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Kateryna Garkavenko

Travel is truly one of the most rewarding experiences we can have. It’s amazing how much we can learn and grow from every trip, and I believe that most people benefit greatly from exploring new places. Personally, I’ve visited around 50 countries and am excited to continue discovering even more of the world.

Travel feels very personal and meaningful to me - every journey brings something special and leaves lasting memories. This passion has led me to start my own travel consultancy company here in London, where I focus on creating thoughtfully tailored experiences for each traveler.

I truly love designing trips that reflect individual interests and dreams, and I hope each journey turns into an unforgettable adventure.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Iconic landmarks of the capital of Great Britain, historical sites and its royal glory. Romantic landscapes and fabulous beauty of England's countryside with thatched-roof cottages. Beautiful national parks of Wales with its stunning wild scenery. Charming Roman baths and Georgian architecture, and of course Scotland with its rich history, culture and well-known castles."

How did you get involved in travel?

"After quite a number of different occupations - including working as a high-end residential real estate expert, an advisor to the Head of a bank, director of the financial company and organising the YAGP ballet competition - I came to understand that creating tailored travel experiences is what truly makes me feel that I live my life fully, and today I’m proud to run my own travel company.
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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Conquering Thorang - La Pass 5,415 meters high on our Annapurna Circuit track in Nepal was probably the most profound emotional experience I've ever had. It was my personal challenge surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and best friends. "

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Recent trip reviews for Kateryna

Touring Around Scotland
Scotland | Aug 10 - Aug 19, 2026

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Scott R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 03, 2026

We had a wonderful time on our family trip to Scotland! Kate came up with a great itinerary for us so that we could see a lot of the sites in a limited amount of time. We had a couple of minor issues but we were able to work through them with some help from Kate. I would definitely recommend!

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Kate was excellent!
England | Aug 1 - Aug 10, 2026

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Cindy B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026
Kate was an excellent resource in planning our recent trip to the UK in August! We traveled all around Scotland and England. There were 11 people in our party and she did a great job at coordinating all the details and ensuring that all the key things that everyone wanted to do fit into our agenda. She was organized, very responsive to all my questions, provided great input and insights, and was available to answer questions during our trip. I highly recommend kimkim especially for large... Read more

Kate was an excellent resource in planning our recent trip to the UK in August! We traveled all around Scotland and England. There were 11 people in our party and she did a great job at coordinating all the details and ensuring that all the key things that everyone wanted to do fit into our agenda. She was organized, very responsive to all my questions, provided great input and insights, and was available to answer questions during our trip. I highly recommend kimkim especially for large group travel planning. And, I especially recommend Kate. She was great!

Hotel Reviews
The Clermont London, Victoria
London
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Radisson RED Hotel, Liverpool
Liverpool
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Apex Waterloo Place
Edinburgh
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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
Inverness
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Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Glasgow
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Activity Reviews
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London, private group
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London, private group
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Isle of Skye Tour including the  Eilean Donan Castle, Portree and other attractions
Isle of Skye Tour including the Eilean Donan Castle, Portree and other attractions
Inverness
Quality of Experience
It was very rainy so we couldn't do everything we wanted to
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
St Andrews History Tour
St Andrews History Tour
England
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Inverness via St Andrews
England
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Beatles and History Guided Walking Tour
Beatles and History Guided Walking Tour
Liverpool
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Didn't happen
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Didn't show up to our planned location
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Thames Cruise with Dinner
Thames Cruise with Dinner
London
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Food
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Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh
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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
England
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Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Aug 24, 2026
Cindy, Thank you so much for this wonderful review - it genuinely made me happy 😁 Planning such a big trip for 11 people is always a little adventure in itself, and I truly loved putting all the pieces together for your group. From London to Liverpool, Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow, there was a lot to coordinate, so hearing that you felt everything came together well means a great deal to me! I’m also very grateful for your patience with the little bumps along the way - especially the... Read more

Cindy,

Thank you so much for this wonderful review - it genuinely made me happy 😁

Planning such a big trip for 11 people is always a little adventure in itself, and I truly loved putting all the pieces together for your group. From London to Liverpool, Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow, there was a lot to coordinate, so hearing that you felt everything came together well means a great deal to me!

