Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

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We had a great Spain trip. All the places wer...
Spain | Apr 30 - May 10, 2025

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Rajal S.
Richardson, TX | Reviewed on May 16, 2025
We had a great Spain trip. All the places were amazing. Guides were knowledgeable and quite friendly. Facilities were mostly very good, however, the hotel choice for Barcelona was not good. Hotel room for the Barcelona was also very small. Kim Kim did a good job in organizing all the reservations. However, we were disappointed that Kim Kim, even being such a big travel agent could not secure Alhambra Palace tickets. My brother-in-law, ultimately managed to get us the ticket. We were... Read more

We had a great Spain trip. All the places were amazing. Guides were knowledgeable and quite friendly. Facilities were mostly very good, however, the hotel choice for Barcelona was not good. Hotel room for the Barcelona was also very small. Kim Kim did a good job in organizing all the reservations. However, we were disappointed that Kim Kim, even being such a big travel agent could not secure Alhambra Palace tickets. My brother-in-law, ultimately managed to get us the ticket. We were fortunate to see such a beautiful palace from inside. Without that the visit to Grenada would have been incomplete We had paid in full almost 3 months in advance. This should have been secured. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and satisfied with the trip.

Hotel Reviews
Áurea Catedral Hotel
Granada
Authenticity & Character
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Hotel Astoria
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
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Room Mate Alba
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
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Casa Romana Hotel Boutique
Sevilla
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Activity Review
Private Granada Walk
Private Granada Walk
Granada

All the walking tours during our trip were excellent. They were well organized and informative, enhancing our experience.

Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Amazing adventures in Spain and treasured memories
Spain | Apr 30 - May 10, 2025

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Julie S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on May 15, 2025
Our trip to Spain was amazing. Hector thought of every detail and provided a few fun surprises for us along the way. Our adventures have provided us with lasting treasured memories. Read more

Our trip to Spain was amazing. Hector thought of every detail and provided a few fun surprises for us along the way. Our adventures have provided us with lasting treasured memories.

Hotel Reviews
Slow Suites Setas
Seville

Great location and spacious enough for 4.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Floors were not clean.
Hotel Meninas
Madrid

Great location, attentive staff and amazing breakfast. Awesome shower!

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Hotel SANSEbay
San Sebastian

By far our favorite accommodation. The view from the room was stunning. Room was clean, spacious enough for 4 and wonderful large bathroom and shower. Breakfast was delicious!

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Apartamentos B48 Abando
Bilbo

We would not recommend this apartment. Very tiny for 4 people, location was subpar on busy loud road. The building felt more like a hostel without any charm.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
There was no toilet paper provided upon check in and no staff on site.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Highlights of Old Madrid Walk
Highlights of Old Madrid Walk
Madrid

Megan did a great job. Good way to get acclimated to Madrid.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hiking Excursion  St.James way, famous «Camino de Santiago»
Hiking Excursion  St.James way, famous «Camino de Santiago»
San Sebastián

The weather was terrible and of no fault of our guide. Adjustments were made on the fly to accommodate for weather and preferences. Guide was knowledgeable but not personable. Turned out to be same guide as pixtos tour the evening before.

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Private Transfer  {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coastal Route
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coastal Route
Spain

AMAZING! Guide and tour was spectacular. We all loved Diego!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
So comfortable. Van was immaculate!
Seville City Bike Visit
Seville City Bike Visit
Seville

Ferran was the best. Biking around Seville was the way to go. Strongly recommend!

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Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Spain

AMAZING! A favorite of everyone’s! Jamie was a spectacular guide. Diego and Jamie were the best. Highly recommend both of these guys.

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Food
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Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain

A classic must do in Seville but nothing spectacular.

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San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastián

Fun way to learn, eat and drink through the City. Also fun to meet a few other visitors from around the world on this small group tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable guide but not very personable.
Transport
Walking on our own.
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 16, 2025

Hi Julie!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly delighted to hear that your trip to Spain was such a memorable and enjoyable experience. It was a pleasure working with you to plan this journey, and I'm so glad the little surprises along the way added something special to your adventure.

Knowing that your time in Spain created lasting memories means the world to me; that’s exactly what we aim for with every trip.

If you ever start dreaming of your next adventure, I’d be thrilled to help you plan it!

I wish you all the best!

Spain 2025 Anniversary Trip
Spain | Apr 28 - May 10, 2025

Gary
Gary G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 14, 2025
Our trip to Spain was everything we had hoped for. It was a celebration of our time together. We enjoyed Madrid more than we thought we would having a great hotel, Catalonia Gran Via and 2 wonderful tours, Geza was perfect and the tapas tour was so much fun and delicious. Our day trip to Toledo went like clockwork. Manuel or Manny was one of our favorite tour guides. He made us feel like friends immediately and hugged us when he left us at maybe our best restaurants of the trip, La Cave. We... Read more

Our trip to Spain was everything we had hoped for. It was a celebration of our time together. We enjoyed Madrid more than we thought we would having a great hotel, Catalonia Gran Via and 2 wonderful tours, Geza was perfect and the tapas tour was so much fun and delicious. Our day trip to Toledo went like clockwork. Manuel or Manny was one of our favorite tour guides. He made us feel like friends immediately and hugged us when he left us at maybe our best restaurants of the trip, La Cave. We loved all our train trips through out Spain. Seville made us feel like we were really in Spain. Carlos gave us a fabulous tapas tour introducing some new specialties. Carolina was maybe the sweetest tour guide. She was great. Our hotel, Sacristia de Santa Ana, was a great location but our least favorite of the trip. Granada was another even better than expected. Gabriela was a fabulous tour guide for the Alhambra. She could answer every question and you felt she really enjoyed her job. Equally impressive was Marta, our city tour guide, so delightful. Our hotel, Villa Oniria, was maybe the nicest hotel we have ever visited and certainly the best for this trip. Malaga was a bit like South Beach but had a wonderful food scene. Our hotel H10 Croma was very chic and perfectly located. Our day trip to Ronda went perfectly. Our driver was prompt and the ride was smooth. Ronda was what we expected but is overrun with tourists. Lenora was a very good tour guide and recommended probably our favorite tapas restaurant of the whole trip for lunch. Don’t have the name but was the oldest in town she said. Our ride to the airport was waiting when we checked out of the hotel. Loved our trip. Thank you all.

