Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

So, Adam was great. He was knowledgeable and helpful with a lot of trip experience, and willing to work with us generously on glitches. Alejandra not so much. She made a lot of mistakes, some were corrected prior to the trip, some had to be dealt with during the trip, like two duplicate hotel reservations, which we had to address when we checked in. Also, one transfer was incorrect and we didn't catch it until the day before despite multiple reviews. All in all, the trip was great, the hotels were perfect, the train rides wonderful, the tours were lovely, including the private tour of the Prado with an art history scholar for the guide. They always fixed the issues reasonably promptly, I just found that in terms of attention to detail and seamless organization, it was not anywhere close to the tour they put together for the Greece trip.

Alejandra and coraima did an excellent job planning and coordinating this trip and the logistics.

Hotel Reviews

H10 Madison Hotel

Barcelona

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Hospes Palacio de los Patos

Granada

Hotel provided a very noisy room.

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Hotel provided a very noisy room.

Hotel Gravina 51

Sevilla

Excellent hotel in a location accessible to all key sights.

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Activity Review

Córdoba Day Trip from Seville

Seville

Excellent guide.

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This is the second trip we have used with Kim Kim. I really appreciated how well everything was organized. We contacted you with a change and it was handled quickly. We really loved the app. It made keeping track of the details so easy. The route feature was wonderful as we were driving and it made getting directions very simple. Love how you planned the trip with all the details we had requested. Thanks so much! We will use you again

Joan & Don

Hotel Reviews

Parador de Cardona

Cardona

We loved the experience of staying in the hotel. I do think one night would have been enough since there was not much to do unless you drove.

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Beautiful and unique. Staying in a castle was incredible

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Loved the restaurant

H10 Imperial Tarraco

Tarragona

Loved this hotel. The location was perfect. The lobby was beautiful and we loved the roof top bar.

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We could walk to everything. Food- shopping and sightseeing. We could see the ocean from our room

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H10 Racó del Pi

Barcelona

No lobby or place to sit and relax but our room was clean and comfortable

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Activity Review

Excursion to Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

Barcelona

Loved this hike and learning about the Monastery. I wish this excursian was longer. There was a lot to see and wonderful hiking

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I loved the hiking. Wish it had been longer

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was very informative. He made the trip very enjoyable

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Van was comfortable

Guadalupe in Seville for tour of Alcazar and Catedral was an excellent, informative and entertaining tour guide.

Coraima planned a wonderful trip for us. She found a couple tours we wouldn't have discovered on our own, and the hotel she selected for us in Seville was exceptional. The app was very easy to use, especially when navigating to meeting points with Google Maps. The one small hiccup during the trip (not due to the trip plan) was resolved quickly and effortlessly.

KimKim organized a seamless trip for us! Our 2 tour guides (Jaime on Tenerife and Paolo on el Hierro) were fantastic. They were both knowledgeable, passionate about their island, and very flexible with their itinerary to meet our needs.
All transfers were well communicated, on time, and stress-free.
Thank you KimKim!

Hotel Reviews

La Laguna Gran Hotel

San Cristóbal de La Laguna

We were there only 10 hours but it was a memorable stay! Gorgeous!

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La Rayuela Suites

Frontera

Katherina was a wonderful host. Beautiful home, excellent breakfasts, and gorgeous views.

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Parador del Hierro

El Hierro

The most beautiful spot for a hotel! Gorgeous views from every window. Would go again in a heartbeat!

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La Casona del Patio

Santiago de Teide

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Activity Reviews

Reconnect with Nature: Mindful Walk in Laurisilva Forest

El Hierro

Paola was an incredible guide. He tailored the experience to our needs which was greatly appreciated. His knowledge and passion about this island was awesome. We'd love to travel with him in the future!

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An Excursion toTeide, Garachico, & Icod de los Vinos

Tenerife

Jaime made this trip memorable. He was knowledgeable and passionate about his job and his island. We learned a lot and would love to take excursions with him in the future!

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Review for KimKim 1 December 2025

My wife and I decided to sponsor a family trip to Spain. Our trip would be for a week for the 6 of us. Our planning time with KimKim and agents, Alfonso and Uhaina was very easy. We established our basic budget, hotel preferences, transport needs, and places to visit. The communications were by text and went very well. We opted out of having our local transportation needs met by the trip provider. We were confident that we could use the metro and cabs. Indeed, we found the metro and taxis easy to use. We did request airport transfers, and they were provided, with good drivers and nice cars, meeting us right on time and in the right place.
Unfortunately, I took a hard fall on our second full day and had to spend the night in the emergency room in Barcelona. I was unable to continue with the remainder of the trip, which included several site visits and a three-day trip to Seville. KimKim made all of the necessary adjustments.
We did not get refunds on any flights, events, or hotels that were cancelled. In addition, there was no hospital insurance, a fact that we knew from the beginning.

