Patricia Marques
I was born and raised in Barcelona (Spain). I started travelling at a young age, and I acquired the passion for traveling from my parents.
My passion for traveling made me make the decision to get my bachelor`s degree in tourism and hotel management and to become a travel agent expert in Spain.
While growing up and living in different countries, I felt the need to travel, to learn about cultures and ways different of living, to live unique experiences, to talk to locals and discover the world through their eyes, so I decided to make my dream come true and I left for a one-year journey traveling around the world.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I am specialized in custom-made trips, including off the beaten track destinations within Spain & Portugal, including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.
I am specialized in family trips, cultural tours, local history trips, honeymoon, luxury trips, private tours with local guides, unique experiences such as flamenco classes or gourmet experiences."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I have been involved in travel my whole life, that’s how I decided to get my degree in Tourism.
After traveling to different countries and having the opportunity to live in the USA and Ireland while I was developing my career, I decided to go back to Spain to undertake a new and exciting challenge in the world of receptive Tourism.
I joined my experience, my passion for my work and travel, and my willingness to show others the best of my country and I became a Travel Expert for Spain, turning my passion into my profession.
I work alongside the traveler as a local friend who has local knowledge about Spain. I connect the traveler with a high-quality service and exclusivity, as well as unique experiences by customizing unforgettable trips. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I have to say that on my one-year trip every minute was unique, from when I was climbing Machu Picchu or diving at the great Coral reef but what was truly unforgettable was one afternoon that I was on Easter Island, and I went climbing the highest mountain in the island. As soon as I reached the top, I was surrounded by volcanoes, inexplicable statues, and the sea, it was nature at its purest.
On that same afternoon I got invited to a local celebration in the back yard of a family from the village. Since I came in trough their door, I felt welcome even though they didn´t know me.
I experienced the true kindness, honesty, happiness, life, and that was the moment when I realized I was learning to see the world from the best way it can been seen, though the eyes of the locals."
Patricia's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Six days is just enough time to relax and recharge in two of Spain's best places for just such a mission: Barcelona and Mallorca. First, you'll enjoy a bit of culture as you...
This comprehensive Spain itinerary packs as many exciting activities and rewarding cultural experiences into 14 days as is possible. It begins in Madrid with visits to the major...
This nine-day itinerary combines the best of Catalan culture with one of its most beautiful assets: the island of Mallorca. To start, you'll uncover the sights, sounds, and...
Family itineraries
From Barcelona's outdoor playground to the incredible beaches of the Costa Brava, Spain's Catalonia region is perfect for a family trip. Visit iconic sites with a kid-friendly...
Beyond the Ibiza beach parties and Barcelona nightclubs is a whole other Spain perfect for both adults and kids. This comprehensive 14-day tour celebrates the old and the new,...
Spend nine days enjoying the highlights of Spain with the entire family. This fun-filled itinerary begins in the most famous coastal city in the country, Barcelona, and...
Luxury itineraries
Road trip itineraries
Explore Portugal from north to south on this 9-day adventure filled with wine, seafood, and astonishing scenery. Start in Porto, Portugal's second city, known for its sunsets,...
Perfect for those who like to be on the move, this two-week adventure takes you on a number of stops between Seville to Jerez de la Frontera for the ultimate tour of Spain's...
This eight-day self-drive itinerary takes you from Málaga to Cádiz through a gorgeous section of Spain's southern coast. Along the route, you'll explore Andalusia's White...
Recent trip reviews for Patricia
Patrica is 5 star, above and beyond checking ...
Spain
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Aug 30 - Sep 11, 2023
Patrica is 5 star, above and beyond checking in with us
Hello Pat,
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to finally haveyou travelling in Spain with us! I am so greatful to hear that you had a lovely time.
Best regards,
Patricia
I would thoroughly recommend Kim Kim toursEx...
Spain
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May 31 - Jun 9, 2023
I would thoroughly recommend Kim Kim tours
Expertly planned and executed
All guides were extremely informative and experienced
Great hotels in the best places
They were in contact with us throughout the tour to ensure we were happy and that we did not require anything
We did have one member of our group not well, but we got over that situation
We were never worried about this as we knew Kim Kim was there to help if we needed them read more
Dear Lyn,
Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure having you all traveling with us in Spain. I was so happy to learn that after the Pandemic you were willing to come and visit my country and rebook your trip! and even happier to learn that it was a fabulous experience!