Hotel Reviews
Catalonia Gran Vía
Madrid

Ideal location, excellent breakfast, very fun bar, great staff and clean comfortable rooms

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Sacristia de Santa Ana
Seville

Good location but noisy late into the night. Breakfast was just okay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Noisy area very late at night
Staff
I think it could have been a language barrier since we did not speak Spanish so not sure it was any faults of the staff but we did not get anything extra here.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bedding was up to pare.
Villa Oniria
Granada

Loved this hotel! So beautiful and stylish and ideal location. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Highly recommend.

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Staff
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H10 Croma Málaga
Málaga

Beautiful hotel, great location, very friendly and helpful staff, spotlessly clean and great rooftop bar.

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Activity Reviews
Day Excursion to Ronda
Day Excursion to Ronda
Málaga

Ronda is a beautiful place and our guide was very good. It is overrun with tourists though. We enjoyed our time there, especially our lunch at a very old family run tapas restaurant.

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Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

So much fun as well as delicious. Our guide made sure we all felt included and was interested in getting to know us. The tour took place in a non touristy area so that was refreshing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guide and camaraderie of group as well as tapa selection.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Madrid:  History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid

Geza was wonderful and very personable. Saw places we would have missed.

Quality of Experience
Geza
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Seville Culinary Experience
Seville Culinary Experience
Seville

Carlos was a doll. Such a fun evening with multinationals in great restaurants.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Carolina was a sweetheart and great guide. She loves her job.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada

Truly a new experience for us. Very dramatic and authentic feeling. Very well organized in a unique setting.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Probably our favorite tour of this trip. Gabriela was one of our favorite guides and the Alhambra was our favorite place we visited. Not having experienced Islamic culture before, this was an eye opening place. Beautiful gardens and architecture.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Privately Guided Visit of Granada City Center & Albaycin Neighborhood
Privately Guided Visit of Granada City Center & Albaycin Neighborhood
Granada

Marta was the perfect guide. So knowledgeable and enthusiastic. You learn a lot about Granada and see some beautiful areas.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 18, 2025

Hola Gary! Thanks so much for taking the time to share the highlights of your trip to Spain I am glad to know that you and Joseph had a great time celbrating your time together🥰I will pass your kind words onto our guides, drivers and accomodation suppliers. It was a pleasure creating this experience with you and hopefully, we get in touch again for future adventures x All the best, Raquel

Outstanding
Spain | Apr 27 - May 11, 2025

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Robert D.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Honestly I was blown away by our whole experience going to Portugal and Spain. Rita was fantastic. Attentive, responsive. Everything in the planning was executed perfectly. Every Guide, every driver was awesome and on time. The whole 2 weeks went flawlessly. All of our excursions and day trips were fantastic. Every Guide we had was knowledgeable, friendly, and very good. Paolo was outstanding!

Local specialist: Rita Pagano
Rita
Rita Pagano
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 13, 2025

Dear Robert, thank you so much for your kind words! 🥹 I'm happy to hear that your trip to Portugal and Spain exceeded your expectations. It means the world to know that everything went smoothly and that you felt well looked after throughout the entire journey. I’d love to stay in touch and help you plan your next adventure, whether it’s to Italy, Morocco, or a return to Spain! All my best, Rita 🥰

A lot of transfer from airport to hotel and t...
Spain | Apr 28 - May 10, 2025

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Matt W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 11, 2025

A lot of transfer from airport to hotel and trian station to hotel where left to us. Would rather that be part of the service. Didn’t like tours being shared.

Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 14, 2025
Dear Wilmoth family,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that you felt there weren’t enough transfers arranged between the airports, train stations, and your hotels. Please note that this could have been easily arranged if these services had been requested from the beginning, just as we were able to provide the additional transfers you requested during your stay without any issue.
The same applies to the type of tours included in your itinerary....
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Dear Wilmoth family,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that you felt there weren’t enough transfers arranged between the airports, train stations, and your hotels. Please note that this could have been easily arranged if these services had been requested from the beginning, just as we were able to provide the additional transfers you requested during your stay without any issue.
The same applies to the type of tours included in your itinerary. All of them could have been arranged as private experiences if that preference had been communicated in advance. That said, I hope that you still enjoyed the private and small group tours and found the experiences enriching.
I truly hope that the rest of your trip, including your hotel stays, was comfortable and enjoyable, and that you return home with wonderful memories for the entire family.
It was a real pleasure assisting you in planning your journey through Spain and Portugal. Thank you again for your comments, and I hope everything else met your expectations.
Warmest regards,

The whole journey was exceptional. All went t...
Spain | Mar 6 - Mar 15, 2025

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Janice K.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on May 10, 2025
The whole journey was exceptional. All went to plan.
The guides and drivers were excellent. Knowledgeable, helpful and always polite.
From the planning through to the completion of our tour in Southern Spain was above and beyond our expectation.
The hotels especially the Hospes group were absolutely beautiful . The accommodation, concierge service, were excellent. The hotel in Sevilla (Colon Gran Melia) was perhaps not quite up to the Hospes standard. A little tired around the edges.It...
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The whole journey was exceptional. All went to plan.
The guides and drivers were excellent. Knowledgeable, helpful and always polite.
From the planning through to the completion of our tour in Southern Spain was above and beyond our expectation.
The hotels especially the Hospes group were absolutely beautiful . The accommodation, concierge service, were excellent. The hotel in Sevilla (Colon Gran Melia) was perhaps not quite up to the Hospes standard. A little tired around the edges.It could do with a refit. Would have liked to have stayed at the Las Casa del Rey de Breza in Sevilla
We will definitely use Kimkim again.

Hotel Review
Hotel Hospes Palacio del Bailío
Córdoba

Absolutely beautiful. All our needs taken care of - efficiently and courteously. Dining room a wonderful experience . The dinners on both occasions were excellent. The coffee station at breakfast could have been a little more efficient.

