Kimkim Trip Reviews for Portugal

Guides made the difference. They are caring, proud of their heritage and offered unique experiences. Loved Daniel- he was as informative as he was witty and fun. Loved Victor’s stories, and couldn’t say enough about Rui. Wished we had skipped boat ride in Duoro to have enjoyed more time in the hotel as it followed our 4x4 adventure. Overall I’d plan another trip with kimkim and loved the ease of communicating and the app and outlines of the trip plans read more

Guides made the difference. They are caring, proud of their heritage and offered unique experiences. Loved Daniel- he was as informative as he was witty and fun. Loved Victor’s stories, and couldn’t say enough about Rui. Wished we had skipped boat ride in Duoro to have enjoyed more time in the hotel as it followed our 4x4 adventure. Overall I’d plan another trip with kimkim and loved the ease of communicating and the app and outlines of the trip plans

Hotel Reviews

Hotel MeraPrime Gold Lisboa

Lisbon

Loved rooms, breakfast, and most of all the friendly staff. Good location as it was central to what we saw

Authenticity & Character

Location

Could walk to any of the areas north, west or east, train station etc closeby

Staff

Walked in at 5:45 am from early flight and Pedro went out coffee his way to make us an espresso- what a great first impression

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, loved coffee in room, lighting was great, beds comfortable

Porto Charming Hotel

Porto

Wished we had spent more time in Porto and hotel to give more input but staff was great, location good and area safe

Authenticity & Character

Rooms and views were nice- loved being able to open a window and feel fresh air and hear local sounds

Location

Staff

Friendly, helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Quinta de Casaldronho Wine Hotel

Lamego

Loved the views , sitting areas, cozy bar area, and dining room. Rooms were well appointed having closets etc and bathrooms were well sized and designed to handle two people. Loved coffee in the room and view over vineyards

Authenticity & Character

Unique design - modern but kept some of old character

Location

Views

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk

Portugal

Daniel was so much fun and so was the group- good size, food amounts were perfect and variety of dishes was interesting- loved covering different parts of city and ethnic groups

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Liked all the facts that didn’t kind like they came from travel brochure- made me appreciate the city and helped us navigate the area and entice us into coming back on our own

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Liked we could end tour at a point where we could explore more there vs being back to hotel

Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

Lisbon

Paolo had a nice way of involving everyone and we really learned some techniques as well as dishes. Drinking while cooking made the class lively and had a great feel for those who might not be serious cooks- I’d do this again and again

Quality of Experience

Food

Kept the recipes to snake for friends when I return

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

Was my least favorite- nothing special

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hiking & Cultural Excursion in Peneda-Gerês National Park

Porto

Didn’t know what to expect which may have good and bad. Hiking was the right amount and the added swimming holes were amazing and I should have better prepared for them. Lunch with the group was memorable and I got more out of this than just hiking. I’d always recommend- the group we had really made it better than a private tour

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Alentejo Wine Tour

Lisbon

Loved the ride out and views of different areas we didn’t expect to see- cork farm/factory was interesting and the winery was beautiful. Lunch in Evora was well timed and loved the simplicity of the place chosen- authentic

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Privately Guided Visit of Porto

Porto

Loved seeing the market ( personal interest in those places) the area below/by the Luis the 1st bridge- wish we had seen more and added time to this but honestly my feet hurt at that point

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Portugal Pedro was an awesome host and was very attentive to our group every day we were in Portugal. Communication was excellent as Pedro also checked in with us even weekends which is awesome and unheard of here in the USA!
We would recommend anyone going to Portugal to use Pedro.
His recommendation were spot on.
We loved our boat ride in Porto down the Douro river as well as the private boat trip in Lisbon down the Tagus river.
The bridge climb in Porto was also a super exciting... read more

Portugal Pedro was an awesome host and was very attentive to our group every day we were in Portugal. Communication was excellent as Pedro also checked in with us even weekends which is awesome and unheard of here in the USA!
We would recommend anyone going to Portugal to use Pedro.
His recommendation were spot on.
We loved our boat ride in Porto down the Douro river as well as the private boat trip in Lisbon down the Tagus river.
The bridge climb in Porto was also a super exciting event.
Fado experience was also super nice and gave you a real flavor of Portugal.
If you are traveling Portugal please use kimkim and have Pedro plan your trip as if was super organized and everything went very smoothly....especially the transfers!
Thank you Portugal Pedro!

