Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

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We had awesome assistance every step of the p...
Spain | May 2 - May 7, 2023

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Sandra B.
Madisonville, TX | Reviewed on May 15, 2023
We had awesome assistance every step of the planning and implementation of our trip to Madrid and Barcelona.
The local guides were super. Margit with Walk and eat in Madrid was terrific! Carmen in Madrid was great! Mar in Barcelona was unbelievable! Patricia with YourTripToSpainAndPortugal was so fantastic and available for all our questions before and during the trip!
I would totally recommend going to Spain with the local guides and helpers!
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We had awesome assistance every step of the planning and implementation of our trip to Madrid and Barcelona.
The local guides were super. Margit with Walk and eat in Madrid was terrific! Carmen in Madrid was great! Mar in Barcelona was unbelievable! Patricia with YourTripToSpainAndPortugal was so fantastic and available for all our questions before and during the trip!
I would totally recommend going to Spain with the local guides and helpers!

Hotel Reviews
H10 Art Gallery
Barcelona

Good location. Very accommodating and went out of their way for our needs.

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All nice but the elevator was an issue so we took the stairs most of the time...good exercise!
Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid
Madrid

Super, great place to stay. They were so helpful and friendly yet so professional as well. Loved our room for the three of us and the breakfast was so nice.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved every aspect of the hotel!
Activity Reviews
Private guided tour of the Habsburgs' Quarter & Royal Palace
Private guided tour of the Habsburgs' Quarter & Royal Palace
Madrid

Carmen did not leave out a single site or explanation of all the history surrounding the areas we walked. Never boring, though, and answered our "why" questions. She is a wonderful people person.

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Evening Wine and Tapas Experience in Malasaña quarter
Evening Wine and Tapas Experience in Malasaña quarter
Madrid

Margit was so great to share with us the area, history and explain all about tapas and the pork i Spain.

Quality of Experience
Margit's personality was so sincere and welcoming.
Food
Really delicious and Margit's explanation of each dish was wonderful and enlightening.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Boqueria market guided tour + cooking workshop
Boqueria market guided tour + cooking workshop
Barcelona

Such a fun activity with the best chef and guide! We were a little apprehensive about who the other "cooks" in the workshop would be, but everyone from many walks of life and countries was courteous and such good company for our cooking and dining experience.

Quality of Experience
The chef was super!
Food
CHOCOLATE! but the other food was nice, too
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Sunset Sailing in Barcelona
Sunset Sailing in Barcelona
Barcelona

The perfect, relaxing end to a few busy days.

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Barcelona private guided tour of Gaudi masterpieces: Guell Park and "Sagrada Familia" Cathedral.
Barcelona private guided tour of Gaudi masterpieces: Guell Park and "Sagrada Familia" Cathedral.
Barcelona

Cannot begin to explain the beauty and creativity

Quality of Experience
sites!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
answered questions honestly and helpfully
Transport
explained details
Barcelona private guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter & Picasso Museum
Barcelona private guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter & Picasso Museum
Barcelona

Carmen was awesome.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
prompt
Transport
on time and helpful
Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on May 17, 2023

Dear Sandra,
It was an absolute pleasure helping you arrange this wonderful trip for you and your daughters!
We did select our best guides and experiences to make this an unnforgetable trip full of memories.
And we will be here, ready to help you plan another trip to either Spain or Portugal!

Best regards,

Patricia

Spain Specialist Luis makes dream holiday for a big family of six !
Spain | Jun 11 - Jun 20, 2022

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Kuldeep S.
Singapore | Reviewed on May 11, 2023
Imam remiss in not writing this review earlier ! Luis organised the most amazing trip we could ever have done in the time we had in Spain. I had done quite a bit of research beforhand but needent have bothered. He just asked us for a few ideas we had and then like an architect, brought everything together like magic. The local guides and drivers he selected were absolutely first class, along with the hotel recommendations too. Trust his ideas is all i can say :0 Thanks Luis ! Read more

Imam remiss in not writing this review earlier ! Luis organised the most amazing trip we could ever have done in the time we had in Spain. I had done quite a bit of research beforhand but needent have bothered. He just asked us for a few ideas we had and then like an architect, brought everything together like magic. The local guides and drivers he selected were absolutely first class, along with the hotel recommendations too. Trust his ideas is all i can say :0

Thanks Luis !

Hotel Reviews
Casa Romana Hotel Boutique
Sevilla

A cute hotel just near Real Alcazar and Le Corte Englaise. Nice helpful staff who made us feel welcome and a very authentic environment as if you were a nobleman during Seville’s peak, Breakfast was excellent.

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Hotel Neri Relais & Chateaux
Barcelona

We stayed here on Luis’s recommendation and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The folks there were just amazing. When my two teenage boys wanted to have a night out they advised how to keep safe and arranged transport both ways to make sure that they were. Just outstanding. The location is perfect - steps away from the cathedral so you can see it off peak and lots of lovely restaurants and shops nearby. Stay here if you can!

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Activity Review
Sunset Yatch Tour
Sunset Yatch Tour
Barcelona

The assembly place didn’t have clear signange.

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on May 12, 2023

Hi Kuldeep,

So good to read from you. I wasn't expecting your feedback after so long but much appreciated!!