KimKim helped us make the most of a difficult time, and I would recommend them to a friend.

We had an absolutely wonderful trip to Madrid and the canary islands. Our accommodations were perfect and our excursions were excellent. Of note we very much enjoyed the wine tasting in Las Vegas Madrid and stargazing in Las Palmas.

Although the guides for the tours (tapa tasting tour, Montserrat & winery tour, chocolate & Sagrada familia were excellent) I didn’t like my hotel accommodations nor its location. The Hotel Majestic or the La Casa Fuster are more my style.

Hotel Review

Andante Hotel

Barcelona

This hotel isn’t my style.

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Activity Reviews

Small-Group Montserrat & Penedès Region Winery Excursion

Barcelona

Excellent tour & excellent guide.

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Sweet Adventures: A Family Chocolate Experience

Barcelona

My guide is so knowledgeable about Spanish chocolate & the best locations in Barcelona to taste it.

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We walked for this tour.

Barcelona Highlights: Montjuïc, Gothic Quarter & Sagrada Familia

Barcelona

Well organized tour & excellent guide!

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Taste Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Neighborhood Walk

Barcelona

Excellent tour guide & delicious tapas & drinks!

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We walked so we got night time glimpse of Barcelona

My family and I booked part of our trip to Spain and Portugal through KimKim, and we had a great experience. This was not surprising as we have taken several trips with KimKim's help, and they were also wonderful. Our local specialist, Dalia, was fantastic! She was extremely helpful during the planning stages of the trip, and she did an excellent job of communicating information to us during the trip as well.

We stayed in Seville, Mérida, and Lisbon. All of our accommodations were very nice, clean, and comfortable. Our hotel in Mérida had even served as a convent and hospital at one point, which we thought was very cool.

We had several tours and guides booked through KimKim, that we really enjoyed:
Dalia recommended a Flamenco and Tapas tour in Seville, which was both fun and tasty! Teresa, was our guide for the evening. Born and raised in Seville, she was able to give us really interesting history and facts about both the city and Flamenco. The show was a lot of fun, and our tapas was very good thanks to Teresa's recommendations. 10/10 experience.

Alejandro was our driver to Ronda and the White Villages, and he did a fantastic job navigating the rather tricky and treacherous mountain roads. He also had a lot of great facts to share with us along our drive.

Alfredo was our tour guide in Ronda. He did a very good job giving us the history and cultural significance of bull fighting while still being very open and honest about the moral and ethical questions that it has raised in recent years. He didn't try to sway us to any sort of conclusion, but allowed us to draw our own. As a native resident of Ronda, he had so many great stories to share with us during the rest of the tour.

Eduardo was our driver to Italica, Mérida, Evora, and Lisbon. He was both courteous and kind.

We had a quick stop off in the Roman ruins of Italica. We would highly recommend visiting it if you are able to. Alfonso was our guide, and we loved his tour through the arena and city. He was able to create a great picture of what the city would have looked like in its heyday.

Mérida is a very interesting city to visit with a fantastic Roman theatre and Roman artifact museum. We loved our tour with Marco despite the rainy weather.

Evora was our first stop in Portugal, and it was a wonderful introduction to such a beautiful country. The bone chapel is fascinating and a must do if you are in the city. Our lunch was another highlight. We had a reservation through KimKim to a restaurant where there are no menus. You simply show up and they start bringing out the courses of the day. Sometimes they tell you what you are about to eat, and sometimes they wait to tell you what it is till after you've actually tried it. It was such a exciting way to try a different country's cuisine. Marie was our guide, and she was phenomenal. We loved her energy, and she was extremely knowledgeable. Couldn't recommend her enough.

On our first full day in Lisbon we did a city walk and food tour with George. There was definitely no shortage of food. By the end of the day we all felt like we needed to be rolled back to the hotel. George has such a fun personality and we loved exploring even more of the cuisine Portugal had to offer. Word of warning to those taking this tour: Come hungry!

