Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

We ended up having an amazing trip. Thank you to KimKim for all of the efforts on our behalf.

Our family was thrilled with our recent trip to Spain planned by Marina. We had the perfect amount of busy days and relaxing days. Some of our most memorable moments were-
kayaking and snorkeling in Costa Brava followed by relaxing on the beach. We loved our guide Stepan and he was so wonderful with the kids in the water and showing them about the plants and animals in the area.
the tapas tour in Barcelona - food and people were all wonderful! Boris had a great outgoing personality and really made everything so personalized and fun.
The Sagrada Familia was so beautiful.
The caves in Nerja were amazing, as was the town of Frigiliana. This was a great way to slow down a bit and enjoy the pace of a smaller town.
We loved Valencia and the Science museum campus.
In Madrid, we went to Euphoria - Art is in the Air, which is an inflatable art exhibition. It was so cool to see and interactive for the kids. We really want to see it again in Chicago.

Overall, we loved the people, food, sights, and lifestyle in Spain. We thank Marina so much, and all our guides, for a wonderful trip!

Hotel Reviews

Dear Hotel Madrid

Madrid

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Just a lot of issues at check in with AC not working and tvs not streaming. The rooms are not as great as other Spain hotels.

Boutique Hotel Luna Granada Centro

Granada

Simple but thoughtful design. The pool is a little small, but the location is very good and staff were helpful

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Molina Lario Hotel

Málaga

We loved the location of this hotel and had the BEST corner front room

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SAMAN HOTEL BOUTIQUE

Valencia

The staff here were VERY helpful on transportation guidance and recommendations

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The pool and courtyard are a surprising treat for a long day

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Andante Hotel

Barcelona

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Activity Reviews

Traditional Tile Painting Experience

Granada

A fun way to learn about the tile and get to sit down and relax with art

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Taste Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Neighborhood Walk

Barcelona

Perfect first night activity in Barcelona

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Food and each location were wonderful!

Food

EVERYTHING! The fried tomatoes, spinach croquetas, and morcilla. All the wine of course! And vermouth

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Boris was funny, knowledgeable and just genuinely great to be on tour with

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Kids’ Journey Through Madrid with Activities & Snacks

Madrid

This was the best way to see some of Madrid's sights while also keeping the kids engaged and interested. We loved this tour and it was the perfect length for time and distance.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

She did an amazing job with the games and scavenger hunt style work for the kids. They loved looking for the answers each place we went.

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Guided Visit of Alhambra for Families

Spain

The Alhambra is such a beautiful place to see and walk around in. And I loved learning about the history and culture that shaped it. I would not visit here with young children, unless they are very much into walking around and looking at buildings. It's hard for children that need more movement and action.

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Discover Nerja & Frigiliana: Andalusian White Villages

Spain

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Explore Costa Brava: Kayaking, Snorkeling & Scenic Coastal Walks

Spain

We loved this chance to see and swim in the coast. Stepan was great with our kids. The landscape was beautiful and we had such a nice day on Costa Brava. It was not crowded and we had a great meal after on the beach.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was so great with the kids - answering their questions, helping them with the kayak, pulling them around in the kayak, talking to them about the marine and plant life. Terrific!

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Barcelona for Kids: Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia & Park Güell

Barcelona

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Wonderful trip planned by KimKim! Response time was very fast in the planning stages. We loved all of the options we ended up going with.

Few things, one of our tours mentioned that we needed to buy tickets to a park although we did not. 2 of our excursions were rescheduled and the updated information was provided by me (not them) — resulting in almost missing a boat day due to this miscommunication. We were on our own for these.

We picked hotels with only AC and 2 of the hotels did not have good AC. Need to triple check reviews before booking if AC is your priority.

Overall, great trip! Thank you for the assistance!

Hotel Reviews

Belle Marivent Mediterranean Petit Hotel

Palma de Mallorca

Hotel is advertised to have AC, however the rooms were very very warm & slightly uncomfortable our whole stay. The rooms are TINY- had to play Tetris to get all of our belongings situated. The bathroom, shower, and sink all in the hallway was a little odd. However, we managed! Breakfast next door was the best breakfast we had. Very kind staff at hotel and the restaurant. Great hotel, just small and hot.

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Very small rooms. AC did not cool the rooms.

