the city and sport, Camp Nou was even amazing for our son who cares nothing about soccer! But really, every guide and activity planned were fantastic. On our last day, Nuria was kind and flexible and able to change our tour plan without any sign of concern. We had a wonderful day to Girona and Tossa de Mar. Whatever hiccups occurred were easily solved by Bea and Marta. Our accommodations were great and conveniently located, though having now seen the city, I will opt to stay closer to Gothic area In Barcelona in the future. We had a great mix of activity and downtime with suggestions to fill in the gaps. I have already recommended to friends and will continue for many years to come. Very sincere thanks from our entire family.

Hotel Reviews
Vincci Baixa
Lisbon

Unassuming and lovely. Modern accommodation very well located. Excellent breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Regina
Barcelona

The lobby area especially roomy and beautiful. Rooms are modern and simple. Lovely staff and breakfast

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Day Excursion to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Lisbon

The whole day was perfect and a real highlight. Beautiful sights and Nuno was wonderful to spend the day with ensuring we got the best of the best!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nuno was incredible
Transport
Privately Guided Visit of Gothic Quarter, F.C. Barcelona & Camp Nou Stadium
Barcelona

What an amazing way to better understand the heart and spirit of the city. Even if you are not a soccer fan, seeing the history of this team and it's detriment to the people was beautiful. Truly more than a team.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dani was amazing. My 17 year was stuck to his side the whole time.
Transport
Private Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Lisbon

A schedule misunderstanding changed our restaurant options, but Elsa was great and we had a lovely evening together.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Elsa was fantastic! Lovely and very knowledgeable
Transport
Day Excursion to La Garrotxa & Besalú
Spain

We did not take this trip- instead to Girona and Tossa de Mar. Ultimately we did not want to spend this much time in the car on our last day and right before a 9 hour plane trip the following morning. Recommend for sure, but better to have a free day afterwards.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nuria was lovely and her flexibility was much appreciated!
Transport
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jul 15, 2022

Hi Kenneth & Family, Thank you so much for your detailed feedback about your family trip and for your kind words to the entire team! All your comments will be really helpful for us to keep improving. I'm so glad you had a great family time and a trip to remember, that's definitely our best reward. Thank you again. Best regards, Bea

Joel put together the most amazing trip throu...
Spain | Jun 18 - Jul 3, 2022

Tracy
Tracy M.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2022

Joel put together the most amazing trip through Spain for me and my two teen daughters. We had a healthy mix of sight seeing, local gastronomy, beach time and hiking/biking. We loved the variety of cities we visited and the mix of driving, trains, and flying. Joel was attentive and offered additional suggestions throughout our trip, making it even more special. The local guides we met for walking tours were knowledgeable and flexible to our needs. The cooking class in Barcelona was a favorite... read more

Joel put together the most amazing trip through Spain for me and my two teen daughters. We had a healthy mix of sight seeing, local gastronomy, beach time and hiking/biking. We loved the variety of cities we visited and the mix of driving, trains, and flying. Joel was attentive and offered additional suggestions throughout our trip, making it even more special. The local guides we met for walking tours were knowledgeable and flexible to our needs. The cooking class in Barcelona was a favorite for all of us. The detailed itinerary and plan made it easy to navigate and we felt like we saw it all! It made it really easy on us to have Joel helping us at every step, allowing us to focus on enjoying our vacation! We cannot say enough good things about our experience and can't wait to use kimkim again!

Local specialist: Joël Courchay

Amazing Family Trip to Spain
Spain | Jun 20 - Jul 2, 2022

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MIchele N.
Lafayette, LA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2022

Our family had an amazing trip to Spain! It was so well organized and everything went very smoothly. We have never had a travel agent plan a trip and I am so glad we did. It will be hard to travel any other way especially for a long trip in another country. I really felt like I was on vacation as all of the details of planning were taken care of and the itinerary was easily referenced in the app. All of our transportation and transfers were prearranged which was so helpful since we were a... read more

