Kimkim Trip Reviews for Germany

Our trip to Germany was great, and Lucie made it easy to plan. We started with several tours. The Apple Wine tour was interesting, but I was expecting to sample some Apple Wine tour. It was more of a historical wine tour than a wine tour with tasting, so I was disappointed about that. The tour overall was great, and I learned a lot of interesting things about Apple wine. That said, I enjoyed walking around in Frankfurt and seeing the Christmas Market. Our room at the Sofitel was nice but very small. This was a hotel I picked, and I probably would not choose it again if you are traveling as a couple. Our Rhine Valley tour was nice. We went to some really nice wineries where they served generous pours. We also went to lunch, which was delicious. The couple we shared our tour with was a lot of fun, too. We then went to Heidelberg.
Unfortunately, the weather was bad, but we still enjoyed learning about the castle and the town's history. The hotel was nice. If you like an older-style hotel, this is the place to stay. The mattresses were very firm. We then went to Baden-Baden, which was my favorite place we visited because of the hotel, shopping, and restaurants. The hotel was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this hotel. Service was great, and the decor was perfect. It is right across the street from the Christmas Market, which was beautiful and looked like a scene out of a Hallmark movie. lol. The food was great, and so was the shopping. We went to the thermal spas. This was okay. I wish we had known to bring a robe, a towel, and flip-flops to the spa, which are typically provided. We did not know where to go or how to enter the spa, and the front desk was not helpful. It was okay and could have skipped going here. I would still highly recommend Baden Baden. We really enjoyed our trip and appreciate all the recommendations for restaurants and stops on the way to Wurzberg.

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Frankfurt Opera

Frankfurt

The room was very, very small. The pictures on the website were deceptive. That said, the room was clean, and the linens were amazing. The bed was supersoft and comfortable. Great location and the service was great. If I stayed here again, I would stay in a larger room.

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The room was very very small for 2 people

Europäischer Hof (Heidelberg)

Heidelberg

I would describe as nostalgic. I typically like modern. The room was clean but the beds were firm. Our shower head did not adjust but worked. The service was great. It was not my favorite place I stayed.

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Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden Baden

Baden Baden

This hotel is beautiful. The space is beautifully decorated and is in an ideal location for the casino, Christmas market, and shopping. I would go back to Baden Baden to stay here. I am sad that we only stayed for one night. Also, the people were very kind, and the service was excellent.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Ideal location and view from our room.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Whoever decorated and designed this hotel did an amazing job.

Activity Reviews

Heidelberg Private Guided Walking tour old town with Castle visit (3 hours)

Heidelberg

Love a good history lesson and a castle. Our tour guide was great and also gave us a lot of information about living in Heidelberg. I would recommend this tour because it gives you a chance to learn and experieince Heidelberg all in one tour.

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Romantic Rhinevalley Castles & Wine tour

Germany

We went on a tour with another couple that we met during the tour. It was fun. They pour generous samples of wine and can taste whatever you want. The wine was great and had something for everyone. Because the group was small, it was nice to customize the tour as we went along. The wineries were beautiful. We had a lot of fun and would recommend for wine lovers. Lunch was also delicious.

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Frankfurt's Apple Wine Private Tour

Frankfurt

Great tour, but wish it had included a sample of Apple Wine. Love the history lesson and walking around the city. Meeting location was vague but we figured it out and confirmed with our tour guide at their office.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Planning our trip was easy and seamless. Mathilde was very helpful and responsive. She was especially helpful when there an issue with the Italian railway system, and was able to change our tickets to a different time and route in order to get us to our next destination with time to spare.

Lucie, our local specialist, helped us plan an amazing weeklong family trip (2 parents + 2 teenage children) to Germany! She was very detail oriented, attentive and communicative throughout the planning process, and our trip went seamlessly thanks to her! We flew in, took a train midway through the trip, and on the last day traveled via rental car, and Lucie booked and scheduled everything so precisely. We were so grateful for all the work she did to organize things so we could just enjoy our family time!

In Germany, we visited Berlin, Munich and Fussen. In Berlin, highlights were a private walking tour of historic sites with Paul, our guide; a tour of the Berlin Story Museum; and a tour of the Natural History Museum. In Munich, shopping at the Marienplatz Christmas Market; dinner at Hofbrahaus; and a tour of the BMW Museum. Lastly, in Fussen, a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle with stunning views of the Alps.

