Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

4.9
Based on 605 ratings
Read 605 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Spain on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Perfect! Why I will be a returning customer with kimkim!
Spain | Jun 29 - Jul 9, 2025

John
John Y.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025
At some point several months ago, I searched the Internet for help planning a Spain vacation. This was to be an important event as I had planned to propose to my girlfriend in one of the most romantic places I had come across years ago - the gardens behind the Alcazar in Seville, Spain. The important note here is that I didn’t have a lot of time to do my own planning … so the objective was just some lodging and logistics… What I ended up with was way more and way better than I could have... Read more

At some point several months ago, I searched the Internet for help planning a Spain vacation. This was to be an important event as I had planned to propose to my girlfriend in one of the most romantic places I had come across years ago - the gardens behind the Alcazar in Seville, Spain. The important note here is that I didn’t have a lot of time to do my own planning … so the objective was just some lodging and logistics… What I ended up with was way more and way better than I could have imagined. I’m so incredibly grateful that one of the links that came up was kimkim, and that I reached out to them just to see what was possible Importantly, my first experience and conversation with kimkim built trust that they could help me because of the professionalism and credibility they conveyed. The plan was thoughtful. There were check ins to make sure they were on track, but the actual vacation, the hotels that they booked, the experts they aligned with us to show us around like the Prado museum in Madrid, or the expert that showed us around the Alhambra in Granada, was simply amazing…. We remarked to one another throughout our vacation, how great the experience was … we were able to see other groups in some of the same venues and that experience compared to ours seem dreadful - it’s so superior to have a personalized experience versus being part of a large group… kimkim set up with us a personalized experience and that made all the difference …the hotels were perfect for us as well as all transportation, resources, and transfers. We’re all set up and all things arranged and effortless for us. I cannot recommend them enough - if you want something special and personalized and memorable and comfortable, I recommend you take advantage of the resources and services from kimkim. Here’s something that blew us away. Unbeknownst to me, one of the experts kimkim set up, Cristina in Seville, set up a professional photographer to take pictures of my proposal in the garden. They led us to a perfect spot and without us knowing, took pictures when I popped the question. Oh and she did say yes! One important addition ….we had time to do our own thing intermixed with a lot of experiences that they organized. Overall, I would give them a score of 15 out of 10. We are very grateful to Coraima and Summer from kimkim. And we are very grateful to all the people that helped us in this vacation, the drivers, the experts, all of the hotels’ staff, the restaurants, the events… It was all perfect. Perfect.

Hotel Reviews
Room Mate Alba
Madrid

Can these people be anymore kind helpful, friendly? We don’t think so. The breakfast buffet was delicious, the room was perfect. The location was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Right in the middle of the writers district, this place had so much charm.
Location
Close to everything important, you can walk to everything, the palace, the museums the park the Playa Mayor, the shopping.
Staff
I would give the staff seven stars. If I was given that option, they were terrific.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Gravina 51
Sevilla

This was also a perfect hotel, the breakfast buffet was amazing. The staff was incredible, our room was amazing, we were so happy with this hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Super comfortable, luxurious.
Location
We could walk everywhere,
Staff
One of the night staff, David, was especially helpful to us. I don’t remember the name of the person who helped us when we checked in, but she recommended a restaurant that turned out to be amazing in Seville Spain.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Áurea Catedral Hotel
Granada

This is right across the street from the cathedral, perfectly located for everything, the staff was amazing, the buffet was amazing. I’m still pinching myself that every hotel that Kim Kim booked was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
There’s literally ruins underneath this hotel that you can see
Location
I would not stay anywhere else
Staff
I don’t know how to put it in the other way, but when the staff learned that we were newly engaged, they made it their mission to make us feel special.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Madrid

Eva was our amazing guide! Knew so much!!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Eva knows her stuff!!!!
Transport
Private Prado Museum Visit with an Art Historian
Private Prado Museum Visit with an Art Historian
Madrid

Eva was our guide and she called the Prado her second home and that was an understatement! We received an insider’s view on all the great pieces. Fabulous tour and experience!!! You can’t take pictures inside the Prado, but I have included some snaps of the must sees.

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Private Day Trip to Ávila & Segovia
Private Day Trip to Ávila & Segovia
Madrid

We were picked up by Martin, who knew a lot about the area and of our two destinations, Avila and Segovia! Martin was awesome! We toured both cities and spent time in the Segovia Cathedral and Castle. I was blown away by the Aquaduct in Segovia.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ask for Martin!
Transport
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Seville

Cristina was amazing. Took us to both the Alcazar and Cathedral. Super intelligent. Knew so much about the history of both. But what stood out was her kindness …. she went to the trouble of getting a photographer for us to photograph my proposal. She went above and beyond and we couldn’t be more appreciative of and touched by her help in making our day special.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cristina was perfect and so very kind.
Transport
Self-Guided Retiro Park Walk
Self-Guided Retiro Park Walk
Madrid
Quality of Experience
It was a hot day, so after we walked the park, we went to La Castela, the greatest bar in all of Madrid.
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez

Dalia was amazing. We loved everything she pl...
Spain | Jun 24 - Jul 2, 2025

Sara
Sara S.
Menlo Park, CA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2025
Dalia was amazing. We loved everything she planned . Read more

Dalia was amazing. We loved everything she planned .

