Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

This was our second trip to Spain, and we wished to visit several regions that we had not previously visited, including Madrid, La Rioja, the Basque region and Valencia. This required a bit a logistical planning. The planning process with Coraima was a pleasure, as she arranged multiple separate travel arrangements and connections for us. Coraima found lodging for us in wonderdful, walkable neighborhoods as we requested. She also arranged several private and small group tours for us. The highlights were the wine tours in Rioja, and the walking tours in Bilbao. We had the pleasure of meeting with Beatriz twice in Bilbao, once for a walking tour of the Old Town, and a second time for an eating tour. She was a delightful guide who had a wealth of information that she related in a relaxed and enjoyable manner. Our driver/guide in Rioja was also personable, relating lots of information as he drove us to the wineries. The two wineries we visited were a terrific choice, with one demonstrating more classic caves, and the other a more modern process. All in all, I highly recommend KimKim for planning your next trip.

We really enjoyed the 21-day trip in Spain that Raquel arranged for us. We are two active older adults that have lived and traveled in Europe a number of times. We like making our own adventures.
We ask Raquel to arrange two long stays, one in Granada and the other in Leon, plus a several day car trip in the Basque country. From each location we ask Raquel to suggest several day-long adventures and make arrangements for a few special ones. All the hotels were beautiful and well located, the train tickets were spot on common and the individual car arrangements were perfect. I don't think we could have wished for anything better.
We recommend Kimkim travel and Espiritu for your next travel plans in Spain

The trip and individual guides were excellent.
1. Camino passports: it would have been nice to have been referred to a website to obtain these in advance. Several of our fellow travelers did this. We were able to get passports in Porto from the cathedral after doing some research.
2. Hotels: In general, they were quite acceptable with those in Lisbon and Santiago de Compostela being exceptional. The hotel across the tracks from the train station in Padron was our least favorite as it was well out of the way of the Camino and understaffed. We opted to go to town as a group for dinner.
3. Trip planning: I would most strongly recommend adding a day after the arrival in Santiago de Compostela to attend the mass and tour the town on the day after completing the walk. That was a big missing part for Sidney and me.

Activity Reviews

Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

Good tour of the wineries. Great lunch at the last one on the trip.

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

I don't remember anything in particular that stands out.

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Dinner With Locals at a Local Home

Lisbon

The best experience in Lisbon. Our host opened her home to us as if we were family, and her dinner and wine selections were excellent.

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared his personal experience without overloading us with facts.

Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience

Spain

Touristy

Quality of Experience

Hard to find since cabs can't get to the entrance.

Food

Alfonso and Urania were excellent to work with. We had a number of changes including two members of our party who had to cancel because of medical reasons. Alfonso responded graciously with each change of plans. Our hotels and the activities booked for us were a perfect fit . We have enjoyed all aspects of the trip.

Activity Reviews

Sailing the coast

San Sebastián

The best - our captain was so engaging and made the trip a real treat.

Michelin restaurant booking

Hondarribia

Lunch at Alameda was excellent - relaxing, superb service and wonderful meal.

Day trip to Bilbao

Hondarribia

Our private tour of the Guggenheim was excellent. Our second time to the museum in 10 years and this tour was very meaningful to us.

Cooking class

Hondarribia

So much fun! A real hands on experience with Benjor and Maria.

Premium winery tasting visit

Laguardia

We felt like we spent 3 hours with a real wine expert. We finished knowing much more about the area and the wines than we did before.

