Kimkim Trip Reviews for Czech Republic

Our experience working with Tomaz to plan the trip, and with Zala and Ester at Grand Cuvee Tours in finalizing details and during travel was outstanding. They listened to what we wanted for our trip, and adjusted to meet our needs while we were in the planning stages. They provided us with all the documents we needed in advance of our departure. The hotels were great in terms of accommodation and location. We received very timely responses to any questions, and were kept well informed of any details we needed to know.

Our most memorable experiences were our tours. We found that all of our guides were exceptionally knowledgeable and were able to pace our tours to match our mobility issues.

Our cruise on the Vitava River was a great way to begin our tour of Prague. Unfortunately, our city tour was plagued by rain, but our guide, Katarina, worked around it. In fact, she found a wonderful cafe where we were able to dry and warm up while watching the Astronomical Clock do its thing. At night we enjoyed an amazing classical concert at the Spanish Synagogue.

Our guide for our Jewish Prague tour, Zaza, was extraordinary! She was very sweet and so smart! We were very fortunate to have her.

Our last day in Terezin was very moving. Again our guide was so full of knowledge. All in all we enjoyed Prague very much.

Hotel Review

Hotel Art Deco Imperial

Prague

We would not recommend this hotel for older adults with mobility issues. The high tub and steps between the bathroom and bedroom were dangerous for us. The staff was helpful and offered to change our room, but once we had settled in we didn't want to pack and unpack again. The location was fine, in the middle of everything. The breakfasts had a good assortment of food.

Activity Reviews

Private Day Trip to Terezin

Prague

Our guide was excellent and knew so much!

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Our guide's knowledge and passion.

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He seemed to care so much about what he was talking about.

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Very convenient

The Jewish Quarter

Prague

Our guide has a master's and Phd in Jewish studies. She was brilliant!

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Guided tour of Prague

Prague

We liked all the different things that we learned and saw. The Astronomical clock was fascinating.

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They were so helpful.

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They got us close to what we were seeing.

Exclusive Dinner Cruise on Vltava River

Prague

We liked our seating, food and the music.

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We are a retired couple that values a specific way of traveling - slow starts to the day, spacious centrally located accommodations, private tours for the most part, some free time periodically, relatively infrequent hotel changes and so on. We detailed our preferred way of travel to Tomaz and he put together a great itinerary.

We just returned from the trip and couldn't have been happier - we spent four weeks in Eastern Europe visiting Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Slovenia. The accommodations were all spot on, the local guides were all so fantastic, and the trip, while very busy, was a pace we enjoyed. We visited locations we actually would not have considered - some lovely places in the Czech Republic and in Slovenia in particular.

Once the itinerary was set with Tomaz, we worked with Zala to finalize the details. While traveling we were able to easily contact Zala with any questions we had and she was extremely responsive.

Both Tomaz and Zala delivered beyond our expectations. We are considering Croatia next and will definitely reach out to Grand Cuvee if we make that trip!

Lenka was an amazing tour guide and resource; do enjoyed her guidance during our stay!

Our family had a wonderful vacation in Prague. Working with Nikola is a joy. Every detail was perfect: the hotel, the day trips, the sightseeing recommendations. We are already planning our next vacation, to Croatia, and would not consider working with anyone other than Nikola and the Kimkim team.

Hotel Review

Hotel Caruso Old Town

Praha

Wonderful hotel, great staff, amazing location.

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Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Česky Krumlov from Prague

Prague

Fantastic day.

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Privately Guided Tour Old Town Prague & Jewish Quarter

Prague

The trip was fantastic. All the hotels we stayed in were very nice. I will mention that if you are driving to a castle or cave system (especially Punkva Caves where you need to take gondola or walk 1.7km) that the parking was often not next to the attraction and it took 15 to 30 minutes to get to tour start points.

Going through our itinerary:

Prague is very walkable and public transport easy to access. The city itself is very nice with lots to see and do. Driving is not difficult with phone's gps directing the way and the drivers were extremely courteous compared to my local drivers. We did a half day vegetarian culinary/history tour which was excellent. This was more history with stops to a beginning snack, lunch, then dessert. Our guide was Gary and he showed us things that we likely would never of found on our own. Well worth it.

