Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

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Alba booked us an incredible trip to Barcelon...
Spain | Feb 15 - Feb 20, 2024

Lani
Lani W.
Germany | Reviewed on Feb 24, 2024

Alba booked us an incredible trip to Barcelona and Madrid. Her attention to every detail made the trip truly easy and enjoyable for us. Guides Anna in Barcelona and Carmen in Madrid were knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful; we've had private tours in multiple cities and never had better experiences. We wanted a special trip to celebrate some recent life events, and we got everything we wanted and more! We will definitely be back to KimKim, and to Alba should we return to Spain.

Local specialist: Alba Cruells
Alba
Alba Cruells
Local specialist in Alquezar | Replied on Mar 05, 2024

Hola Lani,
It has been a great pleasure to meet you both. Thanks so much forbyour kind words, we love what we do
Life is great and our job also thanks to customers like you
Alba

James and Kimkim were incredible. Our 3 week ...
Spain | Oct 13 - Oct 29, 2022

Katherine
Katherine C.
Covington, WA | Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

James and Kimkim were incredible. Our 3 week trip throughout Spain and a short 3 days in Lisbon went seamlessly. I am in the process of booking another trip through them. . Cannot say enough good!

Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on Feb 13, 2024

Dear Katherine, Many thanks for your kind words and I'm thrilled you had a such a great time :)

Our trip to Spain was amazing and memorable! ...
Spain | Jan 23 - Jan 29, 2024

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Nigar Y.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024
Our trip to Spain was amazing and memorable! Raquel was excellent and covered all bases as she made our itinerary. Our driver Alberto at Seville airport was friendly and professional. Our hotel in Seville CASA 1800 was great and their staff was professional and helpful. The location of the hotel was the best part which allowed us to explore everything on foot. The nearby restaurants offered the best Tapas ! Next, our driver Jesus was exemplary! He was kind, knowledgeable, friendly , punctual,... Read more

Our trip to Spain was amazing and memorable! Raquel was excellent and covered all bases as she made our itinerary. Our driver Alberto at Seville airport was friendly and professional. Our hotel in Seville CASA 1800 was great and their staff was professional and helpful. The location of the hotel was the best part which allowed us to explore everything on foot. The nearby restaurants offered the best Tapas ! Next, our driver Jesus was exemplary! He was kind, knowledgeable, friendly , punctual, professional and above all a safe driver. Our stay in Cordoba at NH Amistad hotel was comfortable and the visit to the Mosque/ Cathedral was great. Our journey to Granada with Jesus was very enjoyable and informative. Our hotel in Granada Eurostars Catedral was good but we had to change rooms because the one given to us at first was on the ground floor and backed into a street with a bar which made it very loud. The other room was small and cramped on the first floor but quieter. Our visit to Alhambra was fascinating but began with a hiccup. We were advised to get to the location at 11.45 am but after 12 noon we had to call to ask why our guide was still not there. Unbeknownst to us the time of our tour had changed but we had not been informed. Sara our guide was good. Our trip to Tarifa with Jesus was great and the ferry ride to Tangiers went very well. It was good to have the tickets for all our excursions and ferry ride in hand instead of standing in lines. The weather was perfect for us although now we hope Spain gets some rain soon as the locals are praying for it. All in all a wonderful experience!

Hotel Reviews
NH Collection Amistad Córdoba Hotel
Córdoba

Good hotel but we were unable to adjust the temperature in the room. Great breakfast spread. We did not find the staff very helpful in giving directions as far as where to leave the luggage while we were completing the check in process and we had to carry it up and down several stairs which was not easy given our physical limitations.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Áurea Catedral Hotel
Granada

The location of this hotel is great but the hotel rooms backing into the street and bar can be very loud until quite late at night. The staff at the front desk were professional but in the breakfast area the staff were very warm and helpful. The spread was great as well.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla
Sevilla

Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast and afternoon tea was a bonus! The only issue we had was that we could not adjust the temperature of the room. We were offered a fan which helped some.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We could walk to almost every place we wanted to. Great restaurants and the best tapas I had in Spain were here closeby to the hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Please make sure that if there is a change in the itinerary that people should be informed. If unable to get a hold of them by phone a message should be left at the front desk of the hotel.