Our trip was awesome and Pedro did a superb job of keeping in touch and making sure that all was being handled as planned. When we visit Portugal again, we will definitely have Pedro help us with our itinerary!!!
Carlos Bernard

Well planned trip. It was our first trip to Portugal and I had no idea how to plan our itinerary. Our customized trip included a fabulous hike, wine lunch, kayak tour and private transfers. read more

Well planned trip. It was our first trip to Portugal and I had no idea how to plan our itinerary. Our customized trip included a fabulous hike, wine lunch, kayak tour and private transfers.

Hotel Reviews

Dear Lisbon - Gallery House

Lisbon

Best breakfast and friendly staff. Good location for finding interesting restaurants, but located on a rather mixed ( some run down/empty buildings). Also room is worn down.. carpet was very stained, headboard fabric had several tears and the glass side tables had large chips in them.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Casa Margô Apartments

Lagos

First, keep in mind this is an apartment with daily room service. The front desk is only staffed from 9-6 and there are no elevators. Our room was on the third floor.. four flights of stairs. We didn’t mind the stairs except when lugging our suitcases up to the top floor. The aparthotel was very clean, located right on the central square and very spacious. We stayed in a one bedroom with small balcony views. The pictures on Casa Margot’s website are very accurate. Only downside is parking. You can park in a free lot. It is about 1/3 mile away, which is not bad. However, finding the lot is challenging. We got lost and had to drive though the insanely narrow, hilly one way streets, had to back up one time down a street and realized Apple Maps is useless within old towns. There are not street signs, just plaques on walls you can’t read. Anyway, very specific directions with pictures would have been helpful to find the lot. You can drive to the lot and circumnavigate the city, thus avoiding all the internal one way streets. Also, the lot is not paved , consisting of two connected areas on a slope. We found the lot one time, but my husband insisted that couldn’t be right. So off we went again looking for it. A picture of the lot would have helped too.

Authenticity & Character

Clean, updated

Location

Central

Staff

Helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Keep in mind, my husband and I were running on fumes when we started this tour. Due to flight delays, we arrived a day late in Lisbon. We knew we’d miss an entire night of sleep traveling to Lisbon, but we also missed the night before starting to travel due to the cancellations, rebooking and a 6 am flight to start the journey. The guide brought several maps to show how Lisbon transformed over time. Interesting, but we spent about the first 15 minutes looking at maps. I’d also say I would never pair this guide with anyone making the pilgrimage to Fatima. She often commented negatively about the Catholic Church. Everyone has the right to his/her opinion, but please keep it to yourself ( or make comments about how expensive universities are in the USA). We worked very hard to save for this trip and yes pay for our children’s college education and their future careers engineering and marketing/Spanish . I had to hold my tongue at times .

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets

Portugal

Fabulous!!! FYI Nuno arrived at our hotel at 8 am, while Greg and I were enjoying a quick breakfast. At 8:30 someone knocked on my door to let me know Nuno was waiting .. I reread my notes which said 9 am pick up. Anyway, we hurried, Nuno hurried and we made on 9:45 ticket time for the tour of Peña palace. Next, we hiked through the neighboring woods about 3 miles, went to Cruz Alta then drove to Cabo da orca for an outstanding picnic lunch. Incredible. He then took us back the scenic route though cascais

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Personable, friendly, fit for the hike

Transport

Wine Tasting & Lunch at a Portuguese Quinta

Portugal

Great lunch, scenic location, interesting concept. It’s more of a lunch and wine tasting.. with a very brief tour of the vines. Biggest negative, wasps were so bad at the end of the meal we couldn’t finish. We asked of there was something they could do, but they said no.

Quality of Experience

Food

The trip has far exceeded any possible expectations from the sights the hotels and the people. Sofia and Carl were wonderful hosts who shared their home and special traditional dishes (one of the best of the entire trip!) that I’ll try to replicate. Luis took us for the day to a private wine tour where Catarina at the winery was delightfully refreshing with vast information on sustainability and the new vs old processes at the vineyards. The tour was fun and the pairings were very nice. We... read more