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Activity Reviews
Sunset Málaga Cruise
Sunset Málaga Cruise
Málaga

Too long and not very interesting

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Privately Guided Visit of Málaga
Privately Guided Visit of Málaga
Spain

Guide was excellent and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Guided Visit of Ronda
Guided Visit of Ronda
Spain

Rained out

Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}, Hike the Caminito del Rey
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}, Hike the Caminito del Rey
Spain

Rained out

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Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents
Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents
Granada

Guide was excellent. Walked to many places off the beaten track Wonderful

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on May 12, 2025

Hi Mike, thank you for taking the time to submit this thorough review! I am so pleased that the journey was an exceptional one. ☺️ It has been a pleasure to organize this trip for you and I hope we work together on another adventure through Spain, Portugal, Morocco or Italy soon ☺️ We wish you all the best in your travel endeavors! Best, Marta

Very happy with Kim Kim thru the whole proces...
Spain | Apr 24 - Apr 30, 2025

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Tom O.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 07, 2025
Very happy with Kim Kim thru the whole process. I spoke with Marta about what kind of trip we were looking for and she delivered. Can’t ask for more. Barcelona was lovely. Tapas tour with Boris was excellent. Ann Marie’s tour of history of city with personal tour of Familia Segrada was very enjoyable and informative.
We then trained to San Sebastián. My only complaint was the coach bookings. Yes, the first class seating doesn’t get you a lot more but you’re less likely to be surrounded by a...
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Very happy with Kim Kim thru the whole process. I spoke with Marta about what kind of trip we were looking for and she delivered. Can’t ask for more. Barcelona was lovely. Tapas tour with Boris was excellent. Ann Marie’s tour of history of city with personal tour of Familia Segrada was very enjoyable and informative.
We then trained to San Sebastián. My only complaint was the coach bookings. Yes, the first class seating doesn’t get you a lot more but you’re less likely to be surrounded by a family with young hyperactive children, none of which believed in the use of soap.
San Sebastián is a Jewel. Would like to return someday. Our guide there Jaime was excellent. Enthusiastically led us to multiple villages surrounding the area. Knows his history, geography and cuisine. Proud of his Basque heritage, Jaime has us convinced to return in the not too distant future. Will use Kim Kim!

Activity Reviews
Guided Visit of San Sebastian
Guided Visit of San Sebastian
San Sebastián
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transport wasn’t waiting for us at the train station on arrival to San Sebastián. Contact barely spoke English so communication difficult
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exclusive Barcelona Sailboat Cruise
Exclusive Barcelona Sailboat Cruise
Barcelona

The young man who took us out was great. It’s a 2 hour tour and we had to get a train later that day. Possibly a little tight if running late. You don’t see much in two hours. If the weathers good it’s fun. If it’s cold and windy, not so much.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastián

Sara did a great job. Had lots of fun with the other guests.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit Traditional Basque Coastal Towns & a Txakolli  Winery Visit
Visit Traditional Basque Coastal Towns & a Txakolli Winery Visit
San Sebastián

Jaime was excellent. Highly recommended

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Night
Flamenco Night
Barcelona

Wife and daughter enjoyed it. Was fine for one hour performance. They took other people’s advice and turned down the A/C. Was comfortable. You’re in Barcelona so you might as well see. There are many such establishments like this available

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on May 09, 2025
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your trip went so well and that our local guides helped create such a memorable experience. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed Barcelona, especially the tapas tour with Boris and the insightful time with Ann Marie at the Sagrada Família. We appreciate your candid note about the train journey. We understand how vital comfort can be during travel, and we’ll take that into account for future planning. San... Read more

Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your trip went so well and that our local guides helped create such a memorable experience. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed Barcelona, especially the tapas tour with Boris and the insightful time with Ann Marie at the Sagrada Família. We appreciate your candid note about the train journey. We understand how vital comfort can be during travel, and we’ll take that into account for future planning. San Sebastián truly is a gem, and we’re so glad Jaime could share his passion for the region with you. His enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Basque culture make him one of our standout guides. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to everyone involved. Marta :-)

Wonderful family trip to Spain!
Spain | Apr 17 - Apr 26, 2025

Julie
Julie C.
Lansdale, PA | Reviewed on May 05, 2025
We had a wonderful family trip to Spain thanks to KimKim! Adam and Summer did a great job booking tours to match our varied interests. Every one of our guides was knowledgeable and welcomed questions. We particularly enjoyed our tour guide Miguel in Seville and Nacho who took us on a private tapas tour in Madrid. All of the travel arrangements went smoothly - we flew home just two days before the major power outage for which we are very grateful. This was our third trip with KimKim and we... Read more

We had a wonderful family trip to Spain thanks to KimKim! Adam and Summer did a great job booking tours to match our varied interests. Every one of our guides was knowledgeable and welcomed questions. We particularly enjoyed our tour guide Miguel in Seville and Nacho who took us on a private tapas tour in Madrid. All of the travel arrangements went smoothly - we flew home just two days before the major power outage for which we are very grateful. This was our third trip with KimKim and we look forward to more in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville

We enjoyed this unique, historic hotel and the walk from our room to the main building through corridors interspersed with fountains, flowers and patios. It was a nice, easy walk to the Alcazar and historic center.