I was too busy to really think much about this trip before we went, so I really had to trust Rita to create a fun itinerary with nice places to stay. She did a great job on both accounts. Each time we got to a new hotel we were so pleasantly surprised at how lovely they were, especially the Parador hotel and the Puebloastur spa hotel. I wouldn't have necessarily even thought to book the breakfast included option, but Rita did and we were really glad to have that option every morning. Almost all of the hotels we stayed in had really good breakfasts with a wide variety of food available.
The itinerary was really fun. We went to places I don't think I would have known about if I had tried to plan the trip on my own. I was grateful to have tickets purchased in advance and guides all booked in advance. Everything went really smoothly with tickets and the guides being on time and very knowledgeable about the area in which they were guiding. Almost all of them were born in the area where they were guiding. There was a really great variety of sites and locations on our itinerary from countryside, to towns, to cities and islands, to beaches, to forests, to mountains. We had a good mix of cultural sites and activities, as well.
I think the weakest part of the experience was the limited amount of information we had about the driving days and what to see along the way. The app would suggest a few places to stop but I didn't have a good sense of what to do there. It would have been better, in my opinion, to choose one or two stops with just the one main attraction in that place because when you're driving from one place to the next, you don't have much time in each location. Also, it would have been nice to have specific walking routes or short hiking routes outlined for us in the app for each location.
Another think I appreciated about the team was how responsive they were when we were in the middle of the trip. A couple of times we wanted to schedule last minute activities and they were able to do that for us, even on weekends.
I would definitely recommend Rita to other friends who might be interested in the same kind of tour that we did. We appreciated the attention we received, ESPECIALLY since we actually had to cancel the original trip due to us getting covid three days before we were supposed to leave for Spain. Rita rescheduled the whole thing for 10 months later, no problem. That was great.

Hotel Reviews

Puebloastur Eco-Resort Wellness & Spa

Cofiño, Parres

Puebloastur Eco-Resort Wellness & Spa in the mountains was a highlight. The location was stunning, and the hotel featured an incredible art collection with beautiful sculptures. The spa was very nice, and the overall experience there was truly memorable. I enjoyed it so much that I found myself texting pictures to friends. Definitely a place I would recommend!

Parador de Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela

The Parador hotels, like the Parador de Santiago de Compostela, were absolutely delightful. They are housed in historic buildings like former monasteries and have been beautifully refurbished. It was a charming experience staying in such unique accommodations with character, and I highly recommend it!

Activity Reviews

Private Cooking Class

Bilbao

The private cooking class was a fantastic experience. We cooked a variety of dishes, including the iconic Spanish potato tortilla. It was really fun to learn and be able to cook a dish that locals actually eat at home.

Explore the Cíes Islands

Spain

Exploring the Cíes Islands was one of my favorite activities. Located in the northwest corner of Spain, just above Portugal, the islands were stunning and definitely worth recommending to anyone visiting this area.

I must say this has been the most enjoyable trips ever taken the KikKim team was fabulous. From the very start of the process Anita was so helpful. Listening to what I wanted my trip to look like. Within a couple days of me submitting my profile I had a custom itinerary put together that fit my request to a T. Anita worked with me all the way thru the process including the days we were on the ground. The accommodations were top notch and the tour selections were fabulous. Not overwhelming but just enough to keep us busy. The local tour guides were top notch and very knowledgeable. All of our transportation to and from airports were great. Picked up in Black Mercedes cars or vans and the drivers were always professional.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Florida 3* Sorrento

Sorrento

Everything was ok with this place. Very minimalistic but had enough that met our needs. A little far from the center of town. We walked there about a 20 minute walk but usually had to get a cab at the end of a long day. And typical cost was 20 Euro for A 5 minute ride. But the walk to town was beautiful and the flowers were awesome.

Authenticity & Character

Pretty simple design well appointed

Location

A bit far from town

Staff

They were friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean

Aparthotel Trianon Borgo Pio

It was nice to have a little apartment feel. The location was great with everything in walking distance. The staff was super helpful and gave great recommendations all through our stay.

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Great. Walking distance to everything

Staff

It was well appointed but kept some originality

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean

H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel

Sevilla

H10 hotels were my favorite on our entire trips. Always well appointed and very clean and well set up. The moment you walk in you know you are in good hands. The staff was very welcoming from check in throughout our entire stay

Authenticity & Character

Was fabulously furnished and designed but kept the original character

Location

Best ever. Close enough but yet still in quaint neighborhoods.

