Born and raised in Spain, I had the opportunity to travel all over the world
and discover the highlights and secrets of every place I visited. I truly
believe that each of the trips we make changes the vision of how we see the world and changes our lives. In my opinion, traveling is more than just visiting different places, I think it is about creating unique memories that we can share with other people forever.
I am a lover of history and heritage with experience as a local guide in cities like Madrid or Toledo, which has helped me to recognize the needs of our travelers and make them live a unique experience. I like to help people when they visit my country because I expect the same from them when I visit their countries.
Tourism has become a fundamental part of our lives, and my job in the company is to provide not only a trip but also to immerse you in the history, culture, and gastronomy of every place. Each trip is different, cities and people we meet along the way make our experience unforgettable.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize in creating unique experiences in Spain and Portugal that allow the traveler to learn about the history and traditions of each country."
How did you get involved in travel?
"My studies in history and heritage have always made me interested in tourism. After my experience as a tour guide, I would like to share all my knowledge so that travelers can have a real experience in all the places I have visited. I think tourism and culture have a very important relationship so joint both of them is one of my passions."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Probably my best travel experience has been backpacking in Thailand and Vietnam for two months. In all this time I had the opportunity to know in depth the culture and traditions of both countries. Visiting the north of Thailand with its beautiful landscapes, its incredible temples, and special gastronomy. Also, the south of the country to know its paradisiacal beaches of crystalline water. In Vietnam I was able to meet different people and cultures with incredible places, in my memory will always be Ha Long Bay. I also visited the Mekong Delta area with its great history and wonderful people. This experience allowed me to change my vision of traveling and allowed me to grow as a person."
Hector's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
10 Days in Spain - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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2 Weeks in Spain & Portugal - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
With two weeks in Spain and Portugal, you can cover up to five destinations depending on your preferred pace. Include Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, and Barcelona for historical and...
9 Days in Italy - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
With nine days to spend in Italy, travelers have enough time to see three major cities and add an additional region to explore—or, have a truly immersive experience in one area....
Family itineraries
Road trip itineraries
Discover the wonders of San Sebastián, the Basque seaside city where Spanish royals once vacationed, on this guided walk. You'll wander the historic streets of the Parte Vieja (Old Town), passing ornate cathedrals and sweeping plazas. Next, visit the Parte Nuevo (New Town) for Belle Époque...
Enjoy an excursion to Frascati, a town famous for its wines since Ancient Rome! Enjoy learning about the history of Frascati while tasting local products like slow-roasted pork and Frascati jug wine. You’ll meet local artisans and shop owners who are eager to share their stories. Your guide is...
Dig deep into Spanish culture alongside your guide to enjoy a special evening of passionate flamenco, a stroll through an authentic Sevillian neighborhood, and delicious tapas and wine. Begin with a flamenco show in the historic Triana neighborhood (the birthplace of many renowned flamenco...
Recent trip reviews for Hector
Our trip was great. We really appreciate Hec...
Spain
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Jun 15 - Jun 28, 2025
Jenny G.
Ashburn, VA
| Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
Our trip was great. We really appreciate Hector's assistance with the planning. All of our guides were great, with Nuno being the BEST on our daytrip to Cascais and Sintra! He was informative, kind and entertaining. Our second favorite guide was Rachel on our Cominito Del Rey tour. For the most part our drivers were also fantastic, with the exception of Julio. We had to wait a little bit for him to pick us up (even though he said he was there) but what was most disappointing was that he...
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Our trip was great. We really appreciate Hector's assistance with the planning. All of our guides were great, with Nuno being the BEST on our daytrip to Cascais and Sintra! He was informative, kind and entertaining. Our second favorite guide was Rachel on our Cominito Del Rey tour. For the most part our drivers were also fantastic, with the exception of Julio. We had to wait a little bit for him to pick us up (even though he said he was there) but what was most disappointing was that he clearly was not well. He coughed and sniffled repeatedly and very frequently spat out the window. I'm pretty sure as a result of his apparent symptoms our daughter who was sitting directly behind him fell ill during our trip. In fact, there were sputum tracks on the passenger side window from his spitting.