Our family had an amazing trip to Spain! It was so well organized and everything went very smoothly. We have never had a travel agent plan a trip and I am so glad we did. It will be hard to travel any other way especially for a long trip in another country. I really felt like I was on vacation as all of the details of planning were taken care of and the itinerary was easily referenced in the app. All of our transportation and transfers were prearranged which was so helpful since we were a party of 5. Our rooms were always very close to one another which was so helpful for our family. We are a family of 7 and have always struggled with getting adjacent rooms. All of our hotels were in great locations to see the cities. The breakfasts were a real help to get us out in the mornings. The guides were really fantastic! I wasn’t sure how it would be to have a guide accompanying us for half a day or more. They were so kind and accommodating and gave us our family time without being overly intrusive yet they were so knowledgeable and really gave us a great tour.
Everything in this trip was just perfect! Having Marta from kimkim available to us by phone was so reassuring. We called a few times with questions and she was always so kind and helpful. This trip will be a highlight of our family’s vacations. Thank you Marta! Thank you Kimkim!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Cortezo
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to sites or metro
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Acta Splendid
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel
Granada
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petit Palace Marqués Santa Ana
Seville
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Rector
Salamanca

This hotel was the best of our trip. It is beautifully furnished and spacious. The staff went above and beyond to welcome and assist us!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Every member that we encountered was so welcoming and helpful. Really one of the best experiences in a hotel ever!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautifully appointed rooms, wonderful bedding, spacious bathrooms and amazing hospitality! This is a top notch hotel!
Activity Reviews
Private Tapas Experience in Madrid
Madrid

This was a great experience. The guides were friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hector was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great tour!
Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Roman Tarragona and Sitges Fishing Village Day Trip
Barcelona

While our guide was wonderful we had asked to go to the beach as well as your Taragona. In retrospect I would have skipped time in the beach. I was surprised that there were no bathrooms or changing stalls. We had to change in the van.

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Transport
Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Spain

Loved this tour!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hiking Excursion in the Andalusia Countryside
Spain

This was a great get away from the city! Our guide Michael was a true outdoorsman and was knowledgeable and fun. Realize that to get to the mountains there are many winding and corkscrew roads. It was worth it for us as the views and experience on the mountains and in the small white villages was awesome. If you are very sensitive to motion sickness be aware and maybe tell your driver as there may be alternative routes.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas & Flamenco Experience
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Teresa had some cards that she brought with the royal lineage that was very helpful!
Guided Visit of Salamanca
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2022

Hi Michele, thank you for your feedback and the time to write this review. We really appreaciate the insight into all the activities from your personal experience. I loved working on this trip with you and I am happy to hear you enjoyed it. I hope our paths will cross again when planning your next trip to Spain or Portugal.

Family Trip to Southern Spain
Spain | Jun 19 - Jun 26, 2022

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Paul M.
Rosemount, MN | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2022

Our family of 4 took this trip for 8 days in Southern Spain in mid-June. Patricia was very helpful in planning a trip to our timeline and interests. We ended up spending 3 nights in Seville (with a day trip to Cadiz/Vejer) , one night in Ronda, and then 2 nights in Granada. Between Rhonda and Granda we did a half day of hiking in the Caminito Del Ray gorge. We enjoyed all the stops. It was a good mix of culture, history and recreation. Rhonda and the Caminito Del Ray were... read more

Our family of 4 took this trip for 8 days in Southern Spain in mid-June. Patricia was very helpful in planning a trip to our timeline and interests. We ended up spending 3 nights in Seville (with a day trip to Cadiz/Vejer) , one night in Ronda, and then 2 nights in Granada. Between Rhonda and Granda we did a half day of hiking in the Caminito Del Ray gorge. We enjoyed all the stops. It was a good mix of culture, history and recreation. Rhonda and the Caminito Del Ray were especially beautiful areas. Our guides and drivers were all friendly, on time and knowledgable. We especially enjoyed Aldara's tour in Triana area, Maria's tour of Cadiz/Vejer, and Blanca's tour of Alhambra. Hotels were all centrally located, of good quality, and had plenty of food for breakfast. Overall the trip was worth the extra expense in planning and logistics for this special occasion trip (our 25th Wedding Anniversary). Thanks Patricia and KimKim.