The day trip to Bohemian-Saxon National park was about a 2 hour drive each way but well worth it for the hike and the view.

Few hour drive to Cesky Krumlov with stops along the way. Konepruske Caves were not far from Prague. If you are going to only want to do one set of caves, the Punkva caves are better experience but further from Prague. Either way be forewarned that the tours are in Czech. Karlstejn Castle (also no far from Prague) tour was very good and full of information. Free parking can be found by the Karlstejn train station which is about 25 minute walk to castle. From here about 2 hour drive to Cesky Krumlov.

Cesky Krumlov is a very nice town. Easy to walk around. We did a tour of the Baroque Theatre which is one of two left in Europe. Very interesting with explanation of the theatre and even got to see the machinery that was used to change to scenery on the stage. If you are vegetarian and visiting Cesky Krumlov you should definitely eat at Laibon as food was delicious and you sit riverside to eat. Also David (server, owner) is just an exceptional person. Fun to talk to and made several suggestion of what we should see. We did a raft tour which went over some of the history of the town and was a nice experience.

Next was drive to Olomouc with several stops. We did go off itinerary and stopped at Pernstejn Castle (David recommended). While we did not have time to do a tour, we did walk around the courtyards and through the gardens which was well worth it. Then onto the Punkva caves and into Olomouc. We did stay just outside of town so did have to drive to get to the city for site seeing. We only had an evening here so just walked around town and saw the architecture and parks.

On way back to Prague we stopped at Kutna Hora for a tour of the towns several churches and the Bone Chappel. Very interesting tour and likely something that you will not see anywhere else. If you are in Prague, it is without question worth a day trip for this tour.

Overall a great trip.

Hotel Reviews

Pentahotel Prague

Prague

Very nice hotel but a little far from the city center requiring an easy short subway ride.

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Prachárna Park Hotel Olomouc

Restaurant on property was nice after a day of driving and site seeing.

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10 minute drive to town.

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Hotel Villa Beatika

Cesky Krumlov

Two rooms. Very clean. 10 minute walk into center of town.

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Looks like newer renovation so not for someone looking to stay in 200 year old building.

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Waldstein Hotel

Prague

We had a room that had 2 areas. One with king bed, other with 2 twins for the kids so everyone was happy. Good breakfast. Short walk to center of Prague. Close to the castle.

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Activity Reviews

Bohemian-Saxon National Park: The 2 countries in 1 Day Trip

Prague

Great hike. Drive was approximately 2 hours each way.

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Prague Food Adventure: A Half-Day Culinary Journey

Prague

Gary was and excellent guide. Gave us lots of information about the city and culture.

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Overall Clemens and the KimKim team did a great job assisting us. They were very attentive and responsive leading up to the trip and while we were on the trip. Overall very satisfied. There were a couple of aspects of the itinerary that we would have done differently, one example being the train transfers in Munich where we almost missed the train back to Prague as we only had 20 mins between trains and the arriving train was late into Munich. We also would have preferred a train from Vienna to Salzburg (as opposed to the 3+ hour drive, which turned into almost 5 with a huge traffic jam).

That said, the KimKim team did a great job with selecting the hotels (they were all great) and all the other logistics of our trip and made it so easy for us…we didn’t have to think about a lot and we saw so much in 10-days! I would definitely consider using them again for future trips!

Hotel Reviews

Staudacherhof History & Lifestyle

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Loved the charm of this hotel. Staff was awesome, property was really cool and the onsite restaurant was fabulous. We had a two bedroom suite…which was AWESOME….and made our family wish we were staying longer.

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Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu

Salzburg

This was probably the nicest of the hotels we staid at. Great location, nice staff, comfortable rooms, nice amenities.

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Hotel NH Collection Wien Zentrum

Wien

This hotel was very clean and comfortable, but a little sparse in overall ammenities outside the guest rooms and was not crazy about the location.

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Majestic Plaza Hotel Prague

Prague

Very nice accommodations - comfortable and clean. Location was OK and hotel was very crowded.

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Activity Reviews

The Eagle’s Nest

Salzburg

We removed this from our itinerary because we wanted to spend an extra day exploring Salzburg, because we got caught in traffic the day before driving from Vienna to Hallstatt and lost most of the day.