Hotel Review
BessaHotel Liberdade
Lisboa
Staff
Concierge was super helpful. Breakfast waitstaff were very kind to refill our water bottles each day for our adventures. We love the wonderful fragrance in the hotel lobby.
Activity Reviews
Day Excursion to Caminito del Rey
Spain
We really enjoyed this excursion. Rachel, our guide was also very good and knowledgeable.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Málaga Wine & Gourmet Experience
Málaga
The tour was ok but not our favorite. I'm not sure I would call this a Wine and Gourmet experience. We had sangria but no wine. Actually, I think it was considered a Tapas tour.
Quality of Experience
It might be nice to be able to choose from menu items ( especially if you have a picky eater, like my son)
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Family Friendly Seville City Tour
Spain
We had great tour of Seville. Our guide was very knowledgeable and clearly had a passion for history. There were a few discrepancies from the description in our itinerary and the actual tour which was fine but not sure if we actually covered all that was intended.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Algarve Kayaking Trip to Benagil Caves
Spain
Super cool experience. Our kids loved the kayak tour and seeing the caves.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Spain
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Nuno!! As I mentioned before, Nuno was our favorite guide.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour
Spain
This was our least liked experience as it was difficult to take in the sights. It may have been better if both seats faced forward. (we faced each other). Our guide, however, was easy to hear as he had a headset.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Spain
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Porto
This was a great way to see and experience Porto, especially with active teens.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Foodie Experience in Porto
Porto
Our guide was great. We appreciated his pride in his country and culture.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Experience
Spain
We enjoyed the cultural experience but the location could have been better to our hotel.
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on Jul 01, 2025
Hi Jenny!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m truly glad to hear that you had a great trip and that you enjoyed the planning process with my assistance. It’s also wonderful to know that Nuno and Rachel made such a strong impression.
I want to sincerely apologize for the experience you had with Julio. Your concerns are absolutely valid, and I’m very sorry to hear about the discomfort and health issue it may have caused your daughter.
It was a pleasure working with you, and I’d love to assist you again in the future!
All the best,
Héctor
The entire week was well done!Natacza for t...
Portugal
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Jun 9 - Jun 14, 2025
Chris O.
Dallas, TX
| Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025
The entire week was well done!
Natacza for the Furnas Volcanic experience was amazing. Knowledgeable and easy to understand.
Freddie the Culinary Trip did an excellent job engaging with the entire group.
Francisco and Bae for the Epic Canyoning Trip were very easy to understand and made you feel very comfortable and safe during the activity.
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The entire week was well done!
Natacza for the Furnas Volcanic experience was amazing. Knowledgeable and easy to understand.
Freddie the Culinary Trip did an excellent job engaging with the entire group.
Francisco and Bae for the Epic Canyoning Trip were very easy to understand and made you feel very comfortable and safe during the activity.
Hotel Review
Vila Nova Hotel
Ponta Delgada
Comfortable bed, front desk staff a little abrupt at times, probably due to language differences.
Location
Easy walk to all the restaurants and shops.
Staff
A little more friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was clean and comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Whale Watching Experience
São Miguel Island
Quality of Experience
Fun to see aquatic wildlife
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Spoke three languages so we could all understand what was going on.
Epic Canyoning Adventure
São Miguel Island
Friendly guides and made everyone feel safe and expertly explained what we were going to be doing and to steps to keep you safe.
Quality of Experience
A fun adventure.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides were great. Made an attempt to get to know us and made it fun and safe.
Azorean Culinary & Wine Experience
São Miguel Island
Staff was nice and friendly.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Volcanic Experience: Furnas Lake Full Day Adventure
São Miguel Island
Natacza did an excellent job educating us, taking care of lunch reservations and engaging with each one of us.
Quality of Experience
Very educational and amazing views.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable and friendly
Transport
Safe and comfortable.
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on Jun 16, 2025
Hi Chris!
Thank you for sharing your feedback! I´m glad to know each part of the experience ran smoothly and that the guides were clear and supportive throughout the activities.