Hotel Torre Del Mar

Ibiza Town

Our favorite hotel we stayed at! Large, resort feel. Had all of the amenities we like. Rooms were big and AC was COLD (this is a priority for us) Loved the location, the people, the food as well. Our favorite hotel of our stay!!

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GOOD AC!!!

Andante Hotel

Barcelona

4 girls in early thirties from Texas visiting Spain for girls trip. Pros: - good breakfast - great location, walking distance to a lot - we wanted early check in but our room wasn’t available so we were offered an upgrade and we took it. However, the room was extremely hot. Cons: - AC is NOT GOOD. This hotel is advertised to have AC however, the room stayed very warm and stuffy no matter how low we turned it down. The summer is hot so if AC is your priority, highly recommend looking elsewhere. - location in the city is loud, bring air plugs - rooms kinda small, but manageable!

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Location

Walking g distance to a lot. Kind of loud. Homeless people in area.

Staff

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advertised to have AC however, was not cool in the rooms whatsoever.

Activity Reviews

Hike Tramuntana & its Mountains Villages

Spain

Tour was great! Nina was excellent.

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Mallorca by Sea: A Boutique Sailing, Tapas & Snorkeling Experience

Spain

Really enjoyed this boat day. Preferred the small group. Would’ve been nice upfront to know that the drinks were not included in the package.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Could’ve probably used a third staff to be a bit more accommodating.

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Discover Ibiza Town by Bike

Ibiza

Great tour!! We had to reschedule last minute and staff was incredibly accommodating. Really loved riding the electric bikes around the island.

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Your Mediterranean Party Boat in Ibiza

Ibiza

This boat party was rescheduled a day prior. Luckily we were still in town for our rescheduled day. Kimkim did not notify us of the change as I was notified via WhatsApp. I then notified Kimkim of the change. The departure port was not updated by KimKim in our app, resulting in us almost missing the boat due to this lack of communication.

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Communication from KimKim on the changes

Food

Our lunch was forgotten about, even that we upgraded our package.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Boat staff was somewhat rude. We upgraded so we could have a place to lay and put our belongings and staff seemed somewhat annoyed. They also forgot to get us the pallela lunch served.

Transport

The updated port departure was not updated by KimKim which almost resulted us in missing our boat.

Park Güell with an Expert: Discover Gaudí’s Living Masterpiece

Barcelona

Loved this tour, Ruth was so kind and a great story teller!

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Montserrat & Penedès: Nature, Devotion & Cava

Barcelona

Great tour!! Marcel was great. The description said we needed to buy tickets to Montserrat, however, our tour guide had them so I’m glad we didn’t waste our money buying them in advance.

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Our trip to southern Spain was an incredible experience, and we’re so glad we decided to give KimKim a try. It was absolutely worth it! We visited several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Alhambra and the Alcázar, and every part of the trip was thoughtfully planned.

Our accommodations were spectacular and perfectly located in the historic areas of all four cities we visited, allowing us to truly experience the unique atmosphere, culture, and charm of each destination. The private transfers arranged for us made transitioning from one city to the next effortless and stress-free.

A special thank-you to Coraima and Chinh for helping us plan such a memorable and enjoyable trip. We will definitely be using KimKim again!

Julia was amazing to work with. Another thoughtfully planned and well-executed European adventure.

Hotel Review

Meliá Calviá Beach

Calvià

Guest services was apathetic. Pool and buffet were crowded. Not easy to have a lounger at the pool. Inflexible check out time. Definitely not a romantic, relaxing or peaceful getaway. Felt more like a cattle call.

Authenticity & Character

Could have been in Branson MO except for the ocean. Very touristy.

Location

Had pools and a beach, but not close to the city and in a stretch of bars and crowded resorts.

Staff

Unhelpful. Did not answer phones. Long lines.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were nice with a good view.

Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Palma Walking Tour

Mallorca

Don't miss the heart of Palma and old town. Great food, shopping, people watching. Wind through the alleys off the beaten path and explore as your heart desires.

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Cooking in a Windmill: A Mallorcan Culinary Adventure

Spain

Not only was Jordi so knowledgeable and a great chef and teacher, but the other participants from many different countries were so fun to visit and cook with. Would not miss and the food was EXCELLENT.

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Self-Guided Sa Calobra Scenic Drive

Mallorca

Beautiful and not to be missed.

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Explore Cova de Coloms: Swim & Discover Mallorca’s Hidden Sea Cave

Mallorca

We travel a lot and it is hard to find new experiences, but this one fit the mold. So fabulous.