We would highly recommend visiting these sites in Germany and working with Lucie to anyone!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hirsch Füssen

Füssen

-The quadruple room is an absolute perfect fit for a family of four -The hotel is directly across from the walkable, quaint town square as well as a convenient supermarket -It was so sweet to find as a welcome gift a packet of gummy bear candies on every pillow in the room

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Hotel Bayerischer Hof

München

-At the center of all the action in Munich -Terrific breakfast buffet -Big, luxurious bathrooms

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Hotel Titanic Gendarmenmarkt Berlin

Berlin

-At the center of all the action in Berlin -Terrific bar -Very comfortable beds

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Activity Review

Private Essential Berlin Tour: Landmarks Highlights & History

Berlin

-Paul, our guide, was kind, attentive, patient, and very knowledgeable -We loved that this was a walking tour; it felt more authentic and interactive as a result -Stops at historic sites (e.g., Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie) as well as fun locales like the Rausch Chocolate Shop

Lucie worked with us to make custom arrangements for our 11 day trip to Germany including Berlin, Freiburg, and Munich. She was responsive to our wishes and expectations arranging for train transport, transport from airport/train station to our hotel, booking hotels, arranging private and third party group tours of Berlin, Black Forest, Dachau, and Neuschwannstein. She had suggested with take the train to Potsdam, but we felt more comfortable arranging a tour on our own through Viator.
The hotels were all well located; although NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie seemed a bit run down. The Marriott Courtyard in Freiburg was quite nice, conveniently located to the train station, and just blocks away from Altstadt. Platzl Hotel in Munich was fabulous - the accommodation itself, friendly staff, and convenient location to Marienplatz and nearby restaurants. Our private tour in Berlin by Lee was great and personalized to our interests, as was the tour of the black forest out of Freiburg by Simone. The two arranged group tours were both well organized and informative. Our only concern with the overall arrangements was a very tight connection in Karlsruhe for our train from Freiburg to Munich. If we didn't have the assistance of both train personnel and individuals at the station with our luggage and logistics, we would have missed our connection. If you book with them, be sure to doublecheck connections/layovers.
All in all a great trip and great to work with Lucie.

Hotel Reviews

Platzl Hotel - Superior

München

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Staff was particularly friendly and helpful. The doorman (can't remember his name), greeted us each time, and was generally helpful.

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Courtyard by Marriott Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau

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NH Collection Berlin Mitte Checkpoint Charlie

Berlin

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Activity Reviews

Berlin Introduction

Berlin

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Neuschwanstein Castle Full-day tour

Munich

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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Munich

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Exploring the Enchanting Schwarzwald: A Guided Tour of the Black Forest

Germany

Simone was very attentive to our interests and we had a great day.

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Transport

Our trip included all of the things I wanted to do and see. Lucie planned things so well! We knew where we were staying and how to get there. The reservations for hotels, a chauffeur, trains, and tours were all lined up with no problems. We knew when we had to pay for things and what was already covered. We had a great visit to Germany! I have shared my experience and high praises with friends and family. I recommend this personalized service highly! I will definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews

Platzl Hotel - Superior

München

Authenticity & Character

I loved the Bavarian uniforms.

Location

Right next to a main square, and right around the corner from Hard Rock Cafe!

Staff

Very kind, helpful, friendly, and smiley staff!

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Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin Mitte

Berlin

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Activity Reviews

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Munich

I don't know if calling the Dachau activity 'amazing' is quite the right term. The history of such a place was so disturbing, but I am glad we were able to go and experience history firsthand. We need to remember how insane humanity can be when following the crowd.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hein knew a lot! He was a little bit difficult to understand because he talked fast and with an accent that I am not used to, but there was so much to say. I think it would have been a better experience if we had more time to see and read all of the exhibits and not feel so rushed.

Transport

Just public transportation.

Welcome to Stuttgart!

Stuttgart

I was so grateful to have time to spend with my brother in Stuttgart! I love that Lucie could make this happen for me. It has been years since I had seen him and his wife, so it was a treat.

Berlin Introduction

Berlin

Forrest was amazing! He knew so much history, and being American like us, he could give us the perspective of how the US was impacted and part of the history of Berlin. He was flexible and could answer questions we had, making the experience very personalized.

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Neuschwanstein Castle Full-day tour

Munich

Quality of Experience

I was expecting to see a lot more of the castle, but what we saw was interesting. I don't think KimKim could do better, but my expectations of the castle were higher.