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Transport
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Feb 12, 2024
Hi Nigar and Javaid, thank you so much for this detailed review! I will share your words with Jesús, and our local guides, they will be delighted to hear that helped you have a great experience discovering southern Spain!😍 I am sad to hear that you were not comfortable with the room at your hotel in Granada and that the tour got started later without further notification ...I will get in touch with our partners and let them know about this matter so it does not happen again. It's been truly... Read more

Hi Nigar and Javaid, thank you so much for this detailed review! I will share your words with Jesús, and our local guides, they will be delighted to hear that helped you have a great experience discovering southern Spain!😍 I am sad to hear that you were not comfortable with the room at your hotel in Granada and that the tour got started later without further notification ...I will get in touch with our partners and let them know about this matter so it does not happen again. It's been truly a pleasure to work with you during the entire process of creating this lovely trip and hopefully, we can get in touch in the future for more adventures x All the best! Raquel

Andalusia Spain
Spain | Jan 23 - Jan 29, 2024

M. Javaid
M. Javaid Y.
West Bloomfield Township, MI | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024
We were lucky to have been assigned by KimKim to Raquel Aceituno (Madrid Based) as our
Travel Planner for a trip to Andalusia Spain. Raquel’s easy availability by text messages on the KimKim
platform and by Direct Telephone call when necessary was very much appreciated.
Raquel’s insight into our needs and style of travel were addressed and modified by her expert advice.
Once the trip was in its final version, we never required any readjustments, such was the precision.
The... Read more

We were lucky to have been assigned by KimKim to Raquel Aceituno (Madrid Based) as our
Travel Planner for a trip to Andalusia Spain. Raquel’s easy availability by text messages on the KimKim
platform and by Direct Telephone call when necessary was very much appreciated.
Raquel’s insight into our needs and style of travel were addressed and modified by her expert advice.
Once the trip was in its final version, we never required any readjustments, such was the precision.

The additional use of the Phone App “Trip Plans” to follow our trip and itineraries was made easier. This
App was able to deliver us our various Tickets and Documents in an easy fashion, obviating the need to
Carry additional paper or Online copies of necessary documents.

We were assigned Driver/Guide Jesus who was an extremely professional and pleasant person.
Whatever was needed for local trip and guidance was provided by Jesus with good humor and
Professionalism.
I would be pleased to deal with above team again, if needed in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Áurea Catedral Hotel
Granada

The front desk people were amazingly helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. Taxis pull up to the front door -- a great convenience.

Authenticity & Character
Right next to a Historical Cathedral
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room we were assigned on our arrival was at street level, had windows that could not keep the sounds of the street and loud banter and shouts of the people from the restaurant and street from being very loudly into the room. Look for a room away from the street
NH Collection Amistad Córdoba Hotel
Córdoba

When you arrive at this hotel -- the main desk is located at an "inaccessible", "up a flight of stairs" location. You obviously have to first go to the front desk to check in, however there is NO REASON TO BE LUGGING UP YOUR LUGGAGE UP TO THE FRONT DESK. No one tells you this. You do not need to lift heavy luggage to the front desk, because this area will NOT lead you to your room anyway. The reception staff could have easily told us this. We lugged up our luggage up a flight of stairs manually (no Elevator at this level) to the front desk -- only to learn, now you have to carry the luggage back down again to pathway leading you to your Lift/elevator that takes you to your room.

Authenticity & Character
It is clean and maintained well -- by itself it is a hotel
Location
The quaint medieval streets nearby are completely navigable by Google maps - so it is located in a very nice neighborhood.
Staff
All the staff was good -- but the Front Desk staff should have guided us on arrival -- not to lift heavy suitcases up a flight of stairs while checking in.
Cleanliness & Comfort
See the note above
Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla
Sevilla

Very Good Location for visiting all the Citadel sights and sounds. In the center of Cafe's and restaurants nearby.

Authenticity & Character
Good breakfast and a + was the availability of afternoon teas break
Location
In the center of Cafe's and restaurants nearby.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Of course Alhambra and the Gardens are amazing and not to be missed. Out trip was marred by: -- Tickets bought for a particular Date and Time slot in advance were suddenly changed ---We had to wait 2 hours to meet our assigned Tour Guide -- The place is easy to get to by Taxi -- but there was no clear cut guidance about where and how to get to the Taxi stand once the Tour ends. Asking around we only got vague and incorrect guidance. The tour ends "FAAAAR" away from where you can catch your return Taxi -- beware.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
End the Tour at a site from where the tourists can easily make their way back to the Taxi stand
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Feb 12, 2024

Hi Javaid, thank you so much for your kind words and detailed feedback! I am sad to read your comments regarding the hotels in Cordoba and Granada as well as the inconvenience on the Alhambra guided visit. I will get in touch with our partners and let them know about this matter. Every detail helps us to improve the quality of our services. It's been truly a pleasure to work with you and Nigar during the entire process of creating this adventure! I hope you also enjoyed Morocco as much as Andalucía :D All the best! Raquel

Amazing trip to Spain
Spain | Dec 28 - Jan 5, 2024

Roman
Roman P.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2024

The whole experience was just awesome. It started with Alfonso carefully planning the trip, making lol the reservations and providing us with detailed, day-by-day itinerary. We had great local guides in every city that we visited - Gerardo in Madrid, Helena in Cordoba, Gloria in Malaga, Ana and Lenka in Granada. All of them made sure that this was an unforgettable vacation. And Alfonso kept in touch throughout the trip to make sure we didn’t forget all our connections and trains. I will definitely use kimkim again!

