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Fantastic trip with the help of Raquel and he...
Spain | Apr 28 - May 17, 2025

Kate
Kate F.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 19, 2025
Fantastic trip with the help of Raquel and her colleagues. We had many moving parts with friends joining and leaving our trip at different points. Everyone came together seamlessly!😊
There was a wonderfully informative walking tour of Lisbon with Alix. The driver from Lisbon to Porto included wonderful sights like the town of Obidos, the surfing museum at Nazarre, and a lovely and tasty lunch spot.
Porto was great, starting with a Port tasting our first night. The Douro Valley tour with... Read more

Fantastic trip with the help of Raquel and her colleagues. We had many moving parts with friends joining and leaving our trip at different points. Everyone came together seamlessly!😊
There was a wonderfully informative walking tour of Lisbon with Alix. The driver from Lisbon to Porto included wonderful sights like the town of Obidos, the surfing museum at Nazarre, and a lovely and tasty lunch spot.

Porto was great, starting with a Port tasting our first night. The Douro Valley tour with Gustavo was amazing. We had a walking tour of vineyards and sights with Carlos who really made the area come alive. Gustavo made sure to learn what we like to eat and took us to just the right restaurant, and then on to a wonderful winery tour and tasting.

We had a wonderful tour of French Basque Country with Jaime, even getting to see the town in which he grew up. A walking tour with Geza in Madrid hit the highlights-there’s so much to see! And a guided tour of Toledo was incredible. Such an interesting city so near to Madrid nd so different. Plus our guide provided great shopping opportunities!

Rounding it all out was an amazing Flamenco show our last night. Our agent thought if so many experiences we would never have thought of ourselves. We have taken several other trips to Europe in the last few years. We often schedule excursions once we get there using various apps and websites. Kimkim’s variety and quality of experience far surpassed what we’ve put together ourselves.

Hotel Reviews
Portugal Boutique City Hotel
Lisbon

This is a lovely boutique hotel on the edge of the Baixa and the Old City. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They made me feel special, and tracked me down in the breakfast room when I was late for an excursion pickup (my fault). The breakfast was delicious and very fresh. At night the bar was a good place to have a glass of wine and chat with other guests. I would definitely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character
It is hidden away near a neighborhood and close to a Plaza. The street is quiet and there are neighborhood shops and small restaurants. Not a touristy location.
Location
Staff
Very friendly. Knew me by sight my second day. Found me when I was late for an excursion pickup.
Cleanliness & Comfort
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

This is right off the Gran Via but it doesn’t feel that way. It has the look of an old property that has been tastefully updated with flare. Rooms are good-sized. Very clean. Wonderful breakfast and good bar serving drinks and lights fare in the evening. A relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.

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Activity Review
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & Hiking Routes
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & Hiking Routes
Porto

Gustavo was a great driver and made sure to take good care of us. He asked what we wanted to see, foods we liked so he could get the right lunch reservation, and told us about the valley, the river, villages, and more. He worked well with our hiking guide as far as timing and drop off and pickup. When we took a little long in the hike, he easily adjusted so we got to lunch in time. Our hike with Carlos was astounding. Hiking down from the top of a hill through vineyards hundreds of years old is an incredible experience. There are beautiful old stone walls, slate supports for the vines, twists of plant material to secure the vines,. These are things we would have missed completely from a car. We walked by shelters for the workers to take their siestas-which they need working from dawn to dark. We were so glad we did this. The vineyard visit at the end of the day was great. It’s one of the few that still crushes some grapes by foot. It was fun to see the granite vats where that’s done. And the wine, of course, was incomparable. This was one of those perfect days from beginning to end. At the restaurant we even ran into a group celebrating a 65th birthday. They shared champagne with us and we sang Happy Birthday to the birthday girl.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno

Rita and our local guides were incredibly hel...
Spain | Apr 27 - May 11, 2025

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Katie D.
Thousand Oaks, CA | Reviewed on May 17, 2025
Rita and our local guides were incredibly helpful. The travel app with the itinerary was so organized and had everything we needed. Every pick up and tour was exactly on time. I can't express how grateful I am for all the attention to detail. Rita and the local guides were always friendly and helpful. Read more

Rita and our local guides were incredibly helpful. The travel app with the itinerary was so organized and had everything we needed. Every pick up and tour was exactly on time. I can't express how grateful I am for all the attention to detail. Rita and the local guides were always friendly and helpful.