The trip has far exceeded any possible expectations from the sights the hotels and the people. Sofia and Carl were wonderful hosts who shared their home and special traditional dishes (one of the best of the entire trip!) that I’ll try to replicate. Luis took us for the day to a private wine tour where Catarina at the winery was delightfully refreshing with vast information on sustainability and the new vs old processes at the vineyards. The tour was fun and the pairings were very nice. We then went to the farm of a husband and wife school teachers at the small 200 tree olive farm told stories of the farm from his grandfather and their love and genuine appreciation of their roots and history was just so wonderful. They have 13 trees that are 2000 years old! We learned how to taste olive oil and purchased a few small bottles that we'll share with our story. And it all just got better! Hard to believe BUT Paulo was simply amazing sharing his knowledge of the castles, the history of the country, and his own personal life taking care to be sure we were okay along the steep hilly hike. He packed a homemade lunch that was so delicious and special. It was a day we all thoroughly enjoyed and was forever memorable. In Porto we started with an e-bike tour through town that was so much fun, racing downhill and enjoying the beautiful neighborhoods. Next, Nuno was very kind, gentle, and conscientious of everyone's well-being as he guided us through the National Forest where we hiked two areas and swam in two different water holes that were secluded, tranquil, and pristine. We took the train from Porto to Lisbon which was simple and comfortable - a nice way to go! Simply spectacular- everything !!! THANK YOU 🙏🏽

Hotel Reviews

Sapientia Boutique Hotel

Coimbra

The rooms are spectacular - very spacious and light. The hospitality was wonderful and the location was perfect!

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very fresh, airy, light-filled, and comfortable

Tivoli Sintra

Sintra

Nice people in the heart of Sintra. Wonderful views.

Authenticity & Character

Location

in the heart of town - accessible to everything

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

They were very thoughtful to have ready an extra bed in the perfect space for our son

PortoBay Marquês

Lisbon

They made us feel like family visiting! I was very comfortable, clean, and in a good location. The dining room has the best pizza ever!!

Authenticity & Character

the views were wonderful

Location

great location! we were quite comfortable going for a hot dog 3 blocks away at 1:30 am!

Staff

they made us feel like family

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean and comfortable with great views

Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown

Porto

The hotel was nice comfortable and clean.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

Portugal

This was a nice start to our visit - a quick tour of the local highlights

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hugo seemed very knowledgeable

Transport

Dinner With a Local

Lisbon

Sofia and Carlos were absolutely lovely - very hospitable and they shared their wonderful stories of their life in Portugal. It all sounded amazing. Sofia made a home-cooked meal that was the best meal of our entire trip! We won't forget this visit ever!

Quality of Experience

This experience afforded us an authentic view of the culture and food of Portugal.

Food

The food was amazing!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Carlos and Sofia were engaging and informative.

Transport

We too Uber to this destination.

Excursion to Alentejo - Jeep Safari Through a Cork Fork & Visit to an Olive Oil Estate

Lisbon

This was an amazing eco-friendly experience starting with the Jeep ride through the vineyards and then to their nature preserve. It was wonderful to hear how they were training the vineyards to grow deeper roots to access water so that no external watering would be needed. Then on the wonderful Olive Oil farm, where they produce the "Amor e' Cego" olive oil the traditional way eschewing modern mass farming techniques. João's message was inspirational and the tasting was intense. Finally, we went on a Cork tour where we all learned something about Cork and the multitude of products it can be made into. Did you know that the Cork tree is harvestable in 9 to 12 years? It is also sustainable without harming the tree.

Quality of Experience

It was a top-notch exprience unlike any other.

Food

They provided a wonderful cheese and Iberian ham plate and delicious wine from their vineyard.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luis was personable and incredibly knowledgeable on all of the facets of the multiple excursions. Wonderful guide and driver!

Transport

Luis was great and the vehicle spacious.

Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets

Portugal

Sintra was a magical experience made even more so by our fabulous guide, Paulo. He took us on the hidden route up to the castle while many others waited in cars. It was fantastic walking amongst there's ancient walls and then the castle was incredible. After the strenuous ascent, Palo made us a satisfying lunch of Iberian meats, cheeses, and wine. After we descended fully we had a small taste of the local liquor, ginjinha, and of course an espresso. It was incredible.

Quality of Experience

Paulo was an eclectic soul with a fascinating background and his depth of wisdom about Sintra was as breathtaking as the views and hike.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Paulo is truly amazing and his picnic was authentic and delicious. A very caring person.

Transport

Paulo had a nice car and spoke eloquently about the amazing things along the way.