It was a real pleasure helping you plan this trip, and we hope your time in the Azores leaves you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Best regards,
Héctor
Practical advice
Portugal
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May 11 - May 20, 2025
Kristin N.
Billings, MT
| Reviewed on May 23, 2025
1. Our guide Pedro for the Biklas y Triklas bike tour in Porto was outstanding and deserves 5 gold stars. He was very knowledgeable, articulate, and expressive.
2. In Porto we might have wanted to go to the Livraria Lello, but we learned about it too late to arrange tickets. Wishing Hector had given us a list of popular destinations enjoyed by KimKim clients for each city. The website and app suggestions are vague discussions of parts of the city, not super helpful when you are in the...
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1. Our guide Pedro for the Biklas y Triklas bike tour in Porto was outstanding and deserves 5 gold stars. He was very knowledgeable, articulate, and expressive.
2. In Porto we might have wanted to go to the Livraria Lello, but we learned about it too late to arrange tickets. Wishing Hector had given us a list of popular destinations enjoyed by KimKim clients for each city. The website and app suggestions are vague discussions of parts of the city, not super helpful when you are in the middle of a trip.
3. All the arrangements of hotels and transportation were very good. We were happy will all the plans except maybe the TukTuk tour which we could have arranged on our own. Our guide was perfectly qualified, but I would just prefer some other way of learning about the city, probably at a slower pace. On our last day in Lisbon, why would we want to learn about the beginning and end points of each tram and each elevator?
4. Remind travelers to put their airpods or earbuds into the purse at the beginning of each day!! Some old people like me are still expecting audio tours to have head sets.
5. Put the travel agent emergency number into your phone contacts with the proper country code, etc, so that if there are any problems with a scheduled transfer, such as an early or late transfer from the airport outside of working hours, there will be someone to call.
Hotel Reviews
Pestana Lisboa Vintage
Lisboa
If you are expecting twin beds, mention it immediately at check in. The default sheet arrangement is to unite the beds into one large bed.
Casa Vela Guesthouse
Cascais
Really pretty hotel. Breakfasts very good, very good service.
Activity Reviews
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Porto
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Portugal
It worked.
As you know, the transportation that gave us a headache was the train from Porto to Lisbon. Fortunately the strike was over, but we wasted a lot of time going early to the station.
Nothing anyone could do about it.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Foodie Experience in Porto
Porto
This was very enjoyable. Guide was very good.
Food
Great variety. Well presented.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour
Portugal
Lisbon is a very large and fascinating city. Also very congested with cars and tourists. After taking the TukTuk tour I realized that I needed a slower pace and more information about each historical site. I guess it would be fine for an amusing ride and overview.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets
Portugal
Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. I think his name was Felixberto, but now I find that my Trip Plan has disappeared from the app, so I am not sure of the spelling. We enjoyed the hike and the beautiful park.
The crowds in Pena Palace were pretty bad.
Our guide did cut the day short, however, since we started heading back to the hotel at 1pm. Fine with us since it was raining a bit.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on May 26, 2025
Dear Kristin,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback!
We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the bike tour. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding clearer destination highlights, audio gear reminders, and improved access to our support. These insights are incredibly helpful and will guide us in refining the experience for future travelers. We're so glad you were happy with the hotels and transportation, and we hope to welcome you on another journey soon!
Warm regards,
The guides and drivers were all amazing with ...
Portugal
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May 12 - May 20, 2025
nancy k.
Newark, NJ
| Reviewed on May 21, 2025
The guides and drivers were all amazing with their knowledge and friendliness. Kim Kim was flexible with changes and requests. It was an amazing trip
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on May 21, 2025
Dear Nancy,
Thank you very much for such a wonderful review, much appreciated.
We are very glad to hear that we met your expectations, and thank you for your trust.
I hope that Portugal will stay in your fond memories for a long time.
It was a pleasure helping you plan this beautiful trip.
All the best,
Héctor
Amazing adventures in Spain and treasured memories
Spain
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Apr 30 - May 10, 2025
Julie S.