Authenticity & Character
Quirky and fun.
Location
Close to major attractions
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room Mate Macarena
Madrid

Lovely breakfast room, good individual rooms located in dark hallways, prime location.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Modern chain hotel with large rooms and very nice dining options. Located very close to La Sagrada Familia.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to La Sagrada Familia but a distance away from other major tourist areas in Barcelona.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Prado Museum Visit with an Art Historian
Private Prado Museum Visit with an Art Historian
Madrid

Excellent way to see the amazing collection and learn about Spanish history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Madrid

Complimented the Prado Museum tour that we did on the same day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Day Trip to Ávila & Segovia
Private Day Trip to Ávila & Segovia
Madrid

It was unseasonably cold and rainy the day of the trip which dampened our experience a bit. Interesting cities and sites explained well with a very good recommendation for a restaurant at lunch.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Evening Tapas Stroll with a Local
Private Evening Tapas Stroll with a Local
Madrid

Really excellent tour filled with local information and tips and delicious food. Wished this had been at the start of our trip but I’m sure scheduling was challenging because of the Easter holiday.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nacho chose great food and restaurants and adapted flexibly to our interests.
Historic Landmarks Walk
Historic Landmarks Walk
Seville

Miguel was an excellent guide and covered a lot of really interesting sites and locales. The small group was a good size.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Park Güell & La Sagrada Família Experience
Park Güell & La Sagrada Família Experience
Barcelona

Beautiful, iconic, must see sites viewed as part of a larger group. The sites were very crowded but the guide did a good job navigating us along.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
So glad that transportation to La Sagrada Familia was included!
Costa Brava Day Trip
Costa Brava Day Trip
Barcelona

We really enjoyed all of the sites and wished there had been more time in Girona. We got a late start due to mechanical issues with the van. Not the tides fault at all.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mechanical issues delayed us by an hour and a half.
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Seville

Even though we saw these sites from the outside we learned a lot more about them by touring the interior.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on May 22, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😀 We're happy to hear your family had a wonderful trip to Spain and that we were able to tailor the experience to everyone's interests. It’s great to know that Miguel and Nacho made such a positive impression—our guides love sharing their passion for Spain! I have done the same tapas tour with Nacho and loved it too! 🙌 Your detailed comments and ratings for each hotel and activity benefit future travelers! Thanks for going into detail! :) We’re also... Read more

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😀 We're happy to hear your family had a wonderful trip to Spain and that we were able to tailor the experience to everyone's interests. It’s great to know that Miguel and Nacho made such a positive impression—our guides love sharing their passion for Spain! I have done the same tapas tour with Nacho and loved it too! 🙌

Your detailed comments and ratings for each hotel and activity benefit future travelers! Thanks for going into detail! :)

We’re also glad all your travel went smoothly and that you made it home safely before the power outage. It means a lot that this was your third trip with us—we truly look forward to helping you plan the next one! 🇪🇸

I hope to see you on another kimkim trip!

Amazing trip to Northern Spain
Spain | Apr 22 - May 3, 2025

Jenny
Jenny B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 05, 2025
This was the most amazing trip! Once in a lifetime experience! The planning and coordination or orchestrated perfectly! We spent 12 days in northern Spain and had several different guides and tours, and they all went off without a hitch! I was so surprised by the professionalism and knowledge of all of the guides and the attention to detail that they gave us was impeccable! It was definitely a five star experience that I would recommend to anyone in the future! Read more

This was the most amazing trip! Once in a lifetime experience! The planning and coordination or orchestrated perfectly! We spent 12 days in northern Spain and had several different guides and tours, and they all went off without a hitch! I was so surprised by the professionalism and knowledge of all of the guides and the attention to detail that they gave us was impeccable! It was definitely a five star experience that I would recommend to anyone in the future!

Hotel Reviews
Barceló Oviedo Cervantes
Oviedo

Barceló Oviedo Cervantes in Oviedo was my favorite hotel of the trip. The accommodations were wonderful, and the breakfast was absolutely fantastic with a wide spread that I loved. The hotel provided such a nice atmosphere, contributing to an overall superb experience.

Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection
Santiago de Compostela

Palacio del Carmen in Santiago de Compostela stood out for its exceptional service. We happened to stay there during a country-wide blackout, and the hotel staff handled the situation exceptionally well, maintaining calm and offering great service despite the circumstances. The staff at breakfast were particularly wonderful, ensuring we had a great start to the day. Hector, in particular, was fabulous.

Eurostars Plaza Acueducto
Segovia

The Eurostars Plaza Acueducto in Segovia was very nicely situated right in the heart of the city, which was great for exploring. The accommodations were pleasant, albeit not quite as impressive as some of the other hotels we stayed at, but still a nice place to stay in Segovia.

Hotel Cortezo
Madrid

Hotel Cortezo in Madrid was probably my least favorite among the hotels we stayed at during the trip. Though the staff were excellent and breakfast was great, the hotel felt a bit dated, and the views were not impressive. However, being centrally located made it convenient, so it served its purpose.

Activity Review
Excursion with Private Driver to Museo Indiano & Gijón
Excursion with Private Driver to Museo Indiano & Gijón
Oviedo

Guillermo was an amazing guide during our excursion to the Museo Indiano and Gijón. He was knowledgeable and made the tour personal and delightful. His passion for the culture and history shone through, and he went out of his way to show us a fantastic time. We got to see unique sites with special significance to us, and the experience was arguably the highlight of our entire trip. The lunch by the water with calamari and the tapas was an added bonus to the wonderful day. Definitely a top-notch experience!

Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 11, 2025

Hola Jenny! Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words 😍
It's amazing to hear you had a wonderful time with your family discovering your roots!
I will pass your words onto to our local guides as they will be so happy to hear that they have contributed to a wonderful adventure. A pleasure ! 😊All the best , Raquel

Planning a Trip? You Need to Try KimKim!!
Spain | Apr 19 - May 2, 2025

Brenda
Brenda H.
Canada | Reviewed on May 03, 2025
If you’re thinking of planning a trip and want it to be smooth, personalized and unforgettable, use KimKim. I can’t say enough good things about our experience. From start to finish, everything was organized with such care and attention to detail. Coraima was our main contact and she was incredible, responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about making our trip special. Summer also helped ensure everything flowed seamlessly. They were both so easy to communicate with, and it really felt... Read more

If you’re thinking of planning a trip and want it to be smooth, personalized and unforgettable, use KimKim. I can’t say enough good things about our experience. From start to finish, everything was organized with such care and attention to detail.

Coraima was our main contact and she was incredible, responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about making our trip special. Summer also helped ensure everything flowed seamlessly. They were both so easy to communicate with, and it really felt like they were just as excited about our trip as we were.

Some standout highlights:
• The wine tasting experience was a dream—two whites, two reds, and a port, paired with the most gorgeous charcuterie board. Such a perfect relaxing afternoon.
• Our Douro River/ocean sailing trip was out of this world. We couldn’t stop smiling—it was so romantic. The tour company went above & beyond with their amazing drinks they served along with a side snack.
• We had an amazing time in Barcelona,
Malaga, Madrid, Porto & Lisbon with every single tour guide KimKim arranged for us was top-notch: knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what they do.

