Pedro Luis
Hello everyone :)
Every single time I have the opportunity to travel, my goal is to fully experience the destination. I truly believe that the essence, the context & the materialization are the key factores to fully unveil an incredible and memorable travel experience.
- As a local and travel expert, I know the essence of each destination.
- By experiencing/knowing the essence of each place/destination, I know the context in which they flow.
- Due to the relationship I have built with local suppliers over the years I know exactly how to materialize the essence in the right context.
This is me - I care, so you can travel carefree!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Places: Portugal Mainland; Portuguese Islands (Açores & Madeira); Mainland Spain; Spanish Islands.
Activities: Walking Tours; Winery Visits & Tastings; Boat Trips; Hikes; Hot Air Ballooning; Thematic Dinners/Meals; Self-Drive Trips; Private Driver Trips; Exclusive Activities; among others"
How did you get involved in travel?
"I was born and raised in Sintra and since I was then I won the taste for traveling and exploring the world. By the time I reached 18, I decided that I wanted to assist others with their trips and enrolled in Tourism Degree to acquire not only skills, but also the knowledge needed to achieve my goals within this work field. Since then, I never stopped doing what I love and now, more than ever, I am really happy for sharing my experience with travelers through my own company."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Memorable experiences are the ones that change the way you see the world! They´re funny, they´re frightening and they´re fascinating.
Something that is still remarkable in my life, dates back to a few years ago when I applied to volunteer program to help other people. I realized that you don´t need that much to help people around you. Having that in mind, I try the best I can to share this idea with people around me.
Tourism is a business from people to people and it will only make sense if you care about the others."
Pedro's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Check off the highlights of the Iberian Peninsula on this two-week jaunt around Portugal and Spain. It begins in Lisbon, where you'll see centuries of history written in its...
With one week in Portugal, you can check out the must-see sites of Lisbon and Porto on a highlights tour or opt for a beach and coastline-filled itinerary featuring the Algarve...
This tour mixes Portugal's vibrant cities with the incredible natural scenery of the Algarve region, starting with guided tours of Porto and Lisbon's hilly and historic...
Family itineraries
Ten days in Portugal allows you to cover the highlights with a family-friendly food and cultural itinerary. Try pastéis de nata in Porto, take a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon,...
With two weeks in Portugal, you can embark on an ultimate family-friendly itinerary ticking off the country's highlights from top to bottom, or take a more relaxing approach and...
Road trip itineraries
Independent adventurers will love this nine-day itinerary that takes you off the beaten path to discover Portugal's unspoiled countryside and medieval villages. After getting to...
Portugal's historic cities and unspoiled countryside are the main focus of this 10-day, self-drive adventure. Heading north from Lisbon, you'll take your time exploring the...
This relaxed road trip introduces you to the Portuguese island of Madeira, whose volcanic landscapes and natural beauty make it a popular getaway from the mainland. Discover the...
Recent trip reviews for Pedro
Pedro our tour organizer is amazing.
Portugal
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Sep 12 - Sep 21, 2023
Pedro our tour organizer is amazing. Right from the time of our planning our trip to Portugal the places we wanted to visit with also his recommendations were extremely enjoyable. The drivers organized by Pedro Joseph from Libson to Sentra and to Lagos , Michael from Evora to Porto and Duoro valley were excellent. Similarly the guides organized by Pedro in Lisbon and Porto Ricardo and Andre and one of our made our trips memorable. As for Pedro he was always available to us every day during... read more
Hey Sheila,
Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
I am genuinely happy to hear that you had memorable trip and that you really enjoyed your time in Portugal :)
I will make sure to share this beautiful review with everyone involved in your experience.
Thank you once again for your trust - Obrigado!!
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Pedro, ? Online Tour manager helped us with p...
Portugal
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Sep 12 - Sep 21, 2023
Pedro, ? Online Tour manager helped us with planning the trip. He was very receptive to our needs from the start. Accommodated all our requests, offered us good suggestions.