Flagami, FL
| Reviewed on May 15, 2025
Our trip to Spain was amazing. Hector thought of every detail and provided a few fun surprises for us along the way. Our adventures have provided us with lasting treasured memories.
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Our trip to Spain was amazing. Hector thought of every detail and provided a few fun surprises for us along the way. Our adventures have provided us with lasting treasured memories.
Hotel Reviews
Slow Suites Setas
Seville
Great location and spacious enough for 4.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Floors were not clean.
Great location, attentive staff and amazing breakfast. Awesome shower!
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!
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.
Staff
There was no toilet paper provided upon check in and no staff on site.
Activity Reviews
Highlights of Old Madrid Walk
Madrid
Megan did a great job. Good way to get acclimated to Madrid.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coastal Route
Spain
AMAZING! Guide and tour was spectacular. We all loved Diego!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
So comfortable. Van was immaculate!
Seville City Bike Visit
Seville
Ferran was the best. Biking around Seville was the way to go. Strongly recommend!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Experience
Spain
A classic must do in Seville but nothing spectacular.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable guide but not very personable.
Transport
Walking on our own.
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on May 16, 2025
Hi Julie!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly delighted to hear that your trip to Spain was such a memorable and enjoyable experience. It was a pleasure working with you to plan this journey, and I'm so glad the little surprises along the way added something special to your adventure.
Knowing that your time in Spain created lasting memories means the world to me; that’s exactly what we aim for with every trip.
If you ever start dreaming of your next adventure, I’d be thrilled to help you plan it!
I wish you all the best!
A lot of transfer from airport to hotel and t...
Spain
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Apr 28 - May 10, 2025
Matt W.
Ashburn, VA
| Reviewed on May 11, 2025
A lot of transfer from airport to hotel and trian station to hotel where left to us. Would rather that be part of the service. Didn’t like tours being shared.
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on May 14, 2025
Dear Wilmoth family,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that you felt there weren’t enough transfers arranged between the airports, train stations, and your hotels. Please note that this could have been easily arranged if these services had been requested from the beginning, just as we were able to provide the additional transfers you requested during your stay without any issue.
The same applies to the type of tours included in your itinerary....
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Dear Wilmoth family,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that you felt there weren’t enough transfers arranged between the airports, train stations, and your hotels. Please note that this could have been easily arranged if these services had been requested from the beginning, just as we were able to provide the additional transfers you requested during your stay without any issue.
The same applies to the type of tours included in your itinerary. All of them could have been arranged as private experiences if that preference had been communicated in advance. That said, I hope that you still enjoyed the private and small group tours and found the experiences enriching.
I truly hope that the rest of your trip, including your hotel stays, was comfortable and enjoyable, and that you return home with wonderful memories for the entire family.
It was a real pleasure assisting you in planning your journey through Spain and Portugal. Thank you again for your comments, and I hope everything else met your expectations.
Warmest regards,
25th Anniversary Trip to Spain
Spain
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Apr 21 - Apr 30, 2025
Penny G.
Atlanta, GA
| Reviewed on May 02, 2025
I found the KimKim team gave me the perfect combination of guidance and freedom while planning our trip to Spain. Hector gave us great suggestions, responded in a timely manner and was also able to pivot and rearrange cities and tours when we decided to fly out of Madrid instead of Seville. He responded to us immediately ( after hours) when we couldn’t find our tapas tour group. Pick up and drop offs were seamless. Over all we had a wonderful trip and felt very secure knowing Hector and...
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I found the KimKim team gave me the perfect combination of guidance and freedom while planning our trip to Spain. Hector gave us great suggestions, responded in a timely manner and was also able to pivot and rearrange cities and tours when we decided to fly out of Madrid instead of Seville. He responded to us immediately ( after hours) when we couldn’t find our tapas tour group. Pick up and drop offs were seamless. Over all we had a wonderful trip and felt very secure knowing Hector and KimKim were there for us if we needed them.
