Good Vibes Tours

My sister and I had a wonderful trip to London with KimKim and Tetiana’s help. The hotel, The Mad Hatter, on the south bank of the Thames, was perfect with an included breakfast in the pub everyday. Good location for walking all over the area by the River, including the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, restaurants and Pubs. We took a day bus trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, Bruce was the guide with Golden Bus tours and he was excellent. We took a River boat ride to The London Tower tour with Miles, a Beefeater that was great. We took a walking tour with Pepe to see the changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace that was perfect. We lucked out with super weather so were able to walk every day. The Victoria and Albert museum was so interesting as was Westminster Abbey. the history is incredible. We also booked a Tea at the Diamond Jubilee Tea Room at Fortnum and Mason that was very nice. I’d used KimKim before on a trip to Norway and found them super helpful and accommodating to our budget and timetable. Thanks, Cheers!!!

Hotel Review

The Mad Hatter Hotel

the location was good for us to be on the South side of the Thames, close to London Eye, bars, restaurants , St Paul’s Cathedral, and easy to get a cab or UBER. The Pub was fun, excellent food and good beer! Had a nice included breakfast every day, which started our day off perfectly.

Authenticity & Character

The Pub, the stairwell, the rooms were clean, nice and the housekeeping came in everyday.

Location

close the the Riverwalk, Bridges and all the action

Staff

Sammy was great at the Front Desk and the ladies in the Pub for breakfast were super sweet and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our beds were made up everyday, the down duvet was so snuggly.

Activity Review

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

London

the trip was great, unfortunately, there was a car accident on the way out so it added 2 hours to an already long day.. Windsor Palace was so cool to tour getting to see where the State Dinners are held.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The driver who picked us up at Heathrow was so professional and drove a beautiful Mercedes Benz

This is the second time I use Kimkim to plan a 15 day vacation visiting multiple cities and taking various transportation means. Kimkim did its wonder again. I can’t say enough good things about Kate, my trip advisor/planner. She took the time to truly understand our travel style and delivered a trip that exceeded every expectation. She is also very accommodating since my family was joining us from different places. Alone the planning process, I made several changes to the initial itinerary and Kate was very patient with me. She made all the adjustments and gave me a lot of great suggestions. She also checked in during the trip to make sure we are ok. I also want to point out the private drivers and/or small tour company she engaged were very good and professional. Without Kate, our trip could have been stressful. We’re already looking forward to booking our next adventure with Kimkim

Hotel Reviews

The Dean Court

York

The location of the hotel is perfect, right next to the York Minister. Front desk staff is cordial and helpful. However, the room is tiny and the "free breakfast" is not full breakfast, which was a surprise to me. No protein included in the breakfast but you can pay to order full breakfast.

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Front desk staff are nice.

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Edinburgh,

The hotel has the best location you can ask for. It's right cross the street from the train station if you come out the "Market Street" exit, no need to call a cab, just less than 10 min walk. The view from the hotel room is amazing as the Calton Hill and iconic Edinburgh clock tower are right in front of you. The hotel staff is so friendly and helpful. Let alone the great breakfast and restaurant staff. Scottish people are so nice!

Authenticity & Character

Roomy, clean and well equipped.

Location

It's right cross the street from the train station if you come out the "Market Street" exit, no need to call a cab, just less than 10 min walk. You can walk to the Royal Miles in the old town or go to Prince in the new town. We walked to the W Hotel rooftop to see the whole city!

Staff

Most friendly and nice staff I have encountered! My daughter, a college student, has to do some school work and make calls. The restaurant manager let her work in the restaurant in the afternoon!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The LaLit London

Hidden gem in a busy street, very quite.

Authenticity & Character

Nice indian decoration, feel very upscaled

Location

near the Tower Bridge tube station. The Shard, the Tower Bridge and the River Thames are all within walking distance

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Best bed ever! Room is very spacious.

Activity Review

Hampton Court Palace & Windsor Castle Private Tour

London

Must go tour. The audio guide is very helpful and it's free!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver, Chris, is so accommodating. He's puncture, sent me text message a day before to confirm pick up time and another text message when he's on the way. The cab was very comfy.

Transport

Tetiana was wonderful!! And the trip was even better! Tetiana was phenomenal in custom planning our trip and was SO responsive in getting back to us quickly and arranging every detail. Every hotel, guide and driver was awesome and every experience perfect for the trip of a lifetime!!! I adamantly recommend Tetiana and KimKim!!!