You were a fabulous family and it was easy to recommend you where to go and what to do because you were willing to enjoy the trip and that way it is always easier. But getting your confirmation of a great holiday makes every minute involved in the planning of the trip, worthy.
Please keep in touch and let em know if you ever plan to travel to Spain and/or Portugal. there are other amazing places I'm sure you'd enjoy.

Have a great year ahead!

Luis

Luis was wonderful!
Spain | Apr 19 - May 1, 2023

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Connie R.
Long Beach, CA | Reviewed on May 10, 2023

Luis was wonderful and set up a fantastic trip through Spain for us. He checked in every few days to assure that all was going well, which we appreciated. There were some drivers to meet us at various train stations that we could not find, but Luis was very responsive to our calls. All in all, Luis was wonderful!
Connie Rubsamen

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on May 11, 2023
Dear Connie, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travelers about your trip. I really appreciate it. The complete feedback Chip sent me is very useful and I can thank it enough because I can talk to all of my providers about things to improve and things that are great. For instance, we'll try to have a better way to connect with travelers when there's a transfer involved. Anyway, I am sure you have felt safe and accompanied during all your trip and I have been able to solve these... Read more

Dear Connie,

Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travelers about your trip. I really appreciate it. The complete feedback Chip sent me is very useful and I can thank it enough because I can talk to all of my providers about things to improve and things that are great. For instance, we'll try to have a better way to connect with travelers when there's a transfer involved. Anyway, I am sure you have felt safe and accompanied during all your trip and I have been able to solve these small delays im meeting your drivers within minutes. I hope we can keep in touch and maybe plan your next adventure in Spain or Portugal. Have a great year ahead!

Luis

3 weeks in Spain
Spain | Apr 5 - Apr 25, 2023

Chris
Chris C.
Tustin, CA | Reviewed on May 06, 2023
My wife and I just completed a 3 week trip throughout Spain. Dalia curated a fantastic experience for us, which
started in the planning phase. She took great care to understand what our interests and favorite types of activities were. She drafted an itinerary. Through our many conversations she continued to refine it until it was perfect.
We traveled to Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada, Mallorca, and Barcelona. The transportation that Dalia arranged was flawless. ...
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My wife and I just completed a 3 week trip throughout Spain. Dalia curated a fantastic experience for us, which
started in the planning phase. She took great care to understand what our interests and favorite types of activities were. She drafted an itinerary. Through our many conversations she continued to refine it until it was perfect.
We traveled to Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada, Mallorca, and Barcelona. The transportation that Dalia arranged was flawless. From private drivers, to trains, car rental and inter-country flights, everything was coordinated and timed perfectly. Dalia was available throughout the trip on What's Ap to help with any questions, restaurant recommendations, etc. We had private guides throughout. They were uniformly excellent and had a great depth of knowledge about the sites that we visited. Some of the highlights included the Prado Museum, the Montilla olive oil & wine region day trip, the Sevilla Tapas & Flamenco Evening Tour, the Iberian Ham experience in Aracena Natural Park, the island of Mallorca, a Market Tour + Cooking Class in the Gothic quarter of Barcelona, and a walking city tour of Gaudi's masterpiece, the Sagrada Famila.
We requested small boutique hotels rather than the large commercial ones. We particularly enjoyed the Hotel Casa Del Poeta in Sevilla and the Cap Rocat in Mallorca.

We have travel throughout the world. This was one of our best trips ever. Thanks Dalia. Thanks Just Explore.

Local specialist: Dalia Bouzerar
Dalia
Dalia Bouzerar
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on May 08, 2023

Thank you Chris for your kind words! It was such a pleasure planning this trip for the two of you and a treat to meet you in person here in Montilla.

Spain and Portugal 2023
Spain | Apr 1 - May 1, 2023

Manfred
Manfred A.
Australia | Reviewed on May 06, 2023
In planning for our trip (interrupted by covid) the Spaintop consultants (Sylvia and the Joël) helped us to put together a most memorable experience in Spain and Portugal.
Our journey started with a train to Léon where the hotel was in the main square. Two great days during the Easter festivals. Then onto Santander via Picos de Europa which was amazing. Our guide Alejandra and driver Jorge were friendly and knowledgeable. We also had Mercedes take us on a foot and wine trip - the winery was...
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In planning for our trip (interrupted by covid) the Spaintop consultants (Sylvia and the Joël) helped us to put together a most memorable experience in Spain and Portugal.
Our journey started with a train to Léon where the hotel was in the main square. Two great days during the Easter festivals. Then onto Santander via Picos de Europa which was amazing. Our guide Alejandra and driver Jorge were friendly and knowledgeable. We also had Mercedes take us on a foot and wine trip - the winery was definitely a highlight.
On to San Sebastián, via Balboa and the Guggenheim, again a very nice hotel and our San Sebastián guide, Amaya, took us on a memorable Tapas journey.
Barcelona was next `after a short flight. We were picked up at the airport by another very nice driver. The hotel staff were very friendly and were quite happy to look after our bags - we had arrived to early. A small group tour of Barcelona which included a quick entry into the Sagrada Familia.
The visit to Cordoba was also interesting including a tour of the Mesquita with a knowledgeable guide who firstly showed us some of the historical parts of the town.
Sevilla by train, again a very nice hotel. Our guide, Juan, new his stuff as he showed us around the historical parts and recommended our lunchtime restaurant.
The next part was a tour of the white villages to Ronda by our guide Alfredo - a really great guide - who explained about the villages.
Alfredo also was our guide a day later for the Caminito Del Rey - a truly fantastic walk. Again his knowledge and insights were really good.
Granada was our next stop and again a very knowledgeable guide for the Alhambra.
Malaga was next - great hotel and used the hop on hop off bus to get a good overview.
In Lisbon our guide was Cristina who showed us around the historical centre and into the Aflame district. She also made sure that we had a table at a little restaurant for lunch.
We also stayed in the Douro Valley where the hotel was idyllic.
In Porto we met Joana who took us on a lovely tour (in the rain!) to finish in a wonderful little restaurant.

