
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."
Featured trips & expertise

Discover the Best of Porto & Lisbon - 6 Days
Explore Portugal's liveliest cities, Porto and Lisbon, on this exciting 6-day tour. You'll start in Porto with a private sidecar tour, enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding scenery. Then you'll head into the beautiful Douro Valley to taste a variety of wines — including port! — at family-run wineries. Road-trip through the countryside, stopping to visit a medieval village of Obidos and Aveiro, the so-called "Venice of Portugal," on the way. You'll spend the last few days of the itinerary discovering Lisbon and learning how to make traditional Portuguese dishes during a chef-led cooking class.

Highlights of Mallorca: Beaches, Mountains, and Culture - 5 Days
If what you really need is a quick escape to recharge the batteries, then this five-day Spanish island holiday is for you. You'll make a beeline straight for Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Isles, and tour its historic capital of Palma on foot. The rest of the time will be spent enjoying Mallorca's gorgeous scenery as you embark on sailing tours and hiking excursions around the coast.

Highlights of Barcelona and Mallorca: Cities, Beaches, and Mountains - 6 Days
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 tour Barcelona's historic neighborhoods and stop at famous buildings like La Sagrada Familia. Then you'll visit the island of Mallorca for three days of coastal sailing trips, city tours, and mountain hikes featuring incredible views of the Mediterranean.

Highlights of Barcelona and Mallorca: Cities, Beaches, and Mountains - 7 Days
Spain's best beaches aren't just on its Mediterranean coast—the Balearic Islands are also famous for their stretches of sand and sapphire waters. Regardless, you'll visit both on this week-long tour that first stops in Barcelona for some Catalan culture, cuisine, and architecture tours. Then you'll take a flight to the island of Mallorca, famous for its coastal inlets and towering limestone mountains.

Highlights of Barcelona and Mallorca: Cities, Beaches, and Mountains - 8 Days
Barcelona and Mallorca combine to make a perfect city/island holiday. This nine-day adventure begins in Barcelona, where you'll see highlights like the Sagrada Familia cathedral while also enjoying delicious Catalan flavors in a cooking class. Then it's off to the European island hotspot of Mallorca, where you'll tour the historic streets of Palma, sail around the coast, and even hike beautiful limestone mountains.

Highlights of Barcelona and Mallorca: Cities, Beaches, and Mountains - 9 Days
It's a great holiday when you get to visit two of the most beautiful locales in Spain, which is just what this nine-day itinerary offers. First, it's a cultural immersion in Barcelona where you'll get a heaping of Catalan culture in the form of cooking classes, architecture tours, and bicycle rides around its famous neighborhoods. The trip culminates with a flight to Mallorca, an island hotspot famous for its secluded coves and sapphire waters.
Recent trip reviews for Patricia

Your Trip to Spain and Portugal is the best! · Spain - 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
The trip of our dreams! · Spain - Jan 23 - Jan 29, 2022
I don’t even know where to begin with this review, because our trip to Spain was perfect…and I mean PERFECT-from start to finish.
Patricia was incredibly patient and kind during the planning stages. She quickly and seamlessly accommodated the many changes we had to make because of flight changes , Covid, etc Due to storms back home, we has to stay in Spain extra days. Patricia set up a new and wonderful hotel and our new Covid test appointments.
We spent 3 days in Barcelona, took the... read more

Hi Valerie,
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure helping you organize your dream trip to my beautiful country! It was lovely that your dreams came true with this trip, and I will be ready to help you plan and discover other areas of Spain and or Portugal for your future trips!
Best,
Patricia
Patricia, our KimKim Travel Specialist, was perfection personified · Spain - Dec 16 - Dec 24, 2021
I cannot provide enough superlatives that capture how beautifully my family's trip to Spain, (and side trip to France) unfolded. While very well traveled, and having used Trip Advisor incessantly for many years, I had been unaware of kimkim.com, until I saw it mentioned in a travel magazine. Learning of its origins and creators, and then reading excellent reviews about it, I thought I would give it a try. I generally arrange all of my family's travel, but have been feeling overwhelmed in... read more

Hello Jackie,
Thank you for your amazing review and your kind words!!! It was a pleasure helping you organize an unforgettable trip to my beautiful country!!
And I will be here when you are ready to plan the Canary Island or a trip to Portugal!!
Best,
Patricia
Miss You Already Spain - We'll Be Back! :-) · Spain - Oct 10 - Oct 20, 2021
Thank you Patricia and team! You planned an ideal first visit to Spain for us. You made sure that we saw the most important highlights of Madrid, Seville, and Barcelona, but also included really authentic 'non touristy' excursions. The private tours you arranged were wonderful. All of our guides were knowledgeable and really made an effort to customize our experience. Highlights included Carmen's extensive knowledge of history and politics related to the sites we saw in Madrid. In... read more