Hotel Reviews

The Bruntsfield

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PALM COURT HOTEL

ABERDEEN

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Tullie Inn

Balloch

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House Of Juniper

Broadford

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Activity Reviews

Aberdeenshire Castle & Historic Building Private Tour

Aberdeen

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Private Transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Edinburgh

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Skye’s Castles & Clifftops: A Day of Highland Majesty

Scotland

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Traveling through England with a personal tour arranged by KimKim was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, every detail was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy each destination without stress.

A huge thank you to Aleksandra, who did an outstanding job organizing our trip. She carefully arranged our hotels, tours, car services, and even an incredible food tour that was a true highlight. Everything was seamless, perfectly timed, and tailored to our interests—it made the entire experience feel effortless.

Our journey took us through some of the most beautiful and historic places, including London and Bath, where we explored iconic landmarks, charming streets, and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. The itinerary struck the perfect balance between guided experiences and free time, giving us the chance to soak in the culture at our own pace.

A special highlight was our time in Bath, where our guide, Adge, brought the city to life with his knowledge, humor, and warmth. It felt like we were exploring with a friend rather than being on a typical tour.

The accommodations were excellent, comfortable, and perfectly located, making it easy to explore each area. Every transfer and experience was smooth and well-coordinated thanks to Aleksandra’s thoughtful planning.

KimKim made planning international travel effortless and enjoyable. I would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a personalized, stress-free travel experience.

This trip wasn’t just a vacation—it was a collection of memories we’ll cherish forever.

Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal London St Paul's

London

We had a fantastic stay at a Leonardo Royal Hotel London City during our trip to London. The location couldn’t have been better. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with a great bed and everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

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The Kennard

Bath

We had a wonderful stay at The Kennard during our visit to Bath. This beautiful Georgian guesthouse perfectly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The location is ideal—just a short walk to all the main attractions, yet tucked away on a quiet street, making it peaceful at night.

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The Harcourt Arms

The Harcourt Arms is an absolute standout in the English countryside. Nestled in the quiet village of Stanton Harcourt, it has that perfect mix of rustic charm and upscale comfort.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Far from the city and University of Oxford

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Activity Reviews

Royal London Tour

London

Dave gave a wonderful and informative tour. He is incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. We enjoyed every minute.

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Bath Walking Tour

Bath

What could have been just another historical walking tour turned into something engaging, fun, and memorable. Adge is incredibly knowledgeable, but presents everything in such an easygoing and entertaining way. His storytelling brought Bath’s history to life, and he shared so many interesting details you wouldn’t get just walking around on your own.

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Exclusive Guided Tour in Buckingham Palace

London

We could only see the carriage house but the walk around the palace was beautiful.

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Twilight Soho Food & Drinks Tour

London

We had the best time with Nile. He was super friendly and knowledgeable about SoHo.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nile was a fantastic food tour guide!

My family and I had an amazing trip to England! It was our first time visiting and were not familiar with pretty much anything. Kateryna set us up with several private tours including a drive to Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast. We took a day trip to Paris on the Eurostar, saw plenty of the tourist sites in London, and got to rides horses in Hyde Park. Everything was planned perfectly and Kateryna was there to answer any questions, even on the day of arrival.

In the summer of 2025, we decided to make a trip to Scotland to experience the culture, visit historical sites, and explore the country. After seeing a review for KimKim trip planning service, I messaged them about assistance with our planning, and I was soon contacted by Tatiana. Tatiana worked with me over the months that followed to build a plan that we felt would touch upon all our key desires for the trip. I can’t offer enough praise and gratitude for all the wonderful help we received from Tatiana; especially including when we requested her help to make changes in the middle of the trip.

Our trip then was from 6-16 March 2026, and we began our visit in Edinburgh, which included tours of Edinburgh castle, Rosslyn chapel, St Giles cathedral, and Old Town. We also included Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral and a side trip to Kircaldy for a Fife Flyers hockey game (for several years we have been acquainted with an American player on the team). All these activities were truly wonderful and memorable. Stuart was our Old Town guide and he was excellent. Especially memorable though was our tour to Rosslyn chapel with Rafal, who was a truly amazing guide.

We next went to Stirling and visited Stirling castle. We took the tour with the castle guide, and that was fascinating and wonderful. Then after visiting the castle we moved on to Loch Lomond for a night at the Cameron House. Due to a satnav (GPS) miscue on my part, we didn’t drive through as much of the Trossachs National Park as I had planned, but the views we did see were marvelous. Also, the Cameron House is a fantastic property and superb place to visit, with some local sites and sights to explore as well, and we would probably want to stay there again (and a bit longer) if we ever returned.