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Self-Guided Beach Day in Mallorca

Mallorca

Fun to see more of the island away from the hustle of Palma. Breathtaking views and authentic Mallorcan culture.

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Mallorca Catamaran & Snorkeling Trip

Mallorca

Had the most wonderful experience. Small group with amazing hosts and food.

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The trip to Barcelona was wonderful. The team planned a private guided architect tour of a home Antonio Gaudi designed and the finale was a tour of the Basilica of the La Sagrada Família. Our Guide Javier was superb. He was so enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. Another plus was we did not have to wait in line.

Accommodations at the Musik Boutique Hotel was a delightful experience. The room was very warm with a balcony to sit outside and enjoy the city of view. The hotel staff was very engaging and always there to answer questions

Our overall experience was excellent and I highly recommend the services has to offer.

Hotel Reviews

Melia Palma Bay

Palma de Mallorca

The hotel was very clean, but it was also stark there were no pictures on the wall to make it feel homey onePlus was the rooftop pool and bar to sit out at night and look at the beautiful views of Mallorca

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Musik Boutique Hotel

Barcelona

Hotel was immaculate. Breakfast was delicious. Cezar at the front desk was extremely helpful and gave us some local suggestions for restaurants and activities

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The hotel has a sound system set up that you can ski in your personal music into the room. It was great to sit outside on the deck in here our personalized music list.

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Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Montserrat & Scenic Hike

Barcelona

Beautiful and serene. The hike was a challenge so be prepared and in shape to climb 580 stairs and then walk a dirt trail. If you are athletic and like to move, you will enjoy this activity.

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Private Gaudí Architecture Walk with La Sagrada Família

Barcelona

The guide Javier was amazing and we did not wait in line

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tossa de Mar was amazing. The hotel Noga booked for us had delicious breakfast, was less than 5 minute walk from the beach, and was very comfortable. We also took a guided kayak trip through Nicholau’s Kayak who worked with us and KimKim when there was scheduling problem. Raquel our guide was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to show us an activity we could do the next day on our own.

Hotel Review

Hostal Boutique Sa Nansa

Tossa de Mar

Great no frills hotel. The beds are comfortable and breakfast is delicious. We had a family room with 5 beds and it was perfect for needs and gave us enough space. It is minutes away from the beach and Old Town has many very good restaurants.

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Less than 5 minute walk from the beach

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Activity Reviews

Kayaking & Snorkeling in Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava

Spain

Our guide Raquel was very knowledgeable and personable. She engaged with the kids about their interests while we rowed and she knew a lot about the Mediterranean and the area we visited. She went above and beyond to show us how to get back to a spot where people rock climb so we could come back the next day.

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Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família

Barcelona

The guide was very knowledgeable and patient with our exhausted 9 year old. The trip to the tower was cool and she warned us about the tight curvy way down.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had an amazing experience booking our trip to Tossa de Mar and Barcelona through Kimkim. From the very beginning, the planning process was seamless and stress-free. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, giving us the perfect balance of sightseeing, relaxation, and local experiences.
Every recommendation—from our accommodations to activities and transportation—was well chosen and made our trip even more enjoyable. Exploring the beautiful coastal town of Tossa de Mar and the vibrant city of Barcelona was unforgettable, and everything went exactly as planned.
What impressed us most was Kimkim's excellent customer service. The team was responsive, attentive, and always available to answer questions before and during our trip, giving us confidence and peace of mind throughout our travels.
We highly recommend Kimkim to anyone looking for a personalized, well-organized travel experience. They made our vacation smooth, memorable, and truly enjoyable. We wouldn't hesitate to use Kimkim again for our next adventure!

This is the kind of review that would be incredibly valuable to future travelers. I’ve tightened it up while keeping your enthusiasm and adding a polished flow.

Our family recently returned from an incredible trip to Spain, and I can’t recommend kimkim enough! From the very beginning, the experience was professional, personalized, and completely stress-free.

Anna took the time to truly understand what kind of vacation our family wanted. Through emails and phone calls, she listened to what was important to us and helped curate the perfect itinerary. We stayed busy every day without ever feeling rushed or overbooked—a balance that is much harder to achieve than I realized.

Our trip included walking and driving city tours, kayaking and snorkeling, a cooking class, family bike rides, a catamaran cruise, and more. Every activity was booked and paid for in advance, so all we had to do was show up and enjoy ourselves.