From Salzburg: 🏞️ Unforgettable Half- Day Trip to Hallstatt: Explore, Admire, and Experience 🏞️

Salzburg

Hallstatt was really cute, but the travel by car from Vienna was long and Hallstatt itself was a tourist scene! A lot of people and probably could have skipped this in the grand scheme of all the other cities/places we were looking to see.

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Culinary Highlight tour through Vienna

Vienna

Really liked walking the city and getting some history and trying some local food. We just didn’t have great weather on that day, so it was a little wet and chilly.

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Exploring Schönbrunn Palace

Vienna

This was a little too long and monotonous for us. Could have shortened this to a 90 minute tour of the place and grounds.

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From Prague: Kutna Hora UNESCO Site Tour with Bone Chapel

Prague

This was a good excursion but the drive was much longer than expected.

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I felt I overpaid for what I received. Disappointed in the hotel in Prague. My room was about 6 feet from the reception desk and was a handicap accessible room. The agents didn’t respond as quickly as I would have liked when planning especially since it was a trip planned just a month in advance.

Activity Reviews

Highlights of Vienna: Walking Tour

Vienna

Prague Food Adventure: A Half-Day Culinary Journey

Prague

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Sightseeing Evening Cruise

Prague

The audio was difficult to understand. They would say the building on the right but there were so many buildings you didn’t know which one they were talking about. The boat went in a circle.

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The entire team at Grand Cuvée Tours was exceptional. They gave me options, made recommendations, proactively communicated important information (including reminding me about the time change occurring during my trip), and checked in with me periodically during my trip.

The drivers were all professional and the hotels, train tickets, and other included activities were all arranged with clear instructions. I can't say enough about my guide, Lenka. Lenka was a wealth of knowledge when it came to the history of the country, its regions, its cities, and even its legends. She went above and beyond to take my preferences into account and make changes as needed. She truly felt like a friend and even brought me water and new Czech snacks to try each day! I wish everyone could have her as a guide!

I'm so glad that I didn't just see Prague. Prague is, of course, incredible, but getting to visit Brno, Cesky Krumlov, and Karlovy Vary gave me the opportunity to experience other parts of the country. Each city offered postcard views and I can only imagine the beauty in the other seasons.

Hotel Review

Hotel CUBE Prague

Prague

Excellent service at the front desk and breakfast was extensive and delicious. The rooms are modern, comfortable, and very clean. They provide unlimited still and sparkling water, which is a lovely touch.

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There are plenty of places to get food nearby and it was quiet at night.

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Activity Reviews

Nuclear Bunker tour

Prague

I was not very familiar with the history of communism in the Czech Republic and learned so much from this tour. The guide was very enthusiastic and happy to answer any questions.

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It was nice to get to ride the tram without having to figure out all of the details myself!

Bohemian vineyards with wine tasting & culinary tour

Prague

It was amazing to get a personal tour of a winery and the vineyards. The meal with wine pairings at the restaurant in the cellars in Litoměřice was absolutely perfect and the tour of the cellars was so interesting.

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Lenka translated at the restaurant and in the cellars - much appreciated!

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Guided tour of Prague

Prague

Lenka gave me an incredible overview of the city! She drove us past some points and we stopped and explored the ones I was most interested in. I truly appreciate that it wasn't cookie cutter, but was tailored to my interests and my plans for the rest of my stay in the city!

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Prague Food Tour

Prague

I enjoyed that we had options at each stop. Everything we ate was delicious, and it was great to see the city at night. I usually don't do much at night since I travel alone, so I really appreciated this aspect. Our guide was wonderful and gave personal recommendations and insights into what it's like to live in the Czech Republic.

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Very personable guide - we all felt like friends very quickly!

