Kimkim Trip Reviews for Portugal

Really overall an amazing 2 week trip with many wonderful experiences. The knowledge and support from the Kimkim team was impeccable and took so much stress away from travel. The Kim team seemed to think of just about everything.

Our trip seemed to ratchet up at every stop. We began in Lisbon to get settle and oriented. The balance of tour and free time was important. Great guides.

Next by train Coimbra added more about history, the university and town. The trip to Aveiro was interesting and the guide superb. However, we could pass on this one and replace with a trip to Conigriba to see the Roman ruins.

Another train to Porto with enough free time to see much of the city. A fabulous guide (university professor) the next day helped us really understand the history of the area. The highlight of the trip was the next day to the Duoro valley - the driver/guide took us to a winery, maybe the best lunch we had for the entire trip on a hilltop, a ride down the Duoro river and back to another winery. Felt really special even though this was our largest group (7).

The drive to Sintra was the right choice versus a couple different trains. A whirlwind tour of three palaces the next day was good although we wish we had a more knowledgeable guide. (There are certified guides in Portugal who must study for 3 years, take tests, etc. ).

Cascais was amazing and another highlight in itself. The guide the next day was wonderful with a trip to the coast (Cabo da Roca - end of the world AKA western most point in Europe) and took us to a small local beach not far”on the tour” which may only be known by locals.

Transfers were all seamless. Thank you

Accommodations all had breakfast included:
Lisbon we booked ourselves - Ivens Hotel with a wonderful restaurant attached
Coimbra - Quinta das Lagrimas - hotel needs some updating but the former Michelin star restaurant was a nice surprise
Porto - Menina Colina Guesthouse was our favorite with an amazing room and hosts. Wanted to live in for a month
Sintra Marmóris Palace with the best view of all - Sintra and the moorish castle . Very accommodating and wine and cheese (and Fado!) in the afternoon
Cascais - Pergola hotel has beautiful grounds although the room was the most basic on the trip. Breakfast was excellent although we did not dine in the restaurant - too many better choices!

Hotel Reviews

Pergola Boutique Hotel

Cascais

Beautiful grounds and wonderful staff. Breakfast was great. However, room was the smallest and most basic. In addition, while it did overlook the garden, it also overlooked the restaurant which plays music and is fairly loud until 11pm. Might have been better in a room facing the back. Also, room was on the second floor so might be tough for some climbing stairs and carrying luggage

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Sintra Marmoris Palace

Sintra

Very unique place, short walk to town. Staff amazingly helpful. Wine and cheese in the afternoon with Fado one day. We had a suite with external access. Quite. Beautiful

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Menina Colina Guesthouse

Porto

Highlight of our trip. Amazing location, quiet. Staff were super.

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Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas

Coimbra

Hotel in need of updating. Long walk to room and from room to dining. The grounds and gardens are pretty special. Not an easy place to walk from or to the town

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30 year old carpet (it appeared) and might need a deep clean of the rooms

The Ivens, Autograph Collection

Lisbon

Fantastic hotel with the best restaurant attached. Breakfast was the best of the entire trip.

Authenticity & Character

Right in a neighborhood but also quite

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Tanya at Rocco was fantastic

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Activity Reviews

Explore Cascais & Beyond – Cascais & Cabo da Roca

Cascais

Certified guide, another Luís, who was fantastic, great driver, even took us to an local beach

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Sintra's Royal Treasures - QueLuz, Pena & National Palace

Sintra

The palaces were wonderful. This trip wears the only one without a certified (by Portugal) guide. The guide was very nice but seemed to be filling in for his son in law In addition, entrance fees were apparently not included for two locations despite assurances we had already paid. Kimkim was great in refunding rapidly. Thank you.

Quality of Experience

The palaces were amazing. Would be a 5 star with a more knowledgeable guide.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luis was extremely nice and helpful. Knowledge was not to the level expected.

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Douro Valley Day Trip with Wine Tastings & River Cruise

Porto

Can we give more than 5 stars? Best overall day in Portugal. Ended up joining a wine club and could have spent a few days there. Wine liver paradise. So scenic!

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Food

Amazing lunch! One of the best meals we had

Guides, Drivers and Staff

David was excellent as driver

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Self-Guided Vila Nova de Gaia Port Lodges

Porto

Walked down to the Nova Gaia and toured the Calem Lodge. Best view of Porto from across the river.