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jan 08, 2024

Hi.
It was a pleasure for me to help you with all the details.
All members of our team say; thanks.
Take care!

Great trip to Spain
Spain | Dec 28 - Jan 5, 2024

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Elena P.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2024

I was very pleased with our trip in Spain, everything was very well organized and planned.
Thank you for taking care of us, we enjoyed Spain and will be back soon!

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jan 06, 2024

Dear Elena.
This is great! It is very nice to know that your Christmas trip with us was so well designed, and you enjoyed it.
See you again!

Our epic 2-week trip to Spain
Spain | Dec 8 - Dec 23, 2023

Ken
Ken F.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023
Our 2-week trip to Spain with kimkim was a fantastic experience. Amazingly the itinerary was provided (AI generated I believe) within an hour after submitting a free-form request. Yuri was our primary contact at kimkim, and he was directly available 24x7 the entire trip. When does he sleep? He answered our questions in minutes and sometimes in seconds. We had 4 guides in Spain and each one said they knew Yuri personally, with glowing remarks about him and kimkim. Jessica provided... Read more

Our 2-week trip to Spain with kimkim was a fantastic experience. Amazingly the itinerary was provided (AI generated I believe) within an hour after submitting a free-form request.

Yuri was our primary contact at kimkim, and he was directly available 24x7 the entire trip. When does he sleep? He answered our questions in minutes and sometimes in seconds. We had 4 guides in Spain and each one said they knew Yuri personally, with glowing remarks about him and kimkim. Jessica provided administrative assistance throughout the trip and was very responsive as well.

Changes after booking, even mid-trip, were very easy. Some vendors have a time limit on cancellations, which is reasonable. We got refunds for cancellations we requested mid-trip with no issue.

We will definitely use kimkim again, and would give more than 5 stars if possible.

Activity Reviews
Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Seville

Carlos is now our friend. I can't say how much we loved him and the trip. He loves music and we played each others' spotify music on the way to Cadiz. He is easy to interact with and he deserves kudos for the quality of service he provides.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carlos is the best
Transport
Carlos is an extremely skilled driver.
Private City Highlights Walk
Private City Highlights Walk
Madrid

A little long at 4-1/2 hours of walking, but worth every minute. This guy entertains as well as teaches. He's fun, nice, and likes to talk. He takes you through the town and you see all the tapas bars, visit if they are open. I recommend if you want to have a good long fun walk and feel like you really know Madrid.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private History & Culture Walk
Private History & Culture Walk
Seville

The guide was amazing. She was fun and knowledgeable. Nice 2-1/2 hour walk with tons of education about the city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Give her kudos and a raise in salary.
Transport
Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Granada

Carlos was fun and entertaining. Very knowledgeable about Spanish history and the Alahambra. I can't say enough good things about this tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Give Carlos a raise!
Private Madrid Wineries Trip
Private Madrid Wineries Trip
Madrid

Very personal and interesting experience at three wineries. Learned a TON about wine making. The guide had a very good rapport with us and made the day fun. Beware of the amount of alcohol you can taste on this trip, so go easy. This was certainly one of the highlights of our trip to Spain.

Quality of Experience
Personal encounters with winery owners, sitting down at the table with them. Wow, very fun and educational.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was truly exceptional in every way.
Transport
Great driver and guide!
Private Tapas Tasting in Albaicín District
Private Tapas Tasting in Albaicín District
Granada

Theresa, our guide, was fantastic. We instantly had a good rapport with her and had lots of fun walking around on a chilly December night. She took us to several tapas restaurants, and it was just a great time. She was very knowledgeable about Granada. I recommend this highly for couples or groups that want to get closer to the locals.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Theresa is a wonderful person and guide. You will love her.
Transport
Penedès Vineyards, Wines & Tapas Day Trip
Penedès Vineyards, Wines & Tapas Day Trip
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ultimate Flamenco Experience: Dance Lesson, Museum Visit & Flamenco Show
Ultimate Flamenco Experience: Dance Lesson, Museum Visit & Flamenco Show
Seville

OMG so fun. Be ready to be seen while you take the lesson, since the space is visible while folks are seated for the show. I was so surprised at the quality of this museum/show/school. This is an amazing and very unique experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
our teacher (also a show performer) was extremely patient and kind.
Ancient Bath Experience
Ancient Bath Experience
Spain

ARIA administers your experience very efficiently. The greeter and helper makes what could be an otherwise awkward experience into a comfortable one. This was a highlight of our visit to Spain. Everything was top shelf treatment, including the massage and baths.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família
Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família
Barcelona

Unless you know about the Sagrada Família, you have no idea what you are about to see. Far from just a cathedral, it is a bizarre beautiful simultaneous expression of modern art and architecture. Seriously, it looks like a bunch of gigantic cartoon spaceships, combined with an explosion of color. My guide was fun, courteous and knowledgeable. It was the perfect tour for the day after our jet lagged arrival from TN.