The kimkim app was one of the MVPs of our trip. I honestly think I had it open almost as much as my camera! Every activity included a Google Maps link to exactly where we needed to be, detailed descriptions of what was included (food, transportation, etc.), what we needed to bring, and a great synopsis of what to expect that day. It even worked offline, which was incredibly helpful while traveling internationally.

The tour guides were outstanding. Each one reached out beforehand to introduce themselves, confirm meeting locations, and provide a point of contact. The experiences felt intimate rather than touristy, and every guide was knowledgeable and engaging. Extra love for Girona Experience, Carol and Pau were amazing tour guides! These tours were absolute highlights of our trip! Chef Matthias and his paella 🥘 was the best in Spain.

Anna also included restaurant recommendations for each area we visited, complete with estimated price ranges. Those suggestions ended up being some of our favorite meals.

The hotels were another pleasant surprise. They were places I never would have found on my own—small boutique properties that perfectly matched the character of each stop. We started in a beautiful spa hotel tucked away in rural northern Spain, perfect for relaxing, before transitioning to a modern, eclectic hotel right on the beach. During the planning process I asked to change one of the hotels because I couldn’t quite articulate why it didn’t feel like the right fit. Anna listened, made the change without hesitation, and the final choice ended up being absolutely perfect.

We also had extended family traveling on a separate itinerary with some overlapping activities, which caused a little confusion one day. I contacted kimkim, and they responded almost immediately, clarified everything, and got us back on track. They checked in with us several times throughout the trip and even accommodated itinerary adjustments while we were already traveling without any issues.

Planning an international family vacation can feel overwhelming, but Anna and kimkim made it feel effortless. Their attention to detail, communication, thoughtful planning, and genuine care for our experience were exceptional.

I would recommend kimkim—and especially Anna—to anyone looking for a customized, seamless travel experience. We made memories that will last a lifetime, and we’ll absolutely be using kimkim again for future adventures.

Hotel Reviews

Cosmopolita Hotel Boutique & Spa

Platja d'Aro, Girona

Sallés Hotel Mas Tapiolas

Santa Cristina de Aro

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The hotel was quiet, quaint, and the perfect place to relax. Breakfast was outstanding every morning, with a great selection and delicious food. Dinner reservations were required, but we had no trouble making them the morning of. The evening meal was excellent, and the live music created a wonderful atmosphere. We’d happily stay here again!

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Activity Review

Wonders of Girona Guided Walk

Girona

The Wonders of Girona walking tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Carol was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and friendly, bringing the city’s history and culture to life in an engaging way. She did a fantastic job keeping everyone interested—even our kids (ages 10 and 11) genuinely enjoyed the tour. We learned so much and would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Girona!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Carol!

Everything went very smooth. The accommodations were fantastic and the tours were great. The breakfast buffets at both locations offered something to eat for everyone with all the fresh fruits, pastries and cheeses. I would absolutely recommend KimKim for traveling to Spain. Anna and Yasmine delivered on every front.

Hotel Reviews

Cosmopolita Hotel Boutique & Spa

Platja d'Aro, Girona

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Sallés Hotel Mas Tapiolas

Santa Cristina de Aro

Great breakfast buffet. Staff very friendly and accommodating.

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Wonders of Girona Guided Walk

Girona

Carol was fantastic and very easy to tour with. Her knowledge made the tour very interesting and educational.

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Transport

Very pleased with the trip. The tours were all interesting & informative. . The guides were very knowledgeable & communicated with ease. There was only 1 hiccup when a tour was changed & we were not given the place to be at.
KimKim handled everything very professionally,
and was available throughout our trip. We felt the tapas tour in Granada should have been covered in the beginning instead of the end of our stay so we could have a better understanding. Mallorca was beautiful & we wished we could have spent at least another day. Our last day included a Catamaran Sail that was supposed to have been a small group. We ended up with 11 people on a 40 ft boat which was very tight and we actually motored the entire time instead of sailing. Not the best experience.
We truly enjoyed our free time & ability to see Spain the way we wished to. All in all, a great trip.
Helene & Ned Cohen

All of our excursions were very good. Everything was very well-planned by KimKim. Our rides, tickets and guides were all excellent. The guides went above and beyond to provide us with the best experience possible.

