Kimkim Trip Reviews for Portugal

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Read 711 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Portugal on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Two weeks in Portugal
Portugal | Jul 29 - Aug 11, 2022

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Gertrude L.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022
This was the first time I used KimKim. It was an easy and fun experience to plan with James. He was responsive, informative and courteous. When our family (with 16 and 18 year old boys) actually went on the trip, everything ran smoothly (with the exception of one slight delay in a pick up due to a mechanical issue which was quickly solved) and all the tour guides and drivers were excellent. We booked smaller, boutique style hotels which were just what I asked…clean, quiet, and central. ... Read more

This was the first time I used KimKim. It was an easy and fun experience to plan with James. He was responsive, informative and courteous. When our family (with 16 and 18 year old boys) actually went on the trip, everything ran smoothly (with the exception of one slight delay in a pick up due to a mechanical issue which was quickly solved) and all the tour guides and drivers were excellent. We booked smaller, boutique style hotels which were just what I asked…clean, quiet, and central. The one in Lisbon especially had fantastic service and a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the city. James introduced us to Rocio right before the trip and she was available to assist if we needed. She called to introduce herself at our hotel when we landed in Lisbon and text us during the trip to ask how we were doing. It was a comfort to know we could talk to her if something didn’t go according to plan. Overall, our family of four had a trip we will always remember! We learned so much about the history, food and culture of Portugal and the time spent together as a family was truly precious. Thank you James and Rocio for everything! We would recommend you to everyone who wants to plan a unique and unforgettable trip. Obrigada!

Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on Aug 30, 2022

Hey Gertrude,
Fantastic to know you had such a great trip and it was a pleasure to have you travelling with us! Many thanks for taking the time to write and I hope you can make it back to Portugal sometime soon!
With our very best wishes, James

Wonderful experience
Portugal | Aug 21 - Aug 28, 2022

Julia
Julia L.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022
We loved every minute of our trip. Beatriz recommendations were spot on, and the trip went exactly as we would have hoped (and more!). All the experiences were truly great. Read more

We loved every minute of our trip. Beatriz recommendations were spot on, and the trip went exactly as we would have hoped (and more!). All the experiences were truly great.

Hotel Reviews
Boavista Golf & Spa—Bela Colina Village
Sítio da Atalaia - Lagos

Very comfortable, brand new villas with swimming pools and breakfast. A car is needed to get around, but it is very easy to get around.

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Really friendly staff
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Flores Boutique Hotel
Porto

Beautiful hotel, centrally located, vibrant rooftop bar with excellent food.

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Almaria Ex Libris Chiado
Lisbon

Incredible place, lovely service, perfect location. As a family of 4, we were really comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
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Lovely staff that went above and beyond
Cleanliness & Comfort
The apartment has everything you need, in addition to breakfast and a well stocked fridge
Activity Reviews
Day Excursion to Douro Valley:  Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

Beautiful area, must see. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgable. We really enjoyed our day.

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Guided Family Visit of Porto
Guided Family Visit of Porto
Porto

Our lovely tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and patient with our little girls. We loved our day.

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4X4 Algarve Sunset Experience
4X4 Algarve Sunset Experience
Portugal

We had the best time, beautiful sites, thoughtfully planned, away from the masses. Very friendly and knowledgable tour guide, overall great experience.

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Private Excursion to Sintra for Young Explorers
Private Excursion to Sintra for Young Explorers
Portugal

Wonderful day trip, our guide was very friendly and knowledgable. We really enjoyed this day.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Aug 29, 2022

Hi Julia! I'm so happy you and your family had a great time around Portugal! Thank you so much for your kind words to all of our guides, this helps us continue improving each day. It's been really easy to work with you creating this adventure and it would be a pleasure to help you again in the future! Best regards Bea.