Hotel Reviews
Hospederia San Martin Pinario
Santiago de Compostela

This hotel was beautiful, we had a wonderful time here. The dinner was spectacular.

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PortoBay Marquês
Lisbon

We had a great experience here. The amenities were great, including the rooms and breakfast. The hotel staff also did a great job when there was an extended power outage, making sure people were comfortable and taken care of. We are grateful!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Porto Charming Hotel
Porto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed was very hard
Hotel Duarte
Arcade de Riba

Clean but basic accommodation but was fine for our needs

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alda Estación Pontevedra
Pontevedra
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Staff was helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel O Cruceiro
Caldas de Reis - PONTEVEDRA
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Scala
Padrón

Staff was rude. We actually opted to not have dinner there (which was already paid for) so we didn't have to deal with them.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Long walk from downtown
Staff
Staff was very rude, especially the woman in the cafe. She was rude to multiple people, not just our group. Very apparent we were an inconvenience.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was clean
Activity Reviews
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Spain

Excellent

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dinner With Locals at a Local Home
Dinner With Locals at a Local Home
Lisbon

Ana was awesome and we loved this experience. Food and company was excellent.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Spain

Guides were excellent as was the lunch stop

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Porto

It was raining and our guide (Pedro?) was happily willing to continue the tour. He did an excellent job and the tour was great

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Excursion to Douro Valley:  Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

Guide and driver were excellent. Wineries and lunch also excellent

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

Karla was excellent and this was a really fun tour with a lot of really good food. Great experience!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Guide was really good, knowledgeable. He customized our tour for us and was spot on

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Day trip to Medieval Girona and Costa Brava
Day trip to Medieval Girona and Costa Brava
Barcelona
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Transport
Local specialist: Rita Pagano

Amazing adventures in Spain and treasured memories
Spain | Apr 30 - May 10, 2025

J
Julie S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on May 15, 2025
Our trip to Spain was amazing. Hector thought of every detail and provided a few fun surprises for us along the way. Our adventures have provided us with lasting treasured memories. Read more

Our trip to Spain was amazing. Hector thought of every detail and provided a few fun surprises for us along the way. Our adventures have provided us with lasting treasured memories.

Hotel Reviews
Slow Suites Setas
Seville

Great location and spacious enough for 4.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Floors were not clean.
Hotel Meninas
Madrid

Great location, attentive staff and amazing breakfast. Awesome shower!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel SANSEbay
San Sebastian

By far our favorite accommodation. The view from the room was stunning. Room was clean, spacious enough for 4 and wonderful large bathroom and shower. Breakfast was delicious!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apartamentos B48 Abando
Bilbo

We would not recommend this apartment. Very tiny for 4 people, location was subpar on busy loud road. The building felt more like a hostel without any charm.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
There was no toilet paper provided upon check in and no staff on site.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Highlights of Old Madrid Walk
Highlights of Old Madrid Walk
Madrid

Megan did a great job. Good way to get acclimated to Madrid.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hiking Excursion  St.James way, famous «Camino de Santiago»
Hiking Excursion  St.James way, famous «Camino de Santiago»
San Sebastián

The weather was terrible and of no fault of our guide. Adjustments were made on the fly to accommodate for weather and preferences. Guide was knowledgeable but not personable. Turned out to be same guide as pixtos tour the evening before.

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Transport
Private Transfer  {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coastal Route
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coastal Route
Spain

AMAZING! Guide and tour was spectacular. We all loved Diego!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
So comfortable. Van was immaculate!
Seville City Bike Visit
Seville City Bike Visit
Seville

Ferran was the best. Biking around Seville was the way to go. Strongly recommend!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Spain

AMAZING! A favorite of everyone’s! Jamie was a spectacular guide. Diego and Jamie were the best. Highly recommend both of these guys.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain

A classic must do in Seville but nothing spectacular.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastián

Fun way to learn, eat and drink through the City. Also fun to meet a few other visitors from around the world on this small group tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable guide but not very personable.
Transport
Walking on our own.
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 16, 2025

Hi Julie!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly delighted to hear that your trip to Spain was such a memorable and enjoyable experience. It was a pleasure working with you to plan this journey, and I'm so glad the little surprises along the way added something special to your adventure.