We spent 9 days learning about history and culture!
Prague, our first spot was Amazing! What a city! We started with an evening river cruise and spent the next couple of days touring the Old Town Prague and the Jewish Quarter. Dana, or tour guide was wonderful! Lots of history and interesting facts for sure. Our driver John was also super polite and very nice. Then we went with Yakra, our guide to Kutna Hora, a UNESCO site and had a very nice meal at the end of the day. The next day we went to the Nuclear Bunker tour and we had Lada, a wonderful guide that shared his personal stories about that time. It was very historical and interesting. We ended the city with a nice Classical Concert in the Spanish Synagogue. It was magical.
Our second stop was Dresden and after arriving we took a scenic boat cruise in the Elbe River. Nice views and great sunset! Then we met laura, our personal guide and toured the city and its main landmarks. She was wonderful! I was very impressed with the beauty of the City. Our final stop was Berlin, and even though it welcomed us with rain, Klaus, our personal guide made it very interesting (although was very dark). The next day we took a day trip to Potsdam and Sanssouci Palace with Klaus and it was wonderful! We learnt about history and was very impressed with his knowledge. The last day we had Hilke as our guide and she made it worth it! We went to all the main buildings, the hidden streets, while she was teaching us history and culture. She was really good! This trip was another one for the books for sure!

Activity Reviews

Discovering Kreuzberg's Lively Culture: Small Group Tour

Berlin

This was a wondeful day! Hilke spent 5 hours with us going thru buildings, history, small streets and lots of history and culture!

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Day Trip to Potsdam & Sanssouci Palace

Berlin

Wonderful! Klaus make it up for the night before!

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Historical Berlin Walking Tour

Berlin

Klaus was excellent but unfortunately it was raining and dark and we could not enjoyed as we wanted.

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Cruising the Elbe River: A Scenic Boat Trip Experience

Dresden

Nice but short.

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Nuclear Bunker tour

Prague

AWESOME!

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From Prague: Kutna Hora UNESCO Site Tour with Bone Chapel

Prague

Yakra was great! Very interesting place. We would have prefer to leave earlier so that we could have had more daylight coming back.

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Privately Guided Tour Old Town Prague & Jewish Quarter & Prague Castle

Prague

Dana was great! Very knowledgeable and super easy to be with. John our driver was super nice and polite.

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Sightseeing Evening Cruise

Prague

Nice but short

Overall, we had a fabulous trip.

Our driver and guide, Lenka in Prague is amazing. I wish she could have stayed with us for the entire trip!!
Our hotels in Prague (Rott) and in Budapest (Moments) were both fantastic. We didn't like our hotel in Vienna as much. It wasn't as convenient as the other two and the rooms were not as nice. Our drivers in Budapest were great. (Gergo and Gyula) and tour guide (Tibi) was fabulous as well.

Kimkim made the process very easy and I would use them again.

Hotel Review

Hotel Rott

Prague

We loved staying at the Hotel Rott, Prague. The location is fabulous! Rooms are very clean and comfortable and the breakfasts are great! I would stay there again!

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Perfect location in Prague!

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Activity Reviews

Danube bend day trip from Budapest

Budapest

The Danube is beautiful and this day trip is a must when you go to Budapest. Ask for Tibi!

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Guided tour of Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov

If you go, have lunch at Papa's! I wish we had more time here, but worth the time we spent. Very beautiful!! Lenka was the perfect tour guide and driver!!

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Trip to UNESCO Kutna Hora

Prague

This is worth the trip when you go to Prague! Again, Lenka was fabulous!

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Guided tour of Prague

Prague

Lenka was fabulous! We don't have any recommendations, just wish we had more time in Prague!!

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Each and every place we visited was amazing and memorable. Clemens, our travel agent was virtually with us every step
Of the trip. We visited 4 countries and without the travel agents help, I don’t think we could have managed it all by ourselves. Everything from train tickets to hotels to excursions were handled by Clemens and he did a fantastic job. He had booked good hotels for us. We had everything we needed in a click. He was available on whatsapp all the time if we needed some change or some assistance. Thank you Clemens and kimkim. This was my second endeavor with kimkim travels and I will certainly go back to them again be it Morocco or cough America trips in future. I would give 10/10 for our trip.

This was our first trip to Czech Republic and we were very favorably impressed with the country and the amenities we saw. All of us left thinking we should have had more time in the country, but we didn't know that when we planned the trip because we knew so little about the country.