It was wonderful days in portugal. All the a...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

anoop
anoop c.
India | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
It was wonderful days in portugal. All the activities and itineries was well covered. Tiago was like our friend who came with us all the occasions and become part of our team. He took photos and videos in difficult situations like costering and kayaking etc.thanks to tiago and my lisbon holydays team for making our trip a most memmorable one. Read more

It was wonderful days in portugal. All the activities and itineries was well covered. Tiago was like our friend who came with us all the occasions and become part of our team. He took photos and videos in difficult situations like costering and kayaking etc.thanks to tiago and my lisbon holydays team for making our trip a most memmorable one.

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal
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Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Dear Anoop,

Thank you so much for your words.

I've been receiving reviews and Whatsapp messages from the crew and I don't get tired of repeating how wonderful a group you are!!! It was a true pleasure spending time with you and I only hope that you guys stay like that for many more years!!

Best,

Tiago

Tiago is an exceptionally talented guide . H...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Sajjad
Sajjad S.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
Tiago is an exceptionally talented guide . His knowledge, time management and one to one dealings worth appreciating. Coastering / biking etc were so much professional than expected. Skydive was amazing… we enjoyed the street walk and food. Would anytime recommend kim kim and tiago combination for any one to Portugal. Cheers. Read more

Tiago is an exceptionally talented guide . His knowledge, time management and one to one dealings worth appreciating. Coastering / biking etc were so much professional than expected. Skydive was amazing… we enjoyed the street walk and food. Would anytime recommend kim kim and tiago combination for any one to Portugal. Cheers.

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve
Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
Tour trip
Portugal
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal
Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Dear Sajjad,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a few lines! More important than these is actually what you told me when we were together as I could understand that you all enjoyed the trip!

I truly hope that you guys stay together and cheerful for many, many years!!

All the best!!

Tiago

Overall it was a great experience with your t...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Shijin
Shijin P.
India | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022

Overall it was a great experience with your tour package. The extraordinary performance done by Mr Tiago was commentable. We used to roam around the world once ina year or two, Tiago was the best tour guide we ever had. Thank you Kimkim for such a nice package.

Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Thank you Shijin . Or should I say, Shijin The Brave?!! ;)

You guys made the trip, not me, really!!

You are a wonderful group and I really hope that our paths cross sometime in the future again!!!

Best,

Tiago

Went back to my college days
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Abu
Abu M.
India | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
This is one of the best tours we had together, especially saneej and Tiago organising everything without much hurdles. So great that Tiago managed this big group. His hospitality was unconditional, also his patience and perseverance to make us know about protugal is beyond words. He always tried to balance thing so great that those who didn't participate also got good opportunity. In short if someone say to make a mark of him of 10 being the biggest i would give 11 or more Miss u Tiago... Read more

This is one of the best tours we had together, especially saneej and Tiago organising everything without much hurdles. So great that Tiago managed this big group. His hospitality was unconditional, also his patience and perseverance to make us know about protugal is beyond words. He always tried to balance thing so great that those who didn't participate also got good opportunity.

In short if someone say to make a mark of him of 10 being the biggest i would give 11 or more

Miss u Tiago , will be in touch

Now I have a friend in protugal

Hotel Review
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira

Really good , comfortable stay and good food

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Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Dear Abu,

I almost got chicken skin from reading your words...

You are an amazingly kind person and part of an awesome group!!

I'll miss you too!!

And you're right, you do have a friend in Portugal!!!

All the best!!

Tiago

Tiago was amazing; one of the best guides eve...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

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Harish N.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
Tiago was amazing; one of the best guides ever. I would highly recommend him Read more

Tiago was amazing; one of the best guides ever. I would highly recommend him

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Activity Reviews
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve
Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal
Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Thank you Harish!!!

You're too kind! You really are, I'm not just saying this... You and your group are among the kindest and more educated people I've met!!!

I hope that you continue like this and always stay together. I even confess that felt a little jealous from seeing such a big group of people who are so strongly bound... It's not a usual thing I can tell you!!

All the best!