On our final day in Portugal we went to Sintra. We had George (as our driver this time), and yes, he made lots of food jokes. Claudia was our tour guide. We visited four very different castles/palaces and we enjoyed them all. Claudia was a great tour guide. There were guests at one of the palaces we visited that stopped her to ask what tour group she was with because they had overheard her descriptions to us and were so impressed. Yet another amazing tour via KimKim.

We are so grateful to KimKim and its partners for making yet another trip unforgettable!

Hotel Reviews

BessaHotel Liberdade

Lisbon

By far the best continental breakfast we had during the trip. Great selection and very good food quality.

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The hotel was a tad modern for our taste, but obviously that is just a personal preference.

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Parador de Mérida

Mérida Badajoz

As fans of history, we really enjoyed staying in a hotel that was once a convent and hospital. Very cool.

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The front desk staff was great. The staff at the hotel restaurant were not the best.

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H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel

Sevilla

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Easy walking distance to several important landmarks.

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Activity Reviews

Sintra & Cascais private day trip

Lisbon

Claudia was our tour guide. We visited four very different castles/palaces and we enjoyed them all. Claudia was a great tour guide. There were guests at one of the palaces we visited that stopped her to ask what tour group she was with because they had overheard her descriptions to us and were so impressed. We did not go to Cascais so that we would be able to go to all of the palaces in Sintra. All four of them were so unique that I am glad we made that decision.

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Lisbon city & food tour

Lisbon

On our first full day in Lisbon we did a city walk and food tour with George. There was definitely no shortage of food. By the end of the day we all felt like we needed to be rolled back to the hotel. George has such a fun personality and we loved exploring even more of the cuisine Portugal had to offer. Word of warning to those taking this tour: Come hungry!

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Evora day trip on the way

Spain

Evora was our first stop in Portugal, and it was a wonderful introduction to such a beautiful country. The bone chapel is fascinating and a must do if you are in the city. Our lunch was another highlight. We had a reservation through KimKim to a restaurant where there are no menus. You simply show up and they start bringing out the courses of the day. Sometimes they tell you what you are about to eat, and sometimes they wait to tell you what it is till after you've actually tried it. It was such a exciting way to try a different country's cuisine. Marie was our guide, and she was phenomenal. We loved her energy, and she was extremely knowledgeable. Couldn't recommend her enough.

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Ronda & White Villages Day Trip

Seville

Alejandro was our driver to Ronda and the White Villages, and he did a fantastic job navigating the rather tricky and treacherous mountain roads. He also had a lot of great facts to share with us along our drive. Alfredo was our tour guide in Ronda. He did a very good job giving us the history and cultural significance of bull fighting while still being very open and honest about the moral and ethical questions that it has raised in recent years. He didn't try to sway us to any sort of conclusion, but allowed us to draw our own. As a native resident of Ronda, he had so many great stories to share with us during the rest of the tour. The White Villages themselves are very fascinating, and the views can't be beaten.

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Sevilla Tapas & Flamenco: A tale of Triana

Seville

Our local specialist recommended a Flamenco and Tapas tour in Seville, which was both fun and tasty! Teresa, was our guide for the evening. Born and raised in Seville, she was able to give us really interesting history and facts about both the city and Flamenco. The show was a lot of fun, and our tapas was very good thanks to Teresa's recommendations. 10/10 experience.

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Having someone local to the area was extremely helpful in choosing our dishes. Teresa knew exactly what to recommend based on our groups preferences and food allergies.

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It was a walking tour so transport was not really applicable, but I clicked it on accident so now I have to commit to it.

The communication means was very time consuming and confusing. The Trip Plan app was also difficult to use. The tours and activities that we missed due to flight delays could not be rebooked- very bad. One tour activity was canceled last minute due to weather (a little rain) with no option for something different. Our star gazing tour required 1.5 hours of self driving up into the mountains on tiny winding roads in the dark which we did not know about until that afternoon. We ended up only being able to go on 2 out of 5 planned excursions/activities. Very disappointing trip!

Hotel Reviews

Dreams Jardin Tropical Resort & Spa

Adeje

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Boutique Hotel Cordial La Peregrina

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Rooms very small. No wash clothes. Couldn’t find thermostat- very cold in room. Only 2 pillows. One soap/shampoo/conditioner in shower.

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H10 Playa Meloneras Palace

Meloneras

Required wrist bands like Disneyland :( Not on the beach as requested. Workers in restaurants were very loud banging dishes together - sounded like a dishwashing kitchen. No wash clothes.