Quality of Experience

Did this the day we arrived

Private City Highlights Walk

Porto

Got a lay of the town. Great certified guide

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ana was wonderful, informative and helpful

Portugal’s Little Venice: A Day in Aveiro & the Colorful Coast

Coimbra

Guide was excellent. Experience was mixed at best. Aveiro is a very nice town. Highlight were the salt ponds and seeing the workers up close, Costa Nova (although empty this time of year). The town and canals not really worth it. The “gondolas” don’t go anywhere and the canals don’t even connect.

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Food

Really just had a coffee

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Learned a lot from Eva

Transport

Private Joanina Library & University of Coimbra Visit

Coimbra

Certified guide. Really interesting regarding the university. The guide was a graduate.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Eva was very knowledgeable

Transport

We took a taxi to the starting location. Would have been a 45-60 min walk from hotel and mostly uphill

Self-Guided Viewpoints Adventure

Lisbon

Needed downtime and exploration. Added the convent de Carmo Which was amazing

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Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route

Lisbon

Pretty fun and good to be sitting. Saw a ton of the city we might not have otherwise.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Catolina was very fun (from Chile)

Transport

Tad bumping but fun

São Jorge Castle Visit

Lisbon

Certified guide, Rui, was excellent. Lot of walking and stapes but really helped to orient to place and history

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Rui was wonderful

Our trip was great. So many nice tours, everything went as planned. We had a wonderful time.

Hotel Reviews

Évora Olive Hotel

Évora

Room was the nicest of our trip. Only annoying thing was not being able to check in until 4 pm the day we arrived.

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The Editory Garden Porto Hotel

Porto

Room was small but otherwise no problems

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MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel

Lisbon

Great location, clean room. Staff was nice.

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Activity Reviews

Culinary Highlights of Porto: Food Delights & Bolhão Market

Porto

It would be nice if the tour was adaptable to the weather, surely more tasting experiences could be done inside. The day of our tour it was freezing and rainy and we were outside for the majority of it. It also wasn’t a lot of food and my husband was still hungry at the end. Additionally, we didn’t drink alcohol and it would have been nice if the guide didn’t announce it to the group in an embarrassing way at every single stop.

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Go West to Belém by Tuk-Tuk

Lisbon

The guide was very nice. However, the tuk tuk itself was loud and uncomfortable. It was hard to see out of the roof covering and we whizzed past so many sites without really taking them in. It probably would have been nice for people accustomed to tuk tuk rides, but for us it was a bit overwhelming.

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Guide Walk of Portugal’s Ancient Megaliths

Évora

Our guide was very nice and seemed knowledgeable. The prehistoric sites themselves probably weren’t worth staying an extra day for, most of the tour was driving or walking to the different sites. Maybe if this tour was combined with something else to make it more satisfying?

Quality of Experience

Only saw three different sites over several hours

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very nice

Transport

Our driver was great

Peneda-Gerês National Park Experience: Easy Hike & Cultural Experience

Porto

We loved this. Guide was great, the lunch was so much more food than we were expecting, and delicious. Saw some cool views of the park. Overall a very nice day.

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Food

Such a wonderful lunch!

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Hands-On Cooking at a Traditional Alentejo Farm

Évora

We had a great time and made a bunch of delicious food.

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We loved everything about our recent trip to Portugal, which included stops in Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra. KimKim was great, and Emily crafted an amazing trip for our family's vacation. The private guided food tour in Porto, the private guided e-bike tour in Porto along the river until it meets the sea, the private guided walk in the Alfama district of Lisbon, the private guided day trip to Fatima and Nazare, the private food tour of Lisbon, and the private guided tour of Sintra and nearby attractions were highlights of the trip -- everything was amazing! It must be said that the boutique hotels chosen for us were universally amazing, and in awesome locations! I loved how they use local brands and small hotels -- places we'd never know about if we were to do this on our own. And the private car transfers that KimKim arranged were universally perfect. All in all, an amazing first experience with KimKim. We're already planning our next trip with KimKim -- it's been an incredible experience. Thanks to Emily and her colleagues at KimKim!

Hotel Reviews

CBR Boutique Hotel

Coimbra

really nice boutique hotel, perfectly positioned, very nice breakfast

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Torel Palace Porto

Porto

incredible room (we received a complimentary upgrade at check in), great location, great breakfast

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Hotel da Baixa

Lisbon

perfect room, service, breakfast, and location.