Tiago

Obrigado KImkim and Tiago We had had an amaz...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

ANEEB RAJ
ANEEB RAJ V.
India | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
Obrigado KImkim and Tiago
We had had an amazing 8 days of our life in Portugal.
Our stay and travel was superb. Special mention to our guide moreover a brotherly figure to us Tiago Silva He really kept the flock together from the very start. They way he planned the tour, it’s itinerary spacing of activities with adequate time for rest and relaxation was commendable. His command in English was noteworthy. He really helped us personally at times when required and was so much close to...
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Obrigado KImkim and Tiago
We had had an amazing 8 days of our life in Portugal.
Our stay and travel was superb. Special mention to our guide moreover a brotherly figure to us Tiago Silva He really kept the flock together from the very start. They way he planned the tour, it’s itinerary spacing of activities with adequate time for rest and relaxation was commendable. His command in English was noteworthy. He really helped us personally at times when required and was so much close to us. He really gave us the courage to do many of adventures. His selection of restaurants were superb to fell the real taste of local. Portuguese cuisine . Thanks Tiago and kimkim once again for the amazing experience and will always be fresh in my memory. Thanks and looking forward to meet you again.

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
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Évora Olive Hotel
Évora
Authenticity & Character
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Rooms where too small to accommodate our luggages
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Timing and heat were a Hindrance
Transport
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve
Quality of Experience
Visit to caves was awesome
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Really breathtaking
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour trip
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Professionalism
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very helpful and
Transport
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
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Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Hi Aneeb,

Thank you so much for your words!!

They truly mean a lot to me, although I already had the impression that you enjoyed the trip from what I spoke with you!

You are a wonderful group of people and I would really love to be able to see you again in the future! Maybe to watch a Sporting match when Cristiano Ronaldo joins the club again??!!

All the best!!

Tiago

Marina was amazing! So great to work with and...
Portugal | Aug 16 - Aug 25, 2022

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Phoebe M.
Bradenton, FL | Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022

Marina was amazing! So great to work with and our trip was everything we had hoped for. When Marina was out, she had someone available for any questions. We had one hiccup our last day, when our car service for the airport did not arrive at 315am. We had someone still available and respnded promptly when we reached out. We ended up needing a cab that the hotel scheduled, and Marina and her team will be refunding us accordingly. Amazing service. Will certainly use KimKim for future travels. So happy with the outcome!

Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Sep 05, 2022

Hi Phoebe. thank you so much for your kind words, it was a pleasure to create this experience for you in Portugal and I am thrilled Mike and you enjoyed your Honeymoon :) I am glad that despite the incident with your departure transfer you had a great time. I will pass your kind words to all the team. Warmest regards, Marina

A trip with adrenaline Rush
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Saneej
Saneej K.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
It was a marvelous trip. Well organised, relaxed and adventurous.
The activities were arranged in correct order to enjoy the most.
The accommodation and travel were smooth and safe.
The voice of restaurants for lunch was delicious and healthy.
Tiago, the tour agent was very polite, helpful, open minded and jovial. He was with us throughout the trip as a perfect guide.
Our 25th batch anniversary trip was made memorable and enjoyable.
The kimkim platform is really good for planning
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It was a marvelous trip. Well organised, relaxed and adventurous.
The activities were arranged in correct order to enjoy the most.
The accommodation and travel were smooth and safe.
The voice of restaurants for lunch was delicious and healthy.
Tiago, the tour agent was very polite, helpful, open minded and jovial. He was with us throughout the trip as a perfect guide.
Our 25th batch anniversary trip was made memorable and enjoyable.
The kimkim platform is really good for planning

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Not replacing the towels and linens unless specified
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora

Small less practical layout of rooms and bathrooms

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve

The pre planned trip would have been better with boating and kiaking

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal

Adrenaline Rush

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal

This was the most adventurous and fearful activity. Jumping off the cliff was very difficult

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Tour trip
Portugal
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Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal

Amazingly beautiful and very adventurous activity

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Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal

A good walk through the history

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Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon

Short walking tours planned mostly as downhill

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Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 24, 2022

Dear Saneej,

Thank you so much for your review.