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Freiburg Walking Tour!

Freiburg

Very knowledgeable guide! Walter knew history and was passionate about Freiburg. We did a lot of walking and learned a lot.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The trip started out a little bit rocky. We landed early and got through customs early so our transportation to the hotel was not there yet. Due to construction at the airport, it was unclear where to connect with him since he wasn't there when we arrived but once we found him we were whisked off in a beautiful Mercedes S class car to our hotel. Christoff, our driver pointed out some sights along the way. In Munich, we stayed in the Platz Hotel which was very nice and comfortable and offered amazing breakfasts and was well located near Marienplatz and Vktualienmarkt. There was a mix up with the private walking tour and so we just wandered around on our own but the team gave us a good list of things to see and do. The next day was a tour of Dachau with InMunich Tours. That was an excellent tour and our tour guide, Marcin, was so knowledgeable. It was a sobering experience but very important to see. The next day, we rented a car from Avis which went smoothly and drove to Garmisch. What a beautiful drive! The fall foliage was in full bloom! We stayed at the Hotel Zugspitze which was another very nice hotel with a spa, swimming pool, sauna, Michelin restaurant and lovely breakfast. It was well situated in town and had a view of Zugspitze. The cog train and cable car ride were very picturesque although a little scary for me since I have a fear of heights! The view from the top made it all worth it though! The next day we drove through the beautiful countryside to Neuschwanstein. I wish we had known ahead of time about the climb up the hill. It took longer to get up there than we had anticipated. We almost didn't make it to the tour but it was worth the run up the hill! We visited Linderhof Castle the next day and it was beautiful as well! Onward to Salzburg. The train ride was comfortable and uneventful. Our hotel Dorint was an easy walk from the train station and close to the old town of Salzburg. We walked through the old town and took the funicular up to the fortress where we had excellent views of the city. The following day we had a tour with Fritz from Edelweiss Tours to The Lake District and Hallstatt. He was excellent showing us all the sights along the way to Hallstatt and pointing out things we should do while we were there with our free time. The museum there is very interesting. The following day we toured also with Edelweiss but this time, our guide was Shiva. He took us to Durrbeerg Salt Mine, Berchtsgaden and King's Lake. A great tour to learn about salt mining! Then we headed to Salzburg which was a little confusing because we started on a train then transferred to a but for a couple of hours and then back to the train but finally made it to our next hotel The Archibald at the Charles Bridge.
Another well located and comfortable hotel. We had a Prague city tour with Miriam from Insight Cities where she pointed out all the highlights of the Old Town and New Town. She gave restaurant recommendations, told us of tourist traps to avoid and gave us a good explanation of how to tell time with the astronomical clock. The next day we went to the Clementium and Baroque Library. Really interesting but beware, there are A LOT of stairs! We went on a Prague food tour with Klara from Taste of Prague where she took us all around New and Old Town where we tasted local food and drinks as well as some from other parts of the world. Klara was very passionate about food and drinks! We had a driver take us back to Munich because the train tracks were under construction. It was a very pleasant drive with our driver Joseph. For our last leg, we stayed at Hotel Torbrau. Also well located and comfortable! We did a Munich walking tour with Elisabeth of Discover Munich.She did a great job showing us her favorite places and passageways through the Old Town. We had another beautiful S class Mercedes to take us to the airport the next day for our flight home!

Mathilde Dubuisson was AMAZING to work with. She put together everything perfectly and I could not have asked for a better advisor and trip! She was easy to get in touch with and answered every question I had. I cannot wait to work with her again. :)

Hotel Reviews

Numa Zurich Craft

Zurich

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Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Michel

Hamburg

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Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie

Berlin

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Activity Review

24/7 assistance in case of emergency

Germany

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Transport

This was an incredible trip. Clemens, Andrew and everyone we worked with were outstanding. Each of our individual tour guides were first rate. Will definitely book again through KimKim and recommend to my friends and family

Hotel Reviews

Aria Hotel Prague

Prague

Cool art. Art deco

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Staff

More personabke

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Hotel Sans Souci Wien

Vienna

Fabulous favorite hotel entire trip.

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Location

Staff

Very helpful.

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Spa was incredible.