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Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Local Markets

Porto

It helped to have a self-guided activity in the middle of a pretty busy week, and after the e-bike tour. We appreciated having time to "choose our own adventure."

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Fátima & Nazaré: A Day of Faith and Ocean Views

Coimbra

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Eva Jesus was awesome!

Riverside, Beaches & Gardens by E-Bike

Porto

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Private Food Walk

Porto

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Ana was the best! loved her!

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Private Sintra & Cascais Day Trip with Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Visit

Lisbon

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Joao was incredible! Great guide, great person; would love to take more tours with him

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Private Portuguese Food Walk

Lisbon

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Guided Alfama Walk

Lisbon

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Our trip to the Algarve as fabulous. Joao was wonderful in planning out trip for two solo women travelers. We are experienced travelers so Joao planned the trip in a way that suited our requests. I know he had no control over the weather… but he did an amazing job. We traveled in February and risked the rainy season. We were so lucky to have spectacular weather the entire week….. thank you Joao!

Hotel Reviews

Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto

Lisbon

A quick stay before the flight. Did use the were sauna and that was a nice experience. Breakfast was served early so we were able to have some before an early flight. Airport transportation was good but the van for the early am flights filled fast so give yourself some extra time

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Palácio de Tavira

Tavira

This hotel was in a perfect location walkable to a lot. Unfortunately if you have a rental car, there is no parking . We stayed there 3 nights and needed assistance by the hotel staff to find parking many blocks away.

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Pousada Sagres

Sagres

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The view

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The Pousada in Sagres is a beautiful boutique hotel with an amazing view. Breakfast was lovely. Dinner a bit slow

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Activity Reviews

E-Bike Tour in Lagos - Fun Tour to Luz

Portugal

We were two women and the only cyclists that day. One of us an experienced cyclist and the other a beginner. She was very nervous and it was a challenging ride for her… even on an e bike. I think the ride leader could have been more attentive to her abilities and needs. But this was a great way to see the area in the first couple days of our trip to the Algarve.

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Cooking Class in Lagos

Portugal

So much fun and the owners delightful . Highly recommend

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This was my first time ever using a site like this and I have to say it was everything I could have asked for. Marisa was fantastic and listened to exactly what we were looking for in our trip and made all of our arrangements so quickly and so perfectly. Recommendations were spot on and the price was so reasonable. Having everything bundled actually made it so easy and I loved how attentive and responsive she was throughout the entire trip. I will use KimKim for every trip going forward-highly highly recommended!!!

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Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves

Portugal

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Firstly Beatriz was great to work with as she created and planned our trip.
Travelling from Rome through to Portugal our whole experience was very smooth with such an amazing app with all the details of flights , tickets and recommendations so easily accessible. We had an amazing holiday full of tours and tastings without any effort of organising it so a big cheers.

Hotel Reviews

PortoBay Marquês

Lisbon

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Hotel OFF Paris Seine 4*

Paris

great view great food - amazing pastrys

Condominio Monti Boutique Hotel

Rome

Amazing staff comfy beds great breakfast

Staff

so friendly and naturally interested

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Activity Reviews

Culinary Highlights of Porto: Food Delights & Bolhão Market

Porto

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An Evening of Flamenco

Seville

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Taste Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Neighborhood Walk

Barcelona

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A Sweet Walk Through Montmartre

Paris

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A Taste of Rome: Espresso, Tiramisu, & Gelato

Rome

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We have rarely used tour guides, though we travel frequently. And we'd never used an online tool like Kim Kim before. It really was a great combo of tech (KimKimm) +people (Across Portugal). The trip was well planned, fit our criteria, gave us the freedom to explore while securing must-see and do activities. From the jump, Joao at Across Portugal worked with us to shape our itinerary and communicated regularly. But all that really was just the start. Joao's team at Across Portugal reached out to us via Whatsapp twice a day and, for example, linking us to the tickets we'd need for our trip to Sintra so they were handy on our phones. It felt very much like we had friends in-country to the point that somewhere along the way we started sending the team photos through Whatsapp. Perhaps though, best of all, when our flights got canceled out of Porto due to weather in Amsterdam, Joao supported us by securing transportation to and a hotel in Lisbon. All that service, plus a tech platform that was intuitive and delivered clear itineraries. So ... do see Portugal. It's an amazing place full of kind people, great food and signature moments (we'll certainly remember many as life-long travel highlights) ... And when you do, use Across Portugal and Kim Kim.