Hotel Reviews
Catalonia Ronda
Ronda
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Legado Alcázar Hotel
Seville

This was a beautiful hotel within a short walk to the cathedral and the alcazar. The breakfast food was fresh and plentiful. Three courses everyday with a wide selection of breakfast items. We also enjoyed tea in the afternoon. the staff was helpful and attentive at all times.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa 1800 Granada
Granada
Authenticity & Character
This was a beautiful hotel with a lot of character. We loved the tea time in the afternoon.
Location
The hotel was in a great location, very shaded area. Easy to walk to everything from our hotel.
Staff
Ivan was quick to help us out whenever we had a question or needed help with our bags.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Eurostars Madrid Gran Vía
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
This was a very nice hotel in Madrid. Very modern facility.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private guided biking tour of Seville Old Quarter
Seville

The biking tour in between the tours of the Alcazar and Cathedral was fun. I really enjoyed seeing Spain Square.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cristina was very knowledgeable and pleasant.
Transport
Seville Flamenco & Tapas Experience
Seville

Aldara was great. Loved the character and food from small restaurants that she chose.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Southernmost Spain's beaches, villages and delicacies!
Spain
Quality of Experience
We could see Cadiz and Vejer through our guides eyes. You could tell how proud she was of this part of Apain.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The drivers throughout the entire trip were pleasant and knowledgeable of the area. We never needed to worry about the drivers on the entire trip as they were always where we needed them at the time we needed them.
Transport
The cars were always clean and air conditioned and very comfortable for the rides between cities.
Ronda - Hiking of El Caminito del Rey - Granada
Ronda

We love hiking. We never have hiked on a trail like this. Spectacular scenery.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ian was entertaining throughout with his knowledge of the area. He made the hike fun.
Transport
Private guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
Granada

Blanca was a wonderful guide. She knew the history of the Alhambra. She made the tour fun and interactive.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022

Dear Paul,
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure organizing this special trip for you!
And we are very happy that you’ve enjoyed our selected hotels and guides!
Best,
Patricia

We had a great time. The hotels were wonderful...
Spain | Jun 24 - Jul 2, 2022

Melanie
Melanie L.
Saint Paul, MN | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2022

We had a great time. The hotels were wonderful and our guides were professional and fun. Luis was very responsive and communicative. The trip was well planned and we loved our trip. read more

We had a great time. The hotels were wonderful and our guides were professional and fun. Luis was very responsive and communicative. The trip was well planned and we loved our trip.

Hotel Reviews
Catalonia Donosti
San Sebastián
Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy access to town.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Carlton
Bilbao

Excellent location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Áurea Convento Capuchinos by Eurostars Hotel Company
Segovia
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Free Time
San Sebastián

Lovely place to just walk around and do people watch

Quality of Experience
Cooking class
Spain

Our Chef took us to the market and helped us cook. Have never cooked Basque food before. It was different and I would do another cooking class again in the future.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hiking the Camino de Santiago Trail
San Sebastián
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rioja Wine Tour: Picnic in the vineyard
Spain

A bit too much wine for me (not for my husband though). The picnic was lovely.

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Food
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Michelin starred restaurant
Spain

Excellent food

Quality of Experience
A bit loud as it is a smaller restaurant; it has two loud parties the night we were there.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
From San Sebastián to Bilbao (or viceversa) along the Basque Coast
Spain

A beautiful trip and the guide was wonderful

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Airport transfer (return)
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2022

Thank you for your feedback, Melanie. If you enjoyed the trip half of what I did planning it, then it Gad to be fabulous!! 😉

Hope you keep in touch and I can plan a new trip to Spain or Portugal in the future.

My best wishes,

Luis

More than Fabulous!
Spain | Jun 20 - Jun 24, 2022

Cheri
Cheri H.
Walnut Creek, CA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2022

It was wonderful working with Bea. She was thorough and helpful all along the way. I loved the Trip Plans app that we could use for the Spain portion of the trip! So easy and helpful! I loved every single thing we did. We especially loved the organic olive oil farm, the Flamenco dance, and our hotel was fantastic! read more

It was wonderful working with Bea. She was thorough and helpful all along the way. I loved the Trip Plans app that we could use for the Spain portion of the trip! So easy and helpful! I loved every single thing we did. We especially loved the organic olive oil farm, the Flamenco dance, and our hotel was fantastic!