Quality of Experience
The experience was a surprise. I didn't expect the "wow factor" that the Sagrada Familia provides.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lovely and intelligent guide. Enjoyed every minute.
Transport
very nice walk to the meeting location.
Self-Guided Walk in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Self-Guided Walk in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Barcelona

This was near our hotel, which was fortunate since we just flew in from Atlanta and were pretty loopy. It was a lovely first taste of Spain for us, and we easily found a tapas restaurant there to stumble into!

Quality of Experience
close proximity to our hotel
Summer Magic Nights at Casa Batlló
Summer Magic Nights at Casa Batlló
Barcelona

This is a fun experience. I didn't know much about Gaudi before the tour, and now I feel like I know him personally. We got into the Casa quickly with no wait.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist:
Yuri
Yuri I.
the Netherlands | Replied on Dec 27, 2023

Thank you, Ken. For a wonderful review! I'm truly glad you had a great time in Spain. Come back to plan your trip next time to kimkim.com!

PS. I'll sleep when I'm retired. :))

Easy, Supportive and seamless planning process!
Spain | Nov 13 - Nov 22, 2023

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Kassandra K.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Dec 26, 2023
Working with kimkim helped take away the 'too many options' freeze that can happen when planning a trip. Adam was very communicative and helped with suggestions for the Spain trip that met my wishes and wants for it. Read more

Working with kimkim helped take away the 'too many options' freeze that can happen when planning a trip. Adam was very communicative and helped with suggestions for the Spain trip that met my wishes and wants for it.

Activity Reviews
Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk
Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk
Madrid

Arantxa was a wonderful guide, full of anecdotes, life advice and historical stories!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Begur Self-Guided Walk
Begur Self-Guided Walk
Spain

Staying in Begur and enjoying the scenery was a highlight of our trip; we travelled in November during off-season and it was very peaceful and quiet.

Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Canary Islands
Spain | Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2023

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Rebecca B.
Mason, OH | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2023
We had a wonderful time on our trip to the Canary Islands. Marta, our travel agent, did an amazing job of planning the trip for us. We had flights to take, cars to rent, and tours to take and everything went very smoothly. Read more

We had a wonderful time on our trip to the Canary Islands. Marta, our travel agent, did an amazing job of planning the trip for us. We had flights to take, cars to rent, and tours to take and everything went very smoothly.

Hotel Reviews
La Palma Princess Hotel
Fuencaliente de la Palma

Very nice hotel. Took about 45 min to arrive at the hotel from the airport, but the drive was amazing along the coastline. The hotel was nice, clean, beautiful surroundings, and good food!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa
Puerto Calero

Amazing, adults only hotel. Beautiful hotel, good buffet, great drinks, great location!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Lanzarote Cruise Day Trip to la Graciosa
Lanzarote Cruise Day Trip to la Graciosa
Lanzarote

This activity was a blast! We took a short ferry ride to La Graciosa were we were able to explore on our own for about an hour. Then we boarded a catamaran and sailed around the island, stopping for lunch and a swim. This was a perfect day that I will not forget!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Lanzarote Island's Volcanoes & Vineyards
Explore Lanzarote Island's Volcanoes & Vineyards
Lanzarote

Perfect day with our awesome, private tour guide. I would definitely recommend this tour. Our guide took us all over Lanzarote, and explained to us all about the volcanoes as well as the vineyards. He even stopped at a couple different beaches at the end of the tour so we could see those sights. He packed us a delicious, local to the Canary Islands, picnic lunch which we enjoyed in a lava tube!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Stargazing Excursion to Roque de Los Muchachos
Stargazing Excursion to Roque de Los Muchachos
La Palma

Amazing tour! Would definitely recommend this tour to others. We saw the sunset above the clouds, and then we experienced stargazing like I've never seen it before. Definitely a once in a lifetime tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very steep, winding roads! The driver was awesome.
Transport
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Dec 05, 2023

Hi Rebecca, it has been a pleasure to help you with this incredible trip to La Palma and Lanzarote. Hope other travelers can explore these hidden gems from the Canary Islands too and this feedback will be of great guidance to them. Will pass your feedback to our team and hope we can work together on other trips in the future. All my best, Marta

Thank you KimKim!
Spain | Nov 9 - Nov 22, 2023

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Kelli F.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2023
We had the most incredible 2-week honeymoon to Spain thanks to KimKim! We didn’t have to worry about anything. We were in such good hands. And every excursion/activity was fantastic! The highlight of the trip was The Paella Club in Barcelona. Read more

We had the most incredible 2-week honeymoon to Spain thanks to KimKim! We didn’t have to worry about anything. We were in such good hands. And every excursion/activity was fantastic! The highlight of the trip was The Paella Club in Barcelona.