Hotel am Mirabellplatz Salzburg

Salzburg

Good location dark and dated

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Leipziger Hof Innsbruck

Innsbruck

Great location

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Ski lodge

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Platzl Hotel - Superior

München

Under construction. Good service good location.

Authenticity & Character

Great location great serice

Location

Central location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean the caroet

Activity Reviews

Prague Food Adventure: A Half-Day Culinary Journey

Prague

Our favrite activity and tour. Leona was so informative and interesting.

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Food

The food and beer hall. Leona was so good!

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Privately Guided Tour Old Town Prague & Prague Castle

Prague

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En-Route Activity: Český Krumlov on the way!

Slovakia

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Private Guided Tour: Melk, Dürnstein & Aggstein 🚗🏰🍇

Austria

Beautifull

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Exploring Schönbrunn Palace

Vienna

Love Josef!

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Spanish Riding School Training

Vienna

Not interesting.

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Oh

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Didn't enjoy

🎵 Magical Vienna: Classical Concert Extravaganza 🎶

Vienna

We didn't make it. Too tired and too hard to get to. Overschedulded

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Skipped/missed it completely

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Skip the show

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Had to walk too far away missed it

Highlights of Vienna: Walking Tour

Vienna

Josef was a great historian and guide

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Day Trip to Hallstatt & Salzburg with private driver guide

Austria

Antonio was amazing!

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Salzburg City Tour: Discover the Magic ✨

Salzburg

Helpful and informative

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Private City Tour: Discover Innsbruck's Alpine Charm 🏰🏔️

Innsbruck

On our own for one day then shirt tour next am.

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Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and Lindernhof

Munich

Great day trip.

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Transport

Great car. Great tour

Ghost Tour of Munich: Discover the medieval history

Munich

Fun tour!

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We walked and she met us in the hotel.

Lucie gave us excellent service in planning a fourteen day trip to Germany. She diligently listened to our choices of destinations and accommodated all of our changes. She was not only quite friendly, competent and knowledgeable, but patient, working with a senior couple.

I would highly recommend her!

We had a good trip to Berlin and London. Lucie Dupuis did an excellent and professional job of assisting in the planning for our trip. She provided useful and insightful input and recommendations as our trip plan evolved.
All scheduled tours in Berlin were excellent, in particular the tours by Insight Cities (Romin and Justin are certainly two of the best guides we have experienced over our 20+ years of traveling).
In London, our guide for the Westminster Tour, by LivTours and guide, Charlotte Everett (of Rebel Tours) was also excellent.
Also, of particular note, was the superior and high end transport and chauffeur service provided by Blacklane and Klass Chauffeur.
We look forward to working with KimKim on our future travel adventures.
Gary

KimKim did a great job planning the trip. The best things were included.The hotels were wonderful. The difficulty came with my inability to use the KimKim apt and stay connected.Meeting the rides was hard but did not cause problems with the flow of the trip. The planning was hard going thru my daughter Molly.
My wife and I enjoyed the trip.

Hotel Reviews

IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1 & 2

Schönefeld

The hotel was what a traveler needs on an overnight before our flight home. Not fancy but adequate.

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Townhouse Leipzig

Leipzig

The location was almost connected to the Bach museum and was about 10 meters from the Thomaskirke. The hotel was very comfortable and the people in the hotel were very helpful

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Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt

Dresden

Ideal location,very comfortable. There was some confusion about when we were supposed to arrive. Our reservations were cancelled.On leaving I got my 450 euros back.The hotel accomodations could not have been better.

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Activity Reviews

24/7 assistance in case of emergency

Germany

We never had any need or use of 24/7 assistance

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Better communication with the rides

Transport

Cruising the Elbe River: A Scenic Boat Trip Experience

Dresden

This was very pleasant. It was the high point of our visit to Dresden for my wife.

Quality of Experience

Transport

We had problems meeting with our rides. This may have been caused by my inability to use the apt.

Historic Walking Tour of Dresden

Dresden

The guide grew up in Dresden and was very informed and helpful.r

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

All of our hotels were wonderfully located. We could walk or hop onto public transportation to visit everything we wanted to see. Our bicycle tour in Berlin (Berlin on Bike) was wonderful! Although we were mostly on our own, every city tour was interesting and worthwhile: Berlin on Bike (thank you Pete), walking tour in Dresden (thank you Leo), walking tour in Breslau (so sorry to have forgotten our guide's name), and walking tour in Krakow (thank you Chris). Each guide offered insights about the city and made sure we were comfortable.