We spent ( 4 in our group) 10 days in Portugal, visited Lisbon, Algarve region, Evora, Fatima, Toma , Porto Douro Valley and drove through Nazareh ( Spelling) and Obido .
Many memorable sights, felt that 10 days only gives a sampling of what a beautiful country Portugal is.
Our drivers from place to place have all... read more
Hello Jaga.
Thank you so much for your feedback on your experience in Portugal! Our team is really happy to know you had a great experience. Also, I appreciate your kind words on my service :D
Thank you once again for your trust!
Obrigado,
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Lisbon, Porto and points in between
Portugal
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Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2023
The trip to Portugal was wonderful - a good mixture of activities and leisure time. Everything ran smoothly and having a WhatsApp group for sharing information added a level of support and assistance that was very useful.
Highlights were the day trips to Sintra and the Douro Valley and the relocation trips to and from Porto when we explored areas outside of the main urban areas.
Marguerita was our favorite guide - she was informative and fun and we enjoyed our Lisbon walking tour with... read more
Dear Ann,
Thank you so much for spending the time to write such a detailed review.
I really appreciate all your comments and suggestions - this is the only way to keep improving our service to future travelers.
I look forward to welcome you (again), as well as, your friends and family in the future.
Thank you once again.
Your Friend in Portugal - Pedro
A five star experience!
Portugal
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Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2023
We had a wonderful vacation in Portugal! Pedro was very patient and flexible as we built the itinerary and very responsive to our questions while we were in Portugal. All of our guides were very knowledgeable and informative with good restaurant recommendations following the tours. We loved leaving the driving to others who were always punctual and helpful. A five star experience! read more
Hey Julie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I am thrilled to hear you had a 5* experience in Portugal!I had so much fun organizing this experience with you and Ann.
It will be an absolute pleasure to work with you (again), your friends or family in the future.
All the best,
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Great trip and Excellent Support
Portugal
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Aug 17 - Aug 26, 2023
In Porto, we were greeted at the airport by Ricardo. He drove for us all three days - which was nice. At each point he made sure to personally connect us with the next step. He even escorted us to the actual train platform when we left! Our first morning, Sara provided a historical walking food tour - ending at Taxca - where we were introduced to the bifana sandwich. We continued tasting bifanas throughout Portugal - Taxca was the best! Our hotel was riverfront and central for... read more
Dear Renee,
Thank you so much for such a detailed and wonderful review.
I am so happy to hear that you managed to meet Pedro de Castro and that the fado was of the highlights of your trip.
Feel free to reach out to me in the future.
Your friend in Portugal,
Pedro
Trip of a lifetime through Portugal
Portugal
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Aug 17 - Aug 26, 2023
We had an amazing trip through Portugal thanks to Pedro! Our expectations were exceeded in every way, from the drivers and tours to the hotel selections it was all top notch and professional. Pedro checked in each day and sent a reminder of what to expect the next day so we were always prepared. In Porto we had Ricardo as a driver all 3 days. He went out of his way to ensure we made it to correct train platform on last day. Sarah our walking tour guide was charming and fun with lots of... read more
Dear Sharman,
Thank you so much for your review, it is always very helpful to receive detailed feedback on your experience.
I am super happy to welcome you to Portugal once again in the future.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Pedro was awesome!
Portugal
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Aug 23 - Sep 3, 2023
Pedro was incredible to work with. He planned the most fabulous trip for our family. Every driver and tour guide we had was also superb! I wouldn’t have changed a thing about this trip!
I highly recommend Pedro!
Hey Samantha,
I appreciate your kind words on my service and your overall experience in Portugal.
I will make sure to share your comments with all the drivers and tours guides.