Activity Reviews
Day Trip to an Olive Oil Mill & Carmona
Day Trip to an Olive Oil Mill & Carmona
Seville

Our guide was lovely and the olive oil mill was so interesting! We loved learning about the process and what makes a great olive oil.

Gothic Quarter Tapas Walk
Gothic Quarter Tapas Walk
Barcelona

Our guide and the food was amazing! Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Costa Brava Hike & Tossa De Mar Day Trip
Costa Brava Hike & Tossa De Mar Day Trip
Barcelona

Beautiful hike, but much more intensive than advertised. Would label this as “moderate to difficult” hike.

Multi-Course Cooking Class with Wine Pairing
Multi-Course Cooking Class with Wine Pairing
Barcelona

I would go back to Barcelona just for this activity! It was the absolute highlight of our trip.

Park Güell & La Sagrada Família Experience
Park Güell & La Sagrada Família Experience
Barcelona

Enjoyed this tour to 2 of Barcelona’s most iconic locations.

Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Planning a trip with ease…..
Spain | Nov 7 - Nov 11, 2023

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Jen M.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2023
Planning a trip with KimKim was so easy. From beginning to end there was such ease in the planning process. The website is intuitive and easy to navigate, the local specialists are adaptable and work with you to plan the best trip that fits your budget. Adam was great to work with, he adapted the trip to fit some of the places I specifically wanted to see. Communication was clear with everyone involved. There was a change that needed to happen for one of my excursions, it was so easy... Read more

Planning a trip with KimKim was so easy. From beginning to end there was such ease in the planning process. The website is intuitive and easy to navigate, the local specialists are adaptable and work with you to plan the best trip that fits your budget.

Adam was great to work with, he adapted the trip to fit some of the places I specifically wanted to see.

Communication was clear with everyone involved. There was a change that needed to happen for one of my excursions, it was so easy to remedy and an alternative option was provided.

I will be using KimKim again for my future travel needs.

Hotel Review
Hotel Astoria
Barcelona

Hotel Astoria was a super cute little boutique hotel. The room was lovely, a tad small, but lovely. The breakfast was fantastic and the staff were quite friendly and great to deal with. They ensured that all of our needs were met.

Authenticity & Character
It had a sweet quaintness to it. Well decorated and had a feeling of historical character.
Location
Staff
Everyone was so great to deal with, and so patient.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Adam Gomez

An incredible, packed trip made possible by a local specialist
Spain | Oct 8 - Oct 16, 2023

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Katherine R.
Arlington, MA | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
What an incredible 5-city 8-day trip, made possible by Marta's thoughtful recommendations and local knowledge. Despite having spent some time living in Sevilla, when it came to planning our Andalucian road trip I felt overwhelmed by options and struggled to discern quality and authenticity from slick marketing and cleverly framed photos. Marta did not steer us wrong once - the place we stayed in Sevilla is probably one of my favorite places we've ever stayed, anywhere. The location of our... Read more

What an incredible 5-city 8-day trip, made possible by Marta's thoughtful recommendations and local knowledge. Despite having spent some time living in Sevilla, when it came to planning our Andalucian road trip I felt overwhelmed by options and struggled to discern quality and authenticity from slick marketing and cleverly framed photos. Marta did not steer us wrong once - the place we stayed in Sevilla is probably one of my favorite places we've ever stayed, anywhere. The location of our apartment in Granada could not have been more perfect - well-appointed with a direct view of the Alhambra and within walking distance to all the key sites. She even booked us a day hike through the majestic Sierra Nieves that seamlessly fit into our rather packed itinerary between Sevilla and Ronda, and set us up with the most delightful hyper-local (lived around the corner from where we stayed!) guide in Tangier that made that experience all the more special. The transportation she coordinated (trains, ferries, rental cars, and drivers) all worked out perfectly and saved us a not insignificant amount of stress in knowing it was all taken care of. And she did this all while patiently adapting our itinerary several times so that it fit our budget and evolving interests. This trip would not have been nearly as successful and low-stress without Marta's expertise - thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Bibo Suites Oro delDarro
Granada
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Parador de Ronda
Ronda
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palais Zahia
Old Medina, Tangier
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NH Atocha Hotel
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Guided Visit of Tangier
Private Guided Visit of Tangier
Tangier