We added Zakopane to our itinerary and enjoyed our time there. Once there, we were surprised to find everything very crowded, including pedestrian streets, hiking trails, and mini buses to various trailheads. We were there on a beautiful fall weekend and it seemed many thousands of local tourists were there as well.

We loved being in every city we toured, but if we had to pick a favorite, it's certainly Krakow!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel H12

Krakow

Location

Such a wonderful location! We could walk in a few minutes to the main square of Krakow. And the view from our room was spectacular , especially at sunset.

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Private Charlet: Dmki Javorina

Zakopane

This is a charming hotel and our room was quite spacious and comfortable, with a large closet, nice bathroom, and desk area. We had specified a west or south facing balcony, hoping to sit it the sun in the late afternoon. We had a covered porch that was shaded and looked out on a parking lot, so although it was a nice space, next time we would be more specific about our intentions. The reception staff, especially Veronica, were helpful. We enjoyed our dinners in the hotel restaurant.

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Herbal Hotel Wroclaw

Wroclaw

Our room was spacious and perfectly comfortable. The staff at reception spoke excellent English, which helped us, but the people were not especially helpful.

Location

It's a very short walk from the hotel to the lovely Old Town. And, it's very close to a tram that goes directly to the train station. Here's a note - trams and buses are free for everyone over 65, so just hop on!

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Hotel Bilderberg Bellevue Dresden

Dresden

This is a full service hotel with a fabulous location. You can take a tram (#3 or #7) from the train station and be within 2 blocks of the hotel. Once you don't have luggage, it's very easy to take the 5 minute tram ride over the bridge to old town, or walk and take pictures along the way. Our room was comfortable with a table and chairs, and breakfast was just fine.

Location

Hotel Titanic Gendarmenmarkt Berlin

Berlin

Location

Walking distance to Unter den Linden, plus U-bahn and bus stops very nearby.

Staff

Plenty of staff at reception at all times. We needed help to find a store with US - to - Europe adapters, and the desk staff were very helpful.

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Activity Reviews

City Sights and History Guided Walking Tour

Germany

We had a private walking tour with Chris, a very experienced guide. He was so knowledgeable, and at the same time asked us a lot questions so that we spent our time together in the most useful way.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Chris made sure to to understand what we were interested in learning and seeing.

Guided City Exploration Tour

Breslau

What a perfect introduction to Wroclaw! We loved seeing the sights while learning a bit about the history of the city. Our guide even helped us make a purchase in a convenience store, when the only local currency we had was large bills from an ATM.

Historic Walking Tour of Dresden

Dresden

Our guide was low key and very knowledgeable about his city. The tour group was 12 or so English speakers, and we thought it was time well spent.

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Cruising the Elbe River: A Scenic Boat Trip Experience

Dresden

What a lovely and relaxing trip! We hustled to get to the boat shortly after checking into our hotel, and it all worked out!

Berlin By Bike

Berlin

Bicycling was the perfect way to tour central Berlin. It would have been intimidating to do this on our own in a strange city, but our tour took us on easy-to-navigate streets and included the highlights we wanted to see. It rained at one point and our tour guide had ponchos for everyone!

Very nice trip. All guides were very good.

Sam in Munich with Oktoberfest. Mark who guided castle tour. Kevin who toured us through Rothenberg. Our favorite was Niklas who was a fill in in Nuremberg and did a phenomenal job, and Anias who lead us on the culinary tour of Brussels. Henry did a great job in Heidelberg

Assume history and KimKim did a great job setting everything up.

Definitely will use their service again in future.

Hotel Reviews

9Hotel Sablon

Brussels

Good location to old town

Authenticity & Character

Authenticity was great

Location

Just down street from old town, Good location

Staff

very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great HVAC and heated bathroom floor

NH Heidelberg

Heidelberg

Bit of walk from train station but just a short walk to old town and river tour location

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Central location but easy walking town

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Scandic Nürnberg Central

Nürnberg

Great location near old town. Easy walking. Nice breakfasts.

Authenticity & Character

Just what we expected of old german town

Location

Right across street from the old town

Staff

Helpful and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Novotel Munich City Hotel

Munich

Great breakfast

Authenticity & Character

Typical German engineering

Location

Off beaten path but once you figure out the subway system easy to get around

Staff

Wait and bar staff top notch, friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Culinary Tours Brussels

Brussels

Easy walking tour of four stops. Lots of additional information provided by guide

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Anias did a great job, very personable

Transport

Easy walk

Heidelberg Sightseeing Cruise along the Neckar River

Heidelberg

Relaxing tour on covered boat.