Hotel Reviews

Lisboa Pessoa Hotel

Lisbon

Great hotel-beautiful views of Lisbon from the rooftop bar/restaurant.

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Walking distance to everything!

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Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

We enjoyed the modern aesthetics of this hotel. The rooftop bar and pool were great.

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Right across the road from the marina. It was a quick walk into the town. Overall, a great location.

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Las Casas de la Judería

Seville

Beautiful quaint hotel. It was fun to explore the patios and walkways. We very much enjoyed this hotel.

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Old world charm

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It was right in the historic district close to attractions.

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Activity Reviews

Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville

Seville

This is a must see experience. It was not what we expected but we learned a lot about the origin of Flamenco. Our guide was a Flamenco dancer. His knowledge and expertise made this excursion worth it. He took us to an amazing tapas place after the show. It was excellent.

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Self-Guided Viewpoints Adventure

Lisbon

We visited the Alana district during a festival time. It was an amazing time with street food and music.

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

Lisbon

Amazing experience. The palace was amazing.

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Private Wine Tasting and Lunch in Setúbal

Lisbon

Excellent excursion. We had so much fun with our guide. We learned so much about Portuguese's wine making.

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🥾 Self-Guided Coastal Hike: Lagos Old Town to Ponta da Piedade

Lagos (Algarve)

The views were amazing. We were a little disappointed that only a few of the coastal beaches had open access. Some of the access points were closed.

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Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar

Seville

Very nice excursion. It was very interesting and we learned so much about the history of these two places.

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Rooftop Paella Cooking Class

Seville

Fernando, the chef was amazing. We had a great experience learning to cook paella.

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Chef Fernando was extremely nice and informative

We were so grateful to have found Kimkim when we were planning a trip to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary! Coraima was very responsive to our messages and helped us modify our itinerary MANY times until it was just what we wanted. We especially enjoyed our guided tours of the Royal Palace and the Prado, though our day trip to Toledo and the paella cooking class were highlights of the trip. All the guides were so knowledgeable and friendly! We also adored our wine tasting day in La Rioja—truly such a gorgeous and enjoyable day. This trip was so special and it was nice to have so many of the details taken care of by Coraima and the Kimkim team. Our hotels in Madrid and Logroño were just right and located perfectly for our daily wanderings. The train from Madrid to Logroño was so convenient, as was the new app to keep track of our itinerary and bookings. The next time we travel, we will definitely use Kimkim again!

Hotel Reviews

Sercotel Calle Mayor (Logroño)

Logroño

This hotel was conveniently located and had great breakfast. The hotel is a bit impersonal and the beds were a little hard, but the rooms were spacious and quiet.

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Very centrally located in old town Logroño

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Room Mate Alba

Madrid

The hotel was conveniently located, the staff were all so friendly and helpful, and the beds were SO comfortable!

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Conventionally located in El Centro

Staff

They were all amazing and friendly

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Activity Reviews

Spend a Sunday like a local: Exploring El Rastro Market in Madrid

Madrid

El Rastro is clearly a big part of Madrid’s weekly culture, but we were hoping to find more handmade items rather than the cheaply made items designed for tourists most stalls sold. It was still a pretty enjoyable experience though.

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Short Prado Museum Visit with Skip-the-Line Ticket

Madrid

Our guide was clearly very knowledgeable about art history and made her tour so engaging! The Prado is huge, so getting a snapshot of some of the most important works and art movements was so helpful—plus you can continue to wander the museum after the tour ends.

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Self-Guided Walk around the Historic Center

Madrid

This activity was a nice way to kick off our trip and let us familiarize ourselves with Madrid and go at our own pace. It would have been nice to have more information about the background and history of the places we visited though—we ended up Googling this information because we love history and were so curious. An embedded map of all the locations would have been helpful too, though it was easy enough to navigate with Google Maps.