Everything was tailored to us. I’ll absolutely use KimKim again.

Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on May 21, 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Brenda! It was incredible having the chance to meet you and work with you throughout the planning process 😊 your kind words mean so much. It's always my priority to ensure a smooth, personalized, and memorable experience, and I'm glad to read we met that. I was also happy to see that the wine tasting experience was a dream; it's one of my favorites, too! I look forward to seeing you at kimkim again in the future!
Coraima

25th Anniversary Trip to Spain
Spain | Apr 21 - Apr 30, 2025

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Penny G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 02, 2025
I found the KimKim team gave me the perfect combination of guidance and freedom while planning our trip to Spain. Hector gave us great suggestions, responded in a timely manner and was also able to pivot and rearrange cities and tours when we decided to fly out of Madrid instead of Seville. He responded to us immediately ( after hours) when we couldn’t find our tapas tour group. Pick up and drop offs were seamless. Over all we had a wonderful trip and felt very secure knowing Hector and... Read more

I found the KimKim team gave me the perfect combination of guidance and freedom while planning our trip to Spain. Hector gave us great suggestions, responded in a timely manner and was also able to pivot and rearrange cities and tours when we decided to fly out of Madrid instead of Seville. He responded to us immediately ( after hours) when we couldn’t find our tapas tour group. Pick up and drop offs were seamless. Over all we had a wonderful trip and felt very secure knowing Hector and KimKim were there for us if we needed them.

Hotel Reviews
ICON BCN by Petit Palace
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NH Collection Palacio de Tepa
Madrid

The rooms were spacious, clean and beautiful. We were here during the power outage when the grid in all of Spain went down. The gentleman who was running the restaurant ( Javio - spelling?) went above and beyond to not only to serve us a meal ( sandwich and salad because they did not need to be cooked) but found some board games at the front desk and let us play by candlelight until the power came back on.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla

The quarters were a bit cramped- not a lot of room for luggage

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain
Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 05, 2025

Dear Penny!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the flexibility throughout the planning process and felt supported during your time in Spain. It was a pleasure assisting you, and I’m so happy everything went smoothly. I’d be thrilled to help you again on your next adventure!

Motorcycle adventure in Northern Spain
Spain | Apr 21 - Apr 30, 2025

Bill
Bill J.
Canada | Reviewed on May 01, 2025
Hector's advice and assistance planning the trip was spot on. The itinerary and excursions were excellent. The accommodations were very good and a couple exceeded expectations. I would definitely look to Kimkim and specifically Hector to plan future trips. Read more

Hector's advice and assistance planning the trip was spot on. The itinerary and excursions were excellent. The accommodations were very good and a couple exceeded expectations. I would definitely look to Kimkim and specifically Hector to plan future trips.

Hotel Reviews
Parador de Aiguablava
Begur

Loved this hotels location, room quality, beautiful view from the room and elswhere, lovely gardens, excellent restaurant

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful modern architecture and finishing.
Location
Ocean view
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was very clean.
ICON BCN by Petit Palace
Barcelona

The ICON BCN is a very nice boutique hotel The

Authenticity & Character
It has the unique characteristics of an older building with modern updates and decor. Nicely done.
Location
Very central. Walking distance to the historic districts in central Barcelona.
Staff
The staff was excellent. Very attentive and helpful. I arrived early after an overnight flight and they did there best to check me in early so I could get some rest before my evening excursion.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was very clean.
Palafox
Zaragoza

A comfortable hotel in a good location. A little dated in its decor. Breakfast was excellent - similar to all the hotels we stayed at this trip.

Authenticity & Character
A basic downtown hotel. No view.
Location
The hotel has a convenient and central location. Walking distance to the historic districts.
Staff
Efficient and helpful - met expectations
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness was good but there were a few stains/watermarks on the bathroom tile floor indicating the floors may not have been washed in a while.
Els Jardins De La Martana
Besalú

The Hotel is right next to the historic Medieval town which we explored. This is the reason for visiting this place. The rooms are comfortable but since it is an old historic building I sense there are restrictions to how they can renovate. Having said that the bathrooms and HVAC are modern upgrades.

Authenticity & Character
The building is over 100 years old and the renos reflect the historic nature of the building. The bathrooms and HVAC in the rooms are modern.
Location
The Hotel is right next to the historic Medieval town which we explored. This is the reason for visiting this place.
Staff
The hostess was very nice and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We requested two beds. They accommodated us with a sofa bed. The room was clean.
Activity Reviews
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

I would suggest this for anyone new to Spain/Barcelona. This was a small group and we were able to get to know each other as we walked between tapas bars. A very pleasant experience.

Quality of Experience
The Guide was excellent and knowledgeable. The group was very congenial. The guided walk was fun.
Food
Wine was great. The Tapas was good to great.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Guide was excellent and knowledgeable.
Wine Tasting and Tapas in the Ancient Town of Zaragoza
Wine Tasting and Tapas in the Ancient Town of Zaragoza
Zaragoza

This was an individual tour so we got to know and converse with our guide Marta who was great.I think a food and wine tour is a great way to get introduce to a new city.

Quality of Experience
Food
You get to choose the. They were quite good.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marta was friendly and knowledgeable.
Guided Visit of Barcelona & Sagrada Familia
Guided Visit of Barcelona & Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Sagrada Familia is an amazing must see experience. It was busy so the excursion allowed the small group to skip the line. Our guide was excellent and the walking tour is a great introduction to the historic areas of Barcelona.

Quality of Experience
The Sagrada Familia may be the most amazing building I have seen.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide/driver was just right. Knowledgeable, friendly, not overbearing or intrusive
Transport
It was exactly on time
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 05, 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!

I'm truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary, excursions, and accommodations, especially that some exceeded your expectations. It was a real pleasure working with you, and I would be delighted to help you plan another memorable adventure.

Looking forward to the next one!