I’m also very grateful for your patience with the little bumps along the way - especially the rainy Skye day and the Beatles tour issue. Travel never behaves perfectly, but I always want my travelers to feel that they have someone there to help when something unexpected happens.

It was honestly such a pleasure working with you, Cindy. You were wonderful to plan with from the very beginning, and I’m so happy I got to be part of this trip ❤️

Thank you again for trusting me with it - and if another adventure ever starts taking shape, I would absolutely love to hear from you.

Warmly,
Kate

Memorable trip in Scotland
Scotland | Aug 3 - Aug 11, 2026

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Manal N.
Dubai - United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026
We had a wonderful trip to Scotland and really enjoyed our experience with Kimkim. Kate was kind, responsive and helpful throughout both the planning and the trip itself. Whenever we had a question or needed something changed, she was quick to help. Ness Walk in Inverness was one of our favourite stays and a great recommendation and I wished we spent more time there! We also had an amazing private tour with Sandy, who was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. Our journey... Read more

We had a wonderful trip to Scotland and really enjoyed our experience with Kimkim. Kate was kind, responsive and helpful throughout both the planning and the trip itself. Whenever we had a question or needed something changed, she was quick to help.

Ness Walk in Inverness was one of our favourite stays and a great recommendation and I wished we spent more time there! We also had an amazing private tour with Sandy, who was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. Our journey to Skye with Anca was another highlight, she shared so much with us along the way and made the drive itself part of the experience.

We also really appreciated Kate’s flexibility when we decided last minute to spend our final night in Edinburgh instead of Glencoe. She helped rearrange our transportation and organised a driver for us, which made the change much easier.

Our only disappointment was Glencoe House. We had specifically asked for a castle experience and were happy to pay more for it, but our reservation was in one of the separate lodges rather than the main house. This was mentioned in the itinerary, so I also take responsibility for not looking more closely, but I do wish the difference had been highlighted more clearly given what we had originally asked for. Kate did try to help once we raised our concerns, which we appreciated.

Overall, we had a beautiful and memorable trip, with so many highlights including the Highlands, Skye, the castles and seeing the Jacobite steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct which as harry potter fans was the best thing in our trip! And Ian our driver was so understanding and helped us in arranging the viewing at the right time so we dont miss the jacobite train
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We really appreciated all of Kate’s support and efforts throughout our journey she’s amazing ♡

Hotel Reviews
Glencoe House
Ballachulish

I’m giving it 3 stars because, although the lodge itself was clean, comfortable and well equipped with food, it wasn’t quite the experience we had hoped for. We wanted to end our trip relaxing in the main house, but our reservation was in the lodge instead. The hotel also doesn’t have a restaurant or lounge that lodge guests can use for tea or relaxing, as the main house is made up of private suites. So even though we were staying on the property, we didn’t really get to experience the house itself. If you’re looking for more of a castle-style experience, I’d recommend booking one of the suites in the main house. We had booked for two nights but ended up staying for only one.

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Monkstadt 1745 - Luxury Lodge
Linicro, Isle of Skye

We stayed one night here in the lodge as we had requested twin beds, and the sea view was beautiful, especially at sunset. We also enjoyed having tea at the hotel, it was so cozy we loved it! It was lovely to connect the stories we heard throughout the trip with the history of the hotel. So interesting and one of our favorite stays

Authenticity & Character
The history
Location
We loved the sea view
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ness Walk
Inverness

The best hotel we stayed at during our trip! The service was amazing, and every member of staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming. We also loved the beautiful river views from the hotel.

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The Bonham
Edinburgh

Amazing hotel the staff are so friendly and its located near deans village. We had an issue in the room which we highlighted to the front desk and they quickly resolved it and changed our room.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel has amazing history
Location
Its a walking distance from Edinburgh castle and so close to deans village
Staff
The staff were so understanding and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Inverness Walking Tour
Private Inverness Walking Tour
Scotland

This was our favorite tour with the amazing Sandy. Sandy was an amazing tour guide in Inverness! We really enjoyed our time with him and learned so much throughout the tour. He was very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and made the experience really enjoyable for us. We really appreciated the time we spent with him and would definitely recommend him.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alnwick Castle Tour – The Real Hogwarts from Harry Potter
Alnwick Castle Tour – The Real Hogwarts from Harry Potter
Edinburgh

As Harry Potter fans, we were so happy to visit Alnwick Castle and see the filming locations! Our trip started from Edinburgh, and our driver was informative, friendly and had a great sense of humour. He shared lots of interesting information about the places we passed on the way to the castle and back. We really enjoyed our time there, although it became very windy later in the day so we couldn’t enjoy the archery. Even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan, there are different shows and activities to enjoy, and the castle itself has so much history.