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Activity Reviews

La Gomera: Immerse in Laurel Forests & Village Traditions

Tenerife

Too much driving. Awesome guide. Awesome lunch.

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Stargazing Experience with an Astronomer

Spain

Required self drive up into mountains on small winding roads in the dark.

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Into the Blue: Dolphin & Whale Watching Experience

Spain

Cancelled due to flight delays and not rescheduled.

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Teide Uncovered: A Jeep Exploration of Tenerife’s Iconic Volcano

Spain

Alot of driving. Nice informative staff.

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We just completed an incredible trip to Spain and Portugal with KimKim. We have traveled internationally before, both with structured small group tours (through Odessey) and with trips we planned on our own (relying heavily on Rick Steve's books). This time we read the reviews and decided to try out the KimKim program, as we knew what we wanted and had no time to plan it out. They did a great job!

We liked that Coriama arranged a Zoom meeting before we left, to ensure that all questions and plans were clear. We opted for their "middle" tier hotels - which were superb and very boutique. The locations were always in the center of town, and the hotel staff were wonderful without exception. Rooms were European small, but comfortable, and the "full or double" beds were at least queen-size. Breakfast were mostly European buffets and fantastic, and we enjoyed the other guests. Having drivers assist us with our connections was a real bonus and whenever we had an issue, a KimKim representative quickly and efficiently responded. When we had a transportation snafu after a delayed flight, Kim Kim was quick to reimburse us. We will definitely use KimKim again.

KimKim is Amazing! We just completed a multi-week trip in Spain and Portugal. We asked Adam, our local specialist, to plan a highlights tour for us through these countries, which we had never visited. He selected great hotels and terrific tours. We especially liked the transfers between airports, train stations, hotels, and other places. Adam listened to what we wanted and he delivered, big time!

During our trip, we had a few unexpected events, including rail and port worker strikes. The KimKim team, including Lea and Summer, were awesome. They responded incredibly fast to our messages and quickly made changes as necessary, including a last minute transfer between cities when the rail workers in Portugal went on strike.

We will definitely use KimKim for future travel needs.

This was our first time using KimKim and it went great. The tapas tour (sorry I can't remember our guide's name) was amazing and we highly recommend!! The tours in Granada and Sevilla were wonderful and our guides were great! They were very knowledgeable. Everyone we met was very welcoming and great sharing local recommendations. I'm very happy we found Kimkim and it made the trip go so much smoother.

Activity Reviews

Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar

Seville

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Exploring Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Spain

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A Night of Flamenco in a Sacromonte Cave

Granada

This was fun. In a very small cave and filled wall to wall with people. I wish they would have a bit of introduction (in english) about who they are and what flamenco is.

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Tapeo Like a Local: A Tapas Walk Through Málaga

Málaga

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From the start working with Julia on our ideal trip was flawless. She paid attention to our needs, made suggestions when asked, and was always available to us. Alejandra was also amazing and was able to assist us as things changed at times and she was on top of all of it. This included getting us a private tour at the last minute. Your team and service was top notch and we will surely use you again on future trips and recommend you to friends and family. What a wonderful vacation to Barcelona and we have you all to thank for it.

I had the most amazing time in Barcelona thanks to the wonderful team at Kim Kim. Everyone I interacted with for any questions or concerns was always answered quickly and efficiently. Everything was planned to the smallest detail. They really listened to my preferences. Any adjustments needed was taken care of immediately. The tour guides and hotel choice were outstanding. It was my first time in Spain and now one of my favorite and look forward to coming back again thanks to Kim Kim. I will never travel again without them and will definitely recommend to all my family and friends. I was in good hands with Kim Kim!

Hotel Review

Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel

Barcelona

Friendly and helpful staff. Great location and great value!

Authenticity & Character

Great amenities and delicious food

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Walking distance to all

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Everyone was helpful and friendly

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Beautiful hotel

Activity Reviews

Private Day Trip to Girona

Barcelona

Great private tour of a beautiful medieval city. Such a quick train ride to get there. Learned so much history.

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Ana was wonderful! Really tailored it to our preferences

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Winter Magic Nights at Casa Batlló

Barcelona

A site I always wanted to visit and it certainly did not disappoint. Incredible place. So whimsical and beautiful

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Local Market Visit & Cooking Class

Barcelona

Great teacher! Had a lot of fun with the small group and look forward to making the recipes again

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Park Güell & La Sagrada Família Experience

Barcelona

This was probably my favorite part of my trip. Our guide Berta was incredible! So knowledgeable and funny too. Learned so much about Guell.