Hotel Review
Midtown Apartments
Barcelona

Great Location and great space.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Group Barcelona Sunset Sailing Experience
Group Barcelona Sunset Sailing Experience
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Modernist Barcelona: Gaudi's Highlights
Modernist Barcelona: Gaudi's Highlights
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Dalia Bouzerar
Dalia
Dalia Bouzerar
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Jul 08, 2025

Thanks so much for your review Sara, and for travelling with us! It was such a pleasure planning this trip for you!

Kind regards,

Wonderful overview of the Spanish Basque Country!
Spain | Jun 22 - Jul 5, 2025

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Julie B.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2025
We had such a wonderful trip as set up by Helena! Communication was seamless - she and the support crew responded quickly to adjust plans when needed. We enjoyed our local tour guides - Audrey in Paris, Miguel D. in Barcelona, and Diego in San Sebastian - as well as the pintxos tour in San Sebastian led by Erica and cooking lesson in Barcelona led by Mariángeles. Of special note, Jaime curated a truly enjoyable tour of the Basque Country coastal towns from San Sebastian to Bilbao, and... Read more

We had such a wonderful trip as set up by Helena! Communication was seamless - she and the support crew responded quickly to adjust plans when needed. We enjoyed our local tour guides - Audrey in Paris, Miguel D. in Barcelona, and Diego in San Sebastian - as well as the pintxos tour in San Sebastian led by Erica and cooking lesson in Barcelona led by Mariángeles.

Of special note, Jaime curated a truly enjoyable tour of the Basque Country coastal towns from San Sebastian to Bilbao, and Stepan led us on a super fun hike and seakayak Costa Brava experience. Those two days were our favorites!

Thank you Helena!

Hotel Review
NH Collection San Sebastián Aránzazu
San Sebastian

Really nice hotel in a quiet location - long-ish walk from old town but great access to interesting neighborhoods and a slightly less crowded beach.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
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Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coastal Route
Spain

Wonderful guide, beautiful and interesting countryside, really fun time soaking up the atmosphere, sampling at a winery, and eating a wonderful lunch. Enjoyed every aspect of this as curated by our guide, Jaime.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Lagoon Dipping in Costa Brava
Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Lagoon Dipping in Costa Brava
Spain

Really great guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Helena Fernández
Helena
Helena Fernández
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Jul 08, 2025
Hi Julie, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! 😊 I am so glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the guides and experiences. The coastal tour with Jaime and the Costa Brava adventure with Stepan are truly special ones, and I am thrilled they stood out for you.
I am also happy to know how much you appreciated the knowledge and enthusiasm of all your guides, they will be delighted to hear your kind words.
It was a real pleasure helping you craft... Read more

Hi Julie,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! 😊

I am so glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the guides and experiences. The coastal tour with Jaime and the Costa Brava adventure with Stepan are truly special ones, and I am thrilled they stood out for you.
I am also happy to know how much you appreciated the knowledge and enthusiasm of all your guides, they will be delighted to hear your kind words.

It was a real pleasure helping you craft this trip, and I hope the memories of your time in Spain will stay with you for years to come.

Warmest regards,
Helena

A wonderful experience in Spain, thanks to Coraima and her team
Spain | Jun 8 - Jun 22, 2025

Daniel
Daniel T.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
Hi everyone and Coraima,
Our trip through Spain was amazing and wonderful. All the tour guides were excellent, except for the Picasso tour, where the guide seemed to be in a rush and I didnt provide enough explanation. We felt we needed to do it again on our own to fully enjoy it.
In SA Sebastián, both the Chef and the Sailing tour were spectacular. My wife and I had never had such an unforgettable experience. It’s a trip we’ll always remember fondly.
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Hi everyone and Coraima,
Our trip through Spain was amazing and wonderful. All the tour guides were excellent, except for the Picasso tour, where the guide seemed to be in a rush and I didnt provide enough explanation. We felt we needed to do it again on our own to fully enjoy it.
In SA Sebastián, both the Chef and the Sailing tour were spectacular. My wife and I had never had such an unforgettable experience. It’s a trip we’ll always remember fondly.