These five stars are a direct result of our tour guide, Lina. She was given a tricky assignment - to show us Tangier in three hours or less. She wisely kept us in the old quarter - not only did this mean we were able to see some historical sites and visit some local artisans without spending precious time covering long distances, but this is also where she grew up, and therefore where she was most familiar (and recognized!). Lina was warm, engaging, and knowledgeable about her home neighborhood and the history of Tangier. We had lovely conversations as we meandered the winding streets and somehow left as the proud new owners of two Moroccan rugs.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
There was some confusion as to the timing of our tour and we were consequently left waiting at the ferry terminal for an hour while this was sorted out.
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Nov 29, 2023

Hi Katherine, thank you for taking the time to write this fabulous review! It is a pleasure to know you enjoyed your trip and you left home with lots of incredible memories. I will share the feedback with our guides and team, as we strive to only better our services each day. Wish you all the best, Marta

Communication and Personalization made us feel well taken care of.
Spain | Nov 12 - Nov 23, 2023

Colleen
Colleen P.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 26, 2023
We've been traveling for years and can say that the communication on this trip from Alfonso was like nothing we've ever experienced. Usually, once the trip starts you feel like you're on your own and you have a random customer service number to contact if you need any help while you're out of your own country. Alfonso was just as available and helpful during the planning as he was while we were on our trip. His constant text messages that reminded us of our schedule for the upcoming day,... Read more

We've been traveling for years and can say that the communication on this trip from Alfonso was like nothing we've ever experienced. Usually, once the trip starts you feel like you're on your own and you have a random customer service number to contact if you need any help while you're out of your own country. Alfonso was just as available and helpful during the planning as he was while we were on our trip. His constant text messages that reminded us of our schedule for the upcoming day, provided us detailed directions on where to meet our drivers, who were always right there and on time, and his ability to make us feel at home while traveling was unprecedented. We had wonderful local guides who were able to share wonderful information and show us amazing sites while not overwhelming us with dates and historical information that can often be way too much data. They were all just the right amount of info as we had requested. I feel like we were able to see everything we wanted to and at the same time did not feel like we were too overbooked and had enough time to explore on our own. Thank you Alfonso, and our guides Gloria (Malaga), Manu (Seville)Juan (Madrid) and George (Barcelona), we feel like you're all our friends now! Thank you for showing us Spain and sharing your time with us.

Activity Reviews
Private Toledo Day Trip
Private Toledo Day Trip
Madrid

I'm so glad we went to Toledo. We thought it might be a long day and while it was, it was super cool to see.The history, the art, the old medieval town were all amazing. We visited great museums, cathedrals, we ate and we even shopped and enjoyed the short train ride to and from Toledo. Might have been one of our favorite days.

Quality of Experience
Really an amazing day that was so filled with a little of everything. History, art, shopping, cathedrals and temples.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Juan's unique perspective as an architect was super fun to have on this trip.
Transport
Train is so easy!
Private City Highlights Walk
Private City Highlights Walk
Madrid

After traveling for 3 weeks we were tired and Alfonso and our guide Juan were able to accommodate us and make this walk through Madrid just perfect. We were able to see the sites and get super interesting info about them and also get valuable info on what to see, avoid, or do on our own. We went places that we likely wouldn't have walked on our own.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Juan was amazing, he was with us on this tour and the next day and had a cool perspective on everything as an architect.
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

Had a wonderful night tromping around Barcelona and seeing some of the highlights of the Gothic Quarter. Stopped for Tapas and had so much food! :) The title of the tour made us think it was kind of a Tapas tour instead of being a Tour that Also had Tapas. So that's the only reason for 4 stars because we had different expectations. But was a great night!

Quality of Experience
Cool to walk around the gothic quarter.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
George was so nice and informative without overwhelming us with information
Guadalquivir Private River Cruise
Guadalquivir Private River Cruise
Seville

This was a nice relaxing ride on the river. It was really only about 75 minutes, not 2 hours and the scenery wasn't that awesome compared to all the other sites we had seen.

Quality of Experience
The boat was nice, it was shorter that stated and didn't go anywhere with any major sites to see
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ancient Bath Experience
Ancient Bath Experience
Spain

Super cool experience! The massages were really good and the facilities were wonderful. We could have booked a longer massage or had more time here to relax, 90 minutes didn't seem enough to enjoy.