Our trip to Spain was well planned and Coraim...
Spain | Apr 17 - Apr 29, 2025

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Julie K.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025
Our trip to Spain was well planned and Coraima was very patient as we worked through many details. Our guides were outstanding and our hotels centrally located. The KimKim app was incredibly helpful and it made a huge difference for this trip. The only hitch we had was with the apartment rental in Granada. I would not recommend an apartment and unsure why we were booked into an apartment and not a hotel.
Thanks to Coraima and Lea for all their expertise and help.
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Our trip to Spain was well planned and Coraima was very patient as we worked through many details. Our guides were outstanding and our hotels centrally located. The KimKim app was incredibly helpful and it made a huge difference for this trip. The only hitch we had was with the apartment rental in Granada. I would not recommend an apartment and unsure why we were booked into an apartment and not a hotel.
Thanks to Coraima and Lea for all their expertise and help.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mandarin Oriental Ritz
Madrid

A historical and luxurious hotel, centrally located. Staff was outstanding!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Áurea Convento Capuchinos by Eurostars Hotel Company
Segovia
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We requested a queen bed. They provided what they called a Double as two twin beds (made up as two separate beds) but then pushed together. I asked about to have a different guestroom but they said that was all they had left at our 4pm check in.
Hotel Abad Toledo
Toledo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kimpton Vividora Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Staff was not helpful and I noticed many other guests being frustrated with their requests. If you stay here don't expect the hotel to offer suggestions on where to eat.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Soho Boutique Palacio San Gabriel
Ronda
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
U-Sense Granada Catedral
Granada

We were put in an apartment with no information for check in or other logistics. Our driver could not drop us off close to the apartment. We had to walk a few blocks with our suitcases and once we found the door to the apartment, it was just that, a door. Through the KimKim app we quickly found the USense phone number to call, they walked us through and remotely helped us enter the apartment building. Our key was located in our unit! they also told us we would be charged an early check in fee. I thought that was odd, since KimKim knew we were arriving early and we had a tour at 2pm. The apartment was in a good location, but it wasn't necessary to have an apartment and unsure why an apartment was provided and not a hotel guestroom. The thermostat wouldn't work either.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Granada
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Flamenco & Tapas Experience
Private Flamenco & Tapas Experience
Granada
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Day Trip to Ávila & Segovia
Private Day Trip to Ávila & Segovia
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Madrid

The guide was great, but we were unsure if she knew what we booked. The tour ended much earlier than the KimKim itinerary stated. All we toured was the Palace.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Ronda & White Villages Day Trip
Private Ronda & White Villages Day Trip
Seville

Carlos was fantastic! He was passionate, fun and a great guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Highlights of Toledo Walk
Highlights of Toledo Walk
Toledo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Gaudí Experience with La Sagrada Família & Park Güell
Private Gaudí Experience with La Sagrada Família & Park Güell
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private History & Culture Walk
Private History & Culture Walk
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Gothic Quarter Walk
Private Gothic Quarter Walk
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on May 21, 2025

Julie, thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting kimkim again with help in planning your time in Spain! It was so great working with you, and I'm so happy to read your great experience with your guides 😊 I also appreciate your feedback about the Granada accommodations, as this helps us improve our offerings for our future travelers. We of course look forward to seeing you at kimkim again in the future!
Coraima

KimKim makes traveling smooth and simple.
Spain | Apr 21 - Apr 26, 2025

Heather
Heather G.
Marblehead, MA | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025
I have used KimKim for two different European trips, and I love them. They make planning so easy. Our recent girls’ trip to Barcelona went smoothly and KimKim had everything to do with that. They arranged everything and we loved it all. I would without reservation recommend them to anyone. Read more

I have used KimKim for two different European trips, and I love them. They make planning so easy. Our recent girls’ trip to Barcelona went smoothly and KimKim had everything to do with that. They arranged everything and we loved it all. I would without reservation recommend them to anyone.

Hotel Review
Seventy Barcelona
Barcelona

Seventy Barcelona was beautiful and comfortable. We ended almost every night of our trip at the bar/lounge there. We got to know the staff and they were friendly and inviting.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is near all of the great neighborhoods. Easily walkable to most of the important sights.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Towels are a bit scratchy
Activity Review
Day Trip to Montserrat & Lunch at a Farmhouse
Day Trip to Montserrat & Lunch at a Farmhouse
Barcelona

Montserrat was a group tour that went very smoothly. Everyone was friendly. We had plenty of time to explore the monastery. The lunch at the farmhouse was lovely. It was peaceful and serene. The owners were pleasant and accommodating. It was great to sit family style and eat some traditional food.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone spoke English
Transport
Comfortable vehicles
Local specialist: Beatriz Lopez Diaz
Beatriz
Beatriz Lopez Diaz
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 01, 2025

Thank you so much, dear Heather.

It was such a joy to have you here in Spain 🩷. We’re so glad you and your friends enjoyed your trip to Barcelona. Sharing a little bit of our home with you made us very happy, and we truly hope you created lovely memories to take back with you.

You’ll always be welcome here, and we would love to see you again whenever you feel like coming back.

Big hugs to all of you!

10/10…AWESOME!
Spain | Apr 14 - Apr 23, 2025

Thomas
Thomas G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025
Hector planned an amazing trip for us to Spain and Portugal. Our highlights of the trip included the tapas tour in Madrid, the private winery tour in the Douro valley, the private cooking class in Lisbon, and the sunset cruise in Lisbon. The itinerary flowed very well and it was so easy to be at the right place at the right time. The instructions were great. The accommodations were great, especially Hotel Urso in Madrid and the Quinta de Pacheca wine barrels in Douro Valley. Breakfast being... Read more

Hector planned an amazing trip for us to Spain and Portugal. Our highlights of the trip included the tapas tour in Madrid, the private winery tour in the Douro valley, the private cooking class in Lisbon, and the sunset cruise in Lisbon. The itinerary flowed very well and it was so easy to be at the right place at the right time. The instructions were great. The accommodations were great, especially Hotel Urso in Madrid and the Quinta de Pacheca wine barrels in Douro Valley. Breakfast being included every morning was an extremely nice perk. Never had to think about that meal. Overall, shoutout to KimKim, Espiritu, and Hector. I would absolutely recommend to a friend.