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Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle
Inverness

I absolutely loved Dunrobin Castle. The castle itself was beautiful and full of character, and I really enjoyed exploring the interiors and learning more about its history. Unfortunately, it was raining during our visit so we didn’t get to properly explore the gardens, but the castle was still one of the highlights of our trip.

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Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. It was so lovely to read. I’m really happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time in Scotland, especially that you enjoyed your experiences with Sandy, Anca, and Ian. It sounds like they all helped make your journey extra special. I’m also so glad that Ness Walk and Monkstadt 1745 were among your favorite stays, and of course, that you got to see the Jacobite steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct — such a perfect moment for... Read more

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. It was so lovely to read.

I’m really happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time in Scotland, especially that you enjoyed your experiences with Sandy, Anca, and Ian. It sounds like they all helped make your journey extra special. I’m also so glad that Ness Walk and Monkstadt 1745 were among your favorite stays, and of course, that you got to see the Jacobite steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct — such a perfect moment for Harry Potter fans!

Thank you as well for your honest feedback about Glencoe House. I really appreciate you sharing both the highlights and what could have been better.

It was such a pleasure planning your trip, and I’m so happy to hear that you came home with so many wonderful memories. ❤️

Warmest wishes,
Kate

Local Flavor
England | Aug 5 - Aug 12, 2026

Sara
Sara W.
Silver Lake, OH, USA | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026
All local tour guides were absolutely incredible, and I enjoyed talking to every single one of them as a means of learning about local life. Jack in London then Ruari and John in Inverness particularly stand out. Also, the Inverness Taxi company was amazing in their flexibility and reliability. Read more

All local tour guides were absolutely incredible, and I enjoyed talking to every single one of them as a means of learning about local life. Jack in London then Ruari and John in Inverness particularly stand out. Also, the Inverness Taxi company was amazing in their flexibility and reliability.

Hotel Reviews
Montcalm Brewery, London City

Looks wonderful from the outside, definitely needs updating on the inside. It was hot without AC, which was broken, and they seemed to struggle with providing two beds in one room.

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The Bonham
Edinburgh

Beautiful, but we were in the basement and it felt that way.

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Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel
Inverness

Really enjoyed our stay here, and the staff as well as the restaurant were excellent.

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Activity Reviews
Half-Day Loch Ness Tour from Inverness City
Half-Day Loch Ness Tour from Inverness City
Inverness

Our guide, John, a former detective, was fantastic.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Explore Harry Potter's London Tour
Explore Harry Potter's London Tour
London

The tour guide, Domiano, was excellent, but the sites scene were mid.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London
London

This was my favorite activity, and the guide, a PhD student, was incredibly knowledgable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

Loved our guide, Jack. So knowledgable, and he did such a good job navigating the London traffic.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London, private group
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London, private group
London
Cairngorms National Park Wildlife Tour
Cairngorms National Park Wildlife Tour
England

Our guide, Ruari, grew up on the land and was incredibly knowledgeable and fun to talk to.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise
Inverness
Private Scotch Whisky & Artisan Food Tasting Tour
Private Scotch Whisky & Artisan Food Tasting Tour
Edinburgh
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Aug 14, 2026
Sara, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. It was so lovely to read. I’m really happy to hear that you had such a great time, especially with the local guides. It sounds like Jack, Ruari, and John made your experiences even more special, and I’m glad you enjoyed getting to know more about local life. I’m also so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Glenmoriston Townhouse and had some memorable experiences in London, Edinburgh, and Inverness. Thank you as well for your... Read more

Sara,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. It was so lovely to read.

I’m really happy to hear that you had such a great time, especially with the local guides. It sounds like Jack, Ruari, and John made your experiences even more special, and I’m glad you enjoyed getting to know more about local life.

I’m also so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Glenmoriston Townhouse and had some memorable experiences in London, Edinburgh, and Inverness.

Thank you as well for your honest feedback about the hotels. I really appreciate you sharing both the good and the things that could have been better.