Muito obrigado!!! to Joao, Diana, Marisa and Pedro at Across Portugal; Our drivers Carlos, Ruis and Ricardo; Our walking tour guides Rita (Lisbon) and Sara (Porto) and the many great folks at the Heritage Liberdade Hotel in Lisbon; PineCliffs Resort in the Algarve and PortoBay Flores Hotel in Porto. 5 stars all around!

João and his team planned the perfect trip for us through KimKim. We came to him with some ideas of things we wanted to do and see in Portugal, explained to him the family dynamics of the trip and we would need accommodations and activities for three generations of our family. And finally, we complicated everything by scheduling this vacation over the Christmas holidays, knowing that some locations might be closed for the holiday as well, but those dates worked best for us, as that was when the kids were out of school.

João did an awesome job of planning everything for us. The hotels were wonderful. He managed to schedule all the activities that we asked to see (Sintra, Coimbra, Fatima, etc) and also planned a bunch of others for us that were perfect can’t miss events in Portugal that we hadn’t thought of ourselves – such as a Fado dinner. He kept us busy every day, which is just what we wanted, and all three generations in the family had an incredible time. All our drivers were great, but Ricardo and Pepe were really incredible. Super patient with the kids and answered every question from the adults as well as pointing out all kinds of interesting details along the way. I liked that we had the same driver for an entire region, and not just a different random person every day – we really got to know our drivers better, and they got to know us.

This was the second trip to Portugal Coraima helped us plan. She spent a lot of time on the first trip helping me travel with my 80 year old father who has physical limitations. The second trip was effortless because she knew us, incorporated feedback and adjusted the logistics on our return trip to engage two 20-something sons. Shout out to our KimKim team… until next time. :0)

Hotel Review

PortoBay Marquês

Lisbon

Nice hotel, very attentive staff.

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Close to Christmas market and nice neighborhood if you don’t want to be downtown. Easy access to roads for day trips.

Staff

Early check in with bags waiting on our room, attentive to small special requests.

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Activity Reviews

From Palaces to the Edge of Europe – Sintra & Cabo da Roca

Lisbon

Sintra is beautiful, drive to coast was interesting. Luis was a great tour guide- experienced, loves Portugal and the language, a natural teacher. He adjusted our plans to skip shopping for sights.

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Van big enough to accommodate a wheelchair and 7 people with plenty of personal space.

Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route

Lisbon

Excellent tour guide- went out of his way to pick us up at hotel given we had a senior traveler, brought blankets for the cold, gave a tour of the tram 28 line but also took small detours to show us the neighborhoods, informative discussion sharing history and answering questions.

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Our trip to Lisbon, Portugal, as arranged by Anita of Kim Kim travels, was excellent and we enjoyed ourselves immensely due to all the advanced planning and guidance we received.

Some highlights included:

On our first day in Lisbon, we had a lovely stroll with our guide Zee who was personable and walked us around the winding streets of the Alfama neighborhood. He was eager to answer any questions and whet our appetites with the number one place for Pastéis de Belém. Yum.

The rest of our trip was as equally successful. Our next day’s outing to Sintra was on a rainy day. Still, our thoughtful and, again, personable guide Nuno drove without hesitation to our various planned itinerary spots. He guided us effortlessly as we navigated the sites we visited — including a modest and tasty lunch place. During our first morning stop in Belem he wisely recommended we eat our pastry warm. Nuno was a pleasure to meet and we appreciated his insights into Portugal’s history and culture.

We also enjoyed two days with Luis who wowed us with his perspective and nimble mind. Quick to anticipate our needs, and answer any questions, he accompanied us on two days travel that included a marvelous winery called Mainova. We really enjoyed the hospitality there. Our charcuterie and wine snack truly satisfied after a morning of site seeing the property and learning about the process of wine making. Luis took our tired but satiated minds back to Lisbon. We couldn’t have been more thankful for his assistance in introducing us to the world surrounding this marvelous city, which included everything from the wind swept peninsula of Arrábida Park to the beauty of Évora’s cathedral, as well as, the spectral Chapel of Bones.

Thank you Kim Kim for this wonderful adventure!