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Heidelberg Private Guided Walking tour old town with Castle visit

Heidelberg

Nice easy walk through the old town.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Henry was well versed and friendly

Transport

Walkable distance from the hotel

Private Rothenburg Day Tour from Nuremberg

Nuremberg

Neat visit, very nice lunch pizza

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tour guide Kevin did a fine job

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Nuremberg Private guided walking tour

Nuremberg

Easy walking tour. Loved the tour

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Niklas did a great job as a file in last minute change

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Neuschwanstein Castle Full-day tour

Munich

Good views even though raining all day. Easy to get around.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Bus driver and tour guide Mark from Radius did a great job

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Oktoberfest Tour – Experience The World-Famous Party

Munich

Nice Monday visit. Not nearly as crowded as weekend. Great beers and meal in the main tent. Radius tours is way to go

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sam from Radius did a great job

Transport

FC Bayern Museum & Arena Tour

Munich

Nice visit to the museum and tour of facilities wasawesome

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

S and U lines were easy yo use

Our overall trip to Germany was absolutely amazing. We had a one day tour with Thomas to a castle and a palace absolutely incredible. The following day we went to Rothenberg with Antone. Also very good. The hotel was perfect location. Everything handled perfectly.

The entire trip was amazing and everyone I talk to I recommend Kimkim. Prague was great, the driver was excellent, the hotel right in the middle of it all. My brother and I walked around and enjoyed great beer and food, spent a day in Plsen at Paulaner, and saw lots of sights. The train to Salzburg next was great, and we loved the hotel there- and had an unplanned foray into a festival there that we actually attended both nights because it was so much fun (Ruperti Kirtag) and again, lots of amazing local festbiers! Then off to Munich for the grand finale at Oktoberfest. As it turned out there were friends in town who got us into a tent on the first day, but back to the trip plan, Allie and Fat Tire Tours were amazing and we celebrated in the famous Lowenbrau tent with again- amazing food and beer. I highly recommend getting Kimkim to put together an Oktoberfest tour for you!

Hotel Reviews

NH Collection München Bavaria

Munich

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not too far from the Weisn but also close to the train station and public transport so easy to get around.

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Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the middle of a great section, within a short walk to the fun!

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Perla Hotel

110 00

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Activity Reviews

Oktoberfest Tour – Experience The World-Famous Party

Munich

The tour made it so much more interesting. I highly recommend Allie and Fat Tire Tours!

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Self guided day trip to Pilsen with Pilsen Urquell Brewery & Brewery Museum tour

Prague

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Welcome to Prague

Prague

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The Trip was excellent, we had a wonderful time it was well organized.
Here are few specific notes

Oktoberfest Tour, in our itinerary and vouchers the tour was scheduled for 10AM, at the time I reached out to the provider directly the tour started at 10:30 AM. The guides were excellent and we had a great time, there seemed to be confusion on the time the tour started.

Hotel Restaurant Der Engel in Sasbachwalden: Hotel was great, there was some confusion they had us also reserved for dinner in their restaurant both nights, we did not attend dinner there. We thought it worth noting it included breakfast and dinner.

General note some hotels required reservations in advance for parking, it when driving it should be noted which hotels require paid or reserved parking.

Aside for these few notes I would say the trip was really great, we enjoyed all the guided tours and felt we were very well taken care of. We will return to Germany and look forward to our next Kim Kim travel plan in our future travels.

Best,
Edward Maar

Hotel Reviews

nhow Berlin

Berlin

Great location, river view was lovely. Breakfast was excellent.

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Villa Mittermeier Hotel & Restaurant

Rothenburg o.d.T.

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Hotel Restaurant Der Engel

Sasbachwalden

Lovely little town nice rooms, excellent breakfast.

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Hotel Schlosskrone

Füssen im Allgäu

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Hotel Opera

Munich

Beautiful rooms, 10-15 minute walk to the old town. Breakfast was elegant.

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Activity Reviews

Private Royal Potsdam Tour

Berlin

Tour guide was great, this tour complimented the tour of Berlin previously rounding out the Prussian history and WW2.