It was a pleasure planning your trip, and I’m so happy to hear that you came home with wonderful memories. ❤️

Warmest wishes,
Kate

Kateryna did an amazing job planning our trip...
England | Jul 8 - Jul 20, 2026

Vivian
Vivian C.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Kateryna did an amazing job planning our trip! I could have never done it without her. We packed in so many things in two weeks in Europe ! With all the complicated schedules and hours of the many places we wanted to see and go she fit it all in like clockwork.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

IT WAS A TRIP OF A LIFETIME

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Aug 14, 2026
Vivian, Thank you so, so much for these incredibly kind words! ❤️ It was such a pleasure to plan this journey for you, and knowing that it became a trip of a lifetime means more to me than I can say. You had such an exciting and full itinerary, and I’m absolutely delighted that everything came together so smoothly and that you were able to experience so much during your time in Europe. Thank you for trusting me with such a special trip. I loved being a little part of your adventure, and... Read more

Vivian,

Thank you so, so much for these incredibly kind words! ❤️

It was such a pleasure to plan this journey for you, and knowing that it became a trip of a lifetime means more to me than I can say.

You had such an exciting and full itinerary, and I’m absolutely delighted that everything came together so smoothly and that you were able to experience so much during your time in Europe.

Thank you for trusting me with such a special trip. I loved being a little part of your adventure, and I hope the memories you made will stay with you for many, many years to come.

Sending you the warmest wishes, and I would be absolutely thrilled to help with another adventure one day! ❤️

With love from London,
Kate

Kateryna was amazing
England | Jul 2 - Jul 12, 2026

Joe
Joe W.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026
We were amazed at the support we received from our specialist Kateryna. She took really good care of us and adapted our trip to meet our needs right up until we were ready to leave. She was very friendly and responded quickly to all our requests. We had a great time on our trip as well. The tours she planned for us were a blast. SoHo food tour, Jacobite train and the Caledonia Sleeper train were among the highlights. Only complaint was at least one of our rooms did not have working air... Read more

We were amazed at the support we received from our specialist Kateryna. She took really good care of us and adapted our trip to meet our needs right up until we were ready to leave. She was very friendly and responded quickly to all our requests. We had a great time on our trip as well. The tours she planned for us were a blast. SoHo food tour, Jacobite train and the Caledonia Sleeper train were among the highlights. Only complaint was at least one of our rooms did not have working air conditioning at every hotel we stayed at except one. Unfortunately we planned our trip during one of the worst heat waves in British history. The hotel Lemonde in Edinburgh was an amazing place to stay. If I were to take this trip again I would definitely request more days at that hotel.

Hotel Reviews
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Wolvercote, Oxford

Pretty decent hotel. Lobby and some rooms were nice and cool but ours was incredibly hot. One of our rooms was ice cold and the other was extremely hot and we could not get another room. Really amazing breakfast though

Authenticity & Character
Location
The hotel location was pretty good being halfway between Oxford and Blenheim Castle
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our A/C was not working and it got incredibly hot in our room. Luckily my mother-in-law's room was incredibly cool so she was lucky.
The Garrison Hotel
Fort William

Rooms were too small for what we were looking for. Since we were on a longer trip my wife and I had some large suitcases and we didn't have room to open them in the room while we were inside. Wished we would have booked the larger suites instead.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good location. Furthest from train station but it is a small town so not a far walk
Staff
Staff were wonderful and took good care of us
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel seemed clean but the bathroom was so small water kept leaking out of the shower into the bedroom carpet
Le Monde Hotel

This was a wonderful hotel. We all enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer

Authenticity & Character
Cool boutique hotel and rooms were huge
Location
Not terribly far from the train station and we found some good restaurants nearby
Staff
Staff took good care of us. No restaurant but they did give us good recommendations
Cleanliness & Comfort
A/C worked great and the rooms were large and very clean
Montcalm Brewery, London City

Hotel was nice but we had 3 rooms and 2 did not have functioning air conditioning. We were not asked if we would like to have a new room but were given fans that unfortunately only moved around the hot air. Would not have mattered but we were staying for 5 days and would have liked to have had the option of trying to move to a new room.