And now you know you have friends in Spain, and that I will be here ready to help you plan further trips to my beautiful country.
Best regards,
Patricia
This was the first time that I travelled solo...
Spain
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May 13 - May 22, 2023
This was the first time I travelled solo; I was understandably worried; Patricia and her Kimkim team looked after me marvellously! I rate this trip as the best I have had, and I have travelled in groups a fair bit. read more
Dear Frances,
Thank you for yoru kind words, it was a pleasure arranging this trip for you! And we carefully sleceted your hotels, and I am happy to know that you loved them! Also with our guides, and tours. For us is very important that you visit the must do, but also that you get the local approach from our guides, drivers, expereinces.... so that you could dive into our culture, and I am glad we achived it!
Best regadrs,
Patricia
We had awesome assistance every step of the p...
Spain
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May 2 - May 7, 2023
We had awesome assistance every step of the planning and implementation of our trip to Madrid and Barcelona.
The local guides were super. Margit with Walk and eat in Madrid was terrific! Carmen in Madrid was great! Mar in Barcelona was unbelievable! Patricia with YourTripToSpainAndPortugal was so fantastic and available for all our questions before and during the trip!
I would totally recommend going to Spain with the local guides and helpers! read more
Dear Sandra,
It was an absolute pleasure helping you arrange this wonderful trip for you and your daughters!
We did select our best guides and experiences to make this an unnforgetable trip full of memories.
And we will be here, ready to help you plan another trip to either Spain or Portugal!
Best regards,
Patricia
Our trip was absolutely perfect!
Spain
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Apr 10 - Apr 16, 2023
Our trip was absolutely perfect! Our guides Isabel, Pilar, Lola, and Mariana were all amazing! They shared great facts and knew the best places to take pictures. Food was great and the hotels we stayed at were very clean and nice. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our anniversary trip, Patricia thought of everything! Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more
Dear Nicole,
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure for me helping you arrange your 10th anniversary trip to my country!
Also, thank you for metioning our guides work, we work with the best guides at each location, and we love when they really connect with you!
When travelling with is is not all about getting to know the history of the places, but also absorb our culture through the eyes of our local guides.
Nicole, again , if you are willing to travel either to Spain or Portugal in the future, we will be here ready to help you plan another dream trip!
Best regards,
Patricia
My “solo” trip of 6 weeks in Spain was picture perfect!!
Spain
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Mar 4 - Apr 13, 2023
I am 73 and decided to travel to Spain on my own. I had specific plans and wanted some built-in assurances since I had not travelled for a few years. After spending extensive time on the internet I found Kimkim and was put in touch with Patricia in Barcelona. She was so helpful with ideas about how to make the most of my time there and worked around my specific requests that fit with my already partially self-planned trip. Everything went perfectly. I was provided with all the necessary... read more
Dear Connie,
Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure helping you organize your unforgettable experience in Spain!
I had so much fun working with you, and so happy that you wanted not only to travel but also learn everything about my culture, my country... And I am very happy to learn that we have achieved it!
Connie, we will always be here in the future, if you wish to plan a further trip to Spain and/or Portugal.
Best regards,
Patricia
The guides and drivers were amazing. Patrici...
Portugal
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Oct 7 - Oct 21, 2022
The guides and drivers were amazing. Patricia was always, and easily, accessible both before and during our trip.
Hi Barb,
Thank you for your review. It was wonderful talking to you and helping arrange this magnificent trip for you, Ken, Lynn, and Andy!
I will be here ready to help you plan your next trip to Spain this time!
Best regadrs,
Patricia Marqués
Perfect family vacation to Spain
Spain
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Jul 27 - Aug 10, 2022
Patricia and her team planned a perfect 2-week vacation for our family of 5 (2 adults and 1 tween, and 2 teens) that combined fun, education, and relaxation. Our trip took us from Madrid, to the south of Spain, to Costa Brava and ended in Barcelona. Everything was planned to perfection and executed with precision. All of the hotels and tour guides were top notch -- we wouldn't have changed a thing. Patricia and her team answered texts from us whenever we needed some assistance and... read more
Hello Lynn,
Thank you for your message.
