Tiago Filipe

Our guided trip through Portugal was truly unforgettable. We traveled from Porto to the Douro Valley, Évora, Lagos in the Algarve, and finally Lisbon. Each destination offered something unique, from breathtaking landscapes and historic cities to charming villages and beautiful coastlines.

The hotels were all four- and five-star properties, each with its own character. Every hotel was comfortable, clean, and staffed by friendly, welcoming people. Our favorite was Quinta do Pego in the Douro Valley. The peaceful setting, surrounded by vineyards, and the spectacular views overlooking the Douro River made it an incredibly special place to stay. Our dinner here was exceptional!

One of the highlights of our trip was having lunch each day with our guide, Tiago. Rather than stopping at tourist restaurants, he introduced us to locally owned restaurants that reflected the true flavors of Portugal. Every meal became an opportunity to learn more about Portuguese cuisine, wines, traditions, and history.

One memorable stop was the beautiful hilltop village of Monsaraz in the Alentejo region, overlooking the Guadiana River. Another favorite was a small family-owned restaurant tucked away in the basement of an old building in Guimaraes. These are the kinds of places we never would have found on our own, and they became some of our favorite memories.

Walking through the historic streets of Porto and Lisbon was another highlight. We wandered along centuries-old cobblestone streets, explored magnificent churches, castles, and palaces, and enjoyed spectacular views of rivers, beaches, and the Atlantic Ocean. Everywhere we traveled, we gained a deeper appreciation for Portugal's rich history and culture.

The Portuguese people were incredibly warm, welcoming, and proud of their country. Their kindness made us feel at home throughout our journey.

This trip exceeded our expectations in every way. It was the perfect combination of history, culture, incredible food and wine, stunning scenery, and authentic local experiences. We returned home with wonderful memories and a genuine appreciation for Portugal. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience the true beauty and hospitality of Portugal.

Tiago was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about sharing Portugal’s history, culture, and traditions. His thoughtful planning and genuine love for his country made this trip even more meaningful.

Words can not truly described our experience with our Driver/Tour Guide Tiago. When I first started this journey in booking our Family trip to Portugal I was alittle nervous and skeptical about booking with a company I was not familiar with, then Tiago contacted me and helped me thru the whole process. He was knowledgeable, attentive and listened to all our needs and wants. He answered all our questions and concerns when asked, he met every expectation! We loved all the places that we visited with him and the history and stories that he shared of his Country, and the special places he took us to try the best foods. By the ends week, we felt like he was a part of our family. We loved every moment with him.

Hotel Reviews

Vila Galé Douro Vineyards

Armamar

The Views Of this Hotel are absolutely stunning! Who would not Love waking up to this beautiful hotel . This is a must stay hotel in Douro Valley.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful Views

Location

Gorgeous Views Of the Valley and Lake

Staff

Great Communication and Knowledge

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pestana Porto - A Brasileira

Porto

This is definitely a 5 Star Hotel! We loved everything from the character of the hotel, to the room we stayed in, all the staff we came into contact with, the coffee shop attached to the hotel. We will absolutely be coming back to this hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Travellng with my disabled young adult made staying at this hotel so easy to access everything that we needed to see in walking distance.

Staff

The Staff was cheerful & Friendly and was so accommodating with our needs. Very helpful in making our dinner reservations for us. Upon us arriving they left us a beautiful welcome note with wine & pastry for us.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our Room was so spacious and had all little extras in the room for us. (Bath robes, slippers, toiletries)

Activity Review

Portuguese Cooking Lesson

Portugal

Angela and the staff was absolutely amazing. We met some amazing people from all different places as we were cooking together. All the dishes that we cooked were delicious, and we were able to get the recipes to take home. This is a must do when in Lisbon Portugal.

Quality of Experience

Angela's knowledge of the foods we were cooking

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tiago took us to and from our Cooking Class

Transport

Tiago assisted us to and from our Cooking Class

Gustavo was the best guide ever. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and of the cities we visited. He had great suggestions for restaurants and made extra effort to see to our needs and requests. He thoroughly researched our itinerary as our trip progressed and made adjustments based on current conditions at the sites we visited.
I highly recommend him.
Tiago was also great. He was available for at any time for all of our pre-trip planning and made up a great itinerary for places to visit. I was very pleased with the locations and quality of all the hotels he selected. He followed up on our progress throughout the trip and even monitored our WhatsApp conversations with our tour guide to ensure all was going smoothly.
This was one of the best trips we have taken and will definitely use Kimkim again!

Hotel Reviews

HF Fénix Urban

Lisbon

Great location. Comfortable rooms. Good quality and selection of foods at breakfast. Staff was helpful and friendly.

Authenticity & Character

Pretty standard business class hotel.

Location

Central to many sites and the metro.

Staff

Friendly staff with good restaurant recommendations

Cleanliness & Comfort

Vey comfortable bed.

The Vine House—Quinta São Luiz

Tabuaço

Beautiful location with amazing views of the Douro river. The on-site restaurant was delicious! It was nice that they included a free tour and port tasting.

Authenticity & Character

Modern amenities in an old winery. Very interesting architecture.

Location

Wonderful views. Quiet, secluded area.

Staff

Friendly staff, especially in the restaurant.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable bed.

Porto Royal Bridges Hotel

Porto

Very central location within walking distance to everything.

Authenticity & Character

Modern hotel in an old city.

Location

Located right in the middle of town. All the sites are within walking distance.

Staff

Friendly staff with helpful restaurant recommendations.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable bed. Nice, soft linens.

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

It was great to get a historical perspective of the city and to see the main sites and neighborhoods.

Quality of Experience

Our guide was wonderful!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Gustavo was very knowledgeable and knew tricks the locals use to avoid the crowds.

Transport

Comfortable van.

Lisbon Food tour

Lisbon

Very fun to walk the old city and taste local foods.

Quality of Experience

Nice, diverse mix of foods to taste. The group was fun.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Daniel was very personable and attentive.

Transport

N/A. It was a walking tour.

We had an incredible trip thanks to Tiago! His advice and guidance was invaluable!