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We had a fabulous time in Portugal and Spain. We hit the ground running with an all day tour to Sintra and Cascais visiting the Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleria. The place was magical, definitely a must see. Louis was our guide and Fernando was our driver. They worked really well together and shared lots of history and information about the area.
Our second excursion in Lisbon was a wine tour to the Setubal region. Ricardo picked us up at the hotel and we spent the day visiting one of the oldest wineries in the area and a small family run winery, Lobo. It by far was our favorite, the family was amazing and our tasting was incredible. The restaurant we were supposed to eat at had an unexpected fire in the kitchen and Ricardo quickly made new arrangements for us to go to another wine tasting and we had meat and cheese board with a wonderful chocolate mousse from the original restaurant that was picked. We spent the evenings exploring Lisbon, the city dubbed as the city of Seven Hills is not an exaggeration. The Lisboa Pessoa Hotel was in the perfect area and the breakfasts were wonderful every morning. Having a driver from Lisbon to Lagos was very convenient.
From there we traveled to Lagos (Algarve) where we had 3 relaxing days at the beach, exploring Old Town and hiking along the Ponta da Piedade. Again our hotel, Lagos Avenida, was in the perfect spot to enjoy the marina and all the area had to offer. Again having a driver from Lagos to Seville was very convenient.
We had two wonderful experiences in Seville. Our first night in we had a Tapas and Flamenco Experience, where Nico our guide taught us the history of Flamenco. It was great to learn about what they as performers put into the show and how it is all improve and the singer, guitar and dancers learn to work off each other. Fascinating and an extraordinary show. Nico took us to the best ever Tapas Bar afterwards. The next day spent an afternoon visiting the Cathedral and Alcazar with Cristina our guide. She was extremely informative. It was a lot of walking and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner that evening and enjoyed one of many patios at Las Casas de la Juderia. This hotel was unique and a must stay if ever in Seville. Our final night was spent on a rooftop cooking a traditional Paella and viewing the Cathedral in the background. Fernando our chef, was full of passion about his craft and loved teaching others how to cook Paella. It was such a fun experience and the perfect setting. He recommended a very tasty ice cream place for dessert afterwards .
We ended our trip flying back to Lisbon, staying at the Tivoli Oriente Hotel. It was close to the airport, but not what we expected for our last day and evening in Lisbon. Summer gave us suggestions for the day and helped us get to the area we needed to be in for an amazing last night. Alfama area was a fantastic area where we experienced a festival and the best meal of our trip. Perfect find for our last night. This is our second trip planned with KimKim and it did not disappoint.
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Kim Kim provided a memorable family experience in Spain. The tours provided beautiful views, historical insight, & immersed us into the culture!

Overall we had an absolutely wonderful 10-day trip to the Basque region of Spain. This was our first time working with kimkim, and I was very impressed with the service. Our trip specialist, Coraima, was terrific - highly responsive, accessible, and very helpful in planning the type of trip and experiences that we wanted. She then " handed it off" to the logistics scheduler, Chinh, who was also very communicative and helpful. We planned multiple activities and excursions, and the guides were all excellent. The hotels were just what we wanted - not overly fancy or expensive, but quite comfortable and well situated. Also, the kimkim app was very helpful and user-friendly. Were there any hiccups? Yes, but quite minor: (1) a self-guided walking tour one day in Logrono (La Rioja) was a bit of a bust because it was a Sunday and everything was closed, (2) the e-bicycle wine tour that we took was gorgeous and really fun, but the planning could have been better - it was much longer than expected (by 3-4 hours!) and we got lost several times (but found our way eventually!). Lastly, our transfer back to the airport at the end of the trip was cancelled at the last minute by the ride company. This was definitely NOT kimkim's fault, and in fact kimkim was easy to contact and made this right extremely quickly - so their emergency service really does work. Again, we had a fantastic trip and I would definitely use kimkim again for a future vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Arrizul Catedral

San Sebastián

Very nice hotel - clean and comfortable. Located about a 15 minute walk from old town, and quite close to La Concha beach. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice place to stay in San Sebastien, and a bit away from the crowds.

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Finca de Los Arandinos

Entrena

The location is beautiful - the view from our room of the wine region was stunning. However, be aware that it is not in town - a taxi to Logrono is about 20 minutes and about 25 euros each way. The rooms are odd - modular and modernistic, but clean and comfortable. They have a nice spa, the breakfast was very good (made-to-order eggs, and a buffet of cold items), and the one dinner we had there was very good. A nice choice if you would rather be in a more isolated location.

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The front desk staff were very helpful!

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Hesperia Bilbao

Bilbao

Comfortable rooms, very well-located (easy walking distance to the Guggenheim, but also to the downtown pintxo bars and right by the funicular). Very nice place to stay.

