Kimkim Trip Reviews for Portugal

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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Very fresh, airy, light-filled, and comfortable

NH Sintra Centro Hotel

Sintra

Nice people in the heart of Sintra. Wonderful views.

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in the heart of town - accessible to everything

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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!

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they made us feel like family

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very clean and comfortable with great views

Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown

Porto

The hotel was nice comfortable and clean.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

Portugal

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

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Hugo seemed very knowledgeable

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Dinner With Locals at a Local Home

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.

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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 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

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Central location

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Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

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M'ar de Ar Aqueduto

Évora

Loved this hotel. Location the ambience surroundings and staff.

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NH Hotel Porto Jardim

Porto

Amazing breakfast menu

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Activity Reviews

Private Historic Odyssey Walking Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

Ricardo is an excellent guide .

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

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Private Driver Half-Day Trip to Sagres

Lagos (Algarve)

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Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves

Portugal

Beautiful trip not to be missed.

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Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service

Portugal

Beautiful drive with amazing scenery of the step like Vineyards.

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Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat

Portugal

Boat trip not to be missed.

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Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch

Portugal

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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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

Andre our guide was excellent.

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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 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!

Hotel Reviews

Portugal Boutique City Hotel

Lisbon

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

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

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Pousada Porto - Rua das Flores

Porto

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Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto

Lisbon

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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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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

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!

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We loved our guide!

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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.

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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 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 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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Activity Reviews

Lisbon Market, Food and Cultural Walk

Lisbon

This was a wonderful side trip.

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Food

Everything!

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Jewish Heritage Walking Experience

Lisbon

She knew her stuff and was very, very nice.

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Fado Dinner Experience

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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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

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.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was excellent. He knew everything.

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Guided Visit of Porto: Jewish Heritage

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 Forest & 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!

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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Hotel Cascais Miragem

Cascais

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

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Activity Reviews

Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours

Lisbon

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

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

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

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Explore Belém on a Scenic 2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour

Lisbon

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

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

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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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

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

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Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service

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, 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 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 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 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

Évora

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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Fado Dinner Experience

Lisbon

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

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

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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Privately Guided Visit 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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My husband and I had a fantastic time in Portugal and I think in large part due to the itinerary planned by Karenina. It was laid out beautifully, balancing between scheduled events/tours private or group and free time. Additionally, each hotel accommodation (4) and car rental process went smoothly. Finally, I loved the responsiveness and periodic check-in. I never had to worry because she provided ample information before our flight literally everything I needed to know from hotel, food recommendations, things to do, what to expect, etc. Definitely exceeded all my expectations! I would definitely recommend to others and use for future travel.

Hotel Reviews

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

Lagos

Authenticity & Character

Modern

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Loved the close walking distance to the beach

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Friendly

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Very clean

Évora Olive Hotel

Évora

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Hotel Dom Carlos Park

Lisbon

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Activity Reviews

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

I appreciated that they were able to accommodate my husband and I when I completely overlooked the scheduled tour. However, once we were able to reschedule an hour later, Alex gave a very in-depth explanation of Portugal’s history. I certainly learned a lot!!

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Lisbon Petiscos & Wine Tour

Lisbon

Ilana did a wonderful job. The fist stop was a little shop - specialty on olive oil. Enjoyed the experience because I knew nothing about olive oil and the difference between green and black olives! Each place we stopped at was an experience. However, what I liked about the entire experience is the local and authentic Portuguese food and wine we had.

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Small Group Excursion to Sintra & Pena Palace

Lisbon

Nuno was awesome! So knowledgeable, friendly, patient and kind. My husband and I were joined with a family with 2 kinds and grandparents. Very nice family. We had a great time.

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Lovely Family Trip to Portugal

Carmen helped us arrange a 10 day, 3 city trip to Portugal that encompassed everything we wanted to see within the country.

We got to do wine tasting, a food tour, day trips to historic places of interest, and a had time by the ocean. It was a great mix of activities and relaxation.

I appreciated having the planning all squared away and taken care of for us. (We even had the additional challenge of having English and Spanish speakers in our group and that was no problem to accommodate.) I would absolutely recommend both the destination and trip planning experience!

Hotel Review

H10 Duque de Loule

Lisboa

Spacious and airy rooms in a boutique hotel + a great rooftop bar. Super lovely and would be booking here for any return trips to Lisbon!

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Foodie Experience in Porto

Porto

Best tour we did on our trip to Portugal. Our guide Joao was informative and friendly.