A big THANK YOU to you and Eric.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Amazing Travel Experience from Start to Finish
Portugal
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Aug 5 - Aug 12, 2023
We thorough enjoyed our time in Portugal and the itinerary that our local specialist, Pedro, put together. Each of the guides that were extremely helpful and wonderful travel companions, especially our main driver Eric. We have already recommended this experience to a number of our friends. read more
Dear Phillip,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am very happy to hear that you thorough enjoyed your time in Portugal.
We are super excited to welcome your friends and family in the future, word of mouth is so powerful!
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Exceeded all of our expectations
Portugal
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Aug 11 - Aug 19, 2023
We loved our trip to Portugal both in Lisbon and Algarve. Pedro was fantastic. He was fast to support and quickly understood our interest of both active and relaxing vacations. We enjoyed all our actives and hotels were great ! His restaurant recommendations were spot on and really gave us a sense fro different locations to experience. Everyone loved the Cave Kayaking in Lagos as our best experience but it was all excellent. Pedro also checked in with us daily to ensure we had a great time... read more
Hello Karen,
Thank you so much for spending some time writing this feedback - Your positive experience and comments really mean a lot to me.
Looking forward to welcome you, your friends and family in the future :)
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Obrigado, Portugal!
Portugal
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Jul 17 - Jul 27, 2023
The trip planning process was very good, but with a little learning curve due to the more unique nature of the model. Pedro was very helpful, adaptive, and facilitative during this process... very accommodating and professional! One aspect that I had to adjust to, was the level of scheduled activities built into the initial plans, but in the end, we arrived at a good mix of planned and unplanned time. For reasons of managing kimkim's total cost (100% paid upfront for us) and maintaining... read more
Hello Kenny,
Thank you for your comments on the trip and Portugal :)
I am really happy to hear that you found my services and assistance quite helpful and that you had an overall great experience in my beautiful country.
It was great to have you, Kelleenn and Kyle travelling with us.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Family trip Lisbon, Lagos and Cascáis
Portugal
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Jul 22 - Jul 29, 2023
Our trip to Portugal was perfectly planned out with much attention to details. Our drivers, including Josef and Rui, were very informative and went out of their way to make our outings and long drives comfortable. We had an amazing walking tour in Lisbon with Elsa, who was very knowledgeable and managed to answer the many questions our son had. Pedro was our super star who kept in touch with us daily, updating is on our next day and all the activities planned. He answered all questions and made excellent suggestions. Obrigado!!
Hello Ruth,
I am so happy to hear that my assistance actually played an important roll on your overall experience. Your positive feedback really means a lot to me - thank you! :)
Looking forward to welcome you and your family in Portugal again in the future.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Pedro made our trip to Porto and Lisbon memorable.
Portugal
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Jul 9 - Jul 18, 2023
Quite simply......without Pedro, we wouldn't have enjoyed such personalised experiences so completely tailored to our likes and our interests. It made our holiday to Porto and Lisbon so enjoyable. When you're away in holiday, time is essentially limited. You want to ensure it's effectively invested. So that the memories are enduring.
Pedro and kimkim ensured this was the case. The itinerary was just excellent. In order to construct this, Pedro ensured he got to know us and what we... read more
Hello Jonathan & Elaine,
I am so glad to hear that you really enjoyed my services and your overall experience in Portugal - a big THANK YOU for your kind words. It was an honor to have you both traveling with us and to have the chance to show you my beautiful country.
Looking forward to welcome your friends and family in the future.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Surpassed our expectations
Portugal
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Jun 18 - Jul 3, 2023
Our trip to Portugal was fantastic. It was expertly custom planned by Pedro and we could not have asked for more. Beginning with Kim Kim’s platform which is so simple and efficient to all the detail provided before we left to the constant contact we received from Pedro on a daily basis while we were there, it was amazing. We also had to make changes last minute due to our incoming flight being cancelled and Pedro handled the modifications without issue. Every detail was looked after - the... read more
Dear Mirella,
Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing feedback on your experience in Portugal - I am super happy to hear that we have surpassed your expectations :)
It really was a pleasure to organise this trip for you & Darrell. I wish you all the best and feel free to recommend us to your friends and family.