Hello Kathy,
I am thrilled that you had a fantastic time in Spain travelling with us!! Thank you for your oustading review, I really had fun helping you plan an amazing trip for you and your family!
Best regards,
Patricia

Barcelona , Gibraltar 2021 · Spain - Sep 20 - Oct 9, 2021
Our first trip to Spain and second time using Kimkim and their local experts. Patricia did an excellent job sorting out our requests and building a perfect trip. Connections, shuttles, and guides all fit our plans very well. All the recommendations were spot on, Costa Brava, Girona, Llfranc, Barcelona, Seville, Ronda, Gibraltar and Granada all set for us to enjoy and not worry about details. The ability to contact someone in country and that knows the area is invaluable, we had a few... read more

Hello Doug, Hello Dixie,
Thank you for your review!!
It was a pleasure helping arrange this trip for you, and meeting with you in Barcelona!
I hope really hope that we can keep helping arrange and assisting in creating amazing trips if you are planning to get back to Spain or in Portugal!!
Thanks very much. Best,
Patricia
Spain in September · Spain - Sep 4 - Sep 11, 2021
My daughters and I traveled throughout Spain and had a wonderful trip. Patricia was our travel agent and she was great. We never had an issue with transportation or drivers. Our tours were so interesting and we didn’t have any problems because Pati was on top of everything from tickets to needed documentation. She set us up with wonderful tour guides, they were all so knowledgeable and nice!
I especially enjoyed a winery tour in Rhonda and flamenco experience in Seville.
I will be using KimKim again for future trips.

Hello Susan,
Thank you for your lovely review! It was my pleasure to help you with tour trip to my beatiful country, and I am very happy you enjoyed all the experiences that we put together for you and your daughters!
Indeed the Boutique winery in Ronda is trully unique, and our flamenco guide in Seville is the best!
I am really happy you had a wonderful experience and trip!
Best,
Patricia
A huge thank you to Patricia and her team. We... · Spain - Jul 24 - Aug 15, 2021
A huge thank you to Patricia and her team. We were a family of 4, trying to put together a trip to multiple locations in Spain, in the middle of the pandemic. Without Patricia this would not have been possible. She made it all super easy, set us up in amazing hotels, arranged personal bespoke experiences and brought her considerable knowledge of the area to bear. In addition she stayed in constant communication throughout the trip, checking in and fine tuning the agenda along the way. We... read more

Hello Paul,
Thank you for your review, and thank you for your kind words.
It was a pleasure arranging this trip for you and your family! I really hope it had a mix of time to relax, discover and create lifetime memories.
Paul, If you wish to discover any other regions within Spain or Portugal, I will be more than happy to help you plan your next trip!
Best regards,
Patricia Marques
Owner
Every aspect of the trip that Patricia planne... · Spain - Feb 12 - Feb 23, 2020
Every aspect of the trip that Patricia planned for us was flawless. The guides and drivers, particularly Miguel, Daniel, and Inma were so knowledgeable and concerned with our experience and comfort. I have travelled extensively in Europe, individually, as the leader of student groups, and as part of a travel group, and I can say unequivocally that this was the best trip I have taken. I loved meeting Patricia and I especially thank her for her terrific work.

Hello Eileen,
Thank you for your review!
It was a pleasure arranging an unforgettable trip to Spain for you Pat, and Grace!
And, it was lovely meeting you in Barcelona.
Thank you for your feedback and for your kind words!
Eileen, If you wish to discover any other regions within Spain or Portugal, I will be more than happy to help you plan your next trip!
Best regards,
Patricia Marques
Owner
Our trip to Spain, planned by Patricia of Your Trip to Spain · Spain - Feb 12 - Feb 23, 2020
Our trip to Spain, planned by Patricia of Your Trip to Spain, was perfect in every way. Every place we visited was memorable: Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Granada and finally Barcelona. All of the hotels we stayed in were centrally located as we requested, just steps away from main attractions. In Madrid, we were so close to the Plaza Mayor. In Seville and Granada, very close to the cathedrals and historic areas. Every driver was on time, and all the guides were exceptional:... read more