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In Porto, we were greeted at the airport by Ricardo. He drove for us all three days - which was nice. At each point he made sure to personally connect us with the next step. He even escorted us to the actual train platform when we left! Our first morning, Sara provided a historical walking food tour - ending at Taxca - where we were introduced to the bifana sandwich. We continued tasting bifanas throughout Portugal - Taxca was the best! Our hotel was riverfront and central for walking the city.
We toured the Quinta Da Pacheca vineyard, tasted wines and port, and had a beautiful lunch. Definitely a highlight and place I would like to visit again!
By the end of day 3, we had travelled by plane, train, automobile and boat!
When questions arose, Pedro and his team responded within minutes. I felt fully prepared and supported by the Kim Kim team.
Porto was definitely my favorite city! Loved hearing the live music throughout the city.
Other highlights from Portugal included Sintra, The Chapel of Bones, Lagos, boat ride through the grotto and Sangres for sunset.
Enjoyed the history and hotel in Lisbon. It definitely had more of a big city feel. Their practice of polishing the cobblestone sidewalks definitely made walking a bit harder and slippery. My favorite experience in Lisbon was Fado at Mesa de Frades Restaurant listening to Pedro de Castro play his Portuguese guitar! Amazing!
Wish I had more than our 10 days to spend in your beautiful country. Thank you Pedro for such a well planned visit!

Hotel Reviews

Pestana Vintage Porto

Porto

Great location - borders river and open plaza. Friendly English speaking staff. Wonderful breakfast with fresh fruits, juices, cured meats, local sheep cheese and breads.

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Original walls were visible in room

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H10 Duque de Loule

Lisboa

Very warm and charming. Love the window seats overlooking the city streets.

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Évora Olive Hotel

Évora

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Activity Reviews

Exploring Porto's Rich History on an Exclusive Gastronomic Tour Through Time

Porto

Thank you Sara for sharing your city and its history. You provided a great introduction to Porto!

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Sara was friendly and knowledgeable.

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Roads in good condition - just steep! Be prepared for lots of stairs.

Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service

Portugal

Thank you Ricardo for another wonderful day (and water!)

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Car was clean and comfortable.

We had an amazing trip through Portugal thanks to Pedro! Our expectations were exceeded in every way, from the drivers and tours to the hotel selections it was all top notch and professional. Pedro checked in each day and sent a reminder of what to expect the next day so we were always prepared. In Porto we had Ricardo as a driver all 3 days. He went out of his way to ensure we made it to correct train platform on last day. Sarah our walking tour guide was charming and fun with lots of history and stories. Porto was the favorite stop of our trip. In Lisbon we had Miguel as a driver and Rita our tour guide was so passionate about the city’s culture and history it made 3 hours of walking in the heat fly by! But by far our favorite event was the Fado dinner where we sat at the front table and had guitarist sitting with us. Amazing unforgettable performances! We finished in Lagos for a beach trip and enjoyed our more relaxed time. The tour of the grottoes was beautiful and we had great guides in Stefan and Bruno. The hotel here was our least favorite as it was packed with a lot of families and had an all inclusive plan making the breakfast a little more hectic. We were also a little removed from the city but very close to the beach which we did enjoy for half a day. Overall we cannot complain as everything from beginning to end went smoothly and created beautiful memories for us. we left Portugal wanting to return again as soon as possible! We will look to Pedro again when we return. We will also plan to use kimkim for other travel because it really made everything so easy. Thank you!!

Hotel Reviews

Pestana Vintage Porto

Porto

The Pestano in Porto was amazing and right on the river. The breakfast was our favorite of all the places we stayed. The room we had was wonderful with plenty of room for us to spread out. We loved being right on the river where all the action was.

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H10 Duque de Loule

Lisboa

H10 in Lisbon was also very nice. It was in a great location. Although it was a much smaller room it had everything we needed and we enjoyed the rooftop bar.

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Exploring Porto's Rich History on an Exclusive Gastronomic Tour Through Time

Porto

Sarah our guide was wonderful. She had lots of great stories and history and the tastings were just the right amount.. She took us to our favorite restaurant and introduced us to Bifana which became my favorite sandwich ever!! We went back for our last dinner in Porto to have it again!

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Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch

Portugal

We loved our tour of the Pacheca winery with Pedro. The port was amazing and our lunch was delicious! We ended up ordering a case of wine to send home as he was a very good salesman! 😃

Private Historic Odyssey Walking Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

Rita was a fabulous tour guide. We learned so much about Lisbon’s history while walking the city. She also knew nice shortcuts to help us minimize walking uphill all day!

Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

This was highlight of our trip!! We ended up with the main guitarist sitting at our table and talking to us. Very hospitable and the performances were unbelievable!! We had no idea what the words meant but we were mesmerized all night.

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