Hotel Reviews
URSO Hotel & Spa
Madrid

10/10. This place is amazing. The level of service was the nicest I’ve ever experienced.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room service was excellent
PortoBay Teatro
Porto

Nice hotel in a great location. What it lacked in aesthetics, it made up for with location and the quality of the food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
PortoBay Marquês
Lisbon

Hotel was fine- nothing spectacular. The bar was very small and it felt very tight. The location was good, but a bit far from the water. I liked how it was close to the park, however.

Authenticity & Character
Not memorable decorations or interior. Very bland room.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Wine House Hotel - Quinta da Pacheca
Lamego

AMAZING. The trip wouldn’t have been the same without this. The room service breakfast was incredible.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Porto's Culinary Scene and Bolhao Market
Explore Porto's Culinary Scene and Bolhao Market
Porto

Great activity.

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

This was great. A must add for every trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sandeman Cellar Wine Tasting
Sandeman Cellar Wine Tasting
Porto

I was expecting this to be better. It was a very short tour, you didn’t get to see much, and it just wasn’t that interesting. They showed you barrel, but didn’t show you any part of the winemaking process and just tried to sell you on sandman port.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wine Experience in the Douro Valley & River Cruise
Wine Experience in the Douro Valley & River Cruise
Douro Valley

10/10. Miguel was amazing. This was incredible.

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

I wish I had done a walking tour. The ebikes were cool, but it was hard to navigate the mass crowds.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Portuguese Cooking Class at a Chef's Home
Portuguese Cooking Class at a Chef's Home
Lisbon

This was amazing. Artur was such a great instructor.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Sailing Cruise
Sunset Sailing Cruise
Lisbon

I thought this was really fun. The boat was much more crowded than I expected, but it was beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 05, 2025

Hi Thomas!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that the itinerary, activities, and accommodations made your trip to Spain and Portugal so special. It was a real pleasure helping you plan this journey, and I truly appreciate your recommendation. I’d be delighted to assist you again in the future!

The activities were surprising and personal. ...
Spain | Apr 7 - Apr 16, 2025

Amanda
Amanda M.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025
The activities were surprising and personal. We really loved our hiking guides in Barcelona and San Sebastian. The private cooking class in a commercial kitchen in Rioja was also a treat. The routes we drove led us to beautiful vistas and hikes that we never would have found on our own and the restaurant recommendations made each stop a delicious breeze. The team was super helpful, responsive and supportive. It was honestly an amazing trip that we would recommend to someone in a heartbeat. Read more

The activities were surprising and personal. We really loved our hiking guides in Barcelona and San Sebastian. The private cooking class in a commercial kitchen in Rioja was also a treat. The routes we drove led us to beautiful vistas and hikes that we never would have found on our own and the restaurant recommendations made each stop a delicious breeze. The team was super helpful, responsive and supportive. It was honestly an amazing trip that we would recommend to someone in a heartbeat.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Restaurante Les Brases
Sort

Wonderful food, cosy hotel, lovely staff. Adorable

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Acta Splendid
Barcelona

Loved the breakfast and location of this hotel. Very clean and well-appointed. Helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking
Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking
Spain

Uni was incredible. The nicest guy in the world and so knowledgeable. The whole day was full of amazing surprises. Including a delicious picnic!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Apr 29, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your trip was such a success and that the experiences felt personal and memorable. It’s wonderful to know you connected with your hiking guides and enjoyed the cooking class in Rioja—that’s one of our favorites too! We’re also so glad the scenic routes and restaurant recommendations added to the adventure. Your feedback means the world to our team, and we're grateful we could play a part in creating such a special... Read more

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your trip was such a success and that the experiences felt personal and memorable. It’s wonderful to know you connected with your hiking guides and enjoyed the cooking class in Rioja—that’s one of our favorites too! We’re also so glad the scenic routes and restaurant recommendations added to the adventure. Your feedback means the world to our team, and we're grateful we could play a part in creating such a special journey. We’d be honored to help you—or anyone you recommend—plan another unforgettable trip in the future!

Wonderful experience!
Spain | Apr 21 - Apr 26, 2025

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Rachel R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025
My trip was amazing. Our tour guides were so nice and knowledgeable. Beatriz did a great job helping us navigate Barcelona. I will be using KimKim going forward. Read more

My trip was amazing. Our tour guides were so nice and knowledgeable. Beatriz did a great job helping us navigate Barcelona. I will be using KimKim going forward.

Hotel Review
Seventy Barcelona
Barcelona

Absolutely stunning! The staff was kind and very helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Beatriz Lopez Diaz
Beatriz
Beatriz Lopez Diaz
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 29, 2025

Thank you very much, dear Rachel.

The pleasure was all mine, as well as that of our guides. I am very happy that you were able to fully enjoy this friends’ gathering in Barcelona.

We look forward to welcoming you back with open arms whenever you decide to return.

Un abrazo.
Bea.

This was a very well planned and executed tri...
Spain | Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2025

Ritu
Ritu T.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025
This was a very well planned and executed trip by Helena/Kimkim! Thank you!,
Both hotels (particularly Mercer in Barcelona) were excellent.
Guides particularly Farhan and Danny were SUPERB!
Danny( Barcelona walking tour guide)in particular was among the best we have ever had.Very Knowledgable, interesting, friendly and patient.
All pick ups and drop offs were seamless. Thank you for a WONDERFUL trip!
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This was a very well planned and executed trip by Helena/Kimkim! Thank you!,
Both hotels (particularly Mercer in Barcelona) were excellent.
Guides particularly Farhan and Danny were SUPERB!
Danny( Barcelona walking tour guide)in particular was among the best we have ever had.Very Knowledgable, interesting, friendly and patient.
All pick ups and drop offs were seamless. Thank you for a WONDERFUL trip!

Hotel Reviews
Mercer Hotel Barcelona
Barcelona

Great location, superb ambience, fantastic breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Palacio de Villapanés
Sevilla

The Hotel Palacio de Villapanés in Seville was good, but not great. The valet and general service were nice, though.