Overall the efforts of SpainTop have been excellent.
We had a wonderful journey that went without hitches.
I would certainly recommend them and personally would use them again.

Local specialist: Joël Courchay

Our trip in Spain was better than anticipated...
Spain | Apr 21 - May 2, 2023

Brian
Brian R.
Canada | Reviewed on May 05, 2023
Our trip in Spain was better than anticipated, from North to south what a beautiful country. Our guides really did make it Toledo was an incredible stop totally unexpected
Irene was helping all the way thru we had a couple of hiccups but Irene looked after us all the way
Thanks to everyone at KimKim
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Our trip in Spain was better than anticipated, from North to south what a beautiful country. Our guides really did make it Toledo was an incredible stop totally unexpected
Irene was helping all the way thru we had a couple of hiccups but Irene looked after us all the way
Thanks to everyone at KimKim

Hotel Reviews
Hotel One Shot Luchana 22
Madrid
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Intelier Villa Katalina
San Sebastian

Great location

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Local specialist: Irene Carravilla

Overall a very good trip.
Spain | Apr 16 - Apr 26, 2023

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Jan D.
North Port, FL | Reviewed on May 04, 2023
Overall a very good trip. Hotels were for the most part OK. Rooms were small as they tend to be in Europe. Last hotel in Lisbon was very dated. Tapas trip with guide in Barcelona was great. The one in Madrid was disappointing. Dinner at the host family in Lisbon was outstanding. Sightseeing suggestions were great. Flights, trains and transfers were all very good and on time. Thank you Karenina for setting up our vacation, thoroughly enjoyed. Read more

Overall a very good trip. Hotels were for the most part OK. Rooms were small as they tend to be in Europe. Last hotel in Lisbon was very dated. Tapas trip with guide in Barcelona was great. The one in Madrid was disappointing. Dinner at the host family in Lisbon was outstanding. Sightseeing suggestions were great. Flights, trains and transfers were all very good and on time. Thank you Karenina for setting up our vacation, thoroughly enjoyed.

Hotel Reviews
Eurostars Regina
Sevilla

Our room was fine. Breakfast was of low quality. Eggs appeared to be microwaved, very tasteless. Suasage was a mini hot dog and bacon was often undercooked and raw.

Authenticity & Character
Nicely decorated
Location
in walking distance to everything
Staff
Staff was good
Cleanliness & Comfort
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

Bathroom was very small. Old fashioned high tub, hard to get in and out of at my age. Breakfast was good each morning.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good location near attractions
Staff
Staff was great. Friendly and efficient
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom tiny
Andante Hotel
Barcelona

Good hotel with an excellent buffet breakfast every morning. Professional staff. Room was spotless.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near all the attractions
Staff
Every employee was courteous and friendly and provided excellent service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto
Lisbon
Location
Needed an airport hotel and it was right at the airport
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon

Very small room and bathroom. Had to put suitcase on the floor to open making it impossible to walk around the room.

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Activity Reviews
Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Spain

Had a fantastic dinner at a host house. Margarita was our hostess and she was accompanied by her friend Amelia. They could not have been nicer. Three in our party arrived on time for the 7 o'clock dinner and three of us difficulty getting an Uber or a cab so we were about 20 minutes late. No problem with Margarita. She served wine to the early arrivals and waited for us to get there. The food and wine that Margarita served was wonderful. We had a vegetable soup appetizer, a cod casserole for dinner with a fresh salad and fresh cut fruit, coffee and cookies for dessert. We ate like royalty and both ladies made us very comfortable with good conversation in their home.

Quality of Experience
One of our best nights of the trip
Food
Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our hostess was the best
Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain

What a great experience. Dancers, singers and musicians were very entertaining and gave it their all.

Quality of Experience
Great performances by all involved, they were very passionate about their craft
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Seville Culinary Experience
Seville Culinary Experience
Seville

Wasn't much of a culinary experience. One place we had our tapas outside of the restaurant as there was no room for us. First stop was good with good and plentiful food, the rest were OK at best.

Quality of Experience
Food
Only the first stop was good tapas wise, last stop was a dessert that was very good
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Avi was our guide. Did a good job.
Highlights of Old Madrid Walk
Highlights of Old Madrid Walk
Madrid

Jorge was our guide, very informative

Quality of Experience
Took us to all kinds of areas we would have never visited on our own.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jorge was great
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

Our guide was Gislane ( I hope I spelled this correct ). She was the best. All five food stops were really good. I felt like I wouldn't need to eat or drink for a few days.