I had so much fun organizing this trip for you and your family! It was lovely working with you, and the outcome was a lovely trip with plenty of unforgettable memories!
And I will be here ready to help you plan another trip for your family!
Best regards,
Patricia
Amazing experience & Highly recommended!
Spain
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Sep 12 - Sep 23, 2022
Our experience working with Patricia was AMAZING. Through just a couple conversations and a few emails, she constructed the itinerary and once we approved it, she made all the reservations and arrangements for us. This included hotel reservations, travel arrangements between locations, and tour guides for multiple excursions. Then, once we arrived in country, a local phone was provided by Patricia to be in touch during our trip with any questions or last minute changes. Trip highlights... read more
Hello Kelly,
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure organizing this trip for you, and very easy as we connected very fast, and I knew what you were exactly looking for in this trip!
And it was lovely meeting you in Llafranc, one of my absolute favorite villages on the Coast!
Kelly, now you have a friend in Spain, and I will be here if in the future you are planing another awsome trip to my beautiful country!
Best regards,
Patricia
Our Trip to Spain
Spain
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Aug 31 - Sep 9, 2022
We have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Spain, expertly organised by Paty and backed up by all the wonderful drivers and guides. The countryside, the cities, the people and the food were most amazing. We especially loved the Cathedral of Seville and the Royal Alcazar, also the Alhambra Palace in Granada. We loved wandering the streets and enjoying the local food. Our drivers have all been punctual, courteous and efficient, and our guides have all been most engaging and enthusiastic. ... read more
Hello Mary,
Thank you for your review, It was a pleasure organizing this trip for you!
I am very happy to read that you had a wonderful time with our local guides, we spend time researching and finding the best guides, drivers, and hotels... so we can provide you with an unforgettable trip!
Best regadrs,
Patricia Marqués
Our trip to Portugal!
Portugal
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Aug 22 - Sep 5, 2022
Our trip to a Portugal was incredible. Patricia helped us a plan a very memorable two weeks. Our guides and drivers were all very knowledgeable and prompt which added to our experience. The trip may have been expensive however it allowed us to do more than we could have on our own. Portugal you are a beautiful country.
Dear Sandy,
Thank you for your review. It was an absolute pleasure helping you arrange this adventure in Portugal!
And I will be here ready to help you plan another unforgettable trip to Spain in the future!
Best regards,
Patricia
Amazing itinerary!
Portugal
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Aug 7 - Aug 13, 2022
Day 1, Rui picked us up the first day and drove us to Obidos and Aveiro, and finally to our hotel in Porto. He balanced giving us information and quiet time perfectly. He even bought us some Ovos Moles! Very personable and a superb driver/guide.
Day 2, Celia took us on a walking tour all around our Porto. Our first hotel was perfectly situated and was an amazing hotel. Celia was wonderful to walk around with and provided a lot of information. We really enjoyed our 5 hour walk. The... read more
Dear Byron,
Thank you for your review, it was a true pleasure arranging this very special trip for you, and I couldn't be happier to know that your trip was absolutely amazing and that you loved every single detail that we tailor made for you!
In the future, if you are willing to visit Portugal again, or travel to Spain, here at YourTripToSpain & Portugal, we will be ready to help you plan with another amazing trip!
Best regards,
Patricia
Family Trip to Southern Spain
Spain
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Jun 19 - Jun 26, 2022
Our family of 4 took this trip for 8 days in Southern Spain in mid-June. Patricia was very helpful in planning a trip to our timeline and interests. We ended up spending 3 nights in Seville (with a day trip to Cadiz/Vejer) , one night in Ronda, and then 2 nights in Granada. Between Rhonda and Granda we did a half day of hiking in the Caminito Del Ray gorge. We enjoyed all the stops. It was a good mix of culture, history and recreation. Rhonda and the Caminito Del Ray were... read more
Dear Paul,
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure organizing this special trip for you!
And we are very happy that you’ve enjoyed our selected hotels and guides!