Staff

Couldn't be better. All were super helpful and profession and always with a smile

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Hotel Meninas

Madrid

The place was awesome. The character and location was great. Close enough to everything but in a quiet quaint area of town. Well appointed

Authenticity & Character

Very well appointed while keeping its authentic appeal

Location

A little off the beaten path which was perfect. Everything in walking distance

Staff

Everyone was super helpful and friendly. Very professional and knowledgeable about the area

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Hotel España Ramblas

Barcelona

The hotels was great. Very clean well appointed and perfect location. Walking distance to all the city events and attraction but enough off the main setting in a quiet neighborhood. The staff was wonderful

Authenticity & Character

Well appointed and yet quaint with a little flare

Location

Close to everything but secluded enough to have personal quiet appeal

Staff

Supper helpful in all respects. They were all kind and professional always had smiles

Cleanliness & Comfort

Perfect.

Activity Reviews

Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Lagoon Dipping in Costa Brava

Spain

No review. Trip cancelled do to weather

Guided Visit of Barcelona & Sagrada Familia

Barcelona

Absolutely perfect. Although it was a self guided tour or driver Teo was very knowledgeable and described everything that we needed to do and see and took us to the right vantage and gave us great eating recommendations. He even shared his Spanish Spotify play list with me

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Tapas Walk in Barcelona

Barcelona

This was an Amazing start to our trip. The guide was so fun and energetic. He truly enjoyed his job and went out of his way to make sure everyone was included. He selected local cuisine and challenged us to try new things

Quality of Experience

Well thought out and had a personal touch

Food

All food was authentic and spot on

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Super knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Went out of his way to make things perfect

Transport

Was a walking tour.

The kimkim team was very helpful, easy to work with, readily responsive and flexible in setting up our trip.
The guides were very good. We thought some were exceptionally good - Ruth and Lorea in Barcelona, and Pete in Girona. They were personable, informative and able to keep us on track to see all they had planned.
The highlight was the day we spent with the local Basque guide (his name escapes me now) who took us into the Basque countryside. Being from the area for many generations he told us much about the local traditions, the way of life, small details that enriched our visit. We were served a simple authentic top quality lunch by the farmer herself in their 13 generation old farmhouse. A day to remember!
One thing that would have been helpful is to have had restaurant recommendations from a local specialist.
Great trip! Thank you.

Hotel Review

Hotel Villa Emilia

Barcelona

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Activity Reviews

Private History, Legends & Monuments Walk

Girona

Guided Private Transfer with visits to Gaztelugatxe and Cantabrian Coast

Spain

He took us to a special spot to see a terrific view that I don’t think everyone would know about unless you were very local.

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Private Basque Countryside Foodie Day Trip

San Sebastián

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Fantastic trip with the help of Raquel and her colleagues. We had many moving parts with friends joining and leaving our trip at different points. Everyone came together seamlessly!😊
There was a wonderfully informative walking tour of Lisbon with Alix. The driver from Lisbon to Porto included wonderful sights like the town of Obidos, the surfing museum at Nazarre, and a lovely and tasty lunch spot.

Porto was great, starting with a Port tasting our first night. The Douro Valley tour with Gustavo was amazing. We had a walking tour of vineyards and sights with Carlos who really made the area come alive. Gustavo made sure to learn what we like to eat and took us to just the right restaurant, and then on to a wonderful winery tour and tasting.

We had a wonderful tour of French Basque Country with Jaime, even getting to see the town in which he grew up. A walking tour with Geza in Madrid hit the highlights-there’s so much to see! And a guided tour of Toledo was incredible. Such an interesting city so near to Madrid nd so different. Plus our guide provided great shopping opportunities!

Rounding it all out was an amazing Flamenco show our last night. Our agent thought if so many experiences we would never have thought of ourselves. We have taken several other trips to Europe in the last few years. We often schedule excursions once we get there using various apps and websites. Kimkim’s variety and quality of experience far surpassed what we’ve put together ourselves.

Hotel Reviews

7 Islas Hotel

Madrid

This is right off the Gran Via but it doesn’t feel that way. It has the look of an old property that has been tastefully updated with flare. Rooms are good-sized. Very clean. Wonderful breakfast and good bar serving drinks and lights fare in the evening. A relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.

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Portugal Boutique City Hotel

Lisbon

This is a lovely boutique hotel on the edge of the Baixa and the Old City. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They made me feel special, and tracked me down in the breakfast room when I was late for an excursion pickup (my fault). The breakfast was delicious and very fresh. At night the bar was a good place to have a glass of wine and chat with other guests. I would definitely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character

It is hidden away near a neighborhood and close to a Plaza. The street is quiet and there are neighborhood shops and small restaurants. Not a touristy location.

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Very friendly. Knew me by sight my second day. Found me when I was late for an excursion pickup.

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Activity Reviews

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

The walking tour of Lisbon with Alex was fabulous. As a local, he clearly knew the area and had connections with other locals, which enriched the experience. His familiarity and rapport with the community made the tour feel intimate and authentic. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to truly understand Lisbon.

Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid

Madrid

The day trip to Toledo was outstanding. Everything went smoothly, from the clean and timely train to the easy navigation of the train stations. Toledo was a charming city, and our guide, who was very knowledgeable having grown up there, enhanced the experience greatly. I would highly recommend a day tour to Toledo for anyone visiting Madrid.

Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

The excursion to Sintra was disappointing. The guide was not up to par and did not allow space for questions or interaction. The tour of Pena Palace was overcrowded, and the audio guide was ineffective due to guards rushing us through, so the audio did not match what we were looking at. The restaurant for lunch seemed to be a conflict of interest as it was owned by someone associated with the excursion company, and the meal was mediocre. Overall, I felt it could have been time better spent in Lisbon.

Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & Hiking Routes

Porto

Gustavo was a great driver and made sure to take good care of us. He asked what we wanted to see, foods we liked so he could get the right lunch reservation, and told us about the valley, the river, villages, and more. He worked well with our hiking guide as far as timing and drop off and pickup. When we took a little long in the hike, he easily adjusted so we got to lunch in time. Our hike with Carlos was astounding. Hiking down from the top of a hill through vineyards hundreds of years old is an incredible experience. There are beautiful old stone walls, slate supports for the vines, twists of plant material to secure the vines,. These are things we would have missed completely from a car. We walked by shelters for the workers to take their siestas-which they need working from dawn to dark. We were so glad we did this. The vineyard visit at the end of the day was great. It’s one of the few that still crushes some grapes by foot. It was fun to see the granite vats where that’s done. And the wine, of course, was incomparable. This was one of those perfect days from beginning to end. At the restaurant we even ran into a group celebrating a 65th birthday. They shared champagne with us and we sang Happy Birthday to the birthday girl.

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Rita and our local guides were incredibly helpful. The travel app with the itinerary was so organized and had everything we needed. Every pick up and tour was exactly on time. I can't express how grateful I am for all the attention to detail. Rita and the local guides were always friendly and helpful.

Hotel Reviews

Hospederia San Martin Pinario

Santiago de Compostela

This hotel was beautiful, we had a wonderful time here. The dinner was spectacular.

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Hotel Scala

Padrón

Staff was rude. We actually opted to not have dinner there (which was already paid for) so we didn't have to deal with them.

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Long walk from downtown

Staff

Staff was very rude, especially the woman in the cafe. She was rude to multiple people, not just our group. Very apparent we were an inconvenience.