Hotel Review
Dear Hotel Madrid
Madrid

Great location. Fabulous customer service. The rooftop bar was amazing. The breakfast was extraordinary!

Tips for future travelers

I can't recommend this hotel highly enough!

Authenticity & Character
The rooftop bar! The breakfast!
Location
It was easy walking distance to everything.
Staff
Excellent customer service all around
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

We had so much fun on the Tapas experience. We went to restaurants that take time to make every item homemade. Our guides were excellent!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Night
Madrid

Loved hearing about the history of Flamenco and also seeing the amazing talented dancers.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

It was a very fun trip and excellent history lesson! The only thing we didn't love was our guide. While he was very nice, he never ever stopped talking about whatever was on his mind.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit an Olive Grove & Tasting
Spain

Loved coming to this biodynamic, organic farm and learning about olive growing and doing olive oil tasting. The olive grove owner is very lovely and passionate about what she does. It was so wonderful.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jul 04, 2022

Hi Cheri! Thank you so much for your words! I'm so happy you enjoyed your trip with your family and every experience in the city, that's definitely our best reward. It's been a pleasure helping you plan this trip to Madrid and helping you along the way. Best regards! Bea

Burd Family Trip to Spain June 2022
Spain | Jun 9 - Jun 21, 2022

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Rowena F.
Lake Forest, IL | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022

All of our guides were knowledgeable and accommodating. The guided tours and activities were enlightening and delightful. The arranged transportation and the helpful drivers complemented the excellent itinerary prepared by Patricia. Patricia made sure we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation from start to finish!

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022

Hello rowena,
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure arranging this trip for your family, And I am very happy you got your sunglasses back!
We always try to provide you with our best support while traveling with us, and I am very happy we have achieved it!
Best,
Patricia

Incredible experience!
Spain | Jun 6 - Jun 17, 2022

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Sarah C.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022

Luis worked with us extensively to craft a trip that met our unique needs – in terms of the cities we wanted to visit, the activities & sites we wanted to see, and modes of transportation. He was incredibly responsive throughout the entire planning process, and and while we were in Spain, he called us several times to check in, and was there if we had any questions at all! On the itinerary itself, we certainly were able to have the local experience – both the sites we saw, and the guides that... read more

Luis worked with us extensively to craft a trip that met our unique needs – in terms of the cities we wanted to visit, the activities & sites we wanted to see, and modes of transportation. He was incredibly responsive throughout the entire planning process, and and while we were in Spain, he called us several times to check in, and was there if we had any questions at all! On the itinerary itself, we certainly were able to have the local experience – both the sites we saw, and the guides that Luis connected us with. A lot of the tours were private which was great, though the group ones were always with a lovely crowd. The quality of the tours / guides sometimes was better than others, and for non-Spanish speakers I think language barrier was a challenge sometimes, but nevertheless we had a great experience on all. One thing to note is that when booking, an itemized price breakdown is not available for hotels, activities, etc – but Luis will work with you to make sure the trip is within your budget. Overall, I would absolutely recommend using Luis and Hidden in Spain for any future travels – his thoughtful touches certainly made for an unforgettable experience!

Hotel Reviews
Barceló Raval
Barcelona
Casa Romana Hotel Boutique
Sevilla
Parador de Ronda
Ronda
Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel
Granada
Hotel Regina
Madrid
Activity Reviews
Half day Gaudi tour (SF & PG)
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Montserrat Tour & Boy's Choir (escolanía) & Light Hike
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Off-the-beaten-path City Tour
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day tour: Ronda & White villages
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas in Malasaña
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2022

Sarah,

I much appreciate your words and feedback. It was both a challenge and a pleasure for me to plan this trip because of the age difference between some of you who, usually, have different likes and preferences. Still I really enjoyed helping you in all this process. Hopefully you enjoyed the trip as much as I did planning it.
Please do not hesitate to contact back for your future trips to Spain or Portugal. I'll be happy assisting you again.

My best wishes for a 2022 ahead!