Hotel Review
Casa de Las Artes by Meliá Collection
Madrid

This is a great hotel in Madrid Spain, we loved it, had everything we wanted.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jul 03, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Daniel! I'm so happy to hear that your trip through Spain was amazing and that you had such memorable moments, especially in San Sebastián. It's one of my favorite cities! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure!
Coraima

Beatriz did an amazing job with our trip!
Spain | Jun 16 - Jun 26, 2025

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Amy T.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025

Beatriz did an amazing job with our trip! Some of my favorite highlights of the trip were the food tours in Barcelona and Porto, the tour in Girona, and the winery lunch & tour in the Douro Valley. Our hotel in Barcelona was in the perfect location.

Local specialist: Beatriz Lopez Diaz
Beatriz
Beatriz Lopez Diaz
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Thank you so much, dear Amy.

It was truly a pleasure to meet you and to have the opportunity to organize your trip. I genuinely enjoyed every part of the process, from the planning stages to seeing everything come together during your stay. Knowing that you all were able to enjoy the experience means the world to me.

I hope the journey brought you beautiful memories, special moments, and a deeper connection with the places you visited.

Wishing you all the best,
Bea.

Our trip was great. We really appreciate Hec...
Spain | Jun 15 - Jun 28, 2025

Jenny
Jenny G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
Our trip was great. We really appreciate Hector's assistance with the planning. All of our guides were great, with Nuno being the BEST on our daytrip to Cascais and Sintra! He was informative, kind and entertaining. Our second favorite guide was Rachel on our Cominito Del Rey tour. For the most part our drivers were also fantastic, with the exception of Julio. We had to wait a little bit for him to pick us up (even though he said he was there) but what was most disappointing was that he... Read more

Our trip was great. We really appreciate Hector's assistance with the planning. All of our guides were great, with Nuno being the BEST on our daytrip to Cascais and Sintra! He was informative, kind and entertaining. Our second favorite guide was Rachel on our Cominito Del Rey tour. For the most part our drivers were also fantastic, with the exception of Julio. We had to wait a little bit for him to pick us up (even though he said he was there) but what was most disappointing was that he clearly was not well. He coughed and sniffled repeatedly and very frequently spat out the window. I'm pretty sure as a result of his apparent symptoms our daughter who was sitting directly behind him fell ill during our trip. In fact, there were sputum tracks on the passenger side window from his spitting.

Hotel Review
BessaHotel Liberdade
Lisboa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Concierge was super helpful. Breakfast waitstaff were very kind to refill our water bottles each day for our adventures. We love the wonderful fragrance in the hotel lobby.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain

We enjoyed the cultural experience but the location could have been better to our hotel.

Algarve Kayaking Trip to Benagil Caves
Algarve Kayaking Trip to Benagil Caves
Spain

Super cool experience. Our kids loved the kayak tour and seeing the caves.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Foodie Experience in Porto
Foodie Experience in Porto
Porto

Our guide was great. We appreciated his pride in his country and culture.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Porto

This was a great way to see and experience Porto, especially with active teens.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Spain

Great production.

Food
Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour
Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour
Spain

This was our least liked experience as it was difficult to take in the sights. It may have been better if both seats faced forward. (we faced each other). Our guide, however, was easy to hear as he had a headset.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Spain

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Nuno!! As I mentioned before, Nuno was our favorite guide.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Family Friendly Seville City Tour
Family Friendly Seville City Tour
Spain

We had great tour of Seville. Our guide was very knowledgeable and clearly had a passion for history. There were a few discrepancies from the description in our itinerary and the actual tour which was fine but not sure if we actually covered all that was intended.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Málaga Wine & Gourmet Experience
Málaga Wine & Gourmet Experience
Málaga

The tour was ok but not our favorite. I'm not sure I would call this a Wine and Gourmet experience. We had sangria but no wine. Actually, I think it was considered a Tapas tour.

Quality of Experience
It might be nice to be able to choose from menu items ( especially if you have a picky eater, like my son)
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Excursion to Caminito del Rey
Day Excursion to Caminito del Rey
Spain

We really enjoyed this excursion. Rachel, our guide was also very good and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jul 01, 2025

Hi Jenny!

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m truly glad to hear that you had a great trip and that you enjoyed the planning process with my assistance. It’s also wonderful to know that Nuno and Rachel made such a strong impression.

I want to sincerely apologize for the experience you had with Julio. Your concerns are absolutely valid, and I’m very sorry to hear about the discomfort and health issue it may have caused your daughter.

It was a pleasure working with you, and I’d love to assist you again in the future!

All the best,
Héctor

Stress-free curated experience.
Spain | Jun 15 - Jun 25, 2025

Michelle
Michelle M.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025
We will definitely use the services provided by KimKim again and have recommended this agency to fellow traveller and friends
From start to finish our trip to Basque, Spain was stress-free and well organized. We appreciated the efforts to pay attention to our interests and keeping our budget in mind.
The pre-meeting was an excellent idea.
Having organized trips for many years it was a treat to have someone else coordinate planes, trains and automobiles.
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We will definitely use the services provided by KimKim again and have recommended this agency to fellow traveller and friends
From start to finish our trip to Basque, Spain was stress-free and well organized. We appreciated the efforts to pay attention to our interests and keeping our budget in mind.
The pre-meeting was an excellent idea.
Having organized trips for many years it was a treat to have someone else coordinate planes, trains and automobiles.

Hotel Reviews
Gran Hotel Havana
Barcelona

The rooms were well appointed and the staff was very responsive. We appreciated the breakfast and the roof top pool and lounge area.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Calle Mayor (Logroño)
Logroño

The room was wonderful. The location was ideal and the staff was very responsive. We would highly recommend staying here.

Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Intelier Victoria
San Sebastian
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Day Trip to Montserrat & Scenic Hike
Day Trip to Montserrat & Scenic Hike
Barcelona

This excursion was a highlight of our trip. From start to finish we enjoyed the day. Stepen, our guide, was knowledgeable and experienced. We hiked for hours and enjoyed the Dow time afterward visiting the monastery.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local Wine Experience in Rioja
Local Wine Experience in Rioja
La Rioja

This was a really fun day! The wineries that were selected were authentic, yet quite different. We learned a lot and our guide was patient and helpful.

City & Beaches Bike Trip
City & Beaches Bike Trip
San Sebastián

My husband had a reaction after going in the ocean in San Sebastián. His leg was sore consequently so we asked to re-schedule the trip for a day later after his meds had taken effect. Sadly, we were ghosted and no one responded to our text.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jul 01, 2025

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with kimkim, Michelle! I'm so happy to hear that your trip to the Basque Country went smoothly and that you felt everything was well organized. It’s my goal to make travel planning as stress-free as possible, so I'm so happy to read we hit the mark for you. I also loved learning that the Day Trip to Montserrat & Scenic Hike was the highlight of your trip, as it's one of our travelers' favorites! It was so great meeting you and being a part of your trip — I hope to see you at kimkim again in the future!
Coraima

Coraima and our whole trip was great!
Spain | Jun 14 - Jun 21, 2025

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David S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025
Coraima was extremely attentive, resourceful, and helpful as we planned our trip together. The trip itself was a great mix of walking tours, activities, great hotels, and just the right amount of down time for our family. It all came together extremely well! Read more

Coraima was extremely attentive, resourceful, and helpful as we planned our trip together. The trip itself was a great mix of walking tours, activities, great hotels, and just the right amount of down time for our family. It all came together extremely well!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Alhambra Palace
Granada
Authenticity & Character
Location
It was convenient to Alhambra, but not as convenient to the city centre since it was quite a steep walk back up to the hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Joya del Casco Boutique Hotel
Seville

A nice, central boutique hotel experience. The rooms were a bit small, but fine given its location. And the pool/roof deck was nice to have on the hot Sevilla days!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room Mate Alba
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Granada
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Flamenco & Tapas Experience
Private Flamenco & Tapas Experience
Granada
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Spanish Menu Cooking Class
Spanish Menu Cooking Class
Seville

One of our favorite activities! Great all around.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jul 01, 2025

David, thank you so much for your kind words! It was great meeting you and working with you throughout the planning process. Summer and I loved being a part of your family vacation and appreciate your thoughts on your tours and hotels — I'm so happy to read you enjoyed the mix of activities and our hotel partners. I hope your time in Spain has left you excited for your next family trip 😊 kimkim will be here to help you along the way!
Coraima

Wonderful Spanish family trip
Spain | Jun 4 - Jun 18, 2025

Keri
Keri B.
Park Ridge, IL | Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

What an amazing trip Adam helped us plan! It was a perfect balance of culture, food, and activity. Our family of four likes to keep busy so ultimately, we ended up seeing Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla, Malaga, Granada, and Barcelona in a 2 week period.

Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Easy scheduling and trip support
Spain | May 27 - Jun 7, 2025

Manish
Manish P.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

This was a college graduation gift for my son. We enjoyed the experiences we had scheduled with KK. Overall, very interesting and relaxing as we requested. I’d recommend the trip planning through Kimkim. There is one excursion where the guide was more interested in his experiences than ours. He was our day guide from Barcelona to Girona and Costa Brava. Maybe choose a different driver for that trip. Otherwise, all the other guides were wonderful!

Local specialist: Adam Gomez

We had an amazing time in Spain. Alfonso plan...
Spain | Jun 7 - Jun 16, 2025

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Agnes K.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025
We had an amazing time in Spain. Alfonso planned a memorable vacation in Southern Spain, knowing that we will be going to Morocco afterwards. He ordered the locations in a way that built beautifully upon one another. The guides were top notch and all had degrees in history or art history. The pacing was great with fun activities in between seeing the historical sites like visiting an olive farm in Mantilla, hiking the Caminito del Rey and going to a flamenco show. The accommodations were... Read more

We had an amazing time in Spain. Alfonso planned a memorable vacation in Southern Spain, knowing that we will be going to Morocco afterwards. He ordered the locations in a way that built beautifully upon one another. The guides were top notch and all had degrees in history or art history. The pacing was great with fun activities in between seeing the historical sites like visiting an olive farm in Mantilla, hiking the Caminito del Rey and going to a flamenco show. The accommodations were well planned, centrally located and with historical charm. His team stayed in touch with us throughout the trip and helped us communicate with guides when things came up. They also reminded us of important deals so our trip went smoothly! We highly recommend working with Alfonso!