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Hotel was clean

Hotel O Cruceiro

Caldas de Reis - PONTEVEDRA

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Alda Estación Pontevedra

Pontevedra

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Staff was helpful and friendly

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Hotel Duarte

Arcade de Riba

Clean but basic accommodation but was fine for our needs

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Porto Charming Hotel

Porto

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Bed was very hard

PortoBay Marquês

Lisbon

We had a great experience here. The amenities were great, including the rooms and breakfast. The hotel staff also did a great job when there was an extended power outage, making sure people were comfortable and taken care of. We are grateful!

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Activity Reviews

Day trip to Medieval Girona and Costa Brava

Barcelona

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Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia

Barcelona

Guide was really good, knowledgeable. He customized our tour for us and was spot on

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Tapas Walk in Barcelona

Barcelona

Karla was excellent and this was a really fun tour with a lot of really good food. Great experience!

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Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

Guide and driver were excellent. Wineries and lunch also excellent

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Get to know Porto by E-bike

Porto

It was raining and our guide (Pedro?) was happily willing to continue the tour. He did an excellent job and the tour was great

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Spain

Guides were excellent as was the lunch stop

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Dinner With Locals at a Local Home

Lisbon

Ana was awesome and we loved this experience. Food and company was excellent.

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Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

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Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience

Spain

Excellent

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Adam was there for me from the beginning of the planning and through the trip. Everything turned out exactly as planned if not better. I would recommend KimKim to anyone.

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

Casa Romana Hotel Boutique

Sevilla

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Room Mate Alba

Madrid

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Hotel Astoria

Barcelona

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Áurea Catedral Hotel

Granada

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Activity Review

Private Granada Walk

Granada

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

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

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.

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There was no toilet paper provided upon check in and no staff on site.

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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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Hotel Meninas

Madrid

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

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Slow Suites Setas

Seville

Great location and spacious enough for 4.

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Floors were not clean.

Activity Reviews

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

Spain

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

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So comfortable. Van was immaculate!

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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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.

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Very knowledgeable guide but not very personable.

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Walking on our own.

Highlights of Old Madrid Walk

Madrid

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

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Flamenco Experience

Spain

A classic must do in Seville but nothing spectacular.

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Seville City Bike Visit

Seville

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

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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

H10 Croma Málaga

Málaga

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

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Villa Oniria

Granada

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

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Sacristia de Santa Ana

Seville

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

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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.

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Bedding was up to pare.

Catalonia Gran Vía

Madrid

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

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Activity Reviews

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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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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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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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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Private Guided Visit of Seville

Seville

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

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Seville Culinary Experience

Seville

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

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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.

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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.

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Food

Guide and camaraderie of group as well as tapa selection.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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!

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.

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

Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents

Granada

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

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

Spain

Rained out

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Guided Visit of Ronda

Spain

Rained out

Privately Guided Visit of Málaga

Spain

Guide was excellent and knowledgeable.

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Sunset Málaga Cruise

Málaga

Too long and not very interesting

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

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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Visit Traditional Basque Coastal Towns & a Txakolli Winery Visit

San Sebastián

Jaime was excellent. Highly recommended

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San Sebastian Pintxo Experience

San Sebastián

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

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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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Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia

Barcelona

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Tapas Walk in Barcelona

Barcelona

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Guided Visit of San Sebastian

San Sebastián

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Transport

Transport wasn’t waiting for us at the train station on arrival to San Sebastián. Contact barely spoke English so communication difficult

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

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.

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Close to La Sagrada Familia but a distance away from other major tourist areas in Barcelona.

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Room Mate Macarena

Madrid

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

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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.

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Close to major attractions

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Activity Reviews

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.

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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.

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Transport

Mechanical issues delayed us by an hour and a half.

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.

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Transport

So glad that transportation to La Sagrada Familia was included!

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.

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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.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nacho chose great food and restaurants and adapted flexibly to our interests.

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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Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience

Madrid

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

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Private Prado Museum Visit with an Art Historian

Madrid

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

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Activity Review

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!

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.