I already told all of you how much of a pleasure was to be able to share this trip with you so I'll not repeat myself!

I agree that after all the issues and doubts about all of you make it to Portugal we ended up having a great trip. You're a master of organization and I'm sure your friends will acknowledge that!!!!

Let's stay in touch!!!

Best,

Tiago

Fantastic 10/10
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

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Nikil S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Our Portugal trip guided by Tiago was one of my best life time travel experiences so far. Very well planned. But more importantly Tiago is a passionate and well read person who knew portugese history inside out. On top of it he was down to earth, jovial and and so patient with us.
It was never going to be easy to control a group of 20 boys on a college reunion but Kim Kim and Tiago pulled it off fantastically .
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Our Portugal trip guided by Tiago was one of my best life time travel experiences so far. Very well planned. But more importantly Tiago is a passionate and well read person who knew portugese history inside out. On top of it he was down to earth, jovial and and so patient with us.
It was never going to be easy to control a group of 20 boys on a college reunion but Kim Kim and Tiago pulled it off fantastically .

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora

Excellent design and ambience

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour trip
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
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Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 22, 2022

Dear Nikil,

So many thanks for your words. And thanks for your spirit throughout the trip!! You definitely contributed to the cheerfulness that reigned during this tour!!

I sincerely regret that I could not give you a big hug at the end! But I send you a virtual one now and a truly heartfelt too!!

All the best and a special note to you: Portugal and UK are less than a 3 hours flight away... Just saying!!! ;)

Tiago

Tiago- the perfect guide
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

rejith
rejith M.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Tiago was one one of the most amazing guides you could ask for. Inspite of having a large group (22) with diverse requests and tastes, Tiago ensured that each and everyone gets what they had ordered for. Be it kayaking, swimming or surfing. He would be with us more like a friend rather than a guide. People like Tiago makes trips more fun than you can imagine !!! Thanks Read more

Tiago was one one of the most amazing guides you could ask for. Inspite of having a large group (22) with diverse requests and tastes, Tiago ensured that each and everyone gets what they had ordered for. Be it kayaking, swimming or surfing. He would be with us more like a friend rather than a guide. People like Tiago makes trips more fun than you can imagine !!! Thanks

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 22, 2022

Thank you for your kind words Rejith!

You were such a wonderful group! I really could not have imagined that this would be such a pleasant tour!

Thanks fot being kind, calm, funny, educated and in general great human beings!

Your families and patients are happy people for sure!

All the best,

Tiago

Tiago was an amazing tour guide. 7 stars all ...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Shiras
Shiras T.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022

Tiago was an amazing tour guide. 7 stars all the way. Well planned. Amazing attention to detail.
Custom made itenary.
Support was excellent all the way through from start to finish.
Could have wished for a better guide and tour compmay!

Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 22, 2022

Thank you Shiras!

You guys made the trip really! It was so nice meeting you. It truly was! It didn't feel like work at all and I only regret that I had to work in most evenings and could not be partying with you!

Please tell your daughters and wife that your Portuguese friend Tiago says they are very lucky!!!

All the best,

Tiago

José & his associates did an AMAZING job cre...
Portugal | Jul 5 - Jul 25, 2022

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Stacey H.
Belmont, CA | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
José & his associates did an AMAZING job creating a fabulous trip for us. He gave us just what we asked for in terms of lodging, activities, food recommendations & guides. I can’t forget the guide they got for us—they were phenomenal. We had access to their staff 24/7 via WhatsApp, & they were responsive when needed. The islands of São Miguel & Madeira are a must see for anyone that has the time to go to Portugal beyond the mainland. We also LOVED almost every restaurant recommendation they... Read more

José & his associates did an AMAZING job creating a fabulous trip for us. He gave us just what we asked for in terms of lodging, activities, food recommendations & guides. I can’t forget the guide they got for us—they were phenomenal. We had access to their staff 24/7 via WhatsApp, & they were responsive when needed. The islands of São Miguel & Madeira are a must see for anyone that has the time to go to Portugal beyond the mainland. We also LOVED almost every restaurant recommendation they offered.