Get to know Porto by E-bike

Porto

This was our first time on an e-bike and it was great. Our guide knew his stuff and we rode the entire way along the river. We stopped along the way for photos and some history lessons. Then we went through the park seeing the famous Rooster/ chickens roaming about in the verdant flora.

Quality of Experience

Very fun ride!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was really patient, fun, and knowledgeable.

Transport

Loved the e-bikes! What a great way to see the city.

Hiking & Cultural Excursion in Peneda-Gerês National Park

Porto

Peneda-Gerês National Park is an amazing nature preserve with a tranquil water pool, secluded and welcoming for a quick soak. We learned about the wolf trap and reviewed the ruins of the trap. Then it was time for a hand-prepared lunch with an assortment of Portuguese foods, soup, and desserts. Finally, on the way back we hiked down to a few more pools and all took a good long peaceful soak. We also saw a working water-powered Olive press that was still revitalized each season by the locals for use. A great memory that we will never forget.

Quality of Experience

The trip into Partugal's natural forest was serene. The soaks in the natural pools are incredible.

Food

The meal they made for us after the hike was authentic and tasty.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

It was Nuno's last day but he was attentive, held a wealth of knowledge, and very caring for each person.

Transport

A bit tight in the very back.

Pedro our tour organizer is amazing. Right from the time of our planning our trip to Portugal the places we wanted to visit with also his recommendations were extremely enjoyable. The drivers organized by Pedro Joseph from Libson to Sentra and to Lagos , Michael from Evora to Porto and Duoro valley were excellent. Similarly the guides organized by Pedro in Lisbon and Porto Ricardo and Andre and one of our made our trips memorable. As for Pedro he was always available to us every day during... read more

Pedro our tour organizer is amazing. Right from the time of our planning our trip to Portugal the places we wanted to visit with also his recommendations were extremely enjoyable. The drivers organized by Pedro Joseph from Libson to Sentra and to Lagos , Michael from Evora to Porto and Duoro valley were excellent. Similarly the guides organized by Pedro in Lisbon and Porto Ricardo and Andre and one of our made our trips memorable. As for Pedro he was always available to us every day during our trip with suggestions for day to day activities and helpful suggestions as needed by us. He is a real asset to the company. He truly made this trip extremely memorable and oner of our extremely organized enjoyable memorable trip. We do hope we can plan future trips with Kim Kim travel .

Hotel Reviews

Heritage Avenida Liberdade

Lisboa

Authenticity & Character

Location

Central location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

M'ar de Ar Aqueduto

Évora

Loved this hotel. Location the ambience surroundings and staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

NH Hotel Porto Jardim

Porto

Amazing breakfast menu

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Cultural Walking Tour in Lisbon

Lisbon

Ricardo is an excellent guide .

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Dinner with a Fado Performance

Lisbon

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Half-day Private Driver to Sintra with Tickets to the Pena Palace

Lisbon

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Driver Half-Day Trip to Sagres

Lagos

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Boat Trip to the Grottoes

Portugal

Beautiful trip not to be missed.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Experience the Ultimate Douro Valley Exclusive Driver Tour from Porto

Portugal

Beautiful drive with amazing scenery of the step like Vineyards.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Boat Trip in the Douro River on a Traditional Rabelo Boat

Douro Valley

Boat trip not to be missed.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Discover the Essence of Portuguese Winemaking: A Winery Visit with Lunch in the Enchanting Douro Valley

Douro Valley

Lunch was great and well organized ,the wine tours were not well organized as the tour operators were not aware of the timings of the groups and the names of the groups. Had to go up and talk to the desk to start the tour much later as no one approached us .. Tour itself was good and the tour operator was very apologetic.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Porto

Porto

Andre our guide was excellent.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pedro, ? Online Tour manager helped us with planning the trip. He was very receptive to our needs from the start. Accommodated all our requests, offered us good suggestions.
We spent ( 4 in our group) 10 days in Portugal, visited Lisbon, Algarve region, Evora, Fatima, Toma , Porto Douro Valley and drove through Nazareh ( Spelling) and Obido .
Many memorable sights, felt that 10 days only gives a sampling of what a beautiful country Portugal is.
Our drivers from place to place have all... read more

Pedro, ? Online Tour manager helped us with planning the trip. He was very receptive to our needs from the start. Accommodated all our requests, offered us good suggestions.
We spent ( 4 in our group) 10 days in Portugal, visited Lisbon, Algarve region, Evora, Fatima, Toma , Porto Douro Valley and drove through Nazareh ( Spelling) and Obido .
Many memorable sights, felt that 10 days only gives a sampling of what a beautiful country Portugal is.
Our drivers from place to place have all been wonderful, José António and Michael deserves special mention. We will ask for them if visit again.
Pedro kept us abreast of our day to day activities, we could connect with him instantly via WhatsApp.
All in all , totally satisfied with KimKim travels.

I recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on a 10-day adventure in Portugal, exploring some of its most enchanting cities and towns, including Lisbon, Porto, Lagos, Sintra, Evora, Obidos, and Batalha. This journey was nothing short of spectacular, and I can't help but share my positive impressions.

Throughout my 10 days in Portugal, I was struck by the warmth and friendliness of the people, the incredible diversity of landscapes, and the rich cultural heritage that each place... read more

I recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on a 10-day adventure in Portugal, exploring some of its most enchanting cities and towns, including Lisbon, Porto, Lagos, Sintra, Evora, Obidos, and Batalha. This journey was nothing short of spectacular, and I can't help but share my positive impressions.

Throughout my 10 days in Portugal, I was struck by the warmth and friendliness of the people, the incredible diversity of landscapes, and the rich cultural heritage that each place offered. The trip was flawlessly organized, and my guide was knowledgeable and passionate about sharing his country's treasures.

Portugal exceeded my expectations in every way. If you're seeking a destination that seamlessly blends history, culture, natural beauty, and warm hospitality, Portugal is the place to be. I can't wait to return and explore even more of this incredible country.

Our experience exceeded our expectations. Rita put together an amazing itinerary with wonderful private guides who were personable and knowledgeable. Rita and her colleagues were available to answer questions and address concerns promptly - even on a Sunday. They assisted us with small trip adjustments as needed. Our visit to Portugal was one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you Rita! read more

Our experience exceeded our expectations. Rita put together an amazing itinerary with wonderful private guides who were personable and knowledgeable. Rita and her colleagues were available to answer questions and address concerns promptly - even on a Sunday. They assisted us with small trip adjustments as needed. Our visit to Portugal was one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you Rita!

Hotel Reviews

Portugal Boutique Hotel

Lisbon

Classy, clean and beautiful hotel. Staff were professional and pleasant. The breakfast was always fresh and delicious.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right in the heart of the city. We could walk everywhere from this location.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pousada Porto - Rua das Flores

Porto

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto

Lisbon

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk

Portugal

Small group tour focused on food & culture. Our guide Dani was so lovely and passionate about her job. She went above and beyond with the details. Highly recommend. Great for day #1 in Lisbon.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Day Excursion to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Lisbon

Our guide Martha was so friendly and knowledgeable. We covered so much in 1 day. She provided suggestions and tips for the self-guided portions. She threw in some extra stops for must-try foods and scenic overlooks that enhanced the experience. One of the best days of our trip!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We loved our guide!

Transport

clean & comfortable

Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

This was a day we will never forget! Our amazing guide Gustavo did not disappoint. He was extremely personable and knowledgeable. Our riverboat cruise on the Douro River was followed by a once-in-a-lifetime wine tasting and dining experience. Gustavo arranged for us to taste wine and have a meal with a local Portuguese family who owns and operates their own vineyard. We were invited into their home for a meal. The property owner himself did the wine tasting and coupled this was a genuine home-cooked 3-course meal to accompany each wine. We ate food that was not only authentic to Portugal but way more delicious than any restaurant food we had during our trip. This was by far my most favorite day of our trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Very clean & comfortable

Marina did a wonderful job in planning our trip. Things changed when our flight was canceled and she needed to rebook several of our tours. Had a little hiccup with understanding what we wanted but that was due on our end because we were traveling and couldn’t explain expectations to her well.

The trip to Portugal was wonderful - a good mixture of activities and leisure time. Everything ran smoothly and having a WhatsApp group for sharing information added a level of support and assistance that was very useful.

Highlights were the day trips to Sintra and the Douro Valley and the relocation trips to and from Porto when we explored areas outside of the main urban areas.

Marguerita was our favorite guide - she was informative and fun and we enjoyed our Lisbon walking tour with... read more

The trip to Portugal was wonderful - a good mixture of activities and leisure time. Everything ran smoothly and having a WhatsApp group for sharing information added a level of support and assistance that was very useful.