Knowing that your time in Spain created lasting memories means the world to me; that’s exactly what we aim for with every trip.

If you ever start dreaming of your next adventure, I’d be thrilled to help you plan it!

I wish you all the best!

Spain 2025 Anniversary Trip
Spain | Apr 28 - May 10, 2025

Gary
Gary G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 14, 2025
Our trip to Spain was everything we had hoped for. It was a celebration of our time together. We enjoyed Madrid more than we thought we would having a great hotel, Catalonia Gran Via and 2 wonderful tours, Geza was perfect and the tapas tour was so much fun and delicious. Our day trip to Toledo went like clockwork. Manuel or Manny was one of our favorite tour guides. He made us feel like friends immediately and hugged us when he left us at maybe our best restaurants of the trip, La Cave. We... Read more

Our trip to Spain was everything we had hoped for. It was a celebration of our time together. We enjoyed Madrid more than we thought we would having a great hotel, Catalonia Gran Via and 2 wonderful tours, Geza was perfect and the tapas tour was so much fun and delicious. Our day trip to Toledo went like clockwork. Manuel or Manny was one of our favorite tour guides. He made us feel like friends immediately and hugged us when he left us at maybe our best restaurants of the trip, La Cave. We loved all our train trips through out Spain. Seville made us feel like we were really in Spain. Carlos gave us a fabulous tapas tour introducing some new specialties. Carolina was maybe the sweetest tour guide. She was great. Our hotel, Sacristia de Santa Ana, was a great location but our least favorite of the trip. Granada was another even better than expected. Gabriela was a fabulous tour guide for the Alhambra. She could answer every question and you felt she really enjoyed her job. Equally impressive was Marta, our city tour guide, so delightful. Our hotel, Villa Oniria, was maybe the nicest hotel we have ever visited and certainly the best for this trip. Malaga was a bit like South Beach but had a wonderful food scene. Our hotel H10 Croma was very chic and perfectly located. Our day trip to Ronda went perfectly. Our driver was prompt and the ride was smooth. Ronda was what we expected but is overrun with tourists. Lenora was a very good tour guide and recommended probably our favorite tapas restaurant of the whole trip for lunch. Don’t have the name but was the oldest in town she said. Our ride to the airport was waiting when we checked out of the hotel. Loved our trip. Thank you all.

Hotel Reviews
Catalonia Gran Vía
Madrid

Ideal location, excellent breakfast, very fun bar, great staff and clean comfortable rooms

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sacristia de Santa Ana
Seville

Good location but noisy late into the night. Breakfast was just okay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Noisy area very late at night
Staff
I think it could have been a language barrier since we did not speak Spanish so not sure it was any faults of the staff but we did not get anything extra here.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bedding was up to pare.
Villa Oniria
Granada

Loved this hotel! So beautiful and stylish and ideal location. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Highly recommend.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
H10 Croma Málaga
Málaga

Beautiful hotel, great location, very friendly and helpful staff, spotlessly clean and great rooftop bar.

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Activity Reviews
Day Excursion to Ronda
Day Excursion to Ronda
Málaga

Ronda is a beautiful place and our guide was very good. It is overrun with tourists though. We enjoyed our time there, especially our lunch at a very old family run tapas restaurant.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

So much fun as well as delicious. Our guide made sure we all felt included and was interested in getting to know us. The tour took place in a non touristy area so that was refreshing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guide and camaraderie of group as well as tapa selection.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Madrid:  History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid

Geza was wonderful and very personable. Saw places we would have missed.