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Activity Reviews

Private French Basque Coast & Biarritz Day Trip

San Sebastián

A wonderful trip for the day to the French Basque region. We saw Biarritz, Bayonne, and Saint Jean de Luz. Had a wonderful lunch in Bayonne, and did some shopping in Saint Jean de Luz. Very enjoyable day, and an opportunity to briefly experience the French side.

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Self-Guided Beach Day

San Sebastián

Great to have a free day in San Sebastien. Plenty to see and do. We didn't spend the day at the beaches, but did end up walking along 2 out of 3 local beaches. We also did a really nice walk up to the Christ statue, with some beautiful views of the city. We also saw some of the cathedrals, and had lunch in old town. Nice day.

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Private Pamplona & Basque Countryside Escape: Bulls and Hemingway Stories

San Sebastián

Wonderful, fun day! The guide was outstanding. Interesting to experience and learn about the running of the bulls, outside of the season.

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Camino de Santiago Hike to San Pedro

San Sebastián

Great hike! Our guide was excellent. If you want to get outdoors and get some exercise, and want to experience a very small portion of the Camino, this was a great way to go!

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Pintxos & Wine Walk

San Sebastián

Another great pintxo experience, this time in San Sebastien. Our guide also included jamon tasting (which was great!) AND dessert. Fun evening.

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Self-Guided Half-Day E-Bike Ride with Winery Tastings

Spain

This trip was a great idea, and overall really fun and a great way to go wine-tasting in the region. It was extremely hot the day we went (which of course is not kimkim's fault!). However, the trip turned out to be MUCH longer than we thought or had planned for, which got difficult at the end. We're still very glad we did it - the landscape is gorgeous and the winery visits were wonderful!

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Self-Guided Logroño Walk

Spain

Didn't work out so well, because literally everything on this walk was closed. However, later in the evening, we did have a really fun pintxo tour of Calle Laurel in Logrono!

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Everything was closed.

Txakoli Wine Excursion

Bilbao

This was great, and probably a bit more unusual of an excursion. Very enjoyable.

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Self-Guided Old Town Walk

Bilbao

We appreciated having free time to wander around Bilbao.

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Market was closed.

Guggenheim Visit with a Private Guide

Bilbao

1 -hour private tour of the Guggenheim. Guide was from the museum. Terrific overview and information. Afterwards, we had as much time as we wanted to wander around.

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Pintxos & Wine Tasting Walk

Bilbao

Excellent - great intro to Pintxos!

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Prewitt trip to Spain ...
Great local guides!
Easy transfers from place to place and very organized!
As a busy family we love to travel and are very capable of planning our own trips but did not have time to pull this one off. Kimkim exceeded our expectations and took the pressure off so we could enjoy our trip and not worry about leaving something out. They communicated very well and adjusted our itinerary to fit our needs! I’ve recommended them to my family and friends with great enthusiasm .

Hotel Reviews

Dear Hotel Madrid

Madrid

This was a different hotel - guests were a lower class of people as compared to Granada, Seville hotels. Breakfast not as nice. Lobby and common areas not great. Weird smells. The rooms had poorer furniture. At best 3 star. Would have declined this hotel had we known the gap.

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Hotel NH Collection Granada Victoria

Granada

The breakfast was beautiful. There was no pool which would have been nice. The coffee maker was hard to make work. Great location. Room was beautiful.

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Casa Romana Hotel Boutique

Sevilla

Nice lobby, nice staff, great breakfast, nice pool area. great location

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Activity Reviews

An Excursion to Toledo by Train, Guided Walk

Madrid

guide was outstanding. use him again.

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Inside the Prado: A Private Experience

Madrid

The guide with an art history degree was tremendous!! use her again.

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Walking Madrid’s Old Town

Madrid

Geza was outstanding!! Use him again.

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Tapas & Tradition: A Madrileño Evening

Madrid

Good guide - fun evening - my boys liked it. Good guy.

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Discover Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Spain

The tour guide was really GREAT. Again, very capable. Use him again.

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A Night of Flamenco in a Sacromonte Cave

Granada

FUN

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Córdoba Revealed: From Mezquita to the Jewish Quarter

Spain

Guide in the AM walked into a lot of courtyards and stores. That was not too obnoxious just discovering the city's character.

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Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar

Seville

Guide was good. Can't recall her name. Tough seeing the cathedral on the Feast day of the Patron Saint but we saw the body of the 874 year old king - so that was a treat.