Authenticity & Character
Very unique hotel. Would have liked to try the brewery but the pub downstairs was a lot of fun
Location
Too far from Tube station
Staff
They were very friendly and helpful. Our reservations got messed up but they finally got it straightened out.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were incredibly hot in our room. Our daughter's room was very cool and comfortable so we knew some had working A/C. Hotel was very clean though and the housekeeping staff was very attentative
Activity Reviews
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

This was a great experience. Our guide was willing to take us to see whatever we wanted to see and had some amazing insight into the city. I would highly recommend this tour

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Holyrood Distillery Tour
Holyrood Distillery Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Seal Spotting Loch Linnhe Cruise
Seal Spotting Loch Linnhe Cruise
England

We had a blast on this cruise and the scenery was unbelievable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Evening SoHo London Food Tour
Evening SoHo London Food Tour
London

This could very well be the most fun and entertaining food tour me and my family has ever done. Our guide was amazing and she engaged with each one of us. The food choices were delicious and we got to experience a whole world of flavors.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was the best
Transport
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London

This was a nice adventure and was great to say that I have had this experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wish we would have done a private guided tour since we had trouble getting over to the Tower
Transfer to Oxford
Transfer to Oxford
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Islander Workshop Experience in Edinburgh
Islander Workshop Experience in Edinburgh
Edinburgh

This was a surprisingly wonderful experience. The employees were so helpful in helping all of us put the bags together and we were able to build some amazing bags for gifts

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

This was the highlight of the trip. Train was like stepping back in time and the scenery was beautiful. We had a wonderful time and would do this again in a heartbeat

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Train was fantastic
One Day Trip Canterbury & Dover Cliffs
One Day Trip Canterbury & Dover Cliffs
England

Our guide was great and very informative. Canterbury was such a beautiful city and the Cliffs of Dover were something everyone needs to experience. While we were there Spitfires were flying over the cliffs which was another amazing experience.

Quality of Experience
Guide was funny and kept us entertained. Beautiful area to get out of the bigger city
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was funny and kept us entertained. Driver was great as well
Transport
This was great for a larger tour. I would also like to try the smaller group experience one day but this was very well organized for such a large group
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London
London

This was a highlight trip for us. Were really surprised at how much fun we had in Bath.

Quality of Experience
Bath was a hidden gem we weren't expecting
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Taking this bus tour was a great option for us. By this time we were worn out with walking tours in London and this was a great opportunity to get out of the city and into some more remote areas.
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
London

Our guide was wonderful and we had a great time with her. She got us into all of the best location for photos.

Quality of Experience
We had a great time on this tour
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was amazing
Transport
This did not apply. We had to take the tube to this experience
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Aug 15, 2026
Joe, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review. It honestly made me so happy to read. ❤️ I’m really glad you and your family had such a wonderful trip, and especially that so many of the experiences turned into real highlights. The SoHo food tour, Jacobite train and your time in Edinburgh all sound like such lovely memories. Thank you as well for the honest feedback about the hotels and air conditioning. I’m sorry the heat made some of the stays less... Read more

Joe,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review. It honestly made me so happy to read. ❤️

I’m really glad you and your family had such a wonderful trip, and especially that so many of the experiences turned into real highlights. The SoHo food tour, Jacobite train and your time in Edinburgh all sound like such lovely memories.

Thank you as well for the honest feedback about the hotels and air conditioning. I’m sorry the heat made some of the stays less comfortable than they should have been, and I really appreciate you sharing those details.

It was a real pleasure planning this trip for you all, and I’m very grateful you trusted me with it. I hope we get the chance to plan another adventure together one day.

Warmly,
Kate

I will recommend to anyone planning a trip t...
England | May 20 - Jun 1, 2026

Nicole
Nicole O.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
I will recommend to anyone planning a trip to use KimKim. I was looking for an itinerary that included many British gardens and our specialist Kateryna delivered a fabulous Grand Garden Tour trip that I never could have planned on my own. Our trip went smoothly with all the tickets bought and available quickly in the Kimkim app. I cant say enough good things about the app which is fantastic ! Our tour guides were experienced and personable and Kateryna arranged transportation to and from... Read more