Quality of Experience
Geza
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Seville Culinary Experience
Seville Culinary Experience
Seville

Carlos was a doll. Such a fun evening with multinationals in great restaurants.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Carolina was a sweetheart and great guide. She loves her job.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada

Truly a new experience for us. Very dramatic and authentic feeling. Very well organized in a unique setting.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Probably our favorite tour of this trip. Gabriela was one of our favorite guides and the Alhambra was our favorite place we visited. Not having experienced Islamic culture before, this was an eye opening place. Beautiful gardens and architecture.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Privately Guided Visit of Granada City Center & Albaycin Neighborhood
Privately Guided Visit of Granada City Center & Albaycin Neighborhood
Granada

Marta was the perfect guide. So knowledgeable and enthusiastic. You learn a lot about Granada and see some beautiful areas.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 18, 2025

Hola Gary! Thanks so much for taking the time to share the highlights of your trip to Spain I am glad to know that you and Joseph had a great time celbrating your time together🥰I will pass your kind words onto our guides, drivers and accomodation suppliers. It was a pleasure creating this experience with you and hopefully, we get in touch again for future adventures x All the best, Raquel

Italy food, history and fun -- from top to bottom in 5 stops!
Italy | Apr 20 - May 7, 2025

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cassie f.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 12, 2025
When I started trying to plan my first international trip, I was overwhelmed to say the least. How many days, how many stops, what activities to do? Finding the KimKim website was just whatI needed! I started exploring premade trips for inspiration, then a quiz about the things we like to do, to receiving a custom trip itinerary from Rita. After the initial itinerary, working with Rita to get our trip into the price range we wanted, the dates that worked best, and all the stops and activities... Read more

When I started trying to plan my first international trip, I was overwhelmed to say the least. How many days, how many stops, what activities to do? Finding the KimKim website was just whatI needed! I started exploring premade trips for inspiration, then a quiz about the things we like to do, to receiving a custom trip itinerary from Rita. After the initial itinerary, working with Rita to get our trip into the price range we wanted, the dates that worked best, and all the stops and activities we could fit was a breeze (even with time zone difference).

There is so much history in Italy, and so many places to see. We started in Lake Como, which was calmer and helped us to get ready for the rest of the trip.

In Venice we started with a food and wine tour with Beatrice from Streaty Venice. These food/drink tours have become a must do on our trips going forward. Trying the local food, in this case cicchetti, and seeing the area with a guide that is excited to tell you about where they live can't be beat. The food was plentiful and the pairings were nicely done and everyone should be eating (and drinking if you partake) like a local!

In Florence, exploring the city and the wine windows was a blast. Florence was bigger and busier than our previous stops. I can't tell you how nice it was to have our guides pick us up from our hotel. A day trip to the Tuscan hills, Siena and San Gimignano was beautiful and worth a view--maybe even worth a day or two! Hearing the history of the city while walking around and seeing "David" was more of an experience than I expected. (even for an artist). Possibly my favorite activity of Florence was a private (advertised as a small group) Tuscan cooking class, in the home of a local woman named Donatella. Learning to make food like a local is something we will talk about for a long time, and the recipes we look forward to recreating over and over now that we are home.

Making a traditional Neapolitan Pizza from dough to wood oven in Naples, another "small group" that ended up as a private class is another highlight of our foodie, with a side of history trip. We saw Pompeii, had lunch at a winery, and hiked Mt Vesuvius. (don't be fooled in the heat, this is a hike. Wear appropriate clothing and know what to expect-there is little shade in Pompeii or on Mt Vesuvius). Pompeii was a surprise, it was so much more interesting and grand than I could have imagined. Paestum is another interesting spot, though a much longer drive than Pompeii from Naples, but worth it if you like ruins.

Sorrento weather was beautiful and the views and lemons are to die for. We did a Limoncello and Lemon Marmalade activity in Positano with Valenti that was a highlight. Again learning to make limoncello and lemon marmalade was really fun, but learning about the family history and trying some many other lemon flavored goods was out of this world. I can't wait for my delicious treats to arrive from the amazing little shot, we can't wait to make limoncello at home too!

So many memories made, and I can't thank everyone we met or the KimKim team enough. We'll definitely be reaching out for a future trip, but until that happens, it's off to sleep in our bed dreaming of pasta and spritz. Grazie Mille!

Activity Reviews
Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class
Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class
Florence

What an amazing experience this cooking class is. My husband and I have taken many cooking classes in the past and this was the most unique so far. We were not aware before arriving that the class would be in a locals home. We also expected a "small group" but for our class we were the only ones. A private class, learning from a local---making traditional food, that she has made her whole life, what could be better? We started by making pasta dough and letting it rest. Next was desert, each making a tiramisu for later. After that was a type of Tuscan dumpling made of spinach, a small amount of parmesan cheese, some salt and flour. I was so surprised how this turned out. Are you getting tired yet? Cause there is more...next was a potato filling for a tortellini, that we later made by rolling our pasta, cutting to size, piping the filling, and learning to fold into pillows of awesomeness! Donatella took over from there, giving us a glass of wine, water, and tomato and white bean bruschetta. She cooked the spinach dumplings with a simple tomato sauce with garlic, and the tortellini with olive oil, and sage. Simple ingredients, and unbelievable flavors. I was so surprised, and left full and very happy from the experience.

Quality of Experience
Authentic. Hands on. Unique.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Donatella is amazing. So helpful, and understanding while teaching.
Como Unique Experience: Exclusive Opening of a Medieval Castle
Como Unique Experience: Exclusive Opening of a Medieval Castle
Italy

Our guide, Daniela, was on time and personable, providing history and commentary. We chatted on the hike up the hills and through the trees to the castle. (really more of a tower, but still very cool). We stopped and took pictures part way up, also a good time for a rest, drink and to cool off. Once at the top the views were amazing, but we continued on, going inside the tower and climbing to the top. At the top the 360 degree view as promised was worth the hike. It was so pretty. We could see up Milan in one direction, the Lake and valley in the other. We had a nice tasting of a Barbarossa wine and some crackers while enjoying the view before walking back down, and returning to our hotel.

Quality of Experience
Unique. Outdoors. Historical.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly. Knowledgeable. Punctual.
Neapolitan Pizza Making Class
Neapolitan Pizza Making Class
Naples

We had an amazing time learning how to make Neapolitan pizza. Our small group was just us (2 people), and we started by learning what simple ingredients are combined to make the pizza dough. After making our own dough, we were taken back to the pizza station in the kitchen, right next to the wood oven and made our own pizza. We watched the professional cook the pizza and then we got to take it to our table and dig in. A very fun experience, with a bonus friend pizza provided by the restaurant for us to try and take home. (too much good food is such a wonderful problem to have).

Quality of Experience
Food
Delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Super friendly and helpful!
Paestum & Mozzarella Experience with Buffalo Cheese Farm
Paestum & Mozzarella Experience with Buffalo Cheese Farm
Italy

This is up to a 1.5-2 hour drive from Naples each way. It's a long day of being in the car. We started at the Cheese farm for a short tour. We learned how they take care of the Buffalo, and got to see them up close and even got to pet them. After hearing about how the farm is run we tasted some cheese. It's so different in flavor and texture from cow mozzarella, you really can taste the difference. It's a nice place, beautiful grounds with coffee shop, restaurant and pastry shop on sight. (our paperwork said light lunch, and all there was for lunch was the cheese, so be aware and ask your guide to stop someone for food or grab a pastry) The ruins in Paestrum are really interesting, it was less crowded and had a very different from Pompeii if you decide to do that. We had a great guide named Mario who gave us history and commentary, taking us through the museum as well. Not as much to see due to the history of the ruins overall, which again is different from Pompeii but if you like history it's really enjoyable.

Quality of Experience
Food
The food was three balls of cheese. While it was good, and fun to try that was not a meal.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver Gino had a new car, and it gave us the ability to adjust the temperature as we needed to help with car sickness. He was friendly and talked for part of the trip, but also gave up time for some quiet.
Transport
Our driver Gino had a new car, and it gave us the ability to adjust the temperature as we needed to help with car sickness. He was friendly and talked for part of the trip, but also gave up time for some quiet.
Limoncello & Lemon Marmalade Experience
Limoncello & Lemon Marmalade Experience
Italy

Really fun, hands on experience. I highly recommend. We helped to make, what turned out to be pretty simple, a small batch of limoncello and our instructor (Valentino) made it really fun. Playing that he had an injury so we had to do the work we peeled, shook, and combined all the ingredients. When it started to sprinkle, and we we went inside from our private view overlooking the water, they quickly got setup to show us how to use more of the lemon (no lemon goes to waste here) to make lemon marmalade. I was surprised how much I like it, and look forward to trying both recipes at home. This was an amazing experience with a friendly family run business, and I will not only buy from them in the future to ship, but I encourage everyone to to stop by for a tasting or to do the hands on experience. They love what they do and it shows.

Quality of Experience
This was an amazing experience with a friendly family run business, and I will not only buy from them in the future to ship, but I encourage everyone to to stop by for a tasting or to do the hands on experience. They love what they do and it shows.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our drive was prompt to pick us up and get us to our next stop.
Transport
Evening Wine Tasting & Cicchetti Experience
Evening Wine Tasting & Cicchetti Experience
Venice

We have started to do a food and drink tour on all of our vacations because of how interesting they are and how well it's done. Our Venice experience did not disappoint and from start to finish Beatrice was an excellent guide, telling stories, and history and generally keeping our group engaged. At each stop everything was planned and ready to go and the food and pairing were excellent. As a vegetarian, each stop was able to accommodate my diet with substitutions that looked better than whatever one else was having (but I might be biased). From a Prosecco I had never had before (and loved) to wine (you choose white or red) and ending with a nice dessert wine to sip -- everything was delicious and felt very customizable. We left happy with the experience, getting an idea of the overall city of Venice which helped us to get around later. We also left stuffed, with no need to think about dinner.

Quality of Experience
Perfect pairings, pace, and people.
Food
Quality ingredients and each stops ability to accommodate my dietary needs. I never felt like it was a problem or difficult.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Beatrice was fantastic. We loved every minute of our tour.
Tuscan Day Trip to Siena and San Gimignano with  Lunch & Wine Tasting
Tuscan Day Trip to Siena and San Gimignano with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Italy

The drive takes a little over an hour to go to Siena (our first stop) where we got about an hour and 15 minutes to explore before heading off to the winery for lunch and our tasting. After lunch we went to San Gimignano where we had about and hour and a half to explore before heading back to our starting location. Both stops were really nice, with beautiful views and architecture to admire. We got a pastry and some stuff to take home while window shopping in Siena. We had the biggest slice of pizza we've ever seen an a nice glass of a local wine. At the Winery we had a great table outside with a wonderful view. After a brief introduction to the winery and the wines we had our first tasting paired with bruschetta, cheeses and salami. For our meal we had a choice of pastas or a traditional tuscan stew (a vegetarian choice). The food was wonderful, and the wine paired nicely bringing our the fresh flavors in the food. Our last stop was San Gimignano, where we got a gelato while wondering through the streets and shops.

Quality of Experience
Timed pretty well, the winery was really relaxing and had both good wine and food.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Helpful, friendly, and safe.
Transport
Clean and comfortable ride.
Guided Visit of Naples Downtown & Underground Ruins
Guided Visit of Naples Downtown & Underground Ruins
Naples

A great activity to see Naples. We met Clemente at Neptune's fountain and started our tour by heading to see the Castle Nuova from the outside because it wasn't open yet, Galleria Umbero I, with all it's beautiful details (being restored to a sparkling white marble), walking by the theater where the Opera was held. Next to the Royle Palace, with statues in every archway. As we continued to walk we went through the narrow streets, hearing history and dodging shoppers. The tour ended at the underground ruins which was really interesting and worth a trip--it doesn't take too long, but it's a good place to cool off it's it's getting warm outside. A nice 3 hour trip taking it all in and hearing stories from a local who loved to show off his city.

Quality of Experience
A nice walk, with enough history to be interesting but not feel rushed or overwhelmed.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Clemente was our guide, telling us the history and offering recommendations -- we couldn't have been happier.
Day Excursion to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with Wine Tasting
Day Excursion to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with Wine Tasting
Naples

Pompeii was so much larger than I expected! Amazing historical site. Our tour guide, I think might have been Mike, was great. The wine tasting was a nice break between larger experiences. The food was very good, but not too much to feel overly full. The grounds were very nice. Mount Vesuvius was more of a hike than I expected, but the guide was interesting.