Quality of Experience
Super cool place!
Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville
Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville
Seville

We visited a couple of Tapas places and walked around Seville and saw what felt like all of Seville in one walk which is awesome. We had thought this was more of a food tour by the title of it but it was more like a tour that ended with Tapas, which was still great, but was different than what we had expected.

Quality of Experience
We didn't realize it was a city tour with history, tapas and flamenco, which ended up being wonderful, but our expectations were a little off.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Manu was amazing, felt like a friend by the end of the night.
Private Old Town Discovery Walk
Private Old Town Discovery Walk
Málaga

Gloria was super fun and so informative without being boring. She took us through the Alcazaba with a passion for the info that kept us all interested. She then walked us through Malaga, leaving us to eat one of our favorite meals.

Quality of Experience
The only reason this isn't 5 stars was that the tour said it was 2 hours and it was closer to 4. Also, it would be awesome if there would have been details on where the tour was going to take us so we wouldn't have already visited the site. We almost visited the Alcazar the night before but were so lucky we hadn't since this was part of the tour.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gloria was fun and so excited about the information she shared.
Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Nov 26, 2023

Dear Collen.
Thanks a lot for being so specific in your reviews. We appreciate your effort and your enthusiastic.
We hope to see you again in another trip around Spain; maybe the north...
Take care!

Quality service
Spain | Nov 12 - Nov 23, 2023

Matthew
Matthew F.
Australia | Reviewed on Nov 25, 2023

Alphonso’s regular checks and comms kept us all very happy. Hie transfer drivers and local guides were fantastic. In particular Gloria in Malaga, Juan in Madrid and Toledo and the others were terrific too.

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Nov 26, 2023

Hi Matthew.
We are delighted to hear that your trip experience was so good. This will help other travelers to understand the quality of our trips better. Thank you very much!

Trip of a Lifetime
Spain | Nov 1 - Nov 11, 2023

Mikaila
Mikaila H.
Medford, OR | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2023
We had the trip of a lifetime traveling Spain and Portugal. We essentially told Irene our vibes as a couple, our interests, and told her to recommend what she thought we would enjoy. She made us a the perfect itinerary for Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, and Sevilla, and Lisbon. Majority of our time was spent in Spain (as requested) and Irene did an amazing job at creating a trip to make me fall in love with the country (castles!!!) and I will recommend every person I know to visit Spain and use her... Read more

We had the trip of a lifetime traveling Spain and Portugal. We essentially told Irene our vibes as a couple, our interests, and told her to recommend what she thought we would enjoy. She made us a the perfect itinerary for Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, and Sevilla, and Lisbon. Majority of our time was spent in Spain (as requested) and Irene did an amazing job at creating a trip to make me fall in love with the country (castles!!!) and I will recommend every person I know to visit Spain and use her as their guide! She remained accessible through the trip via her partner so they were only ever a whatsapp message away and I was always confident if anything were to go wrong they would be able to help. I can’t recommend enough!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Vincci La Rábida
Sevilla
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NH Sintra Centro Hotel
Sintra
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Editory Riverside Santa Apolonia Hotel
Lisboa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room Mate Alicia
Madrid

Perfect gem of a hotel! Amazing location. Sweet staff (shout out Miguel & Eva!!)

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Last dinner, Goodbye Spain!
Last dinner, Goodbye Spain!
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cycling tour in Seville
Cycling tour in Seville
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Tour of Lisbon
Private Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided tour in Madrid - Los Austrias
Guided tour in Madrid - Los Austrias
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Irene Carravilla

Catalonia Family Trip
Spain | Oct 29 - Nov 5, 2023

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Meg B.
Italy | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
We had a lovely time in Barcelona, I think given the requests, our trip plan was well curated and we had very good experiences. In terms of the accommodations, we had a slight issue each time we stayed at the Gran Havana with the rooms not being equitable for a family of five, but they were kind enough to move the furniture out of the way and bring a rollaway bed in each time for the fifth person to sleep on. Not having heated pools at either accommodation was also a bit of a... Read more

We had a lovely time in Barcelona, I think given the requests, our trip plan was well curated and we had very good experiences. In terms of the accommodations, we had a slight issue each time we stayed at the Gran Havana with the rooms not being equitable for a family of five, but they were kind enough to move the furniture out of the way and bring a rollaway bed in each time for the fifth person to sleep on. Not having heated pools at either accommodation was also a bit of a disappointment when traveling with little kids. The driver and tour guides were all very great. I think we were a bit disappointed with the cancelation of the kayak trip because the weather turned out to be very nice on the morning that we were scheduled to go on that excursion. The mosaics class was really nice and we enjoyed the other tours as well.
Thank you Kim Kim and Helena for your help!