Hotel Reviews
The Wine House Hotel - Quinta da Pacheca
Lamego

Oh my gosh, where do I start..the location & grounds are stunning. We arrived & were informed that there was an optional wine tasting that we could attend if we wanted. We went to the meeting area for it, where we were then separated into two groups: those that spoke Portuguese & those who spoke English. They then took us to rough the winery, into their caves & did a very fun, entertaining , informative, wonderful wine tasting. Afterwards we were invited to their tasting room if we wanted to sample other wines, which we did. They were happy to have us taste many wines, liberal pours. We couldn’t help ourselves, we ordered serval bottles of various wines & had them shipped home. Lovely staff. Food in the restaurant was very good & service was perfect.

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Hotel AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado
Lisbon

Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The Lobby deco was very cool, blending old & rustic with current decor tends such as industrial. The breakfast buffet was the best of our entire trip. Top notch. The only minor change I would have made was to have been up on a higher floor. We were just above the lobby, so at certain times we could hear the music from below, but it was not on late. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Great location. Close to everything including the water, without being loud & noisy.

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Local specialist: José Guia

Excellent tour guide,he went beyond being a t...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Mishal
Mishal J.
India | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Excellent tour guide,he went beyond being a tour guide and became family. I had only to come to Portugal 🇵🇹 , see and enjoy and all the rest was Tiago Regards
Dr Mishal Johny
India
[email protected]
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Excellent tour guide,he went beyond being a tour guide and became family. I had only to come to Portugal 🇵🇹 , see and enjoy and all the rest was Tiago

Regards
Dr Mishal Johny
India
[email protected]

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Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
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 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
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Évora Guided Day Trip
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Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
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Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
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Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 22, 2022

Dear Mishal,

Thank you so much for your words!!!! Kind like you showed to be throughout the trip!

You guys are wonderful people and I only feel sorry for not having spent more time with you!

All the best,

Tiago

Amazing itinerary!
Portugal | Aug 7 - Aug 13, 2022

Byron
Byron M.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2022
Day 1, Rui picked us up the first day and drove us to Obidos and Aveiro, and finally to our hotel in Porto. He balanced giving us information and quiet time perfectly. He even bought us some Ovos Moles! Very personable and a superb driver/guide. Day 2, Celia took us on a walking tour all around our Porto. Our first hotel was perfectly situated and was an amazing hotel. Celia was wonderful to walk around with and provided a lot of information. We really enjoyed our 5 hour walk. The... Read more

Day 1, Rui picked us up the first day and drove us to Obidos and Aveiro, and finally to our hotel in Porto. He balanced giving us information and quiet time perfectly. He even bought us some Ovos Moles! Very personable and a superb driver/guide.

Day 2, Celia took us on a walking tour all around our Porto. Our first hotel was perfectly situated and was an amazing hotel. Celia was wonderful to walk around with and provided a lot of information. We really enjoyed our 5 hour walk. The bifana and petiscos were tasty.

Day3, Pedro drove us to Guimaraes and Braga. Two amazing cities and we learned a lot of historical information about Portugal. Pedro was informative and personable. Almost forgot to mention the treat he bought us in Guimaraes, very good!

Day 4, Gea (sp?) drove us to Douro Valley. Fast and efficient. Stayed at Six Senses hotel - amazing place.

Day 5, Pedro picked us up at hotel and we toured Douro Valley. He took us to some awesome places/wineries and educated us on how port wine was made. We learned a lot. Lunch was at Quinta Nova, wow, amazing 4 course meal with wine pairing!

Day 6, Rui picked us up and we left Six Senses hotel and headed back to Porto. Rui gave us a lot of additional information about Porto, lovely city. This time we were across the river at The Yeatman Hotel. Perfect spot and allowed us to experience the other side of the river. Well thought out plan.

Day 7, Rui picked us up and transported us to the airport. Sad to leave Portugal, it was an amazing trip.