Hotel Reviews
ICON BCN by Petit Palace
Barcelona
NH Collection Palacio de Tepa
Madrid
The rooms were spacious, clean and beautiful. We were here during the power outage when the grid in all of Spain went down. The gentleman who was running the restaurant ( Javio - spelling?) went above and beyond to not only to serve us a meal ( sandwich and salad because they did not need to be cooked) but found some board games at the front desk and let us play by candlelight until the power came back on.
H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla
The quarters were a bit cramped- not a lot of room for luggage
Activity Reviews
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Experience
Spain
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on May 05, 2025
Dear Penny!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the flexibility throughout the planning process and felt supported during your time in Spain. It was a pleasure assisting you, and I’m so happy everything went smoothly. I’d be thrilled to help you again on your next adventure!
Motorcycle adventure in Northern Spain
Spain
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Apr 21 - Apr 30, 2025
Bill J.
Canada
| Reviewed on May 01, 2025
Hector's advice and assistance planning the trip was spot on. The itinerary and excursions were excellent. The accommodations were very good and a couple exceeded expectations. I would definitely look to Kimkim and specifically Hector to plan future trips.
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Hector's advice and assistance planning the trip was spot on. The itinerary and excursions were excellent. The accommodations were very good and a couple exceeded expectations. I would definitely look to Kimkim and specifically Hector to plan future trips.
Hotel Reviews
Els Jardins De La Martana
Besalú
The Hotel is right next to the historic Medieval town which we explored. This is the reason for visiting this place. The rooms are comfortable but since it is an old historic building I sense there are restrictions to how they can renovate. Having said that the bathrooms and HVAC are modern upgrades.
Authenticity & Character
The building is over 100 years old and the renos reflect the historic nature of the building. The bathrooms and HVAC in the rooms are modern.
Location
The Hotel is right next to the historic Medieval town which we explored. This is the reason for visiting this place.
Staff
The hostess was very nice and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We requested two beds. They accommodated us with a sofa bed. The room was clean.
A comfortable hotel in a good location. A little dated in its decor. Breakfast was excellent - similar to all the hotels we stayed at this trip.
Authenticity & Character
A basic downtown hotel. No view.
Location
The hotel has a convenient and central location. Walking distance to the historic districts.
Staff
Efficient and helpful - met expectations
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness was good but there were a few stains/watermarks on the bathroom tile floor indicating the floors may not have been washed in a while.
ICON BCN by Petit Palace
Barcelona
The ICON BCN is a very nice boutique hotel The
Authenticity & Character
It has the unique characteristics of an older building with modern updates and decor. Nicely done.
Location
Very central. Walking distance to the historic districts in central Barcelona.
Staff
The staff was excellent. Very attentive and helpful. I arrived early after an overnight flight and they did there best to check me in early so I could get some rest before my evening excursion.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was very clean.
Parador de Aiguablava
Begur
Loved this hotels location, room quality, beautiful view from the room and elswhere, lovely gardens, excellent restaurant
Authenticity & Character
Beautiful modern architecture and finishing.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was very clean.
Activity Reviews
Wine Tasting and Tapas in the Ancient Town of Zaragoza
Zaragoza
This was an individual tour so we got to know and converse with our guide Marta who was great.I think a food and wine tour is a great way to get introduce to a new city.
Food
You get to choose the. They were quite good.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marta was friendly and knowledgeable.
Guided Visit of Barcelona & Sagrada Familia
Barcelona
Sagrada Familia is an amazing must see experience. It was busy so the excursion allowed the small group to skip the line. Our guide was excellent and the walking tour is a great introduction to the historic areas of Barcelona.
Quality of Experience
The Sagrada Familia may be the most amazing building I have seen.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide/driver was just right. Knowledgeable, friendly, not overbearing or intrusive
Transport
It was exactly on time
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona
I would suggest this for anyone new to Spain/Barcelona. This was a small group and we were able to get to know each other as we walked between tapas bars. A very pleasant experience.
Quality of Experience
The Guide was excellent and knowledgeable. The group was very congenial. The guided walk was fun.
Food
Wine was great. The Tapas was good to great.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Guide was excellent and knowledgeable.
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on May 05, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
I'm truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary, excursions, and accommodations, especially that some exceeded your expectations. It was a real pleasure working with you, and I would be delighted to help you plan another memorable adventure.
Looking forward to the next one!
10/10…AWESOME!
Spain
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Apr 14 - Apr 23, 2025
Thomas G.
Atlanta, GA
| Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025
Hector planned an amazing trip for us to Spain and Portugal. Our highlights of the trip included the tapas tour in Madrid, the private winery tour in the Douro valley, the private cooking class in Lisbon, and the sunset cruise in Lisbon. The itinerary flowed very well and it was so easy to be at the right place at the right time. The instructions were great. The accommodations were great, especially Hotel Urso in Madrid and the Quinta de Pacheca wine barrels in Douro Valley. Breakfast being...
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Hector planned an amazing trip for us to Spain and Portugal. Our highlights of the trip included the tapas tour in Madrid, the private winery tour in the Douro valley, the private cooking class in Lisbon, and the sunset cruise in Lisbon. The itinerary flowed very well and it was so easy to be at the right place at the right time. The instructions were great. The accommodations were great, especially Hotel Urso in Madrid and the Quinta de Pacheca wine barrels in Douro Valley. Breakfast being included every morning was an extremely nice perk. Never had to think about that meal. Overall, shoutout to KimKim, Espiritu, and Hector. I would absolutely recommend to a friend.
Hotel Reviews
Hotel was fine- nothing spectacular. The bar was very small and it felt very tight. The location was good, but a bit far from the water. I liked how it was close to the park, however.
Authenticity & Character
Not memorable decorations or interior. Very bland room.
The Wine House Hotel - Quinta da Pacheca
Lamego
AMAZING. The trip wouldn’t have been the same without this. The room service breakfast was incredible.
Nice hotel in a great location. What it lacked in aesthetics, it made up for with location and the quality of the food.
10/10. This place is amazing. The level of service was the nicest I’ve ever experienced.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room service was excellent
Activity Reviews
Sunset Sailing Cruise
Lisbon
I thought this was really fun. The boat was much more crowded than I expected, but it was beautiful.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Portuguese Cooking Class at a Chef's Home
Lisbon
This was amazing. Artur was such a great instructor.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wine Experience in the Douro Valley & River Cruise
Douro Valley
10/10. Miguel was amazing. This was incredible.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Explore Porto's Culinary Scene and Bolhao Market
Porto
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Porto
I wish I had done a walking tour. The ebikes were cool, but it was hard to navigate the mass crowds.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sandeman Cellar Wine Tasting
Porto
I was expecting this to be better. It was a very short tour, you didn’t get to see much, and it just wasn’t that interesting. They showed you barrel, but didn’t show you any part of the winemaking process and just tried to sell you on sandman port.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid
This was great. A must add for every trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on May 05, 2025
Hi Thomas!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that the itinerary, activities, and accommodations made your trip to Spain and Portugal so special. It was a real pleasure helping you plan this journey, and I truly appreciate your recommendation. I’d be delighted to assist you again in the future!
Great trip plan
Portugal
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Apr 11 - Apr 18, 2025
Sherrie C.
Atlanta, GA
| Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
Our trip plan was great and all of the guides were so friendly and gave us a great insight into Portugal in many ways.
The trip app was so helpful and made things so easy to follow with links and directions.
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Our trip plan was great and all of the guides were so friendly and gave us a great insight into Portugal in many ways.
The trip app was so helpful and made things so easy to follow with links and directions.
Hotel Review
Terrace Mar Suite Hotel
Funchal
It was adequate but nothing special about it and the location was average as there wasn't a view of the water.
Room was spacious but decor was very plain.
Authenticity & Character
updated decor and design
Staff
staff was helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
bed wasn't very comfortable
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid
| Replied on Apr 22, 2025
Hi Sherrie!
Thank you so much for your review! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that the guides helped bring Portugal to life with their insights and friendliness.
I’m also glad the trip app made everything easy and smooth for you. It was truly a pleasure helping you plan this journey, and I’d be delighted to assist with any future travels you may have in mind!
All the best,
Héctor