Sincerely,
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
All of the guides were prompt and very knowle...
Portugal
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Jun 11 - Jun 18, 2023
All of the guides were prompt and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about each city. Pedro was very responsive and answered all of our questions and even made some changes we requested once we arrived. read more
Hey Hayley,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback :) - it really means a lot.
It was great to have you & John travelling with us.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Well planned and informative
Portugal
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Jun 2 - Jun 9, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed my time in portugal. We had knowledgeable guides who spoke good English and enriched our knowledge of their country's history.
Our tour was well organised by Pedro who kept in constant contact with us every step along the way
The highlight of my trip was the Fado evening, a "must see" experience. read more
Hello Ann,
Thank you for sharing your feedback and experience in Portugal :)
Super happy to hear that you feel in love with Fado.
We keep in touch,
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Guides were fabulous! All very knowledgeable,...
Portugal
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May 15 - May 26, 2023
Guides were fabulous! All very knowledgeable, timely, and came from a diverse background and perspectives. There was the architect, the accountant, the economist.... Every one of them loves their country and showed us things we would not have noticed on our own.
So why not 5 stars? There were a few things where we informed our specialist, Pedro, of our preference, but got overruled... We don't drink alcohol, and yet Pedro sent a gift bag with a bottle of port. Several guides were caught off... read more
Dear Katie,
Thank you for your review, it is always very helpful to receive detailed feedback on the experience - this is the only way to keep improving our service.
We do offer a welcome kit including some goodies to most of our travelers so that you can take some memories back home directly from your travel specialist (the port wine bottle is one of the elements of the kit).
Regarding being offered wine while doing the gastronomic tour in Porto, my apologies as I believe there was a... read more
Welcoming and friendly Portugal
Portugal
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Jun 2 - Jun 9, 2023
Pedro took great care of us in Portugal. His attention to detail in every part of our trip meant we felt welcome and well looked after. Our local guides, Andre in Porto and Ricardo in Lisbon, both had excellent English and were interesting and fun. read more
Hey Janet,
Thank you for your message and feedback!
I am very happy to hear that you really enjoyed your time in Portugal and my service as your specialist :)
Thank you once again,
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Pedro made our first trip to Portugal beyond ...
Portugal
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May 13 - May 23, 2023
Pedro made our first trip to Portugal beyond memorable. Working with him was very easy. He was responsive and his excellent communication continued through the entire trip. His choice of experiences were perfect for our group. Tours were well rounded in variety and all guides were fantastic. Our fado dinner at Mesa do Frades felt intimate, unique, and local. It was a stand out! As was a beautifully scenic tour to the Duoro Valley. Lunch and tasting at Quinta do Pacheco was another highlight.... read more
Hey Claire :)
You are awesome! Thank you so much for spending some time writing this message.
Your positive experience and feedback really means a lot to me.
Looking forward to welcome your friends and family in the future.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Pedro did an amazing job
Portugal
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Apr 30 - May 12, 2023
Pedro did an amazing job in planning and executing our vacation details. Everything was planned and carried out as expected. We did not have to worry about anything. The choice of hotels were wonderful. The guides for the walking tours in Lisbon, Porto and Evora were so well versed and full of information. We will recommend this company to all our friends read more
Hello Maxine,
Thank you for your message and feedback.
I am super happy to read that you will definitely recommend us to all your friends :)
We keep in touch.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Travel with confidence and ease!
Portugal
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May 13 - May 23, 2023
The experience with KinKim was amazingly great. From the very first contact with Pedro we were pleased and satisfied completely with the planning, personalization of our trip, and the quality of hotels , drivers and the local guides and vendors. We could not have had a better i experience
. You won’t be disappointed if you use KimKim. Definitely will use them again. Abrigada! read more
Hey Lezlie,
Thank you very much for your super kind words :)
I'm really glad you enjoyed your trip and my beautiful country.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro