Kimkim Trip Reviews for Italy

This quiet and unassuming B&B located a short walk up the hill from the beach was a welcome escape after a day of hiking between the towns of Cinque Terre. Marta and her team offer a full onsite breakfast in a well appointed terrace setting and with the addition of a small pool offers a refreshing alternative to the loud and crowded scenes of the main strip in Monterosso. Parking is available if you have a car and a shuttle service will pick you up in town if you arrive by train.

Fantastic!! Michaela took us to get the best, fresh food from the market. Outgoing, fun, and friendly telling us every step and asking every detail of what we like, what to try, etc. This felt like one of the most local experiences we ever had with a lot of fun. We learned to cook pasta with her, my wife and I while enjoying the best appetizers and meal. This was so personal, unique, and local that you can't miss out. Plus prosecco, wine, and a fantastic air conditioned apartment with a rustic feel that you can't replicate!

Our guide was fantastic (Ontavia I believe) who knew so much of the city. Personable, friendly, and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Venice along with the private walk that made it comfortable. Then the gondola ride was one of the best things we ever did while she dropped us off. Highly recommend.

Vierri was amazing! He made this more than a class—it was an experience. He is so knowledgeable and a wonderful teacher. I can’t say enough about this evening. This was one of our favorite events of the trip.. Our pizza and gelato was surprisingly fantastic considering our skill level.

This is something that we felt we needed to do in Venice. While it was nice, it felt like a Disney ride—they take you through a preset course with all the gondolas in a row. If you want to take a gondola ride, make sure to schedule in advance. The line to buy tickets was really long.

Claudia was a wonderful driver for our day. We did not have a wine tour scheduled while we were in Tuscany, Claudia called immediately and got us scheduled for lunch and wine tasting. It was a fantastic day!

We actually had a private boat tour with Theodoro. He was wonderful! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide around the coast. He was so knowledgeable. This was one of our favorite days of our vacation.

The guide was super nice, friendly, adaptable, and very accommodating. He took me to amazing places with incredible views of the city of Naples. I highly recommend his services for anyone wanting to discover hidden gems from the city of Naples.

Excellent trip - lunch at the vineyard was so good, some of the best food we had in Italy.

Guide was excellent!

Guiseppe was great - learned a lot about the culture and history of Naples. And enjoyed good Napoli pizza for lunch

Amazing homely bed and breakfast run by local couple. Best breakfast and food I had in italy. They have a very sustainable approach - growing most of their own ingredients and curating a menu based on local produce and season. Do not miss out on their daily dinner offers! The scenery, peacefulness and beauty of the estate is out of the world and you have to experience it yourself. They also produce their own olive oil and related products and also support local artists in their craft by using their items which you can purchase for yourself. I will definitely go back to Tuscany to just to stay here.

Great location, friendly staff and clean! Goldenstern Townhouse had a very unique layout and our room was spacious and had a full kitchen. It was close to everything.

Hotel de Len was probably our favorite location and hotel of our entire trip. The staff was amazing. Everyone was friendly, kind and professional. We had drinks in the bar, dinner at the restaurant and massages in their spa. We took advantage of everything and we were not disappointed. And the location... WOW... simply beautiful and our rooms matched the location with it's beauty.

Beautiful hotel in the perfect location for getting around town. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic. And the view from the top was great. Would definitely stay here again.

Great location. Easy walk to many attractions. Staff was very friendly and breakfast was great. Very comfortable room.

Was a very nice hotel, room was small but comfortable. Easy walk to everything. Nice breakfast.

Location was very interesting, had to prearrange meet time so we could get keys and get in. Owner was great though. The location is fantastic, basically in the middle of all the places you will want to visit. Room was very nice and we enjoyed our stay!

I don't think this tour was run well. It start out with us getting pickup up and then stopping to get gas before we went to another location to pickup his friend that was going to drive the truck back. We wasted a lot of time before we even headed to the mountain. This should have been done before picking us up. The ride itself was beautiful though unfortunately we would up having heavy rain and thunderstorms. We tried to group through but the guide was not prepared for the weather and kept telling us we should have been more prepared. We are travelers and can't pack tons of gear, he should have provided weather gear for us. Because of the weather and lack of gear we had to cut the trip short. We sat in a restaurant dripping wet and waited for an hour for someone to bring the truck to pick us up. A waitress felt so bad for us she brought us some towels and gave a blow dryer to try to warm up a little. He should have known he had to cut it short since he kept telling us we weren't prepared for the weather and planned ahead so we didn't have to sit shaking wet. I think this would have been a good trip if it had been planned better. Even with the weather if he had just had some rain gear for us it would have been fun.

Our guide was great and very knowledgeable! Valley was beautiful.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and customized the tour a bit for us since we had already wondered around quite a bit.

Loved this boat tour, we had a great crews and made some nice stops. Positano was our favorite little town.

Don't miss this tour, it was beautiful! Just a fantastic walk along the coast. Our guide was great!

The colosseum is an amazing structure. Getting to go under and get a real view into what it was like there was amazing. Without the underground tour you miss so much. We really enjoyed.

Nice tour. We had done a lot of sightseeing on our own before the tour so they customized it a bit for us. Guide was very knowledgeable and took us to see some things we had missed.

Orvieto is a beautiful little town with fantastic views, if you have the time it is worth the trip. And the Bomarzo stop was very nice as well. A very peaceful walk.

A bit disappointing due to construction happening in front of the hotel.

Beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast. Located right in the heart of the action in Naples.

Beautiful hotel in a prime location in Rome. The staff was incredibly helpful and we had a great stay. We chose not to get the hotel breakfast, but there was a fantastic 'bar'/bakery just down the street and around the corner where we were able to get fresh pastries. Being able to walk two blocks to the Colisseum was incredibly convenient!

Fantastic hotel with wonderful breakfast (my husband was especially impressed by the fresh orange juice machine). Ideally located in Florence, we had a wonderful stay.

Chiara was our guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum and she did an amazing job! Our tour included the underground of the Colosseum, which was fascinating. Chiara was able to maneuver us through the crowds with ease. She helped us to understand the history and archaeology of the area while keeping us engaged and entertained.

We absolutely loved our private tour of Pompeii. Fabio, our tour guide was amazing! As an archaeologist he was able to inform us about the history and culture of Pompeii and answer all of our questions. We were really able to understand the life in that city before its tragic end. I would 100% recommend this tour, especially with Fabio as your guide!

Donata did a fantastic job with our tour through the Vatican. She was fun and engaging while sharing with us the cultural and artistic history of the museum. We were able to go through a restricted portion of the museum, and it was wonderful to see some of the sculptures and mosaics without the crowds. Donata did a great job preparing us with things to look for and notice within the Sistine Chapel. Otherwise it can be an overwhelming experience!

We received great guidelines for our time in Florence.

This hotel is so cool. Located near the top of the Spanish steps, it is truly boutique with a vintage feel. My room had a small balcony that looked right out over the steps, and even though you're in the center of the action, it doesn't feel unsafe. The staff is lovely. The woman at the front desk when I checked in escorted me to my room, recommended a spot for dinner, and insisted I take an umbrella with me on a day when rain looked likely. The breakfast set-up is a bit odd -- they give you a voucher to bring to the cafe across the street -- but it's a good breakfast with lots of options. There's a small elevator, or you can go in and out through a side gate on the steps.

This hotel is located in a great location, very close to the train station and to Ponte Vecchio. My first night, they informed me that the air conditioning in my room was broken, so they had moved me into this annex they own next door. It was on the 3rd floor, no elevator, dark stairwells, but the AC worked and a porter brought up my bag, so it felt like part of the adventure. The next day, I asked about the status of my room, and I'm glad I did -- it was ready and they said I could move in there if I wanted to -- but I had the sense that had I not proactively mentioned it, they would not have and I would have ended up in the annex room the whole time. The new room was more comfortable and with a bigger, softer bed than the annex room. There was no window, just a skylight, but it lit the room well. The bathtub was large and they provided complimentary toothbrushes. Breakfast was good, though the dining room was not air conditioned.

The staff here was so nice, and the room was adorable. When I checked in, the woman at the desk gave me a map and provided detailed directions on how to reach certain landmarks (which was great, as Google Maps and Venice don't always get along). She then escorted me to my room and helped me with my bag. The room itself was large, comfortable, and quiet, and breakfast was good. The location was convenient -- right across from the train station -- but be warned that there's a large bridge with no ramp you'll need to cross to get there. There's a spot for a private water taxi pickup to the airport right next door, which was also super convenient and easy to find.

Great staff. Amazing food. Gorgeous views. There are alpacas and dogs to pet at breakfast. Are you kidding me?!

Great location for Rome. Excellent staff. Great breakfast.

Great location near center of Sorrento. Great staff. Loved the pools. Rooftop bar and a rooftop pool w great views.

Giorgia was an excellent guide. She’s lived in Siena for 25 years and gave us lots of great insight into the town, culture and horse race, which we were lucky enough to catch as it is only twice a year.

This tour was a favorite, especially for Christina. We visited a winery where we had the pleasure of interacting with an older gentleman who was a painter. The winery visit was followed by a delicious lunch. Our driver was knowledgeable about wines. The lunch wasn't a full meal but it was enough to eat, and we enjoyed wine throughout.