Our next adventure was to travel north along Loch Lomond and then head west to Oban. The A82 roadway along Loch Lomond is truly an experience, with breath taking views and also sometimes some heart stopping sections of narrow, winding roadway. Turning west onto the A85 roadway to Oban featured more spectacular views, and a very scenic and peaceful drive without the occasional frights of the A82. Our arrival in Oban was just in time for a walking tour, and our guide David was excellent, sharing the history of the town and taking us to several sites of special interest.

We stayed several days in Oban, and this was truly the highlight of our time in Scotland. As we visited in mid-March, there were no crowds and so the town was very peaceful and calm. We ended up with a room looking out on the bay, and we actually spent quite a bit of time just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful view. We did miss our planned Isle of Mull tour, but we made up for it with a tour of the Oban distillery, home of Oban whisky, and as well visiting some other local castle and scenic viewpoints. Additionally, the No17 Promenade hotel we stayed at was truly a gem, including simply outstanding personal connections with the staff and a superb restaurant. We didn’t want to leave.

We decided to modify the final days of our journey, for a variety of reasons, so we didn’t visit Glasgow or Kirkcudbright as we had originally planned. Instead, we ended our journey in Edinburgh and caught up on a few of the things we didn’t see at the outset of the trip, including some sites and sights around Old Town and Victoria Street; the latter being the area said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series by author JK Rowling.

We are very grateful for everything we experienced and for all the opportunities to meet wonderful people in Scotland. Likewise, all the help and support from Tatiana and KimKim. This was a tremendously fulfilling experience and we have lifelong memories of our wonderful adventures in Scotland.

Hotel Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place

Edinburgh

We liked this hotel quite a lot. It was in a good location to walk around the center of Edinburgh. It's a short walk to the train station, for those that use the railways. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and they take excellent care of guests and the facility itself. We were also very grateful for the wonderful morning breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

It retains the charm of being in a historic area of Edinburgh, with updates that keep it fresh but without ruining the authenticity.

Location

The hotel is very well located for walking around to many of the major attractions in the Old Town and New Town areas of Edinburgh.

Staff

The staff were friendly, personal and professional.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cleanliness was superb. Overall comfort was excellent. I regret I have to say that the bed was too hard, and it made for uncomfortable sleeping for my wife.

Cameron house

This is a gorgeous property in a very scenic setting. The staff are simply marvelous and were above and beyond any expectations.

Authenticity & Character

The original areas of the property have the old, grand feeling of being in almost a palace like setting. Very beautiful in every aspect. The rooms were simply amazing.

Location

This is a very beautiful property, and it is situated in a very scenic area. It may be better suited for golf enthusiasts, due to what I was given to understand is the fine golfing nearby. Nevertheless, the local scenery is plenty good enough reason to want to stay here.

Staff

The staff were extremely friendly, professional and helpful. They offered plenty of good insight into the area and sites or sights that were worthwhile. Simple excellent.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel was kept impeccably clean, and everything was extremely comfortable. The room was very luxurious.

No17 The Promenade Hotel

Oban

This hotel was the highlight of our accommodations in Scotland. Initially we were in a smaller room toward the back of the property, but as fortune would have it, we were able to move to one of the largest rooms in the front, with spectacular views. The staff here is simply amazing; very personal, attentive, and capable. We didn't want to leave this hotel.

Authenticity & Character

They have done a superb job with setting a cozy, comfortable, yet stylish, perhaps even a little quirky, character to this property. We found it incredibly charming, calming and peaceful.

Location

The hotel is just outside of the town center, along the boardwalk of the bay. This makes it within walking distance of the town but still away from the hustle and bustle of even this smaller town. The views of the bay from the property were simply marvelous.

Staff

5+ stars for this staff. They were simply the friendliest, most personal, attentive, and capable staff we encountered. It was just a pleasure to even stop by and chat with them for a moment or two each day.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The property is exceptionally well maintained, and accommodations are very clean and comfortable. Our first room was quite cramped unfortunately, but more fortunately we were able to upgrade to perhaps the best room in the hotel. That room was simply oustanding; a mix of old and new style that harmonized perfectly, extremely comfortable, and with a bay view that was perfect.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Edinburgh

This hotel offers a more modern vibe, despite its location practically in the heart of Old Town. The exterior retains the historic look of 100-200 year old architecture, but the inside is generally done in a well-appointed and modern look. The rooms took a bit of getting used to, as they are organized a little differently from other hotels, but the design actually works extremely well. The rooms are all white, which seemed a bit sterile in appearance, but that didn't ruin what was otherwise a very comfortable room. The staff was superb, and extremely friendly, professional, and responsive to guest needs.

Authenticity & Character

The exterior retains the Old Town character, while the inside blends old and new without becoming garish or awkward.

Location

If you want to be in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is the perfect location. A relatively easy walk to the train station as well as most of the big attractions.

Staff

The staff were just wonderful. My wife was not feeling well, and the staff helped us without exception. They even remembered me well enough to ask me how she was doing whenever they saw me, and they asked her directly as soon as she was moving around again. Very personal attention that is hard to beat.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel is kept very clean, and the accommodations were very comfortable. Our room did not have a good lounge chair however. There was something of a lounger extending off the side of the bed, but it was a little awkward and not especially comfortable. It was very comfortable to just sit on the bed however, due to a large, padded backboard on the wall.

Activity Reviews

Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour

Edinburgh

The Edinburgh castle is a wonderful historic site. Unfortunately, we did this tour almost immediately after we arrived in Scotland, and we were very tired from traveling. We probably didn't get as much out of the visit as we could have. Because of a flight delay we didn't arrive in time for our scheduled Old Town private tour; however, we made it up later in our trip (and it is reviewed separately).

Private Tour to Rosslyn Chapel and Castle

Edinburgh

This site is wonderful, and our tour guide Rafal was amazing. He picked us up and drove us to the site, and then walked us through all the important sights, with tremendously good commentaries on it all. 5+ stars. He also took us to a couple spots along the way that weren't originally planned. The Rosslyn chapel and castle is a wonderful bit of history, and with the amusing connection to the movie the DaVinci Code.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Rafal was amazing. We would have been pleased to have him with us for every tour.

Transport

It was simply nice to have the guide drive us, rather than try to drive, park, etc, on our own.

Oban Guided Town Walking Tour

Oban

Our guide David did a wonderful job walking us through the small town and taking us to a few sites of special interest. We enjoyed learning more about this little port town. Overall, Oban was the highlight of our trip to Scotland due to the peaceful environment. We were told it's extremely busy and crowded in the summer however, so that might be a planning consideration.

Edinburgh Old Town Tour

Edinburgh

The Old Town private tour by Stuart was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and expertly guided us through the area to be sure we saw little details we never would have experienced on our own. Stuart was very personable and his commentaries ensured we learned so much more about this historic part of Edinburgh.

Thoughtful itinerary that made the best use of our limited time and kept in mind our location and budget. Kate was easy to work with and responsive. All of our experiences were well paced throughout the week.

Activity Reviews

Discover London in a Private Black Cab

London

Perfect first stop for our first day in London after an overnight flight. It allowed us to get a lay of the land from the backseat of a comfortable cab with a very knowledgeable driver, John. He was prompt in our pickup (even early) and did the best he could, even though it was raining. We got out of the vehicle to look and touch the old Roman wall which was a neat moment.

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Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels

London

You could spend several days here, but we knew to go straight to the Crown Jewels as that tends to get the busiest the quickest. After that the Beefeater tour is a great way to get some history highlights and learn about the grounds and the people who protect them. The café has wonderfully fresh and delicious food and is a great place to break up the day of looking at all of the buildings and exhibits.

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Cotswolds Tour (From London)

London

We had a great time once we got on the bus. We had left our flat in Elephant & Castle at 7:30 that morning but missed our tube exit and had to backtrack via Black cab, which made us late. We contacted the number on our ticket, who expressed concern that the bus might not wait for us. Our tickets said to be there at 8:15 with an 8:30 departure, but, despite our best efforts, we arrived at 8:38. The man at the counter (also the person I talked with on the phone) was super rude and chastising about our tardiness. We felt horrible, but he made us feel 100 times worse. Liam, our driver, and the other passengers were very understanding. After that, Liam had a wonderful day planned for us where we had time to go about the towns and see historical sites as well as shop and eat. It was a great introduction to the area, and we can't wait to go back.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

customer service of ticket staff

Transport

Great driver and very knowledgeable.

Kateryna planned an amazing vacation in Scotland! She was super responsive at all times. She planned the trip according to all my must sees and helped me keep it within the budget I had planned. We had what could have been a disaster while on our flight to Scotland from the US our hotel canceled us for our first three nights. Kateryna had us rebooked into a new, and better, hotel and had our airport transfers adjusted before we even landed. I would recommend Kateryna to everyone I know and hope to plan a future trip with her some day.

Hotel Reviews

Cameron house

Cuillin Hills Hotel

Portree

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Ness Walk

Inverness

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Activity Reviews

Outlander Castle Tour

Edinburgh

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Holyrood Distillery Tour

Edinburgh