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jun 20, 2025

Dear family.
It was beautiful working with you.
We hope to know about you again in the future.
The very best!

Coraima and Lea were great with communication...
Spain | Jun 9 - Jun 17, 2025

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Catherine L.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Coraima and Lea were great with communication. We enjoyed the unique accommodations and varied and interesting tours.

Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 25, 2025

It was so great meeting you, Catherine, and helping you and Brett plan this Spain adventure! I'm happy to read that you enjoyed our selection of hotels and tours, and that communication felt seamless throughout the process — this is one of our priorities! I hope your time in Catalonia has left you ready to revisit Spain in the future 😊 looking forward to seeing you again at kimkim soon!
Coraima

Barcelona and Girona
Spain | Mar 21 - Mar 24, 2025

Mark
Mark Z.
Saint Joseph, MI | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025
The trip was well organized. Due to weather, our balloon ride was cancelled, but we Coraima reorganized our schedule and communicated the change to us timely. The instructions for catching the train from Barcelona to Girona could have been more detailed. When we walked into the train station, it was a wide open area with at least two possible places to checkin for our train. We needed to ask two different people which area was the correct place to catch our train. A simple diagram would... Read more

The trip was well organized. Due to weather, our balloon ride was cancelled, but we Coraima reorganized our schedule and communicated the change to us timely. The instructions for catching the train from Barcelona to Girona could have been more detailed. When we walked into the train station, it was a wide open area with at least two possible places to checkin for our train. We needed to ask two different people which area was the correct place to catch our train. A simple diagram would have saved some time/uncertainty.

Anna MB, our guide in Girona, was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. When our return train to Barcelona was cancelled she took extra time to ensure we were rescheduled and had tickets for the train. She made our day!

Hotel Review
H10 Madison Hotel
Barcelona

Great experience; staff was knowledgeable and helpful making reservations.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
friendly, knowledgeable, helpful with dinner suggestions, other places to go
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Day Trip to Girona & Dalí Museum in Figueres
Day Trip to Girona & Dalí Museum in Figueres
Barcelona

Anna MB was a superb guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and art. She grew up in the area.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Gothic Quarter Walk
Private Gothic Quarter Walk
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família
Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 17, 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, Mark! I'm glad your trip felt well organized and that communication was seamless, as those are two of my priorities when working together. I also appreciate your comments regarding the train station instructions from Barcelona to Girona. This helps us better tailor our activity details to ensure a seamless experience for future travelers! Thank you again for sharing your experience—we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Coraima

Our trip was great and everything that was pl...
Spain | May 25 - Jun 8, 2025

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Judy S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025
Our trip was great and everything that was planned provided a wonderful introduction to Spain. All our drivers and guides were on time and easy to connect with. We meet Dalia for a wine and olive grove tour, we really enjoyed it, thank you Dalia. Both the train and air travel was uneventful, something that we really appreciated given we were not familiar with using the trains in a European country. We will definitely use Kimkim again . This is our second trip planned with this company and... Read more

Our trip was great and everything that was planned provided a wonderful introduction to Spain. All our drivers and guides were on time and easy to connect with. We meet Dalia for a wine and olive grove tour, we really enjoyed it, thank you Dalia. Both the train and air travel was uneventful, something that we really appreciated given we were not familiar with using the trains in a European country. We will definitely use Kimkim again . This is our second trip planned with this company and neither disappointed.

Hotel Review
Hotel Gran Via
Barcelona

The room was very large and very clean. Even though our room was located on a busy street , there was no road noise. The hotel is centrally located, we walked everywhere. Lots of restaurants and tapas bars nearby. The breakfast selection was all inclusive.

Authenticity & Character
I like the dining room with all the molding.
Location
Close to everything
Staff
The hotel has an agreement with doctors that visit , no charge. Not something you want to have to access but good to know if you need to see someone
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very large room with good closet space
Activity Review
Sevilla Guided Tour
Sevilla Guided Tour
Seville

It was interesting to learn that the statues are paraded in the street during the Easter season.