The planning, guides, hotels and whole experience was incredible. Kimkim did a really great job planning our trip.

We highly recommend Kimkim. Our guides were the best!

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Aug 22, 2022

Dear Byron,

Thank you for your review, it was a true pleasure arranging this very special trip for you, and I couldn't be happier to know that your trip was absolutely amazing and that you loved every single detail that we tailor made for you!

In the future, if you are willing to visit Portugal again, or travel to Spain, here at YourTripToSpain & Portugal, we will be ready to help you plan with another amazing trip!

Best regards,
Patricia

Good food recommendations. Interesting sites...
Portugal | Aug 11 - Aug 18, 2022

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Robert P.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2022

Good food recommendations.
Interesting sites to see (Belem, Sintra, Cascais)
Our specialist, Tiago, was very responsive and helpful. He helped us avoid some tourist traps.
I would definitely use Kimkim again.

Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 19, 2022

Dear Robert,

Thank you very much for your feedback!

I'm happy that you and the family had a good time, and I hope it continues like this in Morocco!!!

All the best,

Tiago

Best trip ever!
Portugal | Aug 6 - Aug 14, 2022

Philip
Philip G.
Limerick, PA | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022
Gosh, Portugal was never on my radar till a few weeks ago. We spontaneously cancelled our planned trip to Ba Hamar and went in a different direction. Being familiar with KimKim, my wife found Pedro to be the most experienced/ highest reviews on the KimKim sight when it came to Portugal. We stayed in Lisbon for 3 nights at the Tivoli. Pedro scheduled our hotel, and a walking tour, as well as coordinated our driver around our schedule.
Then the driver drove us to Algarve. Pedro put us...
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Gosh, Portugal was never on my radar till a few weeks ago. We spontaneously cancelled our planned trip to Ba Hamar and went in a different direction. Being familiar with KimKim, my wife found Pedro to be the most experienced/ highest reviews on the KimKim sight when it came to Portugal. We stayed in Lisbon for 3 nights at the Tivoli. Pedro scheduled our hotel, and a walking tour, as well as coordinated our driver around our schedule.
Then the driver drove us to Algarve. Pedro put us in the Vila Veda Parc resort, which, was the most picturesque place I'd ever been to...Period. This says a lot b/c people would say I'm a seasoned traveler, and I stay at 5 star hotels when we do travel. This was it. Vila Veda Parc.
The final destination was Cascais, where we stayed at the Miragem Hotel. Cascais was more international, vs. Algarve which was 100% touristy. Cascais had culture, little streets to walk around into where you can get "lost" but the center of Cascais is not too big to not be able to find your way a back to the hotel. We would 100% do this again.

Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 16, 2022

Hi Philip and Phoebe,
Greetings from Portugal!

Thank you for your amazing feedback - we really appreciate the trust and decision to visit our country!

We are really happy to know you enjoyed your time with us and that you would be willing to do it again - that is the best we can hear from you.

Perhaps you will be able to bring your daughter next time and have some time all together :)

All the best,
Pedro & Across Portugal Team

Marina with KimKim was amazing travel agent! ...
Portugal | Jul 12 - Jul 23, 2022

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Michael M.
East Longmeadow, MA | Reviewed on Aug 11, 2022
Marina with KimKim was amazing travel agent! KimKim asked great questions to get a sense of the type of trip you are wanting. Marina created an incredible itinerary using small tour guides who were passionate and well spoken. They provide a user friendly app with all day to day details / phone numbers that are accessible and event a chat feature with direct contact to Marina. They were able to accommodate a few small changes to the trip.
We will be using Marina for our next trip to Greece!...
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Marina with KimKim was amazing travel agent! KimKim asked great questions to get a sense of the type of trip you are wanting. Marina created an incredible itinerary using small tour guides who were passionate and well spoken. They provide a user friendly app with all day to day details / phone numbers that are accessible and event a chat feature with direct contact to Marina. They were able to accommodate a few small changes to the trip.
We will be using Marina for our next trip to Greece! We cannot wait for our next adventure.