Highlights were the day trips to Sintra and the Douro Valley and the relocation trips to and from Porto when we explored areas outside of the main urban areas.

Marguerita was our favorite guide - she was informative and fun and we enjoyed our Lisbon walking tour with her very much. Miguel was our driver for 4 of our 6 rides. He was very genial and accommodating and provided great restaurant tips. We also enjoyed John, our guide on the rabelo boat on the Douro River.

In Lisbon, the hotel was nice and we appreciated the extra room provided by the junior suite. However the location was not convenient to many of the activities and required an Uber or taxi most of the time. The hotel in Porto was perfectly positioned although the rooms were smaller. The hotel in Cascais was perfect in terms of location, amenities and room size.

A couple of constructive suggestions
- It would be helpful to provide a few restaurant recommendations for every area.
- Links to local tour guides for instances when Kim Kim didn’t provide would be useful for the unstructured days

To sum up, we will definitely use Kim Kim again and will recommend it to friends. For Portugal in particular, I am very happy to recommend our agent, Pedro, who was extremely helpful in the planning phase and throughout the trip.

This was our most amazing trip yet. Beatriz of Espiritu Travel was with us every step of the way. She sent the most amazing app we've ever seen and updated it as the trip went on. Everything was on there--our guides' phone numbers, when they would pick us up, what restaurants to go to, everything. She also found things for us to do which we would never have found on our own. For instance, we had seen a large quinta in Bon Appetit which we really wanted to visit for lunch. We asked our... read more

This was our most amazing trip yet. Beatriz of Espiritu Travel was with us every step of the way. She sent the most amazing app we've ever seen and updated it as the trip went on. Everything was on there--our guides' phone numbers, when they would pick us up, what restaurants to go to, everything. She also found things for us to do which we would never have found on our own. For instance, we had seen a large quinta in Bon Appetit which we really wanted to visit for lunch. We asked our local guide, Pepe, if we should go there or to the one Bea had picked out. He pointed out that the one Bea had picked out was a local farmer in the Duoro Valley and told us the entire experience would be better. He was right!
She also found a local olive grower in the Evora region w had us at his home for olive oil tasting and then a lunch (just the four of us)! We would never have found these people by ourselves. Paolo, our favorite guide, took us on an unscheduled stop to a hill town which would put the famous hill towns in Tuscany to shame. These are just some examples of why we are going to make every trip a kimkim trip.

Hotel Reviews

Pousada Convento De Belmonte

Belmonte

They upgraded us to the best room in the hotel.

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Hotel Albergaria do Calvário

Évora

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

One guy spoke no Portuguese and the breakfast staff spoke no English, making breakfast a disaster. They were constantly behind, with no bowls, no glasses and no way to ask for them. At the end, the guy wanted to charge us for some things which the staff had told us were free. We even talked to other staff members who agreed it would be free.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Avenida Palace

Lisboa

This was the best hotel of our entire Portugal trip. It was worth the extra money we paid (not that much money) and more in the service they gave us. The breakfast was stunning.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right in the middle of downtown district, close to everywhere.

Staff

The staff was the very best of the many times we've been to Europe. They left us some kind of present every night when they turned down the beds.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Lisbon Market, Food and Cultural Walk

Lisbon

This was a wonderful side trip.

Quality of Experience

Food

Everything!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Jewish Heritage Walking Experience

Lisbon

She knew her stuff and was very, very nice.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Evening of Fado

Lisbon

We enjoyed the evening. The dinner was just good. The male singer was excellent; the woman was good. It would have been nice to know what the songs were about..

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Food

Private Day Excursion to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Lisbon

Our favorite guide. Paolo was amazing. He first took us to his wife's cafe, very well situated. Out came the coffee and pastries, until we could eat no more. He was a font of knowledge.

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Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Alcobaça & Batalha

Portugal

The highlight of the day was a walled hill town which wasn't even on the schedule!!! By the time we got to Fatima, we could have gone 1/2 an hour to an hour less.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was excellent. He knew everything.

Transport

Porto Jewish Heritage Tour

Porto

Very nice guide who really knew her stuff. She took us to a local cafe when we were lagging and even paid for it.

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Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

Very real experience in the quinta which was a highlight of our trip.

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Jeep Safari through a Cork Fork & Visit to an Olive Oil Estate

Portugal

How did Bea find these people? Amazing day!!!