Quality of Experience
Guide and food
Food
Every stop we went to had delicious tapas
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gislane awesome!!!!!!!!!
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

What a beautiful church, should not be missed when in Barcelona. Advance tickets really helped out.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Karenina Steinbach
Karenina
Karenina Steinbach
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on May 10, 2023

Hi Jan,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I will pass on your comments to the hotels you mentioned and also your kind words to Margarida and the other guides. Your feedback is very important to us and we'll use it to improve our offer for future travelers. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! Until next time! Warm regards, Karenina

We had a wonderful experience with Karenina (...
Spain | Apr 16 - Apr 26, 2023

Donna
Donna P.
Astoria, NY | Reviewed on May 03, 2023
We had a wonderful experience with Karenina (Kim Kim tours). She gave great suggestions for our free days. And great suggestions for restaurants. Karenina checked in daily to make sure everything was going smoothly and that we were enjoying ourselves. The tasting tours were with great tour guides and we got to taste authentic Spain dishes. In Portugal we are with Margarida and Emilia. Margarida welcomed us into her home and shared a delicious authentic Portuguese meal with us. It was a... Read more

We had a wonderful experience with Karenina (Kim Kim tours). She gave great suggestions for our free days. And great suggestions for restaurants. Karenina checked in daily to make sure everything was going smoothly and that we were enjoying ourselves. The tasting tours were with great tour guides and we got to taste authentic Spain dishes. In Portugal we are with Margarida and Emilia. Margarida welcomed us into her home and shared a delicious authentic Portuguese meal with us. It was a fabulous trip! Highly recommend Karenina!

Activity Review
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Great tour!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Karenina Steinbach
Karenina
Karenina Steinbach
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on May 04, 2023

Hi Donna, thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review! I am thrilled to hear you and your friends had such a great time in Spain and Lisbon. It was my pleasure to organize this experience for all of you. I will pass on your kind word to all the team, especially to Margarida. Thank you again for letting us be a small part of your trip and I hope we can work together again in the future :) Warmest regards, Karenina

Pascu Robredo gastronomic tour in Balboa was ...
Spain | Apr 24 - May 1, 2023

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Chris M.
Seven Oaks, SC | Reviewed on May 02, 2023
Pascu Robredo gastronomic tour in Balboa was excellent Gastronomy tour in Oviedo was not what we expected. Noella was a lovely guide and taught us so much about the city. She gave us a history tour, not a food tour we were expecting.
She walked us around the city for two hours and showed us pictures of food on her before she took us to eat.
This would have been wonderful if we had not expected a food tour.
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Pascu Robredo gastronomic tour in Balboa was excellent

Gastronomy tour in Oviedo was not what we expected. Noella was a lovely guide and taught us so much about the city. She gave us a history tour, not a food tour we were expecting.
She walked us around the city for two hours and showed us pictures of food on her before she took us to eat.
This would have been wonderful if we had not expected a food tour.

Hotel Review
Puebloastur Eco-Resort Wellness & Spa
Cofiño, Parres
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Activity Review
The Best of Pintxos Gastronomy Experience
The Best of Pintxos Gastronomy Experience
Bilbao
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 04, 2023

Hi Chris! Thank you so, so much for your feedback! The Gastronomy tour in Oviedo was something that we created along with our local guides for you so it's really helpful for us to have this detailed feedback so we can improve the activity for our future travelers, so I really appreciate it. Thank you so much again for trusting us for your new vacation in Spain! We'll be in touch :) Best regards, Bea.

Beatriz was awesome to work with and made our...
Spain | Apr 14 - Apr 22, 2023

Charles
Charles B.
Lafayette, LA | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023
Beatriz was awesome to work with and made our trip smooth sailing. Teresa in Sevilla was very congenial and informative. we enjoyed her company and insights on our tour . unfortunately i have lost the name of the lady who took us to the flamenco show but she was delighful and showed great enthusiasm for the dance and explained some of the intricacies of the dance. Our tour of Cadiz was also exemplary and Adriana did a great and energetic presentation of the sights. i would say, in... Read more

Beatriz was awesome to work with and made our trip smooth sailing. Teresa in Sevilla was very congenial and informative. we enjoyed her company and insights on our tour . unfortunately i have lost the name of the lady who took us to the flamenco show but she was delighful and showed great enthusiasm for the dance and explained some of the intricacies of the dance. Our tour of Cadiz was also exemplary and Adriana did a great and energetic presentation of the sights. i would say, in retropect, that i would have taken only one day in Cadiz and added it to either Sevilla, Ronda or Malaga. These three cities were the best.

Hotel Review
Gran Hotel Miramar
Málaga

Beautiful; the staff was amazing . the food was great. The room was awesome.