Quality of Experience
Our guide told us about the Easter celebration, it sounded like a wonderful experience. Makes me want to visit here during Easter
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide shared info about beer and olives.
Transport
Everyone was always on time.
Local specialist: Dalia Bouzerar
Dalia
Dalia Bouzerar
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Jun 16, 2025
Hi Judy,
Thank you so much for your kind message — I'm really glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed your introduction to Spain! It was such a pleasure to meet you during the wine and olive grove tour — I'm happy you enjoyed it as much as I did.
It’s great to know the logistics worked out well and that train and air travel felt easy, especially since it was your first time navigating that in Europe. That’s exactly what we aim for!
Thanks again for choosing to travel...
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Hi Judy,
Thank you so much for your kind message — I'm really glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed your introduction to Spain! It was such a pleasure to meet you during the wine and olive grove tour — I'm happy you enjoyed it as much as I did.
It’s great to know the logistics worked out well and that train and air travel felt easy, especially since it was your first time navigating that in Europe. That’s exactly what we aim for!
Thanks again for choosing to travel with us (twice now!) — we’d love to help with your next adventure whenever the time comes.

Warm regards,
Dalia

Anniversary Trip to Mallorca & Menorca
Spain | May 29 - Jun 15, 2025

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Nicole T.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025
Adam planned a wonderful trip on relatively short-notice (2 weeks before departure). The hotels chosen were in fantastic locations both with unique and calming vibes. Activities that were of particular note - Off-roading sunset tour in Menorca and Mallorca Catamaran & Snorkeling Trip. I will likely use KimKim again for other locations. Read more

Adam planned a wonderful trip on relatively short-notice (2 weeks before departure). The hotels chosen were in fantastic locations both with unique and calming vibes. Activities that were of particular note - Off-roading sunset tour in Menorca and Mallorca Catamaran & Snorkeling Trip. I will likely use KimKim again for other locations.

Hotel Reviews
Sant Jaume Design Hotel
Palma de Mallorca

Great location and vibe. Rooftop and cool plunge pool was great way to chill after sightseeing during the day. The hotel staff were wonderfully helpful and friendly. Basement sauna and large hot-tub were amazing. Interior design was top notch as well.

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Villa Le Blanc—Gran Meliá
Santo Tomás

This was one of the nicest hotels I've ever experienced. Sublime.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room Mate Alba
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Adam Gomez

A very attentive and detail oriented company
Spain | May 30 - Jun 12, 2025

Randal
Randal S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

With short notice, a fabulous trip was planned and executed for us. Especially liked guided tours of the city on the afternoon/evenings that we arrived. That helps a lot to get the lay of the land. Barcelona tapas tour, Gaudi architectural tour were both great. Rioja full day wine tour with private guide was outstanding. Hotel choices were spot on. They were quick to answer messages and make changes on the fly. You can trust this group.

Local specialist: Anita Matijasevic
Anita
Anita Matijasevic
Local specialist in Madrid & Florence | Replied on Jun 16, 2025

Hi Randal, thank you so much for your review! My Team and I are glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip, especially the guided city tours and the Rioja wine experience. It was a pleasure to personalize everything to match your travel schedule and preferences. We’d love to help you plan future adventures to Spain, Portugal, Italy, or Morocco! All the best from Espiritu Travel Team!

Madrid, Seville and Malaga - the experience
Spain | Jun 7 - Jun 14, 2025

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Audra B.
Spring Valley, NV | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025
This trip was wonderful. The work that the KimKim team put into everything showed. The tours were well planned. The hotels were better than I could have hoped. Everything worked seamlessly. Our advisors were great about quick responses to questions and provide helpful suggestions. The tapas tour was exceptional. That along with the tour of Seville were our favorites. I would definately spend more time in both Seville and Malaga and incorporate more down time as the tours were so... Read more

This trip was wonderful. The work that the KimKim team put into everything showed. The tours were well planned. The hotels were better than I could have hoped. Everything worked seamlessly. Our advisors were great about quick responses to questions and provide helpful suggestions. The tapas tour was exceptional. That along with the tour of Seville were our favorites. I would definately spend more time in both Seville and Malaga and incorporate more down time as the tours were so informative the downtime was a must. I would certainly plan another trip with this group!

Hotel Reviews
Petit Palace Posada del Peine
Madrid

This hotel was a little hard four our taxi to get to / find, but perfectly located for all tours. It enabled us to be in the middle of everything going on.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Joya del Casco Boutique Hotel
Seville

I loved this hotel. The rooms, the food, the staff, the rooftop patio…..everything was so great!!!!!! Our only downside was the air conditioning was not working one of our nights. Otherwise this is definately the best place to stay. I would have stayed longer if possible.

Authenticity & Character
The rooftop patio is a hidden gem. We spent each evening there looking at the city, relaxing with dessert from nearby shops.
Location
Located near city center and all activities.
Staff
Incredibly nice and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Palacete de Alamos
Málaga

We stayed in the related apartments for this location. There was a little confusion initially as the apartments are not adjacent to the hotel, but a little walk. However, the location of the apartment was better than the hotel. Everything was very nice here and easy to use.