Activity Reviews
Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain

Shabby venue, performance was unexciting and did not feel authentic. No introduction or explanation of performance given..

Quality of Experience
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Amazing experience with guide Danny! He was so well informed, witty and made the history very interesting.he kept the tour engaging from start to finish. He made La Sagrada Familia come alive. Highly recommend!,

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Had a wonderful experience with our guide,Ferran. Had great insights and answered all our questions and kept tour engaging.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sunset Live Spanish Guitar & Sailing Experience Barcelona
Sunset Live Spanish Guitar & Sailing Experience Barcelona
Barcelona

The Sunset Live Spanish Guitar & Sailing Experience in Barcelona was a great experience. The service was very friendly and caring, with blankets provided for comfort. While the food wasn't exceptional and could possibly be skipped, the overall experience was lovely and highly enjoyable.

Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Barcelona

The Day Trip to Montserrat was a wonderful excursion to a beautiful place. Montserrat itself is stunning and well worth a visit. I would highly recommend this destination to others.

Local specialist: Helena Fernández
Helena
Helena Fernández
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Apr 23, 2025
Hi Ritu, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that the hotels and guides exceeded your expectations. I will be sure to share your kind words with Dani and Ferrán—they will be happy to know they made such a lasting impression. I also appreciate your feedback about the flamenco experience. I will follow up with our local partners to ensure this activity better aligns with expectation in the future. It is wonderful to hear that... Read more

Hi Ritu,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that the hotels and guides exceeded your expectations. I will be sure to share your kind words with Dani and Ferrán—they will be happy to know they made such a lasting impression.

I also appreciate your feedback about the flamenco experience. I will follow up with our local partners to ensure this activity better aligns with expectation in the future.

It is wonderful to hear that the seamless organization, from pickups to the itinerary, contributed to a memorable experience. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey!

I look forward to helping you plan your next adventure when the time comes. More of Spain, or Portugal, Italy, and Morocco, there are plenty of adventures ahead!😉

Warmest regards,
Helena - Espíritu Travel

Fantastic trip to Spain
Spain | Apr 13 - Apr 20, 2025

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Sandra G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
This was our first time planning a trip with a travel agency and we had a great experience. Anita and her colleagues were incredibly responsive and helpful at every stage of the process. We really appreciated being matched with a travel company local to Spain and with specialists who live in the areas we visited. We did find it hard to not have a good handle on how much individual aspects of the trip cost, but at the same time were able to identify a budget we could live within and let our... Read more

This was our first time planning a trip with a travel agency and we had a great experience. Anita and her colleagues were incredibly responsive and helpful at every stage of the process. We really appreciated being matched with a travel company local to Spain and with specialists who live in the areas we visited. We did find it hard to not have a good handle on how much individual aspects of the trip cost, but at the same time were able to identify a budget we could live within and let our specialists handle the details.

Hotel Reviews
Gran Hotel Havana
Barcelona

We really loved this hotel. Service was excellent all-around and the hotel was very clean and well-kept. We had a Top Havana room, which was awesome for our family of 4.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very centrally located in the Eixample neighborhod.
Staff
Housekeeping staff and front desk staff were excellent. The front desk arranged for a doctor to come to the hotel when one of our children was sick.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Housekeeping was very attentive .
Hotel Meninas
Madrid

We really liked Hotel Meninas. It has a lot of charm and is in a great location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Situated near the Opera, the hotel is in a lovely historic district close to Mercado San Miguel and the Palace.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had a large room on the 5th floor that provided plenty of space for our family of 4. It was very quiet and comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Flamenco Night
Flamenco Night
Madrid

We loved the Flamenco show at Las Carboneras. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

Madrid for Kids - Walking Tour with Activities & Snacks
Madrid for Kids - Walking Tour with Activities & Snacks
Madrid

This walking tour was a great activity for our first day in Madrid. Rosa, our guide, was excellent and really made a connection with our tween and teen daughters (12 and 14). We were worried they'd be too old for a tour like this, but they really loved it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Family Visit, Train Toledo to Madrid
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Family Visit, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

We loved visiting Toledo. Elena, our tour guide, was great. We learned so much about the history of this incredibly special place that we would have never learned without a guide. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

As non-Spanish speakers, we found the tapas scene a bit intimidating and really appreciated this 3-hour guided tour that took us to 4 different stops.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Anita Matijasevic
Anita
Anita Matijasevic
Local specialist in Madrid & Florence | Replied on May 05, 2025

Hi Sandra, thank you for taking the time to share a thoughtful and detailed review! I'm truly happy to hear that your trip went smoothly and that you and your family had such a positive experience throughout. It was a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Spain, and I'm especially glad that the local touches and personalized experiences made it all the more special.
Wishing you and your family all the very best 😊

Wonderful trip - better than I could have don...
Spain | Apr 3 - Apr 15, 2025

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Daniel K.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
Wonderful trip - better than I could have done myself! As a veteran family vacation planner, it's not easy for me to admit, but Alfonso did it better. Activities were well chosen, taking our interests fully into consideration, and guides were all exceptional. We made things more difficult at the end by our last minute planning, but Alfonso nevertheless managed to score tickets to the Alhambra, perfectly timed to catch our train from Granada to Madrid. Hotels were exactly as hoped, and... Read more

Wonderful trip - better than I could have done myself!

As a veteran family vacation planner, it's not easy for me to admit, but Alfonso did it better. Activities were well chosen, taking our interests fully into consideration, and guides were all exceptional. We made things more difficult at the end by our last minute planning, but Alfonso nevertheless managed to score tickets to the Alhambra, perfectly timed to catch our train from Granada to Madrid. Hotels were exactly as hoped, and impeccably located. All transitions were perfectly seamless, and when we needed a minor adjustment it was managed in minutes. We really appreciated the daily check-ins from Alfonso and Uhaina to make sure we were still on course. It certainly makes it easier to ask questions as well.

All in all a wonderful service; I would not hesitate to use it again.

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Apr 22, 2025

Dear couple.
Taking care of your needs while being with us has been a pleasure.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Warm regards!

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