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Activity Reviews
Spanish Guitar Experience
Spanish Guitar Experience
Ronda
Tapas & Flamenco Experience
Tapas & Flamenco Experience
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 04, 2023

Hi Charles! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy to know that you enjoyed your time with your guides discovering the south of Spain :) It's been a pleasure helping you along the way! Best regards, Bea

Fantastic trip through Spain!
Spain | Apr 15 - Apr 26, 2023

Bronwyn
Bronwyn W.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023
Amazing trip! Guides that deserve special mention were Teresa, our bike tour guide in Seville and Vincente our guide at the Alhambra. Read more

Amazing trip! Guides that deserve special mention were Teresa, our bike tour guide in Seville and Vincente our guide at the Alhambra.

Hotel Reviews
Smart Suites Albaicin Apartments
Granada
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Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Madrid

Great location opposite train station.

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Opposite train station
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Valencia Urban Wine and Tapas Tour
Valencia Urban Wine and Tapas Tour
Valencia

Guide Maria was lovely but didn't have much information about us or what we were expecting from the tour. From our perspective, we thought we'd be part of a bigger group going to a variety of tapas bars. We enjoyed the tour, due to our lovely guide, but probably needed more information about this tour.

Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Needed more information about where to meet our guide. We didn't have a voucher and were told where the meeting place was. There were so many guides and it was confusing trying to find which group we were with.

Seville City Bike Visit
Seville City Bike Visit
Seville

Very good tour with Teresa. Great having a local showing us around. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 28, 2023

Hi Bronwyn! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review! I will pass on your kind words to all the team :) Thank you for sharing your comments about the meeting point in Alhambra and the Valencia food tour. We never include a voucher of the Alhambra tickets as your guide has the tickets but we will make sure to be more clear about where to meet. It has been a true pleasure helping your plan your trip to Spain and I hope you come back to discover other cities of Spain! Warmes regards, Marina

Enjoyed Madrid
Spain | Apr 17 - Apr 25, 2023

Kimberly
Kimberly J.
North Chicopee, MA | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2023
Our trip to Madrid and Barcelona included several great private and small group tours which were almost all very kid-friendly and enjoyable. Our Boqueria tour and paella cooking class was the most engaging and fun, while our tour with Matt to Costa Brava and Girona was a beautiful and relaxing chance to visit the quieter parts of Catalunya. Our Madrid hotel was great and centrally located, while our Barcelona hotel was located in a grafitti-filled neighborhood with tons of homeless people... Read more

Our trip to Madrid and Barcelona included several great private and small group tours which were almost all very kid-friendly and enjoyable. Our Boqueria tour and paella cooking class was the most engaging and fun, while our tour with Matt to Costa Brava and Girona was a beautiful and relaxing chance to visit the quieter parts of Catalunya. Our Madrid hotel was great and centrally located, while our Barcelona hotel was located in a grafitti-filled neighborhood with tons of homeless people which was a bit of a long walk from all attractions. Overall, everyone enjoyed Madrid and the day trips to Toledo and other smaller cities the most.

Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 27, 2023

Hi Kimberly (and family)! It has been a pleasure to prepare your family trip to Spain and I am glad to hear you all had a great time, I will pass your kind words to all the team. I appreciate your comment about the hotel in Barcelona, I chose that hotel so you were close to the beach for the kids but it was not the best choice. Despite this, I am happy to hear all the family enjoyed the trip and I wish to see you soon in Spain! Warmest regards, Marina

One of the best local tours
Spain | Apr 19 - Apr 25, 2023

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rekha n.
Fairland, MD | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2023
Yuri was very prompt and helped us with all our local needs! We highly recommend his tours. Read more

Yuri was very prompt and helped us with all our local needs! We highly recommend his tours.

Activity Review
Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville
Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville
Seville

We had a great time experiencing the local bars and watching an excellent Famenco dance with authentic music. Our guide Mila was very friendly and gave us a historical tour of the neighbourhood, she explained everything in detail. She even took us to the Feria which was out of the world! We had a great time and highly recommend Kimkim tours for an authentic Seville, tapas and flamenco experience!!.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist:
Yuri
Yuri I.
the Netherlands | Replied on May 12, 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and found my assistance helpful. I hope you'll choose to travel with kimkim again in the future, and I would be more than happy to assist you in creating another unforgettable adventure! Safe travels!

The Perfect Spain Trip
Spain | Apr 14 - Apr 23, 2023

Joey
Joey R.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
Helena was an amazing trip specialist. She provided us with so many options and ideas, and helped us to finalize what we wanted/did not want to do, as well as answer any questions or comments we had. There is no other way to describe our trip other than perfect! The private transfers, hotels, and locations were all perfect for what we needed! I will definitely use KimKim again for our next future trip, as well as continue to recommend to friends and family :) All we had to do was book our... Read more

Helena was an amazing trip specialist. She provided us with so many options and ideas, and helped us to finalize what we wanted/did not want to do, as well as answer any questions or comments we had. There is no other way to describe our trip other than perfect! The private transfers, hotels, and locations were all perfect for what we needed! I will definitely use KimKim again for our next future trip, as well as continue to recommend to friends and family :) All we had to do was book our flights and make some dinner reservations. Couldn't have been easier! Las casas de juderia was an amazing hotel we stayed at, truly breathtaking. A great way to end our trip.

Hotel Reviews
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville

Best hotel I have ever stayed in. Out of a fairytale with an amazing location. Truly breathtaking.