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Berlin Craft Beer Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour

Berlin

This was a fun activity to see the emergence of the craft beer culture in Berlin from the solid foundation of German Beer and purity laws to what they can do now with their craft beer scene.

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Berlin Introduction

Berlin

Guide was excellent, this was a great introduction to the city and its history. We got a real sense of the history of Berlin, the war, and elements of modern day Berlin.

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Former Nazi Rally Ground Tour

Germany

Sober look at the history of the rally grounds and the tour guide was very knowledgeable.

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Oktoberfest private tour with Augustiner Keller tour

Munich

The guides were amazing and ensured we had a super fun time. There was some confusion on the time the tour started, but once we go going we had a great time!

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Lucie and the Kim Kim team were incredibly helpful in all stages of this trip, from the planning at the beginning and revising and assistance with travel and tours while we were on the trip. One of my favorite tours was in Prague with Becky with our culinary tour. She was incredibly patient and hospitable with adjusting our time after some transportation issues. I also loved seeing the gorgeous libraries and architecture with Katerina. She was very kind with helping with transportation and walking needs of members of our travel party. Thank you for arranging this wonderful trip for us! I will gladly recommend Kim Kim to others and use them in the future.

We had a fantastic time exploring Berlin, Prague, and Munich, and experienced a diverse array of activities during our 10-day trip. Our local specialist, Lucie, secured excellent accommodations in Berlin and Munich, even though both cities were extremely busy due to the marathon and Oktoberfest, respectively.

We thoroughly enjoyed our food tours in Berlin and Prague, where we sampled local cuisine and learned fascinating facts about each city. Our time at Oktoberfest was unforgettable, and we had a blast celebrating one of the biggest parties in the world.

The trip offered a great balance of scheduled activities, including private and small group tours, along with plenty of free time. It never felt rushed or overpacked. On the final day, we were captivated by the beauty of the Bavarian Alps and Neuschwanstein Castle. It was a truly memorable way to end our journey.

Hotel Reviews

Adina Apartment Hotel Munich

München

The Adina Apartment Hotel is modern and stylish, offering stunning views of Munich. It was by far the nicest hotel we stayed at during our trip. We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts at the Fitzroy, which featured panoramic views and a wide variety of delicious options. The pool and sauna provided a perfect way to unwind after a long day. The rooms were spacious and equipped with updated technology, including Smart TVs and USB ports, while the bathrooms were exceptionally clean and well-appointed.

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We loved the location and the abundance of nearby restaurants and bars. The only drawback was the noise at night, music from the local clubs could be heard well into the early hours of the morning.

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The hotel had very friendly and helpful staff.

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The hotel was new and provided all the comforts of home.

Archibald At the Charles Bridge

Prague

The location of this hotel was incredible, situated right next to the iconic Charles Bridge. The building exuded historical charm, and we thoroughly enjoyed spending time in the delightful courtyard. The rooms were spacious, modern, and impeccably clean.

Authenticity & Character

This was a lovely hotel with plenty of historical architecture. We felt really immersed in the city.

Location

The hotel is situated right next to the Charles Bridge and allowed us to access many of the local sights and restaurants.

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We had very helpful and friendly service at the hotel.

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The rooms were very large and modern.

Living Hotel Weißensee

Berlin

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Living Hotel Weißensee. It is situated in a quiet neighborhood and features a charming beer garden, where we spent our evenings sipping beer and enjoying the cool air. The rooms were clean, though slightly dated, and the location was a bit removed from Berlin’s city center.

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The beer garden was charming and the breakfast was very good each morning.

Location

We loved the beer garden and the quiet neighborhood.

Staff

The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

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The rooms were dated and the shower was difficult to get into, especially for someone who was suffering from a leg injury.

Activity Reviews

Private tour from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle & More

Munich

Neuschwanstein Castle is truly magical, and this tour allowed us to take in the beauty of the surrounding region, including the Bavarian Alps, charming local towns, and historic monasteries. We especially appreciated the private nature of the tour, and our guide was both friendly and accommodating.

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Oktoberfest Tour – Experience The World-Famous Party

Munich

This tour was fantastic and offered a well-balanced experience. It combined a guided exploration of the grounds and a deep dive into the history of Oktoberfest, while still allowing plenty of time to drink, eat, and celebrate.

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Beer & Baroque Tour of Prague

Prague

We absolutely loved this tour. It was truly unique and special! Our guide Katarina, a professor, impressed us with her exceptional knowledge of the monasteries and breweries.