I will recommend to anyone planning a trip to use KimKim. I was looking for an itinerary that included many British gardens and our specialist Kateryna delivered a fabulous Grand Garden Tour trip that I never could have planned on my own. Our trip went smoothly with all the tickets bought and available quickly in the Kimkim app. I cant say enough good things about the app which is fantastic ! Our tour guides were experienced and personable and Kateryna arranged transportation to and from places when it was appropriate. We spent 9 days in London and then took a train to Oxford. Spent a day privately touring in the Cotswolds where our driver/guide made sure we saw the best gardens and had a fantastic lunch at the oldest inn in Britain. We ended our trip in Windsor and had private transport back to the airport. What I liked the most about using Kimkim is that I told them what I specifically wanted to see and they made suggestions for other excursions and we communicated easily back and forth until the trip was exactly what I wanted. We had flexibility on some days while we were there to change our plans and truly make it our own trip. My husband and I usually plan our trips independently but after this wonderful experience I will use KimKim instead.

Activity Reviews
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

Our driver John was funny, knowledgeable and told us fantastic stories. Highly recommend doing this tour first when going to London.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Secret Gardens of the City of London Private Tour
Secret Gardens of the City of London Private Tour
London

Delianne was a great guide and if you want to see places in London most people dont see take this tour!

Quality of Experience
Delianne is a great storyteller!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
NA
Iconic Oxford  Private Walking Tour
Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour
Oxford

We loved this tour so much it made us want to stay in Oxford longer. Our guide was a PhD student who gave us a unique perspective and some great stories about student life at the university. This is a must tour if your in Oxford!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

An unforgettable adventure!
Scotland | May 29 - Jun 12, 2026

SHARON
SHARON N.
Kelowna, BC, Canada | Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Kateryna (our KimKim agent), created an incredible and unforgettable UK adventure for us. We explored South England to Northern Scotland by rental car, train, sleeper train, bicycle and boat. This is the second time we have used KimKim to plan our travels and this once again did not disappoint. We will not hesitate to reach out agin when planning for our next destination!

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jul 23, 2026

Dear Sharon,

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! It honestly made my day.

What an incredible adventure you had 😁 South England to Northern Scotland, with road trips, trains, the sleeper train, cycling, and boats all packed into one amazing journey! I’m so happy it felt unforgettable and that you enjoyed the experience so much.

It was such a joy planning this trip for you both, and I’m incredibly grateful that you trusted me with it.

I hope this is just one of many more wonderful adventures ahead - and we would be absolutely thrilled to help with the next one!

Warmly,
Kate

Tour of the UK!!
Scotland | May 29 - Jun 12, 2026

Sean
Sean S.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026
Kate at KimKim planned a two week self guided/train tour of the UK. We provided our interests and Kate planned our itinerary. Kate nailed it the first time. The hotels were outstanding. Our private guides were awesome, especially Jacob in Oxford, Allen in Edinburgh, John in Inverness, and Delianne in London!
Kate was comminicating with us throughout the tour and answered a few minor questions we had as we moved through the stops. We couldn't have asked for more! Onto the next trip!!
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Kate at KimKim planned a two week self guided/train tour of the UK. We provided our interests and Kate planned our itinerary. Kate nailed it the first time. The hotels were outstanding. Our private guides were awesome, especially Jacob in Oxford, Allen in Edinburgh, John in Inverness, and Delianne in London!
Kate was comminicating with us throughout the tour and answered a few minor questions we had as we moved through the stops. We couldn't have asked for more! Onto the next trip!!

Activity Reviews
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

The private black cab tour in London with Chris was phenomenal. He curated a tour that complemented our existing itinerary and took us to unique spots we wouldn't have discovered on our own. His flexibility and knowledge made this a standout experience during our time in London.

Isle of Skye Tour including the  Eilean Donan Castle, Portree and other attractions
Isle of Skye Tour including the Eilean Donan Castle, Portree and other attractions
Inverness

The day trip to the Isle of Skye was quite an experience, even though the weather was miserable with big raindrops and howling wind. Our tour guide was fantastic and made the trip enjoyable despite the weather, embracing the natural harshness of the Isle's climate. The scenery and sites were amazing, and it made for a memorable adventure.

Private Viking Walk of York
Private Viking Walk of York
England

The Private Viking Walk of York with Neil was a bit overwhelming. While Neil was a nice guy and took us to interesting spots, he overwhelmed us with too much detailed information. His lengthy speeches and the tour running over time left us a bit exhausted. A more concise approach would have been appreciated.