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Adam was fantastic to work with in developing our itinerary, and Adam was in contact throughout the trip to ensure we were supported. The trip was spectacularly memorable. Such a great balance of planned and free time that we were hoping for. This is the second time we’ve used kimkim, and we will use them again!

Hotel Reviews

Las Casas de la Judería

Seville

The hotel was in a great location.

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A bit awkward to get around. The piano bar player didn’t seem to play that much. The pool was handy on a very hot day.

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Great location for walking to the heart of Sevilla.

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The staff were very attentive.

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The rooms were graciously sized.

Hotel Alhambra Palace

Granada

The grand dame hotel of Granada!

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Perfect to walk the park and to get to Alhambra.

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Super friendly

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CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha

Madrid

Loved this hotel! I wish we were staying longer.

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Beautiful room and rear courtyard with dining.

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Easy to watch places.

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Super friendly.

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Excellent cleanliness

Activity Reviews

Private La Alpujarra Villages Day Trip

Granada

Fascinating history of this region! Loved this day trip.

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Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian

Granada

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Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting

Seville

This was an awesome tour of Bodega Lustau! So delicious and informative.

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Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar

Seville

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Private Flamenco, City & Tapas Experience

Seville

Great history of Flamenco and an awesome show.

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Historic Landmarks Walk

Seville

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My KimKim team in Spain — Alfonso & Uhaina — could not have been better. Immediately responsive to any and every question or need that I had. I was ill in Sevilla for several days. They coordinated with my hotel staff to ensure I had all the care and attention I needed. Being sick in a foreign land is uncomfortable to say the least. The help and reassurance they provided was invaluable. When my plans changed because of the illness, they rearranged everything with professionalism and kindness. I cannot recommend KimKim more highly. I will use KimKim for every trip f rom now on.

Everything about this trip was thoughtfully and carefully planned and curated, giving us a unique and private feel to our experience in Spain. Adam was thorough in getting to know us, what we were interested in, and checked on us again right before our departure, which was so helpful! Chinh was also a great part of the booking process and responded right away with a refund when our train tickets were invalid.

Each accommodation was perfectly selected, unique and upscale. Most importantly located perfectly for all of our exploring by foot in each of the three locations.

Activities: the Palma food tour was fantastic, Juan was a wonderful guide and we had the best afternoon with him tasting our way through the town.

We absolutely loved the uniqueness of the wine/food tour in Valencia. Martha was such an incredible guide and host. We learned so much and loved the opportunity to try the delicious local tapas paired withe fabulous local wines. A small and very unique evening in a beautiful event space.

Our private tour in Seville with Juanmil was very special. He is such an intelligent historian and I felt special having a private tour with no crowds. I learned so much from him!

Kim Kim, we will be back- top to bottom you did it again. What a great and seamless adventure we had!! Thank you so much!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gravina 51

Sevilla

This was our favorite hotel- Wow was it beautifully appointed and special

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The staff were extremely attentive and helpful

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Hotel Marqués House

Valencia

We loved the location of this fun and unique hotel!

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Walkable to all of the top sights

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Helpful and attentive

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Meliá Calviá Beach

Calvià

Beautifully located, well appointed

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A wonderful beachside location not far from Palma

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Activity Reviews

Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar

Seville

Juanmil was an amazingly informative historian and guide. We loved this private experience, it felt very individualized and crowd free. A Kim Kim gem for sure. And in our case, because of our wonderful guide!

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The personalized approach and kindness of Juanmil and his knowledge

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Flamenco Show & Museum Visit

Seville

This was a bit stuffy and crowded and not exceptional

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Crowd control, AC

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Old Town Walk with Wine & Tapas Experience

Valencia

Martha was an incredible guide and host. We learned so much from her and the tapas were in such a beautiful event space. The group size was special and it really was a unique and one of a kind event, thanks to the delicious wine and food, and mostly to Martha!

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All of it! The gazpacho and sopressado were amazing!

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Walking tours are the way to go!

Mallorca Catamaran & Snorkeling Trip

Mallorca

Helmut was an amazing captain, we loved the size and relaxed format of this trip. The tapas and information provided by the deck hand (I wish I remembered her name) were some of the best bites of food we had in Spain!!

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Palma de Mallorca Food tour

Mallorca

Juan was an incredible guide. We had so much fun with him tasting our way through the streets of Palma! We loved the small group and the personalized nature.

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Small group size, personality of guide

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