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Best of Culinary Prague

Prague

We arrived late to the tour due to transportation issues getting into Prague, but our guide, Becky, was incredibly accommodating and adjusted the itinerary so we could still experience everything. We enjoyed a generous amount of local food and truly got a taste of the city. The walking was very manageable and made for a perfect start to our trip.

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Berlin Street Food Tour

Berlin

We had the opportunity to try a wide variety of incredible dishes on this trip, including Döner Kebabs, Currywursts, donuts, and traditional German fare from a local brewery. Our guide was both passionate and knowledgeable, and we thoroughly enjoyed engaging with our fellow travelers.

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Berlin Introduction

Berlin

This was a fantastic way to begin our trip and helped us get our bearings in Berlin. Our guide was highly knowledgeable and shared a wealth of fascinating historical insights about the city.

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Hey, so I've got some feedback on our recent trip, pointing out the good and the bad stuff.

First off, here's what was positive:
1)the apple Strudel class in Salzburg.
2)the Munich food tour.
3)the two-day guided tours in Heidelberg.
4)the private boat trip and wine tasting excursion in Strasbourg.

But, here's what was not acceptable:
1) The first-class train seats from Salzburg to Munich were a mess. One was in the handicap area, and the other had no legroom, which sucked.
2) The private boat tour in Strasbourg was fun, but the captain asking for €250 at the end was a bit of a shock and pretty awkward.

3) Also, the meeting spot for that boat trip in Strasbourg was a pain to find. We probably wouldn't have found it without the Uber driver's help.

4) On August 6, I expressed my concern regarding the train schedule from Munich to Salzburg on our arrival date, August 26th.....

"I am inquiring about potential disruptions to our planned itinerary, specifically regarding train travel within Germany. Recent communications have alerted me to possible delays and related complications. Considering the information available at the following link (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/05/germany-trains-delays-broken-railroad/), I would appreciate your assessment of the potential impact on our travel arrangements."

Unfortunately, this matter was not addressed.

Finally, in comparison to our previous experience with KimKim in Argentina and Peru, which proved highly successful and cost-effective, this particular trip did not yield comparable results.

Activity Reviews

Tour of the Jakob’s Basler Leckerly manufactury with packing workshop

Basel

We canceled this activity because we were told the wrong day on the daily itinerary. This was also somewhat embarrassing.

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Alsace Vineyards Wine Tasting Tour from Strasbourg

Strasbourg

This tour was also very good. We had the same guide 2 days in a row, and it was excellent small group. Good wine tasting, I would highly recommend.

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A Day Trip from Strasbourg to Baden-Baden & the Black Forest in Germany

Strasbourg

This excursion was excellent, and a guide was very good.

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Strasbourg private boat tour

Strasbourg

The actual trip and the boat was outstanding. However, at the end, the captain thought we owed him 250 euros. This was embarrassing and he had to call your office to clarify. Also, it was very difficult to find the exact location for pick up and if not for the uber drivers, persistence and assistance, we may not have found a sight

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Strasbourg Food Tour

Strasbourg

This was also a very good tour, and the guide was very good. Enjoyable

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Authentic Germany – Neckar Steinach

Heidelberg

Same as above, Henry was the guide and was very good

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Heidelberg Old Town & Castle Tour

Heidelberg

We had the same guide 42 da, Henry., and he was outstanding.

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Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Premium Tour

Munich

This was a good excursion, really fun to see the castle, however, a bit rushed and the second city was not necessary. What have preferred a return after the castle

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Romantic Road: Rothenburg and Harburg

Munich

This trip was good as the day before, but very long. Probably would not repeat.

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Munich Beer Tour and Bites

Munich

Very good. Guide was very good, but not easy to find.

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The Lake District + Hallstatt (St.Gilden, St.Wolfgang)

Salzburg

Apple Strudel & Prezel cooking class incl. dinner & music

Salzburg

Fun , very good

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My wife and I just returned from our 10 day trip to Germany. The trip was planned to perfection and there were zero issues. Mathilde selections of hotels, train travel and tours fit nicely into exactly what we were looking for. We began in Mainz, then off to Munich, then Nuremberg (with a day trip to Rothenburg), and we ended with Berlin. We will definitely use Mathilde/KimKim again for our international travel needs. Thank you Mathilde and the rest of the Kim Kim that also helped us along the way