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jun 15, 2026
Dear Sean, Thank you so very much for this beautiful review. It truly means a great deal to me and to our whole team. We genuinely adore travelers like you - warm, appreciative, curious, and so open to enjoying every part of the journey. You were an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end, and I’m so happy that the trip brought you such wonderful memories. Our team of experienced guides is truly one of the things that makes these journeys so special. Their knowledge,... Read more

Dear Sean,

Thank you so very much for this beautiful review. It truly means a great deal to me and to our whole team.

We genuinely adore travelers like you - warm, appreciative, curious, and so open to enjoying every part of the journey. You were an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end, and I’m so happy that the trip brought you such wonderful memories.

Our team of experienced guides is truly one of the things that makes these journeys so special. Their knowledge, personality, care, and passion for the places they share can transform a good trip into something unforgettable, and I’m delighted that Jacob, Allen, John, and Delianne made such a strong impression on you.

Thank you again for trusting us with your UK adventure. You were such a wonderful traveler to support, and I already love the sound of “onto the next trip”!

Best,
Kate

Outside of London
England | Jun 1 - Jun 5, 2026

Joel
Joel D.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2026
The transfer people were all good. We appreciated them checking in with us in advance to remind us that they were coming. A confidence booster that they would be there. The hotels in Bath and Castle Combs were great. The hotel in Bourton on the water was cheesy and below expectations. The hotel in Oxford was fine, but the room was a bit small. The activities that Kate planned for us were good. We were especially impressed with afternoon tea at the Manor house. High quality. Having a... Read more

The transfer people were all good. We appreciated them checking in with us in advance to remind us that they were coming. A confidence booster that they would be there.

The hotels in Bath and Castle Combs were great. The hotel in Bourton on the water was cheesy and below expectations. The hotel in Oxford was fine, but the room was a bit small.

The activities that Kate planned for us were good. We were especially impressed with afternoon tea at the Manor house. High quality.

Having a private Oxford walking tour was really good. Magnus did a nice job. Obviously, private walking tours are better than group tours. The Bath walking tour was less good because we were with others.

Our highlight day was with our Cotswolds private driver and tour guide, Adge Secker. He was enthusiastic, engaging, friendly and helpful. Anyone would do well with him!

Overall, given the information we provided Kate, she did an excellent job putting together this trip. The details, tickets and vouchers were all functional and easy to find.

We would use Kim Kim again.

Hotel Reviews
Malmaison Oxford
Oxford

The refurbished prison retains its original design which is interesting. The room was a bit small

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bigger room, fully opening windows.
Chester House Hotel
Bourton-on-the-Water

A bit cheesy for a 4 star hotel

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Manor House
Castle Combe

Impressive, attractive and well run

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Queensberry Hotel
Bath

Local, eclectic and nice

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
England

Boring.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Iconic Oxford  Private Walking Tour
Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour
Oxford

Magnus was informative and learned.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cotswolds Private Tour
Cotswolds Private Tour
England

Adge Secker was greatly

Quality of Experience
The guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jane Austen Trail Group Tour
Jane Austen Trail Group Tour
Bath

We realize that we would rather be on a private tour. Guide was ok. Others in our group walked too fast for us

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jul 23, 2026
Hi Joel, Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review and for all the fantastic photos! I absolutely loved seeing the trip through your eyes, and it was wonderful to see so many moments from your journey. I’m especially happy to hear that the transfers worked smoothly, that you enjoyed Bath and Castle Combe, and that afternoon tea at The Manor House was such a highlight. I’m also thrilled that your day with Adge was so memorable - he really is wonderful! Thank you as well for the honest... Read more

Hi Joel,

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review and for all the fantastic photos! I absolutely loved seeing the trip through your eyes, and it was wonderful to see so many moments from your journey.

I’m especially happy to hear that the transfers worked smoothly, that you enjoyed Bath and Castle Combe, and that afternoon tea at The Manor House was such a highlight. I’m also thrilled that your day with Adge was so memorable - he really is wonderful!

Thank you as well for the honest feedback on the hotels and activities. It’s incredibly helpful and something I’ll definitely keep in mind for future planning.

Most of all, I’m so glad the trip came together smoothly and that everything was easy to access and use along the way.

It was such a pleasure planning this journey for you, and thank you again for trusting me with it. I hope there are many more wonderful adventures ahead!

Warmly,
Kate