Our trip was filled with truly unique experiences! We were lucky to have Pedro help plan our itinerary—he took the time to understand our interests and priorities, and crafted a week packed with amazing tours, cooking classes, cultural performances, and meaningful family time. Every part of our Portugal adventure was wonderful. Thank you, Pedro!

We had a wonderful journey through central Portugal. Our guide, Joao was helpful and personable. He managed to massage our available days into an interesting and active, yet relaxing itinerary. His hotel choices and transportation facilitation really made the trip easy. He is a font of local knowledge, and his command of Portuguese history, geography and culture made our trip even more rewarding. He was always ready to help with suggestions on WhatsApp when not available in person. We will surely reconnect with him on our next visit to Portugal.

Hotel Reviews

Eurostars Áurea Museum

Lisbon

This hotel was very comfortable and quiet. We had an interior room looking out on a plain courtyard. We were only there for a night because it was our last night and we had to transfer to the airport early so we missed breakfast, but the staff provided a nice breakfast in a bag to go. I loved this neighborhood, and would definitely stay here again.

Hotel República

Tomar

Great location, we did not have a view but it didn't matter, we spent the whole time exploring the lovely town. The breakfast was super.

Hotel Albergaria do Calvário

Évora

Stay here if you can, it's excellent. Staff were very helpful, room was cleand and cozy and the location was perfect for exploring the old town.

Hotel Baia

Cascais

The location of this hotel is outstanding. There were two issues, one was a noise problem due to the city's scheduling of the holiday festivities around the hotel, I talked to the owner about it and he was very apologetic but there was nothing he could have done to fix it. The other issue was the construction going on in the lobby but it did not really inconvenience us. The breakfast buffet was fine, the room was well appointed and had nice views.

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Activity Review

Winery Visit with Wine Tasting

Portugal

Fascinating property. We enjoyed the tour and it was a good introduction to Portugal's Antejo wine region.

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Transport

Our travel advisor Joao selected, scheduled and provided transportation to the winery.

Tiago was super helpful in the planning and then he was our driver. Although some things were a little on the expensive side, the quality was worth the expense. The weather was quite bad, and Tiago improvised well for us. In addition, I ended up with a mobility issue, so Tiago was helpful with that. The best thing Tiago did for us was to suggest visiting the national stud farm. One of my best experiences! He also showed us interesting local sites. The most memorable, was to a country lane in the pouring rain to see a stonehenge-like burial monument. We had no idea what he was going to show us, so it was very mysterious and exciting! Tiago made up for our poor experience with Alvaro and our Peru trip.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel República

Tomar

Great location, small room, hot water/shower did not work well

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Beautiful room, but small

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Very friendly and helpful

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Shower

Quinta do Tedo

Douro Valley

Lovely room, wonderful food, but very expensive

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Room and view

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Not really

Premium Porto Downtown

Porto

Great staff, room was small.

Authenticity & Character

Average

Location

Our next hotel had a better location. Also we got driven to the wrong Premium Hotel from train station. It is confusing when hotels have same name and different locations.

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Small room

Activity Reviews

Rabelo Boat Tour

Portugal

See last review

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Day trip to the Douro Valley - with optional visit to winery and/or Rabelo boat River Cruise

Portugal

Riverboat was pleasant despite pouring rain. Crew pretty much ignored us except to serve us a small cup of Port

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Port Wine Tasting Tour

Porto

Excellent tour and tastings

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Explore Porto (Half-Day Guided Walking Tour)

Porto

Great guide. Well prepared and interesting

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The guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Well prepared and passionate

Transport

But there was no transport

Our drivers Rui and Carlos were super friendly and knowledgeable. Carlos was especially entertaining. Our food tour guide in Lisbon, Alex, was terrific as well. We learned a lot from her and the food experience at the Lisbon Winery was excelllent.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cascais Miragem

Cascais

Older, dated hotel. The breakfast was "meh". Staff was not friendly at check in. The weather was bad and we couldn't even walk outside to the pool even when the weather improved. Several areas were closed. We just wanted to go sit outside and admire the ocean but it wasn't an option.

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Wine & Books Porto Hotel

Porto

Excellent location, modern hotel.

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PortoBay Liberdade

Lisbon

Clean, nice location. There was a lot of construction in the area which was a little noisy in the mornings. They acknowledged by birthday verbally and with a bottle of champagne and cake in the room.