We were six: grandfather (me), two daughters and one son-in-law, and two sixteen year-old granddaughters. We left all the plannig to Kim-kim, who contracted it out to Grand Cuvée Tours, and they did a good job of selecting international connections, airport transfers, lodging, and tours.

International flights were on Ryan Air, a first on that carrier. We were not impressed with them: airport check-in was poorly organized in Rome (chaotic is a better description) and we would not fly with Ryan Air again if there were an alternative.

Connection from the airport to the hotel in Prague was easy and comfortable, and accommodations at the Hotel Cube were very good. We would recommend them for others going to Prague.

We had three tours while in Czech Republic:

1. a walking tour of Prague Castlle, old town, and Charles Bridge with Lenka while in Prague,

2. a road trip by van with guide and driver Pavel to Kutna Hora, where we saw the gothic cathedral and the bone church and learnend the importance of silver mining to the prosperity of the town, and

3. a road trip by van with guide and driver Pavel to the castle of Český Krumlov, where we walked through the gardens and the walkways of the castle. On the way back to Prague from Český Krumlov, we stopped to walk around Pisek, across the bridge, and to a restaurant where we enjoyed a light meal and local beer. This was an added stop for the day's tour, and a very worthwhile stop.

Both Lenka and Pavel were very good tour guides, with extensive knowledge of the history of the sites we were visiting and good English so they could explain what we were seeing and its significance to the history of the country. Both also had interesting insights on the long-term history of the Czech people and the place of the country in the wider history of Europe. My granddaughters (and all the adults) learned more about the pre-war and post-war of history Europe than they had learned in secondary school.

We also discovered over the course of four days that Prague has outstanding beer and dining facilities. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast at the hotel (a full breakfast, not just coffee and rolls), but we really enjoyed the lunches and dinners we found each day. The itinerary and guide for our tour said we would find good restaurants, and we truly did. Some were pricey, others were very reasonable, but all were good and we enjoyed menus that were new to us. An eating tour of Czech Republic would be a good plan!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Czech Republic and very much appreciated the program put together by Grand Cuvée Tours, contracted by Kim kim. Our big takeaway from this is that the Czech Republic is a real treasure for tourists looking for a new and special experience. We were delighted with the time we had and the people who worked with us on every aspect of the tour. We will say we were somewhat surprised by the cost of the visit to Prague -- it actually cost us more than our subsequent visit to Rome, which lasted two days longer than our Prague visit.

Our sincere thanks to Lenka, Pavel, Hotel Cube staff, Grand Cuvée Tours, Kim Kim and the hundreds of people we talked and interacted with during the time we were in Czech Republic. Top marks and thanks to the organizers and guides!

I liked the activities the days were well spent it hi j for the price I could t have gotten more as it was 8500 per person for 11 days

This is my second trip booked through Kimkim (1st time was to Ecuador). It’s similarly been a great experience. It’s definitely the service to use if you have very specific itinerary and style of travel in mind that doesn’t fit into a prepackaged standard tourist format. As a very experienced traveler, this is essential for me. This time we wanted a very specific 2-week itinerary covering major and lesser known Jewish heritage sites throughout Vienna, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, while also enjoying the sumptuous palaces and castles of this region in deluxe style. Tomaz and Zala took care to book every detail exactly as requested and were available and responsive to all specific requests and changes.

All the local guides and drivers were excellent. They were all extremely knowledgeable and had a lot to offer—a rarity these days when traveling where guides oftentimes know little more than you do if you’ve done your research. I want to call out a special mention to Eva and Milos in Bratislava, and most heartfelt appreciation to Lenka who guided us throughout the Czech Republic.

My husband and I had an amazing trip to the Czech Republic. The itinerary was perfect. We can not single out one place that was memorable. It was all so interesting , beautiful and welcoming. Each accommodation was unique and very special. We especially enjoyed our stay at the Aria Hotel in Prague. The staff was welcoming and very professional and the location was ideal. Henry the concierge, was particularly helpful and gracious. Lenka, our driver and guild (for our entire stay), was super knowledgeable and went beyond our expectations in insuring our stay to be full of happy memories. She took a genuine interest in customizing our trip specifically for us. We highly recommend her. Next trip we will definitely reach out to Kim Kim .