Luis

Fabulous trip to Paris and Barcelona!!!
Spain | Jun 3 - Jun 11, 2022

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Annette S.
Wheaton, IL | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022

How lucky we were to find Marina!!! I was not familiar with kimkim prior to this trip but it was a blessing to find and work with Marina. She has a lot of first hand knowledge of both cities and she was patient as we worked through organizing various groups of family members in both places.

Our time in Paris was exceptional. In addition to seeing the usual sites we had a day trip to Versailles and Giverny. The tour guide was wonderful and the driver gave us a nice stress-free ride... read more

How lucky we were to find Marina!!! I was not familiar with kimkim prior to this trip but it was a blessing to find and work with Marina. She has a lot of first hand knowledge of both cities and she was patient as we worked through organizing various groups of family members in both places.

Our time in Paris was exceptional. In addition to seeing the usual sites we had a day trip to Versailles and Giverny. The tour guide was wonderful and the driver gave us a nice stress-free ride during a very busy traffic time. Our accommodations were fun and different - the hotel was actually a barge on the Seine River. We would not have found that ourselves.

The bullet train to Barcelona was fantastic - totally the way to go. It was comfortable and a good way to see the countryside. Our accommodations just off Las Ramblas were top notch and the tapas tour for our group of eight was delicious and fun.

Thank you, Marina!! We look forward to many more trips in the future and will look first to kimkim for planning.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel OFF Paris Seine 4*
Paris

Comfortable accommodations and convenient location. It was a fun place to stay and very different from the large impersonal hotels.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel España Ramblas
Barcelona

Very comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and terrific location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Seine Cruise
Paris

Marina suggested taking this tour around sunset, 10 PM when we were there, and I concur. To see the Eiffel Tower lit up a night is fantastic!!!

Private Walking Tour of Paris
Paris

Highly recommend a guided tour of the area surrounding Notre Dame. We learned a lot about the history of Paris and saw parts of the city we would not have seen on our own.

Guided tour of Montmartre
Paris

Terrific tour and wonderful guide. There was a mix-up on the timing and she ended up coming back later in the day. Recommend having a guide for the section of Paris - so much history around the artists and of course the beautiful Sacre Coeur!!

Day Trip to Versailles & Giverny
Paris

Wonderful guide and terrific driver. Perfect day for our group of four. Loved both Giverny - truly a highlight for Monet admirers - and, of course, Versailles is amazing. Many of the fountains were running and the palace was crowded but beautiful. Our guide navigated us through expertly!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Tapas Culinary Experience
Barcelona

Wonderful three hour tour with four stops. The food was fabulous, the restaurants all had a different ambiance and no one left hungry!!! Highly recommend.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022

Hi Annette, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review! I am glad to hear you all enjoyed your trip and the guided visits. Paris indeed has a lot of heritage and there is no one better than a guide to show you all its secrets. If there is something that characterizes Spain, it is its gastronomy, I am glad that the whole group enjoyed the gastronomic tour in Barcelona. I will share your kind words with our team in Paris and Barcelona :) I hope our paths will cross again when planning your next adventure. Warmest regards, Marina

In a word.....PERFECT
Spain | Jun 19 - Jun 25, 2022

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Matt C.
Martinsburg, WV | Reviewed on Jun 26, 2022

Patricia put together an amazing trip! Everything was literally perfect. Every hotel was amazing, every guide was polite, knowledgeable, and punctual, and every excursion was an awesome experience.

I cannot give a stronger recommendation for her services.

What a trip!

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022

Hello Matt,

Thank you for your review, again it was a pleasure arranging this amazing trip for you, and I am sure you will always have good memories that will remind you of my beautiful country!
Best,
Patricia

Go For It!
Spain | May 28 - Jun 3, 2022

Laura
Laura W.
Jackson, MS | Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022

My mother wanted to see the Rolling Stones in Madrid. I stumbled upon kimkim online trying to figure out how many days to spend in Madrid if we decided to go. I was feeling overwhelmed with work and other commitments and did feel like I had time to plan a trip. I looked at the reviews and thought this sounds a little too good to be true. Then I looked at reviews of kimkim overall. I thought I'll fill out this questionnaire and see. Much to my surprise I got an immediate response from... read more