Quality of Experience
Food
Good food, nothing that blew my socks off. Multiple tours ended up in the space at the same time and it was very cramped. I felt stuck at my seat and couldn't get out because of how close the tables were.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Guides were nice, and did the best they could. Our guide in Pompeii was very knowledgeable and did the best he could with a group of people that all spoke different languages.
Transport
The bus felt cramped for 18 people and the AC didn't reach the back where we happened to be.
Guided Visit of Florence Including David and Duomo
Guided Visit of Florence Including David and Duomo
Italy

This was a nice walk that took us a few blocks from our starting point and showed use some history of Florence. Seeing the David and hearing about about that was probably the highlight. I think it was the perfect length for the walk, at the right pace, as well as the time we needed to see what we saw.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very nice and accommodating when a person needed to find a restroom in the middle of the tour.
Private Full Day Amalfi Experience
Private Full Day Amalfi Experience
Italy

This is a fun idea and I did enjoy the trip, but keep in mind how long it will take to get where you are going. We spent a lot of time in the car. The roads are narrow and speeds are low so it takes twice as long to go a short distance. We stopped for an hour which was nice to look in shops and get a feel for these buildings on the side of the mountain. We also did a limoncello experience (which I recommend and have reviewed separately) but that took 2 hours from our day so we didn't go to the 3rd stop on this tour. Additionally the only way home is the same way you came, so it took us roughly 2 hours to get home after our last stop. Even though we were not driving the say felt long, with a lot of sitting in the car.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our drive was safe and clearly comfortable on the road. He kept the car nice and cold for us so we didn't get car sick.
Transport
The car was clean, and cool.
Local specialist: Rita Pagano
Rita
Rita Pagano
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 17, 2025

Dear Cassie, thank you so much for your detailed review and kind words! I’m so glad to hear that your first international trip turned into such a memorable adventure. It was a real joy helping you shape your journey through Italy. I truly enjoyed working with you and look forward to helping you plan your next adventure. Grazie mille and all my best from Italy! 🥹✨

Outstanding
Spain | Apr 27 - May 11, 2025

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Robert D.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Honestly I was blown away by our whole experience going to Portugal and Spain. Rita was fantastic. Attentive, responsive. Everything in the planning was executed perfectly. Every Guide, every driver was awesome and on time. The whole 2 weeks went flawlessly. All of our excursions and day trips were fantastic. Every Guide we had was knowledgeable, friendly, and very good. Paolo was outstanding!

Local specialist: Rita Pagano
Rita
Rita Pagano
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 13, 2025

Dear Robert, thank you so much for your kind words! 🥹 I'm happy to hear that your trip to Portugal and Spain exceeded your expectations. It means the world to know that everything went smoothly and that you felt well looked after throughout the entire journey. I’d love to stay in touch and help you plan your next adventure, whether it’s to Italy, Morocco, or a return to Spain! All my best, Rita 🥰

A lot of transfer from airport to hotel and t...
Spain | Apr 28 - May 10, 2025

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Matt W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 11, 2025

A lot of transfer from airport to hotel and trian station to hotel where left to us. Would rather that be part of the service. Didn’t like tours being shared.

Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 14, 2025
Dear Wilmoth family,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that you felt there weren’t enough transfers arranged between the airports, train stations, and your hotels. Please note that this could have been easily arranged if these services had been requested from the beginning, just as we were able to provide the additional transfers you requested during your stay without any issue.
The same applies to the type of tours included in your itinerary....
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Dear Wilmoth family,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that you felt there weren’t enough transfers arranged between the airports, train stations, and your hotels. Please note that this could have been easily arranged if these services had been requested from the beginning, just as we were able to provide the additional transfers you requested during your stay without any issue.
The same applies to the type of tours included in your itinerary. All of them could have been arranged as private experiences if that preference had been communicated in advance. That said, I hope that you still enjoyed the private and small group tours and found the experiences enriching.
I truly hope that the rest of your trip, including your hotel stays, was comfortable and enjoyable, and that you return home with wonderful memories for the entire family.
It was a real pleasure assisting you in planning your journey through Spain and Portugal. Thank you again for your comments, and I hope everything else met your expectations.
Warmest regards,

The whole journey was exceptional. All went t...
Spain | Mar 6 - Mar 15, 2025

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Janice K.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on May 10, 2025
The whole journey was exceptional. All went to plan.
The guides and drivers were excellent. Knowledgeable, helpful and always polite.
From the planning through to the completion of our tour in Southern Spain was above and beyond our expectation.
The hotels especially the Hospes group were absolutely beautiful . The accommodation, concierge service, were excellent. The hotel in Sevilla (Colon Gran Melia) was perhaps not quite up to the Hospes standard. A little tired around the edges.It...
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The whole journey was exceptional. All went to plan.
The guides and drivers were excellent. Knowledgeable, helpful and always polite.
From the planning through to the completion of our tour in Southern Spain was above and beyond our expectation.
The hotels especially the Hospes group were absolutely beautiful . The accommodation, concierge service, were excellent. The hotel in Sevilla (Colon Gran Melia) was perhaps not quite up to the Hospes standard. A little tired around the edges.It could do with a refit. Would have liked to have stayed at the Las Casa del Rey de Breza in Sevilla
We will definitely use Kimkim again.