Authenticity & Character
Location
City center, great location to go through the city and get to the beach or the sites.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sleep´N Atocha
Madrid

This was extremely convenient getting off the train and to the hotel. I would not stay here more than one night. It is definately for a younger crowd who plans to be out every night.

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Activity Reviews
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

This was our best tour! The guide was a native to Seville. You could tell he knew everything about his city which made the tour even better. He was extremely thoughtful and helped us with taking group photos and ensuring that we got the best experience. Highly recommend this tour and this guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

A must do. This was one of the best tours of our trip. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She took us places and had us try so many things that were special to Spain. I would highly recommend this tour. I would make sure to take pictures of the signs for the restaurants so you can go back. They were top notch.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was wonderful!!!!!
Transport
Local specialist: Karin Eckhard
Karin
Karin Eckhard
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain and USA | Replied on Jun 25, 2025

Thank you, Audra, for the lovely review! We are so please to hear that you had wonderful trip and many memorable experiences. We look forward helping you plan your next trip.
Warmest regards from Karin and the team at Espíritu Travel.

Italy -5 out of 5; Spain 4 of 5.
Spain | May 31 - Jun 13, 2025

Carrie
Carrie H.
Oak Park, IL | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025
We have used KimKim for our travel before, and loved it. This time, however, was not what was expected or described. We took a trip to Italy and Spain. While a glitch or two happened in Italy that part of the trip was great! The guides were informative and helpful. The Pantheon guide, Franchesa, was exceptional and recommend the best gelato we had the entire trip- Gunther Gelato. Florence and Venice were great. Kudos to the Mama Florence Cooking School and Market tour, and the Venice... Read more

We have used KimKim for our travel before, and loved it. This time, however, was not what was expected or described. We took a trip to Italy and Spain. While a glitch or two happened in Italy that part of the trip was great! The guides were informative and helpful. The Pantheon guide, Franchesa, was exceptional and recommend the best gelato we had the entire trip- Gunther Gelato. Florence and Venice were great. Kudos to the Mama Florence Cooking School and Market tour, and the Venice Mystery Tours in Venice-Nico. Caterina, who showed us the Old Town and La Segurada Familia was fantasticUnfortunately, if you are going to Spain, I would suggested a tour company that better describes the activities. From confusion regarding the taxi to the airport in Mallorca, to the extremely poor description of the Costa Brava tour. The guide, David, was good, but the tour was basically 3 hours at the beach, sunbathing. The description was see this castle, walk around this town etc. Would have been easier to rent a car and go to Costa Brava on our own. The tour to Monsarret was nice and our guide, Javier was super, however if you are not a hiker or really religious the tour could have been shortened by 45 minutes.

Hotel Reviews
Solo Experience Hotel
Florence

Great location

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Saturnia
Venice
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Great recommendations and very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Melia Palma Bay
Palma de Mallorca

Great hotel. It is designed with a large center atrium, which could be extremely loud at all hours.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Praktik Vinoteca
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The desk staff recommended 2 great places for food.- Don Villo and Vinitus
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Luxury Catamaran Tour with Tapas & Swimming
Luxury Catamaran Tour with Tapas & Swimming
Mallorca

Lots of fun. Fabulous crew. Overall a great time! Would highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Florence Including David and Duomo
Guided Visit of Florence Including David and Duomo
Italy

Paola was a great guide. The tour was interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Legends & Mysteries: Venice By Night
Legends & Mysteries: Venice By Night
Venice
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Florence Market Tour & Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class
Florence Market Tour & Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class
Florence

Market tour was great and the cooking class was fantastic. It was a wonderful bonding experience with my daughter and lots of fun. One of our favorite experiences of the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Gondola Ride with Cicchetti & Wine
Private Gondola Ride with Cicchetti & Wine
Venice
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Barcelona & Sagrada Familia
Guided Visit of Barcelona & Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

The La Segurada Familia was absolutely spectacular and should not be missed. The old part of the city was beautiful and interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Katerina was one of the best guides were had the whole trip. She was informative and knowledgeable. She was also very kind.
Costa Brava Day Trip: Tossa de Mar and Panoramic Boat Ride
Costa Brava Day Trip: Tossa de Mar and Panoramic Boat Ride
Barcelona

This tour would be better described as a beach daysunbathing- on a scenic route with a boat ride. 3.5 hours of an beach with nothing else was not very exciting. My daughter sunbathed for an hour while I spent 2.5 hours on my phone. We should have spent an hour there and the three hours in Tassa de Mar, where there was a a small shopping are, restaurants and a castle.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
David was very nice and very knowledgeable about the area
Transport
Half-Day Excursion to Montserrat
Half-Day Excursion to Montserrat
Barcelona

Monsarret is beautiful and the chuch is very nice. If you don't hike or aren't very religious, this tour is a little long

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Javier was excellent.He was super helpful and recommended the best paella place-7 Portes
Transport
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