Hello Pat,
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure organizing this trip for you, and I am very happy you enjoyed everything that we put together for you!
And thanks for your time on Saturday to meet up with me, it was lovely meeting you and getting to you and your friends a little bit better, as well as to hear your feedback!
Again it was a pleasure having you here traveling with YourTripToSpain.
Best regadrs,
Patricia Marques

Adventures in Spain 2019 · Spain - Sep 21 - Oct 8, 2019
My husband and I can’t say enough great things about our experience with Your Trip to Spain and working with our local expert Patricia to plan our recent adventure. From start to finish and at every turn along the way, Patricia was the ultimate professional always making herself available throughout our travels and helping create one of the most memorable and enjoyable trips we’ve ever experienced. We are grateful for her expertise and knowledge. And, of course, we look forward to working with her again.

Hello Stacy,
Thank you for your review!
Again, it was a pleasure working with you, and helping you plan an unforgettable trip to Spain!
I really hope it was a trip with lifetime memories, and I am ready to start helping you plan your next year's trip to my beautiful country!
Patricia Marques
Owner
We felt well taken care of. · Spain - Oct 3 - Oct 18, 2019
The trip was quite satisfying. Dinner with view of alhambra was most memorable.
Mr. Joseba Villarino gave an out-standing Basque guided drive.
Miranda gave a great evening tour in Seville. She took us to an excellent Flamenco show.
To me the troupe is the best I have seen and I wish I have got their name and see if they have some
commercial video. The Granada Victoria is great; the hotel in Seville in only two & half star.
All in all, Patricia, you have done a good job and we felt well taken care of.

Hello David, Hello Edith,
Thank you for your lovely review!
I just wanted to let you know that it was a pleasure arranging your trip to Spain!
It was a beautiful tailor-made itinerary, which let you visit Madrid, the capital city of Spain, as well as discover the Andalusian region, Barcelona and the Basque country.
I put my heart in making this trip your dream trip to Spain, and I really hope we've achieved it :)
Best regards,
Patricia Marques
Experience Spain · Spain - Sep 15 - Sep 29, 2019
Our trip to Spain was all that we hoped it would be. A view of the culture, it's diversity, history and richness has made us desire to return.
Patricia did a masterful job making our desired results a reality. We had a very diverse list of things we wanted to see and experience: history, culture, nature, etc.: and she spent a lot of time refining our itinerary to maximize each one.
She booked us in small hotels right in the center of historical areas so that we could easily, in our free... read more

Hello Brian,
Thank you for your review.
It was lovely meeting you in Barcelona, and it was a pleasure arranging this trip for you!
If you wish to discover any other regions within Spain or Portugal, I will be more than happy to help you plan your next trip!
Best regards,
Patricia Marques
Spain in a week · Spain - Jul 28 - Aug 3, 2019
Patricia was amazing and offered me one of the most memorable parts of my trip. I arrived in Spain to Madrid and they’d organised a welcome pack with a local mobile Phone printed and itinerary with a day to day program.
The trips especially in Barcelona were absolutely amazing. The excisions were great!! Especially the Gaudi trips and the gothic quarter, with incredibly fun and knowledgeable guides but my standout was the Vintage Sidecar tour to the vineyard at Alella with Tarek. A brilliant... read more

Dear Desiree,
Thank you for your trip review and for your kind words.
It was a pleasure arranging this trip for you!
I am very happy that you enjoyed your trip and that you loved discovering my country.
Have a lovely day!
Best regards,
Patricia Marques
Spain · Spain - May 31 - Jun 9, 2019
Patricia planned the perfect trip for us. She communicated with me throughout the planning process and answered any messages in a timely matter. Our hotels were perfectly located, clean, and the staff were very pleasant. All of our drivers arrived on time and were courteous. Our tour guides , Elena in Madrid, Sara ( tapas tour), Damiano in Seville, Alvaro in Gilbratar, and Danahe in Barcelona were very knowledgeable and informative. I would definitely use KimKim again.

Dear Carmine,
Thank you for your kind words.
It was a pleasure helping you plan YourTripToSpain for you and your Family!
And I Will keep you updated in regards of the souvenirs you bought in Toledo.
Have a lovely day!
Patricia Marques
Mallorca sailing trip · Spain - Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2019
Paty was the best host. Every detail was perfectly arranged. She was always available during the trip for any questions.

Dear Paul,
Many thanks for your kind message.
Paul it was a pleasure working with you and helping plan YourTripToSpain.
I hope you and your family had a lovely trip in Mallorca, and a great holiday!
Have a lovely day.
Best regards,
Patricia Marques