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What a great home cooked meal the wife made for us.

We had a wonderful vacation in Portugal! Pedro was very patient and flexible as we built the itinerary and very responsive to our questions while we were in Portugal. All of our guides were very knowledgeable and informative with good restaurant recommendations following the tours. We loved leaving the driving to others who were always punctual and helpful. A five star experience! read more

We had a wonderful vacation in Portugal! Pedro was very patient and flexible as we built the itinerary and very responsive to our questions while we were in Portugal. All of our guides were very knowledgeable and informative with good restaurant recommendations following the tours. We loved leaving the driving to others who were always punctual and helpful. A five star experience!

Hotel Reviews

PortoBay Marquês

Lisbon

This hotel was lovely - we appreciated the extra space of a junior suite and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We wish it was located in the historic district instead of the outskirts of that area.

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Pousada Porto - Rua das Flores

Porto

Location and a charming lobby were the highlights. Nice big bathrooms but the bedroom was tight.

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Cascais Miragem

Cascais - Portugal

Beautiful setting and luxurious accommodations. Wish we had more than one night there!

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Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours

Lisbon

Our guide Marguerita was very knowledgeable and so much fun to talk to!

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Dinner with a Fado Performance

Lisbon

We were forewarned that dinner was not the highlight and that was the truth! We enjoyed the music.

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Belém Tuk Tuk Tour

Lisbon

We loved Belem - stayed longer with tickets for the monastery.

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Private Driver Trip to Sintra & Pena Palace Visit

Portugal

One of the highlights of our trip! We really liked our driver Miguel and appreciated his recommendations for lunch and activity after Peña Palace.

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Porto

Porto

Lots of good information provided with an emphasis on the Jewish experience in Porto.

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Experience the Ultimate Douro Valley Exclusive Driver Tour from Porto

Portugal

Another trip highlight. Gorgeous country, wonderful boat ride and delightful winery experience.

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Fabulous trip to Portugal planned for us by Rita! The hotel choices were excellent and just what we were looking for, the transportations services were always on time and without any glitches, the tours were all super fun and we especially enjoyed lunch at the Quinta in the Douro valley where the owner of the Quinta met us for lunch and did a wine pairing for us. All our guides were great and Paulo Pires planned an outstanding touring day for me.
Rita was communicating with us before,... read more

Fabulous trip to Portugal planned for us by Rita! The hotel choices were excellent and just what we were looking for, the transportations services were always on time and without any glitches, the tours were all super fun and we especially enjoyed lunch at the Quinta in the Douro valley where the owner of the Quinta met us for lunch and did a wine pairing for us. All our guides were great and Paulo Pires planned an outstanding touring day for me.
Rita was communicating with us before, during and after the trip. She was always very prompt in responding to questions and emails. I would plan another trip with Rita in an instant and would highly recommend her.

Joao’s planning and little surprises like room upgrades and event tickets were top notch. We would recommend in a minute. The guides and drivers were all really good, on time and providing context to everything we were seeing. They added other things to see ideas as well along with restaurant suggestions when we were on our own. Our only negative. Although we gave Joao a specific budget, which sets certain limitations, our hotel had some aging issues. It’s part of a bigger chain and probably just hasn’t hit the list for renovations yet. Again, overall a fantastic experience. Thanks.

We had the most amazing trip! Joao was always available and responsive to answer questions. Each driver was professional and courteous and the van was always extremely clean and comfortable. The itinerary that Joao put together was fantastic- it was the perfect blend of activities that we all really enjoyed. This trip truly exceeded all expectations. Thank you Joao and kimkim!

Joao and his team did an amazing job. We had a great experience from booking to his daily check in and agenda. 10 days, 3 locations all tours, and private drivers were great!! Thank you,

Overall it was a great trip. We were able to visit so many cities within Portugal and have a nice combination of activities as well as relaxation time by the beach. We enjoyed Lisbon, Porto, Évora, Lagos, Algarve, and Cascais were all incredible.

João Branco and his team from AP Portugal did a fantastic job planning an amazing trip. We had an incredible time that we will always cherish. They were readily available for any questions or concerns we had. They followed up every evening to see... read more

Overall it was a great trip. We were able to visit so many cities within Portugal and have a nice combination of activities as well as relaxation time by the beach. We enjoyed Lisbon, Porto, Évora, Lagos, Algarve, and Cascais were all incredible.