Best,
Patricia
Burd Family Trip to Spain June 2022
Spain
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Jun 9 - Jun 21, 2022
All of our guides were knowledgeable and accommodating. The guided tours and activities were enlightening and delightful. The arranged transportation and the helpful drivers complemented the excellent itinerary prepared by Patricia. Patricia made sure we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation from start to finish!
Hello rowena,
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure arranging this trip for your family, And I am very happy you got your sunglasses back!
We always try to provide you with our best support while traveling with us, and I am very happy we have achieved it!
Best,
Patricia
In a word.....PERFECT
Spain
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Jun 19 - Jun 25, 2022
Patricia put together an amazing trip! Everything was literally perfect. Every hotel was amazing, every guide was polite, knowledgeable, and punctual, and every excursion was an awesome experience.
I cannot give a stronger recommendation for her services.
What a trip!
Hello Matt,
Thank you for your review, again it was a pleasure arranging this amazing trip for you, and I am sure you will always have good memories that will remind you of my beautiful country!
Best,
Patricia
The Trip of a Lifetime
Spain
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Jun 9 - Jun 21, 2022
I could not have asked for a better expert than Patricia to help me plan an amazingly memorable and fun trip. She perfectly balanced our itinerary to include activities and busy time, while balancing down time and travel time to keep us energized for a whirlwind two-week trip. Every aspect of our itinerary went exactly as planned, and every single person with whom we interacted locally was a joy to be around.
Hello Corey,
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure arranging this trip for you and your family!
I am very happy to hear that we were able to adapt to each member of the family and that this trip will bring lifetime memories for all of you!!
Best,
Patricia
Trip to Madrid, Granada and Marbella
Spain
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May 25 - Jun 4, 2022
Amazing trip. Patricia got everything perfect. She listened to our style of travel and totally deliver. She was available through the whole trip and was a great help when we had a minor accident with our rental car.
We’ve never had one on one tour guides before but it really made the trip special. In each new location we had a guide for a major museum or palace tour and they gave us the inside perspective you could never get without them. And the food tour in Madrid is a must. Can’t wait for our next trip yo Spain
Hello Kevin,
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure helping you arrange your unique trip to my beautiful country! And as you know, I will be here ready to help you create your new trip and cover other areas in Spain!
Best,
Patricia
We had an amazing time in Portugal and Spain....
Portugal
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Apr 18 - May 25, 2022
We had an amazing time in Portugal and Spain. Patricia booked great tours, good hotels, and covered pretty much all our requests. We traveled for 38 days and her app to keep us informed and on track worked very well. Communication was constant throughout the trip. Will definitely use her again for our next Spain trip
Hello Ramon
Thank you for your kind words and your review. I had a blast helping you arrange your 40 days adventure in Portugal and in Spain!
And I can't wait to work with you again to help you plan a northern trip to Spain this time ;)
Best,
Patricia
Unforgettable Experience
Portugal
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Apr 18 - May 25, 2022
Patricia orchestrated the most amazing 10-week journey through Portugal and Spain for us. She was professional, responsive, creative and, most importantly, a wonderful listener.
From cultural private tours and wine tastings, to picnics in vineyards, to hot air balloon adventures, this was an experience we will never forget.
We highly recommend Patricia!
Hello Amalia,
Thank you for your kind words and your review. I had a blast helping you arrange your 1 month adventure in Portugal and in Spain!
Our aim is to create lifetime memories, and I believe you will always remember this trip!
Thanks again.
Best,
Patricia
Your Trip to Spain and Portugal is the best!
Spain
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Apr 16 - Apr 24, 2022
Patricia did a fabulous job of matching our itinerary to our interests. YTTSP gave us a local phone, preloaded with information we needed in case of questions. Only a few minor isssues occurred, and Patricia called right away to discuss the question and the solution. Her customer service is outstanding, and was very much appreciated on our first visit to Spain.
We spent 8 days touring 4 cities, and had incredible guides for all the important places we wanted to tour. Laura, who handled... read more
Dear Mary,
Thank you for spending some time writing about your recent trip with us! It was a pleasure organizing this trip for you!
We really delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our company and you were very satisfied with our work, our timely response, and our support while traveling with us.
Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back soon to either Spain or Portugal!
Best regards,
Patricia