Authenticity & Character
Pictures do not do this place justice. So authentic and unlike any other hotel. Feel like you are stepping back in time to the 15th century. So elegant with different courtyards and hallways filled with plants, flowers, and amazing architecture.
Location
Could walk to all the local shops and restaurants, as well as Real Alzacar and the cathedrals.
Staff
extremely friendly and spoke good english
Cleanliness & Comfort
above and beyond.
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Madrid

Such a nice hotel, walking distance from trains station and the hotel gives you free champagne, free drinks and snacks when you enter!

Authenticity & Character
More modern, but with an elegant twist. Rooftop restaurant was so nice!
Location
Walkable to museums, bars and the train station
Staff
SO nice, and spoke great english.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Extremely clean. They even remake the bed and down the room for bedtime
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

Nice modern hotel. The best aspect of this hotel was the location and in-hotel restaurant. So close to local shopping and restaurants.

Authenticity & Character
More modern than "boutique" authenticity
Location
Walking distance to all of the restaurants and museums we visited.
Staff
Friendly, especially in the breakfast area.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Such a nice hotel with lots of accomadations, friendly staff, and yummy food. Rooftop pool and dining terrace were amazing, as well as the cocktails at the bar :)

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to get a taxi right outside of the hotel, and right down the street from Gaudi locations we visited via walking.
Staff
Friendly and most spoke English.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and provided a blow dryer, diffuser, shower cap and vanity kit.
Local specialist: Helena Fernández
Helena
Helena Fernández
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on May 04, 2023

Hi Joey!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review!
It has been a pleasure to prepare a vacation for you here in my beloved country. I am very happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves and created so many memories for the future :)
I will be thrilled to help out if you decide to visit Portugal or Spain again!
Warm regards,
Helena

Well planned trip!
Spain | Apr 7 - Apr 20, 2023

Deirdre
Deirdre H.
Queensbury, NY | Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
It was an absolute pleasure planning my trip with Bea! She was extremely helpful with plenty of great ideas with places and activities to do. After I chose what I wanted, she handled all the reservations and let me know where to go to meet up for each activity. When I didn't have anything specifically scheduled, she gave me a list of highlights of what I might be interested in checking out. She handled rental cars for me and even included directions on how to get to the places I was... Read more

It was an absolute pleasure planning my trip with Bea! She was extremely helpful with plenty of great ideas with places and activities to do. After I chose what I wanted, she handled all the reservations and let me know where to go to meet up for each activity. When I didn't have anything specifically scheduled, she gave me a list of highlights of what I might be interested in checking out. She handled rental cars for me and even included directions on how to get to the places I was headed to. At each city I visited, she gave me a list of many different restaurant recommendations that included their websites so I could look them over and decide where I wanted to go. While on the trip, there was a feature called "chat" so if I had any questions, I could communicate with her. It was the most comprehensive, well planned trip I have ever taken thanks to Kim Kim and Bea!

Hotel Reviews
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville

We thought it was a special hotel with a uniqueness to it that was charming. The location was good to shopping, restaurants, places we wanted to explore. The room and bathroom were pretty spacious and comfortable. It was a bit challenging to navigate the different buildings in order to reach our room. There were many food choices at breakfast that were really tasty.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alfama - Lisbon Lounge Suites
Lisboa

We were originally slated to stay at this hotel, but they changed it and so this review is for Dear Lisbon-Gallery House. This was definitely our least favorite hotel. It did not feel like a particularly safe area that the hotel was located in and it wasn't really close to anything that we wanted to see or spend time at. The lobby and breakfast area were very nice but the room was not to our satisfaction. There were many stains in the carpet in our room. The breakfast had many options and were good and the hotel clerk was very helpful and sweet.

Authenticity & Character
The lobby and breakfast area were nice but the room was nothing special and the rug had many stains on it.
Location
There were many better locations to be in than this hotel.
Staff
The one clerk helped us when we needed to arrange for transportation to get to the airport at the end of our stay.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Lagos

We liked this hotel. It had a very nice lobby area. The location next to the beach was phenomenal. The breakfast was really good and they took your order for how you wanted your eggs so they were cooked to order which was nice. There were pretty looking pools but the outside ones were not heated so a little too cold to enjoy in April. In order to go to the old town where there were many restaurant choices, you did have to drive to in order to reach them. The room had a small kitchen area that we didn't use but if we had stayed longer, it would have been nice to have.

Authenticity & Character
I'm not sure it has a lot of character, but it was nice. To get to the outside pools was not very well marked.
Location
Really close to the beach but not close to the many restaurants in the old section of Lagos.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palais Zahia
Old Medina, Tangier

Loved this hotel! The staff was incredibly helpful, the hotel felt very authentic, the room was really nice. The hotel had a lovely terrace on top. It was in a great location to where we could walk around and see what was going on. I loved the courtyard feel of the place and the breakfast was really really good. Loved this one the most!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in the middle of what's going on in the old section of Tangier. The markets selling fish, meat, spices, etc... were right there and so interesting to walk around there.
Staff
Went out of their way to be helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Palacio de Santa Inés
Granada

It was a very unique hotel in an excellent location to everything, easy walking distance. The hotel had a lot of charm and we had a view of the Alhambra which was spectacular. It was not just one room but also had a living room space which was really nice. I didn't love the breakfasts in the mornings.