My mother wanted to see the Rolling Stones in Madrid. I stumbled upon kimkim online trying to figure out how many days to spend in Madrid if we decided to go. I was feeling overwhelmed with work and other commitments and did feel like I had time to plan a trip. I looked at the reviews and thought this sounds a little too good to be true. Then I looked at reviews of kimkim overall. I thought I'll fill out this questionnaire and see. Much to my surprise I got an immediate response from Marina.
I appreciated Marina setting up 2 calls prior to the trip to discuss the itinerary and make some slight adjustments. The calls also helped clarify a couple of potential mistakes we might have made with regards to pick up points, trains, etc.
Our driver, Ivan reached out to me before we left the U.S. with details on where he would be in the airport to pick us up. I thought that was very nice.
We arrived at Hotel Oscar and the staff was so friendly and helpful. The hotel room was much larger than we expected. It was clean. The breakfasts were wonderful. It seemed to be in a great location. It was perfect for us.
We did a Tapa's tour the first evening. We had a bit of trouble getting to the meeting location. However, it was our first time in Madrid and in hindsight we should have taken a taxi. We were late, but between Marina and our fabulous guide, Lindsey we caught right up with the group. We had such a fun group. It was the perfect introduction to Madrid. Not only did we enjoy great tapas and drinks we got to visit with other tourists. Lindsey was full of useful information about Madrid. I feel like she really went out of her way to show everyone a good time.
We had the good fortune of being in Madrid the night Real Madrid became the champions!!!
The following day we had a walking tour of Madrid with Geza. Geza was outstanding. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and such a wonderful person. He told us about Saint Isidro, the Patron Saint of Madrid. Since it was a Jubilee Year marking the 400th anniversary of the canonization of the patron saint of Madrid his remains were on display in the Collegiate Church.
He said the lines to see him would be long, but he checked on them anyway. Much to our surprise the line was not bad, and we decided to go into the Cathedral and see him. This was such a treat and the last day he was to be on display. Later we walked upon a breathtaking procession for St. Isidro. It was something special. Geza suggested a restaurant for us that was wonderful at the end of the tour. Later that afternoon we were lucky enough to see The Real Madrid show the winning cup at Plaza Mayor. Geza told us they would be there later in the day. We did not think we would make it back there, but when we got out of Mass we were in the heart of the celebrations. It was very exciting.
The next day was our day trip to Toledo. We fell in love with our guide, Manuel. He was a wealth of information. Having grown up in Toledo he added a personal touch. I am glad we toured the Royal Palace and went to the Prado later in the week because Manuel’s history made those come to life when we went there. We did the zip line which I highly recommend.
We went to an olive grove for an olive oil tasting. Honestly, I expected this to be a small store with them “selling us” superior olive oils. The olive grove excursion could not have been more different. This is a truly authentic experience. Laura is amazing and we certainly have a greater appreciation for good olive oil now.
I sound like a broken record when it comes to our guides, but they were truly incredible.
Unfortunately, we could not make our trip to Segovia. We let Marina know and she invited us to a rooftop bar for a drink for my mother’s birthday. It was a beautiful evening, and we appreciate Marina’s thoughtful gesture. Marina also assisted us in insuring we got the right Covid tests to return to the U.S.
I could continue, but I will never get this posted.
I have recommended kimkim to friends and family. I look forward to returning to Spain and hopefully Portugal using kimkim.

Hotel Review
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

We stayed at Roommate Oscar.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Visit of Toledo
Spain

We had a wonderful day. Lunch was delicious. The Cathedral is a must if you are anywhere close to Toledo. See my full review for more commentary.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Manuel is the best!!!
Transport
Private Tapas Experience in Madrid
Madrid

Fun night out and great start to trip. Enjoyed learning about the different tapas and how to order them.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid

Geza was a delight! He is extremely intelligent and fun.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit an Olive Grove & Tasting
Spain

This is an authentic working olive grove. We found it very interesting. We have a whole new respect for quality olive oil.

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Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022

Hi Laura, a big big thanks to you for your kind words!!! I enjoyed reading your trip review and I am pleased to hear that you had a great trip and was such a pleasure to work with you ladies. I'm really happy you both enjoyed this special trip and hope you created lovely memories. I will pass your kind words to our team and I hope you return soon to discover other areas of Spain or Portugal :)
Warmest regards, Marina