Hotel Review
The One Palácio da Anunciada
Lisbon

Beautiful and cozy hotel in a great location. They have a rooftop pool that is great to use for the afternoon nap time needed after exploring the city in the morning.

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Portugal

Our guide was so full of knowledge and passion. He told us he curates each tour after meeting his guests. He picked up that we like a more unique experience upon meeting us. He gave us lots of tips and restaurants to try.

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Private Golden Coast Catamaran Cruise
Private Golden Coast Catamaran Cruise
Portugal

What a treat! Take a private catamaran for the day! We saw dolphins, paddle boarded to a private beach, swam and ate lunch. The captain and mate were top notch. Highly recommend! Full service with wine and lunch served to us. We just enjoyed the experience.

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Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Aug 22, 2022

Thank you very much Michael for taking the time to write a review and for your kind words! it has been a true pleasure helping you plan your trip to Portugal and I am glad to hear you enjoyed all the visits and experiences. I will pass your kind words to all our team :) I look forward to working with you in your next adventure! Warmest regards, Marina

Portugal Cities Friendly and All Uphill--Wear Hiking Shoes
Portugal | Jun 25 - Jun 29, 2022

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Gail P.
Bedford, NH | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2022
Kimkim schedule in Lisbon became confused when we tried to confirm food tour. Resulted in hurry- up-and-wait in blazing sun; finally made connection with delightful guide two hours off schedule.
Enjoyed provided dining and fell in love with fado music. On our own we walked (always uphill) to the Botannical Gardens--impressive green oasis in the middle of the city.
Bullet train to Porto great experience. 203 km/hr and smooth as silk.
The cabbie in Porto (not Kimkim) could not find...
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Kimkim schedule in Lisbon became confused when we tried to confirm food tour. Resulted in hurry- up-and-wait in blazing sun; finally made connection with delightful guide two hours off schedule.
Enjoyed provided dining and fell in love with fado music. On our own we walked (always uphill) to the Botannical Gardens--impressive green oasis in the middle of the city.
Bullet train to Porto great experience. 203 km/hr and smooth as silk.
The cabbie in Porto (not Kimkim) could not find hotel--tried to drop us in the middle of a street. But we stuck with him until a passer-by pointed out where the hotel was (name and number hidden). Our excellent assigned guide walked us all up and down over the old city and market areas. We were able to talk ourselves into a reservation at the highest restaurant in town, where we enjoyed the sunset and an excellent meal.
Kimkim-provided transport to and from train station and airport excellent, on time, and friendly.
We would have liked to visit the sea shore--maybe next time.

Hotel Reviews
Porto Charming Hotel
Porto

Tiny accommodations, but not uncomfortable. No lobby. Very friendly staff. Two/three rooms per floor, steep steps, no elevator. Simple but ample breakfast. Location 15-minute walk to tourist markets, 30 minutes (down- and then up-hill) to large cathedral plaza overlooking harbor and shore. Good guide, knows everybody in town.

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Hotel Lisboa
Lisboa

Simple accomodations, friendly and informative staff, excellent breakfast. Elevator very welcome. Centrally located between uptown and downtown, on main avenue. Be ready to walk.

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Day Excursion to Douro Valley:  Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

Wonderful up and down countryside laced with vineyards . Narrow, lightly traveled roads. River Douro at bottom of valley carries port-wine freighters, sightseeing ships and large cruise ships. We stopped at a small vineyard along the road and were treated to a tour of growing grapes, curious pigs, gaggling geese, alert dogs, and a traditional farm kitchen probably a hundred years old. Just the two of us, and I don't drink wine. So my sister got to taste four different vintages, and I ate all the cheeses and meats and olives on the bountiful charcuterie plate!

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Aug 18, 2022

Hi Gail, thank you so much for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the tours and that you had a great time with all your guides and drivers that show you the cities. Hope you travel to Portugal again soon to visit the sea shore :) Best regards, Bea.

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