Our tour guide, Matteo, was exceptional. He was very good at navigating us through the Vatican, even skipping the line of the skip line people. He was quite knowledgeable about the history and explained things very well about the Sistine Chapel and the shrines. His expertise ensured we had a thorough tour without it taking too long.

The family absolutely loved this tour. Our boat driver was great and the stops at two towns were enjoyable. The highlight was when he stopped and threw some fish food into the water, attracting beautiful blue fish. The kids were thrilled to snorkel among the fish. The views were breathtaking and the overall experience was unforgettable.

This was quite an adventure, especially for my 13-year-old who found the waves challenging. The guide helped by tying his kayak to hers and we managed to reach a small cave area where we took a break. We took some beautiful pictures there. The experience was a bit challenging but still enjoyable.

Absolutely love this hotel, if we end up in Amalfi, this is my spot.

Did not love our stay here, our room needed a bit more cleaning, we also requested to have sea view rooms which we did not get, no water in the rooms, but you can purchase at the front desk, also charges for coffee if you did not make the breakfast time and also charges for beach towels.

Everyone loved the boat tour. The lunch was amazing, staff helpful and accommodating. Unfortunately time ran out before we could make it to Capri or Anacapri, but we went another day.

We had a wonderful time, after Ravello, we had the most incredible lunch on the beach, which took most of our day, so we never made it to Positano, but we were fine with that.

Again, this was so much more than we expected, everyone loved this experience. We enjoyed tasting all the incredible oils and vinegars. We would do this again.

The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

This hotel was beautiful and historical looking. We enjoyed our stay here

Resident Luce in Amalfi was beautifully decorated and the family that owns and runs it was absolutely wonderful! To enjoy their incredible breakfast on the beautiful rooftop deck was an absolute delight! They really did make you feel like you were part of their family. A truly magical place. A great recommendation!

Villa Sabolini was exactly what we had hoped for! Beautiful grounds and views overlooking the Tuscan countryside. On our first night, we enjoyed dinner in the bar area with their very accommodating staff. The pool offered a quiet reprieve after a day of cooking and touring. Breakfast had so many delicious choices and the staff were wonderful! Both of our rooms offered nice views and amenities. Unfortunately, the air conditioning in the two-bedroom suite was not working during our 3 night stay.

Our guides were excellent and accommodating to our diverse group. The kids were engaged throughout and we felt that the experience was personalized to our needs.

The Vatican tour was impressive and our guide was very knowledgeable.

The food tour was fun and we enjoyed trying out local cuisines.

The cooking class in Chianti was a highlight. We had a great time learning to cook Italian dishes.

The Gondola ride at sunset was an unforgettable experience. The prosecco was a nice touch.

The Pompeii tour was fascinating and Mount Vesuvius was thrilling. The lunch and wine tasting was a nice touch.

The view at this hotel was amazing. It was also our favorite breakfast and the staff at breakfast were so friendly. The only downside to this location was you couldn't walk to very many things.

The location of this hotel was great. The staff was not very friendly and seemed to be a bit of an older crowd.

It was a good location. The breakfast wasn't as good as some of the other hotels.

This was a really neat hotel to stay in. We really liked the rooms. The staff was not very friendly.

We really enjoyed this hotel. The views were amazing. We enjoyed hanging out at the pool talking to other guests.

We had very little time in Milan and this hotel was perfect because of the location.

I think if we were to do this again, we would do a private boat versus the ferry. Our guide was very knowledgeable but she talked too much. We were a little overwhelmed by her.

We really liked the private boat, we felt like we could see a lot more that way. Our guide was very easy going and it made for a very nice relaxing day.

I'm so glad we did this do at the beginning of our stay. It was an amazing orientation to Siena. There is a lot to know about Siena and Serena did a great job informing us.

It was good to see these places but they were not a highlight of the trip.

We really enjoyed our hike with Sara.

We enjoyed our stop in Lucca.

Andrea took us a on hike we probably wouldn't have done on our own so that was great. He also gave us a good orientation of all the villages and how to take the train.

Clean comfortable rooms nicely decorated. Fantastic views from the rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and five-star breakfast and service. Centrally located and quiet.

Centrally located but on a very noisy street. The room was bright and cheerful and very clean. The breakfast was ordinary and adequate. The deck outside the bedroom was dirty and neglected. Staff was very helpful.

Hotel was mostly located, the staff was very helpful and friendly, and the hotel and the rooms have been recently decorated and are very nice and comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good and the breakfast room was pleasant.

Hilltop towns of Volterra and San Gimignano should now be missed.

Pompeii is fascinating.

The Vatican and the Vatican museums are so unique and beautiful that they should not be missed.

The blue grotto and Anacapri were fun and worth doing. The crowds were awful which made the day more difficult.