João Branco and his team from AP Portugal did a fantastic job planning an amazing trip. We had an incredible time that we will always cherish. They were readily available for any questions or concerns we had. They followed up every evening to see how the day was and provided a breakdown of what the next day was going to look like. They also gave recommendations on food, desserts, and places to visit during our free time. The planning done prior to the trip was clear and helpful. We had a lot of conversations, which helped us get the exact trip that we were looking for.

Maryann was our Guide for Food and Wine tour.
Pedro Dias for our Porto City Tour who was both knowledgeable and accommodating.
Pedro for our Douro Valley and Wineries tour and Port Wine Tasting, very funny and nice guy.
Joao who went out of his way to pick us up from Coimbra upon learning we have left Porto the day before via Fatima to take us to Lisbon. Guillermo or Guill was our Amazing Tuk Tuk Lisbon City Tour Guide. Paulo Pires our Guide for the Day Excursion of Sintra, Cascais and... read more

Maryann was our Guide for Food and Wine tour.
Pedro Dias for our Porto City Tour who was both knowledgeable and accommodating.
Pedro for our Douro Valley and Wineries tour and Port Wine Tasting, very funny and nice guy.
Joao who went out of his way to pick us up from Coimbra upon learning we have left Porto the day before via Fatima to take us to Lisbon. Guillermo or Guill was our Amazing Tuk Tuk Lisbon City Tour Guide. Paulo Pires our Guide for the Day Excursion of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril, Very informative Historically of Lisbon and Portugal as a whole.

Carmen is FANTASTIC! My sister and I had so much fun on our Portugal trip. The excursions she had planned for us were phenomenal. All the guides were friendly and experts in their field which gave us a well-rounded experience. Carmen also checked on us from time to time via text messages and answered all our questions with patience and kindness. She was also able to make a last-minute change in our itinerary and handled it efficiently. All the hotels we stayed at were gorgeous and the staff... read more

Carmen is FANTASTIC! My sister and I had so much fun on our Portugal trip. The excursions she had planned for us were phenomenal. All the guides were friendly and experts in their field which gave us a well-rounded experience. Carmen also checked on us from time to time via text messages and answered all our questions with patience and kindness. She was also able to make a last-minute change in our itinerary and handled it efficiently. All the hotels we stayed at were gorgeous and the staff were super helpful.

Hotel Reviews

Lisboa Prata Boutique Hotel

Lisboa

Central location with amazing history in the hotel itself. The staff is super helpful and kind. Loved the breakfast and the concept that it doesn't have specific timings like other hotels. You just let the staff know when to expect you in the mornings for breakfast and what you want, and they handle the rest.

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The archeological floor in the hotel is very nice- don't miss out!

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Very quick walk from the town center and right next to lot of good restaurants.

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Évora Olive Hotel

Evora

Comfy and spacious rooms. Walking distance from must see attractions of Evora. There is a pool (ice cold so beware!) and free parking in the underground section which is very convenient. Staff was very nice and accommodating.

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Marina Rio

Lagos

Convenient location, very walkable to number of activities. Extremely clean and spacious rooms. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Make sure to get a room facing the Marina!

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Activity Reviews

Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk

Portugal

one word--- AMAZING!!! Our guide, Sophia was fantastic, she gave us insides of the history and introduced us to amazing food. It is a walking tour so make sure you have comfortable footwear and water.

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Go West to Belém TukTuk Tour

Lisbon

Very fun and a must do in Lisbon! Our guide was funny and very informative.

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Evening of Fado

Lisbon

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Great evening spent with authentic Fado. Must do!

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Private Day Excursion to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Lisbon

Get ready for a full day! it is a must do. Our guide Bernard was kind, patient and very knowledgeable. The transport vehicle is comfortable and even has Wi-Fi. 10/10 recommend!

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Private Tour of Évora

Portugal

Very informative tour of Evora! a must do. The chapel of bones is a must see. Beautiful town with lots of Gothic and Roman history.

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Walking tour so make sure you have good shoes.

Algarve Kayaking Trip to Benagil Caves

Portugal

A must do fun activity on the water!! Benagil Caves is magnificent. The guides Patrick and Sam were great. If you can't kayak don't worry you have a small lesson before going out on the water and there are always two guides with the group. The tour guides give you a brief history of the caves and how they were formed. They take you to other smaller caves as well, that's what sets this tour apart from the rest.

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