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The trip was a huge success! Only one problem with booking of an excursion, but the team communicated early and tried to make amends. The overall trip was amazing with virtually no issues or delays. The plan was well executed.

Hotel Review

H10 Urquinaona Plaza

Barcelona

Pool is very misleading. More of a big bath tub.

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Activity Reviews

Discover Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Spain

Our experience with the Discover Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens activity was quite disappointing. There was a scheduling error with the booking, and despite attempts to rectify it, we couldn't visit Alhambra properly. Our tour guide was difficult to understand, which made it hard for the kids to stay engaged. We only ended up walking around the outside of Alhambra without accessing the gardens, which was a letdown. The communication about the error was appreciated, but overall, it was a confusing and underwhelming experience.

Taste Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Neighborhood Walk

Barcelona

The Taste Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Neighborhood Walk was an unexpected highlight of our trip. Initially, we thought it would just be a nice way to get out on the first day, but it ended up being a surprisingly delightful experience. The tour was well-organized, and it wasn't just about visiting big tourist spots. We were in a small, eclectic group which made the experience intimate and enjoyable. The variety of tapas we tried was impressive, and the whole family loved it. This turned out to be one of the standout activities of our vacation.

We had a wonderful experience working with Coraima to plan our trip and experience some wonderful memories. Her enthusiasm for the region and her flexibility in working with four different adults (with opinions) helped to create a vacation that met all of our needs. For me, the best features had to do with drivers that made transitions between regions worry free, and guides that provided the cultural history and local details of the area. Thanks for everything.
From Flamingo dancers to homemade lunches on a 500 year old working pig farm, we got to see not only the tourist sites but some Kimkim gems. Wine tours with Eduardo and a market day with Inaki gave us great insights into the Basque Country.
When there were questions, we were always able to reach out to someone who provided help.

Activity Reviews

Private Basque Countryside Foodie Day Trip

San Sebastián

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Private Coastal Walk Along St. James Way

San Sebastián

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La Rioja Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch

Spain

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Short Prado Museum Visit with Skip-the-Line Ticket

Madrid

Malasaña Flamenco Experience

Madrid

Barcelona was magical! The food tour with Gabbi was outstanding the Barcelona cooking school with incredible recipes of Cadillac custard and pie by Johannes was well worth the time and effort! One of the best photo houses in Barcelona was the Mesa house where we had a delicious meal simple that went along with the enchanting music. I will definitely come back to Barcelona.

Hector:
Sorry for the delay in getting the review done, but since returning from our Epic Journey we have been busy preparing our house & yard for winter.
As for our trip;
- Timing for all our transfers, hotel locations and quality of hotels were exceptional. 10/10
- KimKim selection and arrangement of all tours met expectations with minor issues, which we have provided comments below. 9/10
- KimKim selections of meal locations and foods tours was also exceptional, which provided us with a broad selection of the local culture. 10/10
- All guides were exceptional, they were very personable and provided an informative review of the areas that they toured us through. They were all engaged in their work which was nice to see. 10/10
- Ease of access to rail and bus service from our accommodation was incredibly good, as we were in central or almost central locations, which allowed us to walk to most of the attractions in the city.
- 0verall the whole trip was fantastic with no issues whatsoever. We would select Kim Kim again when we are planning another vacation. 9.5/10
Following are comments about the activities that were arranged by KimKim:
- Montserrat Museum did not meet our expectations, as we were unable to see buildings and churches without paying extra for passes. 7/10
- Mix-up with our driver/taxi for our Ronda & White Village tours as we our driver was unable to speak any English, which made it difficult to communicate. We were able to do so using our phones to type messages, which allowed the driver to provide us with updates as to what we were doing. Overall, the trip was good. 8/10
- Our Discover Rural Algarve trip was similar to the Sunset Trip the day before. Although we were unable to change the trip when we check with KimKim, our driver was very accommodating and as such being a local, he was able to change the trip to allow us to see other parts of the Algarve that we did not see the day before. His knowledge of the area and history of such allowed this mix-up to turn into a very exceptional daytrip. 9.0/10
- Our final accommodation at the Wine House Hotel did not meet our expectations. Although it was a unique experience with relaxing views of the vineyard, the room was very small and difficult to maneuver within 8.0/10
Thank you to you and the KimKim team for planning such a wonderful trip. We look forward to using KimKim in the future.