Local specialist: Helena Fernández
Helena
Helena Fernández
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Nov 21, 2023
Hi Meg!
Thank you very much for your words and for taking the time to write this review and share your Barcelona experience with us.
I am delighted to hear you had a lovely time and enjoyed your trip plan.
I appreciate your feedback on the accommodations, and I'll certainly look into improvements. However, when the trip is prepared on short notice, it is more difficult to find the perfect hotel for your needs. I regret the weather affected the kayak trip, sea conditions do not always match... Read more

Hi Meg!
Thank you very much for your words and for taking the time to write this review and share your Barcelona experience with us.
I am delighted to hear you had a lovely time and enjoyed your trip plan.

I appreciate your feedback on the accommodations, and I'll certainly look into improvements. However, when the trip is prepared on short notice, it is more difficult to find the perfect hotel for your needs.

I regret the weather affected the kayak trip, sea conditions do not always match the weather inland.

Thanks for choosing Kim Kim and Espíritu Travel team for this trip, I look forward to helping you on future adventures!

War regards,
Helena

Kim Kim can help you plan and book so you don’t have to.
Spain | Oct 24 - Nov 5, 2023

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Azadeh J.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2023
We had a last minute trip to Spain and we didn’t have enough time to research and plan everything so I reached out to Kim Kim. Adam was very helpful in helping plan our trip and activities based on conversations we had and what our interest were. The team including Jessica and Yuri helped book and answer questions I had through the trip Going with KimKim was very helpful so I didn’t have the stress of planning and booking but still getting the chance to do all the things we wanted.... Read more

We had a last minute trip to Spain and we didn’t have enough time to research and plan everything so I reached out to Kim Kim. Adam was very helpful in helping plan our trip and activities based on conversations we had and what our interest were. The team including Jessica and Yuri helped book and answer questions I had through the trip Going with KimKim was very helpful so I didn’t have the stress of planning and booking but still getting the chance to do all the things we wanted. Definitely recommend them to anyone planning a trip.

Hotel Review
Room Mate Alba
Madrid

Great hotel! Really cool style and very helpful and friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jan 29, 2024

Hi Azadeh,

Thank you so much for your review! Running into you and your husband in Seville was a great surprise! It was great planning your adventure and I'm glad you had a great experience! I hope you enjoyed your adventure in Switzerland! :)

Best,
Adam

All of the guides were knowledgeable and prof...
Spain | Oct 24 - Nov 6, 2023

Marlene
Marlene Z.
Wilmington, DE | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2023

All of the guides were knowledgeable and professional. The ones that were the best were Gabriella in Granada, Diego in San Sebastián, Theresa in Sevilla and Gemma and Anna in Barcelona

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Nov 07, 2023

Hi Marlene! Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with your guides :) It's been a pleasure to work with you on this trip. Best regards, Bea.

Andalusia
Spain | Oct 15 - Oct 30, 2023

Judith
Judith A.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Nov 06, 2023

We had wonderful guides in Cordoba and Grenada. Unfortunately our guide for the White Villages and Rhonda was a tremendous disappointment and the only negative of the trip. Beatriz was excellent in providing us with train tickets , museum tickets etc and quickly responded to any concerns before and during our trip.

Local specialist: Beatriz Lopez Diaz
Beatriz
Beatriz Lopez Diaz
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Nov 07, 2023
Dear Judith, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as it is essential to us. I'm thrilled you had a wonderful experience with our guides in Cordoba and Grenada. On the other hand, I apologize for the disappointment you encountered with the guide during the White Villages tour. We have taken steps to resolve this issue, we solved it, as it was the first time this happened and now it will not happen again in the future. It has been a huge pleasure to provide you with all the... Read more

Dear Judith,

thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as it is essential to us.

I'm thrilled you had a wonderful experience with our guides in Cordoba and Grenada. On the other hand, I apologize for the disappointment you encountered with the guide during the White Villages tour. We have taken steps to resolve this issue, we solved it, as it was the first time this happened and now it will not happen again in the future.

It has been a huge pleasure to provide you with all the assistance as you have been my priority. I really care about offering high-quality services that enrich the memorable experience of discovering Spain. For us, small details become essential pieces of the journey ;)

Once again, thank you for your feedback and your kind words. I will be very happy to help you with any future travel plans you may have ;)

Best,
Bea

The accommodations and the planning of the wh...
Spain | Sep 17 - Sep 25, 2023

Maricris
Maricris S.
Glendale, CA | Reviewed on Nov 06, 2023

The accommodations and the planning of the whole trip is well curated.

Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Nov 06, 2023

Hi Mari Cris, thank you for taking the time to submit your review and rating of the trip! It was a pleasure to organize your Spanish adventure and hope we can work together in the future again :) Best, Marta

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