Authenticity & Character
It's a very unique hotel with a lot of charm.
Location
Close to everything a tourist would want to see and close to restaurants
Staff
They were friendly but I didn't like that when I left the hotel each time, I'd often see one of the clerks outside the front door smoking cigarettes.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was nice to have a bigger area with an included living space.
Gran Hotel Havana
Barcelona

Location wise, it was really good. There were always taxis waiting outside the hotel which made it easy to get a ride. The hotel itself was very nice. There were many breakfast options to choose from.

Authenticity & Character
It was a big city hotel. It was nice, but not any special character to it.
Location
Mentioned above
Staff
We arrived at 10am on the first day, they couldn't seem to find us a room prior to 3pm when check in was. It would have been nice if they could have gotten us a room a bit earlier than that since we had a long trip.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was a pretty big bedroom and very clean.
Activity Reviews
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Portugal

The included dinner was delicious with many choices to choose from and the entertainment was so good! Well worth it!

Quality of Experience
Food
There were enough choices to choose from and it was all delicious!
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

Our tour guide had a lot of information to share and showed us many of the highlights of Spain. He was very knowledgeable and had a well thought out plan of where the tour should start and end. We loved that at one point we took a break and he got us custard tarts that are customary of Portugal. We thought that was very thoughtful and fun! We also stopped at a cherry jinger place and he again got us a sample of the jinger drink. Just some really nice touches that made our time even better!

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

There was a bit of confusion at the start with the tour guide trying to take us to another place that we hadn't signed up for and that would cost more money, and that he recommended we go to Asilah the second day instead of the first, after we got through all of that, the tour guide was very knowledgeable about Tangier and spend a long time with us showing us all around. Because of the confusion, they kindly gave us a bonus of a ride on camels and that was really fun and memorable!

Quality of Experience
Well worth it to learn more about Morocco.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip to Asilah
Day trip to Asilah
Morocco

There was not much going on when we were there. It was a 2 hour drive from Tangier, not worth the money or effort.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide didn't join us, just the driver to take us there and back.
Transport
The driver did not speak any English so we couldn't ask him any questions about what we were seeing on the way to Asilah or back.
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

We enjoyed learning about Seville Church and Alcazar, the Jewish Quarters and the ancient and current history of Seville. It might have been nice to include the inside of the cathedral.

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

Felt like a perfect show to see given where we were. The performers were wonderful and talented. Prior to the show starting, everyone was offered a drink. The chairs unfortunately were not very comfortable.

Quality of Experience
Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

This is such an incredible place! It needs a knowledgeable tour guide to explain it's history to fully appreciate it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
He spoke English, of course, it was a bit difficult to understand him.
Privately Guided Visit of Granada City Center & Albaycin Neighborhood
Privately Guided Visit of Granada City Center & Albaycin Neighborhood
Granada

It was a comprehensive tour of Granada and gave us an understanding of history. Our tour guide was great and at the end of the tour gave us some specific ideas for local restaurants to go to.

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

It was a favorite activity for us! It was with a small group and we all got to know each other during the four places we went to throughout the evening. We ate some great food and drinks and our tour guide gave us some background information on the places and food that made the experience even better.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

The tour guide was wonderful and engaged and clearly loves Barcelona and being a tour guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 05, 2023

Hi Deirdre!!! Thank you so, so much for your super complete review! This will be really, really helpful for all of us to keep improving each day :) I already mentioned to you a few times, but it was truly a pleasure to work with you before, during, and after your trip and I'm so happy to know that you had a great experience while visiting the 3 countries! Thank you so much again. Best regards, Bea.
PS. Your photos are awesome!!!

Spain in the Spring
Spain | Apr 7 - Apr 14, 2023

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Steve B.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023

We had a fantastic trip to Spain. Our KimKim specialist, Beatriz was very easy to work with and everything she set up for us from the hotels, to the travel arrangements, to the tour guides was perfect. We especially liked the Tapas Experience with our guide, Yolanda, and the private walking tour of Madrid with Geza. The arrangements that Beatriz made for us took the stress out of traveling and allowed us to have fun and enjoy the trip without worrying about the details that she already took care of. We will definitely use KimKim again.

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 24, 2023

Hi Steve! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad to know you enjoy your trip around Madrid & Barcelona and that you had an amazing time with your guides :) Best regards! Bea

Trip to Spain
Spain | Mar 26 - Apr 8, 2023

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Sara K.
San Fernando, CA | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023

Our trip to Spain was fantastic and we owe much of that to Luis for helping us plan such a great itinerary. The activities and guides he arranged were, for the most part, excellent and really brought the history and the culture of the region to life. We had never planned a trip with kimkim before and based on this experience would definitely use it again. If you are planning a trip to Spain or Portugal you can't go wrong with Luis.

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Apr 24, 2023

Good morning Sara,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with other travelers. Knowing you enjoyed the trip and that our planning worked well is highly satisfactory. If you could get a bit of our history and culture through the guides and the visits, we are more than happy. Please do not hesitate to contact back if you want to visit Spain again or our neighbor country, Portugal. I'll love to help you plan it.
I wish you a great year ahead and more many more to come.

My best wishes,

Luis

We were happily HIDDEN IN SPAIN!
Spain | Apr 10 - Apr 22, 2023

Bev
Bev R.
Albuquerque, NM | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023

Luis, of Hidden in Spain, customized for us the exact travel experience we wanted and needed: excellent hotels in perfect locations, great travel arrangements between cities, and private local guides who were knowledgeable and inspiring. A few of the many highlights include the glorious La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Great Mosque in Cordoba, the Alhambra in Granada, and the Prada Museum in Madrid. Luis checked on us frequently to make sure things were going well through out our 2 week trip. We love KimKim. We love Hidden in Spain!!

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Apr 24, 2023
Good morning Bev, Thank you for leaving such a great review from your trip. I really appreciate it. Even though it takes a long time to plan and customize a trip, every second is well worth when the result is satisfactory and you enjoy the trip. I really hope you got a little bit of our country and this experience makes you return at some point. Maybe you can immerse in northern Spain next time, explore some off-the-beaten path locations and see how in this small country there are different... Read more

Good morning Bev,

Thank you for leaving such a great review from your trip. I really appreciate it. Even though it takes a long time to plan and customize a trip, every second is well worth when the result is satisfactory and you enjoy the trip. I really hope you got a little bit of our country and this experience makes you return at some point. Maybe you can immerse in northern Spain next time, explore some off-the-beaten path locations and see how in this small country there are different "Spains", different culture, people, sceneries, food and even traditions, but all of them fantastic.
I wish you a great year ahead. Please keep in touch.

Luis

Our trip to Spain was a family trip of a lifetime!
Spain | Mar 25 - Apr 2, 2023

Arlene
Arlene L.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2023
Our trip to Spain was a family trip of a lifetime thanks to KimKim! Yuri, our travel specialist was phenomenal. We found his knowledge to be invaluable in helping us design an itinerary tailored specifically for us. He listened to what we desired for our trip and suggested a myriad of activities for us to consider to choose from. We appreciated his insights, responsiveness and attention to detail. The pacing of our trip and private tours/guides were all exceptional. Even the chauffeurs... Read more

Our trip to Spain was a family trip of a lifetime thanks to KimKim! Yuri, our travel specialist was phenomenal. We found his knowledge to be invaluable in helping us design an itinerary tailored specifically for us. He listened to what we desired for our trip and suggested a myriad of activities for us to consider to choose from. We appreciated his insights, responsiveness and attention to detail. The pacing of our trip and private tours/guides were all exceptional. Even the chauffeurs KimKim vetted were delightfully engaging. Knowing our transportation, hotel accommodations, and tours were scheduled, allowed us to relax and enjoy immersing ourselves in the beauty of Spain, the culture and people.

Highlights: The private tour of the Prado Museum in Madrid with our art historian enlightened us to the great masters of Spanish and European art. Tapas tours introduced us to the delicious food and cultures of Spain sprinkled with personal anecdotes from guides who loved and embraced their country. Toledo, the old capital of Spain offered a rich history lesson merging 3 cultures and unforgettable marzipan sweets as well. In Barcelona after an informative Gaudi walk, our tour guide led us into the La Sagrada Familia, wisely allowing us to "take in the moment" without saying a word. The day trip up Costa Brava, the scenic stretch of Catalan coastline included a 5 mile hike at Tossa de Mar filled with stunning vistas and a storied past.

Yuri and his team at KimKim surpassed our expectations. We returned from our trip enriched and refreshed!
Thank you Yuri and KimKim!

With gratitude and our endorsement,
The Lowe Family

Local specialist:
Yuri
Yuri I.
the Netherlands | Replied on May 12, 2023
I am absolutely thrilled to read your review and learn that your family trip to Spain was truly a trip of a lifetime, thanks to kimkim! It brings me immense joy to hear that Yuri, your travel specialist, was nothing short of phenomenal in assisting you throughout the planning process. His knowledge and dedication to tailoring an itinerary specifically for your family's desires truly made a difference. At kimkim, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, and I'm delighted that our... Read more

I am absolutely thrilled to read your review and learn that your family trip to Spain was truly a trip of a lifetime, thanks to kimkim! It brings me immense joy to hear that Yuri, your travel specialist, was nothing short of phenomenal in assisting you throughout the planning process. His knowledge and dedication to tailoring an itinerary specifically for your family's desires truly made a difference.

At kimkim, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, and I'm delighted that our team's insights, responsiveness, and attention to detail enhanced your travel experience. Your highlights, from the enlightening private tour of the Prado Museum in Madrid to the immersive tapas tours and the rich history lesson in Toledo, sound absolutely captivating. It's moments like these that create lifelong memories.

Thank you for placing your trust in kimkim, and it warms my heart to know that we exceeded your expectations. We would be absolutely thrilled to assist you again in the future and create more enriching and refreshing experiences for your family.

Beatriz was amazing!!! Great trip specialist
Spain | Apr 11 - Apr 21, 2023

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Ben K.
Amesbury, MA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2023

Beatriz was amazing!!! Great trip specialist

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 04, 2023

Hi Ben! Thank you so much for your words! I hope you enjoyed your trip to Spain & Morocco :) Best regards, Bea.

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