Unfortunately this experience with Kim Kim di...
Spain | May 29 - Jun 4, 2025

Halima
Halima N.
Union City, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025
Unfortunately this experience with Kim Kim did not mirror my first, which was truly exceptional. Among my complaints, round trip transfers to and from the airport were not included in our itinerary. If transportation is arranged to bring us from our villa to the airport, I would expect transportation back to the airport would be include. Further our coordinator didn’t consult with us regarding our flight from Barcelona to Mallorca. Specifically the luggage restrictions. Two of the guests... Read more

Unfortunately this experience with Kim Kim did not mirror my first, which was truly exceptional. Among my complaints, round trip transfers to and from the airport were not included in our itinerary. If transportation is arranged to bring us from our villa to the airport, I would expect transportation back to the airport would be include. Further our coordinator didn’t consult with us regarding our flight from Barcelona to Mallorca. Specifically the luggage restrictions. Two of the guests traveling ended up paying more than the airfare in round trip luggage fees. Again, this is something that should have been brought up prior to tickets being purchased for us. The local tours we did including Sagrada, walking food tour and the boat day were really great. They were the only aspects saving this trip from less stars. Not sure if I’ll use KimKim again for our next big international girls trip, sadly

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jun 12, 2025
Dear Halima.
We are very sorry to read your feedback, and we want to clarify a few aspects so other travelers don´t get confused with your words:
First of all, I´m sorry that the domestic flight company lost your luggage, but as you know, we have been working with them daily until you finally received it back at your house in the USA. This is something out of our control, but we worked hard to obtain it for you, and we made it. Also, as you know, you had a 20 kg checked luggage, and a small...
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Dear Halima.
We are very sorry to read your feedback, and we want to clarify a few aspects so other travelers don´t get confused with your words:
First of all, I´m sorry that the domestic flight company lost your luggage, but as you know, we have been working with them daily until you finally received it back at your house in the USA. This is something out of our control, but we worked hard to obtain it for you, and we made it. Also, as you know, you had a 20 kg checked luggage, and a small handbag included in your internal flight, and we told you about it in the day-by-day we sent to you one month before you had your flight, so you had plenty of time let us know if you needed and extra luggage with you.
Second, .We built the trip plan together, which means including hotels, transfers, and activities for you, and once you agreed with ALL the elements contained, we sent a budget. In this building process, YOU NEVER mentioned you wanted to include those transfers, so I don´t understand your complaint. Some travelers want them, and some others don´t. The value of kimkim is the customized working method we use with travelers, and that´s what we did with you, as with other travelers.
Also, as you know, we offered you a rental car, but you mentioned that you prefer not to drive, and instead have taxis to move from your villa in Mallorca, so sorry, but your words are not accurate.
And finally, with NO EXTRA cost for you, we paid and booked other services like the Terrace at Sercoltel Hotel. It was a shame that you couldn´t go because of the lost luggage, but there we were offering extra services with no extra cost.
As I said to you before, I´m very sorry that the domestic flight company lost your luggage, but this is out of our control.
On the other hand, I´m so glad we finally could get it for you at your house in the USA.
We wish you the very best, and I´m sure that once you calm down your anger, you´ll have the chance to continue enjoying travelling around the beautiful world.
Thanks for your time & warm regards!

Wonderful and worry-free Basque region experience!
Spain | May 24 - Jun 1, 2025

Phil
Phil R.
Pelham, AL | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2025
Our family had a wonderful and worry-free experience in the Basque region of Spain thanks to Alfonso’s detailed planning. During the trip Alfonso and his assistant Uhaina provided continuous communication, reminders and immediate responses to any questions. The hotel selections were extraordinary in comfort and location.
Our walking tour guide in San Sebastian, Juan, excelled in explaining the cultural and culinary history of the city. We especially enjoyed the variety in the pintxos...
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Our family had a wonderful and worry-free experience in the Basque region of Spain thanks to Alfonso’s detailed planning. During the trip Alfonso and his assistant Uhaina provided continuous communication, reminders and immediate responses to any questions. The hotel selections were extraordinary in comfort and location.
Our walking tour guide in San Sebastian, Juan, excelled in explaining the cultural and culinary history of the city. We especially enjoyed the variety in the pintxos walking tour that highlighted traditional and modern tastings. In Bilbao our Guggenheim Museum guide, Susana, pointed out the uniqueness of the art, sculptures and the building itself in an entertaining and fun fashion. Our cooking class experience at Gastronomica Bilbao was not only instructive, but also delicious and we’ve already recreated the Basque cheesecake recipe! In Madrid, we were most impressed by the depth of knowledge shared by our guide, Jose, at the Prado Museum and Royal Palace.
This is our fifth vacation experience with KimKim and we value them as our planning partner.

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jun 09, 2025

Dear family.
This is a beautiful review for other travelers looking for a similar trip with us.
It was a great pleasure working with all of you.
See you again!

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