Hotel Review
Hotel Hospes Palacio del Bailío
Córdoba

Absolutely beautiful. All our needs taken care of - efficiently and courteously. Dining room a wonderful experience . The dinners on both occasions were excellent. The coffee station at breakfast could have been a little more efficient.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sunset Málaga Cruise
Sunset Málaga Cruise
Málaga

Too long and not very interesting

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Privately Guided Visit of Málaga
Privately Guided Visit of Málaga
Spain

Guide was excellent and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Guided Visit of Ronda
Guided Visit of Ronda
Spain

Rained out

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Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}, Hike the Caminito del Rey
Spain

Rained out

Quality of Experience
Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents
Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents
Granada

Guide was excellent. Walked to many places off the beaten track Wonderful

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on May 12, 2025

Hi Mike, thank you for taking the time to submit this thorough review! I am so pleased that the journey was an exceptional one. ☺️ It has been a pleasure to organize this trip for you and I hope we work together on another adventure through Spain, Portugal, Morocco or Italy soon ☺️ We wish you all the best in your travel endeavors! Best, Marta

Wonderful Personal tour
Italy | Apr 21 - Apr 25, 2025

Pravin
Pravin L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 09, 2025

The guides in all the locations were very knowledgeable (Bologna, Verona and Modena). The sites I visited were very interesting. The logistics were well planned and the interaction with Giorgia was very good during the planning process. The hotels were conveniently located and reasonable for the cities visited. I had plenty of free time which is always good on a vacation. The train travel was fun with the only exception being I wish I had more ability to change trains if I got to the station earlier.

Local specialist: Giorgia Torre

10 Year Anniversary in Italy
Italy | Apr 21 - Apr 26, 2025

Tessa
Tessa P.
France | Reviewed on May 07, 2025
We had the best trip in Italy for our 10 year anniversary thanks to the help of Manuela and her team! She helped us find the perfect balance of exploration and rest for our 6 day trip, visiting Rome, Florence and Cinque Terra. All of our tour guides she arranged for us; Gabriella at the Colosseum, Valentina at the Vatican, Emmanuela in Florence, and Tony at Cinque Terra were all amazing and so passionate and knowledgable about the history of the sites.
The hotels Manuela recommended and...
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We had the best trip in Italy for our 10 year anniversary thanks to the help of Manuela and her team! She helped us find the perfect balance of exploration and rest for our 6 day trip, visiting Rome, Florence and Cinque Terra. All of our tour guides she arranged for us; Gabriella at the Colosseum, Valentina at the Vatican, Emmanuela in Florence, and Tony at Cinque Terra were all amazing and so passionate and knowledgable about the history of the sites.
The hotels Manuela recommended and booked for us were perfect and incredibly located in the heart of Rome and Florence. The itinerary was flawless!
The trip plans app was easy to use, and if we had a question or concern the team was very responsive. Don't hesitate, use KimKim for your trip, you won't regret it!

Hotel Reviews
47 Boutique Hotel
Rome
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Cavour
Florence
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Visit of Florence Including David and Duomo
Guided Visit of Florence Including David and Duomo
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of the Colosseum & Roman Forum
Guided Visit of the Colosseum & Roman Forum
Rome
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gabriella from LivTours was Amazing!
Transport
Wine & Food Tasting Delights
Wine & Food Tasting Delights
Rome
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Guided Visit: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Excursion to Cinque Terre
Day Excursion to Cinque Terre
Florence
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Manuela Cardillo
Manuela
Manuela Cardillo
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 08, 2025

Hi Tessa!
It was truly a pleasure helping you plan such a special trip for your 10-year anniversary. I'm so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed your time with our passionate and knowledgeable guides, and that the hotels were a perfect fit!
If you’re ever planning another adventure, I’d be absolutely delighted to work with you again!
Warm regards,
Manuela