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Activity Reviews

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

Portugal

As mentioned previously, the lunch was not very impressive and we felt rushed. Due to weather our private tour was very short and we didn't get to have the full experience (not blaming the winery for the weather).

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

Portugal

Overall this was a great day. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great and our private tour of the winery was very short. The private river cruise was great - the weather held and our guide was very friendly. Our car driver was very nice, but I think he was sick which was a little disconcerting. He assured us it was allergies but because he was under the weather he didn't communicate as much as our other 2 drivers. We had to ask questions rather than him offering up a lot of information. I was not impressed with the meal at the winery. It was just ok and felt a little rushed.

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

Porto

I'm rating this experience lower as our guide didn't offer as much history and stories as our guide in Lisbon. Also, one of our stops was a sales pitch, which I didn't appreciate at all. We felt pressured to purchase something from the shop. This should not happen on a private food tour.

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Our driver was very friendly and accomodating. We enjoyed the tour of the palace and gardens and then a visit to Sintra.

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Flavors of Lisbon in a Premium & Gastronomic Private Walking Tour

Lisbon

Alex was amazing! She taught us a lot about Lisbon and the food choices were very good.

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To Eat Suggestion: Cervejaria Trindade

Lisbon

We just had a snack and beer but the environment was cool and the beer and good was good.

Quality of Experience

The kimkim team went beyond and above anything I’ve experienced before! Top notch all the way! Can’t recommend them enough, you can not do any better than kimkim!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cascais Miragem

Cascais

Amazing hotel, like to spend a lot more time there great food

Authenticity & Character

Normally not our style, but we really enjoyed it

Location

Right by the ocean can’t be beat

Staff

They seem to be tears and headlights

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very curious is a very comfort comfort

Eurostars Porto Douro

Porto

Very nice hotel, and I can be without hesitation

Authenticity & Character

Very attractive

Location

Good location

Staff

Staff was

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hit all the good spots without he

Heritage Avenida Liberdade

Lisboa

Very nice hotel I can recommend it without hesitation

Authenticity & Character

Very attractive

Location

Right in the middle of everything

Staff

Attending

Cleanliness & Comfort

Couldn’t be better

Activity Reviews

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

Portugal

My absolute favorite was the Douro Valley experience. The area is simply stunning, and even though it was raining the whole time, the beauty and experience were still incredible. It left the best impression on both of us!

Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Our Sintra tour was a bit of a letdown, mostly because the weather was terrible the entire time. Had we been able to switch our schedule and visit on a better day weather-wise, it would have made a big difference.

Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Portugal

Something everybody should do at least once

Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings

Lisbon

Very good gave us a lot of good insight info

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We had a wonderful 10-day vacation in Portugal. Pedro did a great job setting up hotels, drivers, and guides. He really listened to what we wanted and adjusted the trip to suit our interests and uncertainties about how much walking some of our group could do. He communicated easily and regularly with us, including staying in touch via WhatsApp during the trip. We got upgrades in 2 of 4 hotels. The vans were super roomy for the 4 adults and accommodated all our luggage. Drivers were helpful and knowledgeable, and tour guides were great. We especially loved our walking tour of Lisbon's Alfama district, the Fado dinner, the day trip in the Douro Valley with private cruise and lunch and tour at a wonderful winery, and the Pousada at the former convent in Belmonte. The trip was a nice mix of city and country, private tours and time on our own. Everyone we met in Portugal was super nice and helpful, including people on the streets or in shops and restaurants. Thanks Pedro and the entire team.

I wanted to share how much we enjoyed our recent trip to Portugal. From the initial planning stages through our departure, the entire experience was fabulous.

Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and personable. The cooking class, which included meeting at the market in the Algarve to shop for ingredients and being hosted in their home, was an incredible experience that I would highly recommend. The Ponta da Piedade by Boat Excursion was also excellent; it was easy to find the location, and we experienced no issues. The Lisboa Pessoa Hotel in Lisbon was beautiful. Our private tour of Sintra and Pena Palace with our guide for our small group of four was also wonderful.

After leaving Lisbon, we followed Kimkim's suggestion to visit Nazaré, a beautiful surf town with stunning beaches and cliffs. Porto was vibrant and full of life, and I highly recommend the foodie tour we took, which introduced us to traditional foods and authentic local restaurants. Our trip concluded with wine tasting and sightseeing in the Douro Valley.

We truly loved Portugal and feel there is so much more to explore.

We had an oustading two week trip In Portugal & Madeira! (Five days in Lisbon with various tours; 3 days to Algarve with a rental car, 1 day in Evora & 3 days to Madeira. This is want we wanted and may be very different from others.) Joao fully customized our long awaited trip to Portugal based on our wishes and particular needs. He did an outstanding job, was very patient, detailed, and provided excellent communication along the way. In addition to several guided tours, Joao provided great material and suggestions for the days on our own. Joel (Joao's partner at My Lisbon Holidays) was a great driver & guide to numerous points around Lisbon!

We think the Kimkim model of working with local tour groups who deeply know the area is great; meaning whether you need a cutomized package for Portugal, Iceland, or xxxx, you will work with the local experts! Also you can do as much or as little on your own as you want; knowing the overall framework of your trip (hotels, airport pickup, guded tours, and rental car) has been assembled by people who have done it many times before. (Our hotel in Madeira was OUTSTANDING!!)

Thank you Joao & Joel!!

Hotel Reviews

Vila Gale Evora

Evora

Very good hotel, excelent breakfast; good facilities and grounds. Good central location. Helpful staff.

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Hotel Porto Mare

Funchal

One of the best hotels we've stayed in around the world! Excellent room with Outstanding views, private patio, endless breakfast buffet. Excellent chpice of onsite restauramts. very helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character

Outstanding!

Location

Right on coast, execellent views, central location for day trips. Palm trees and pools.

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very helpful

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everything tip top!

Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

Good room and GREAT breakfast. Good central location.

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central area

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HF Fénix Urban

Lisbon

Good room, great breakfast, helpful staff.

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Good functional hotel

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relatively central area; close to airport

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Activity Reviews

Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit

Portugal

The highlight of our time in Lisboa. Great full day with wonderful sights, great lunch restaurant, and great guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great guide (Joel)!

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comrtable Mercedes van

Dinner with Live Fado Music

Lisbon

This is a cannot miss activity for Posrtugal! Good food and woderful music!

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Food

good variety of food and plenty of it!

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Algarve Caves Boat Tour

Portugal

Highlight of our aalgarve trip. This was Outstanding!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

Joel is an excellent guide with thorough knowledge of Lisboa. Always helpful

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Execcelny guide (Joel)!

Transport

Mercedes van; very comfortable

Our trip to Portugal was terrific. We were a group of 11 friends and Coraima was able to put together an itinerary that worked for all of us! While Lisbon and Porto are must-see places, Sintra and the Pena Palace was an amazing place, as well. Two lesser-known places we visited were Monseraz and Obidos. These were great stops and I would have liked to have had more time to explore each of those. Relatively few tourists at both of those places!
Overall, Coraima and Summer did a great job in organizing this trip for us! They were very responsive to all of our questions leading up to trip! The email thread that they created was extremely helpful!
I would absolutely use Kimkim agian to set up a future trip!

Hotel Reviews

PortoBay Teatro

Porto

An excellent hotel in a very good location! Staff was excellent, and the breakfast was fantastic!

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Hotel da Baixa

Lisbon

Wonderful hotel in a great location! Breakfast was terrific, and the staff was excellent.

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Activity Reviews

Private Food Walk

Porto

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Discover Porto by Electric Tuk-Tuk

Porto

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Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route

Lisbon

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We have several tours with great, local, knowledgeable guides. This includes Daniel for the Taste of Lisbon, Feliz for a hike and exploring Sintra, and Bruno for exploring and understanding the Douro River valley. Beatriz planned an amazing trip with activities and downtime. Highly recommend using KimKim!

Hotel Reviews

Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa

Evora

Authenticity & Character

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Beautiful grounds Slightly far to walk to Évora.

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The Editory Garden Porto Hotel

Porto

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful plants and patio

Location

Just a 8-10 minute walk to the main section. It had a great neighborhood feel.

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MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel

Lisbon

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easily walkable to attractions and mass transit

Staff

Welcoming and very polite

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean. The bed was just slightly harder than we like.

Activity Review

Lisbon Roots: A Food & Cultural Walk

Portugal

We really got a taste of Portugal’s best food offerings. It was a nice stroll through a few neighborhoods.

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Food

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