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Hidden in Spain

Hidden in Spain is a boutique tour company offering customizable tours in Spain. Operating from our headquarters in northern Spain, we take guest on highly personalized journeys that reveal the hidden cultural, historical, culinary treasures, and natural beauty of the country, from Bilbao in the north to Málaga in the south. I, Luis Fernandez de Vega, founder of Hidden in Spain, and his team of experienced and knowledgeable travel specialists work with our clients on a one-to-one basis to create detailed tailor-made holiday packages to meet your specific interests. We’ll take care of every aspect of your tours, from domestic air, hotel and ground transportation, to excursions and scheduled events. Hidden in Spain takes clients beyond the well-worn and familiar tourist spots to find unique “insider experiences” that give our clients a deeper, more immersive connection with the Spanish culture.

Hidden in Spain is part of the following groups: Portugal Travel Agents, Spain Travel Agents

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Professional advice and peace of mind
Spain | Oct 3 - Oct 16, 2023

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Chris P.
Australia | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2023
Luis was very professional and planned a trip that suited our interests. All the chosen accommodation was exactly what we were after and the locations wee exceptional. All but one of our tour guides were very knowledgeable and prompt with pick up times. We felt relaxed and assured at all times that all travel and tour arrangements were booked and pre paid. We could just enjoy the trip and experiences. Friends missed out on experiences as they had not booked early enough and all tickets for... Read more

Luis was very professional and planned a trip that suited our interests. All the chosen accommodation was exactly what we were after and the locations wee exceptional. All but one of our tour guides were very knowledgeable and prompt with pick up times. We felt relaxed and assured at all times that all travel and tour arrangements were booked and pre paid. We could just enjoy the trip and experiences. Friends missed out on experiences as they had not booked early enough and all tickets for their chosen day had been sold.
We especially enjoyed the walk and dine tours in Seville and Madrid. We especially enjoyed Granada and its accommodation. Our time in southern France with Kim Kim was also memorable. Amondine did a great job booking our scenic train trip to Clermont Ferrand from Nimes. We would certainly use Kim Kim again

Hotel Review
Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel
Granada

Ideal location yet very quiet. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room had a view of Alhambra and the night life. The whole hotel had a great atmosphere and flet welcoming and relaxing after the busy Granada streets.

Authenticity & Character
Wonderful
Location
Very central
Staff
very helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were small but adequate with a fridge. Great views and very quiet at night
Activity Reviews
Tapas in Malasaña
Tapas in Malasaña
Madrid

Theo was a great host for the night. He took us to a variety of venues all very different. Food and drinks were paired for a full experience. His knowledge was impressive and we felt like friends by the end of the evening. Certainly recommend Theo and the choices her made for us on the night

Quality of Experience
No worries about booking anything as it had all been done for us
Food
Tapas and drinks tours
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Majority of guides were great. Costa Brava driver and guide was not able to speak very much English at all. He was not able to guide -just drive. Very nice, friendly man who had just started to learn English
Transport
All good. All tours were well planned and on time.
Alhambra Group Tour
Alhambra Group Tour
Granada

A must see in Granada. Three hours was not enough! Great guide and experience as we went through on sun set.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Nov 02, 2023

Dear Chris,

It is a great pleasure to read you enjoyed your time with us and I appreciate you took the time to write this review. We do our best to accommodate all of your preferences and make it all properly so it is a great satisfaction to read it all worked well and you had a good time. Please keep us in mind for any future trip to Spain or Portugal. We'll love to help you plan it.

Warm regards,

Luis

Luis did an incredible job planning our trip....
Spain | Oct 4 - Oct 16, 2023

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William R.
Pittsfield, MA | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2023

Luis did an incredible job planning our trip. Everything went flawlessly. The local guides were all wonderful, knowledgeable and fluent in English. The hotels were great. It was so easy to have our train tickets, museum admission, and tour tickets in hand before we arrived.
Highly recommend

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Oct 23, 2023

Good morning Bill,

Thanks a million for sharing your thoughts and your kind words. We spent a long time selecting local guides, special hotels and great experiences to make a memorable trip for your clients. We are happy to read you enjoyed the trip and everything went well. Please keep in touch and do not hesitate to contact back for any need you may have from Spain and for any future trip to Spain or Portugal. We'll love to help you plan it.

Luis

KIM KIM is top notch. This was our second vac...
Spain | Jun 28 - Jul 11, 2023

Liz
Liz S.
Massapequa, NY | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
KIM KIM is top notch. This was our second vacation planned by this excellent company and it will not be our last. The individual service and attention to detail Is amazing. LIUS at Hidden in Spain was with us every step of the way an a true professional. I can’t say enough good things about this company and their service. Read more

KIM KIM is top notch. This was our second vacation planned by this excellent company and it will not be our last. The individual service and attention to detail Is amazing. LIUS at Hidden in Spain was with us every step of the way an a true professional. I can’t say enough good things about this company and their service.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Don Paco
Llanes

Beautiful boutique hotel in a lovevly part of Llanes walking distant to everything

Authenticity & Character
Old convent converted into love hotel with great amenities
Location
Walking distance to everything
Staff
Super friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel del Oso
Camaleño Cantabria

Picture perfect with beautiful nature all around you

Authenticity & Character
This hotel has amazing amenities and grounds. The food in The dinning room is amazing and the staff is lovely
Location
Close enough to town yet located in a beautyful natural setting
Staff
Super friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
What a view from our super comfortable room
Hotel Carlton
Bilbao

Amazing hotel in the heart of biboa

Authenticity & Character
Room was huge and had a sumptuous bathroom
Location
Walking distance to everything
Staff
Lovely and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abba San Sebastián Hotel
San Sebastian

Great location and great hotel With rooftop bar

Authenticity & Character
More modern but very European
Location
Walking distance to everything
Staff
So lovely and friendly all around
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was spacious and comfortable
Hotel Maisonnave
Pamplona

In the heart of old City and the center of all The action during the San Fermin festival

Authenticity & Character
Very modern, quiet and well staffed. Restaurant was delicious
Location
Could be any better. Great location in the center of old town Pamplona
Staff
Super patient, helpful and well staffed
Cleanliness & Comfort
Considering all the running of the bulls festivities. This hotel Was like a little sanctuary while still being the center if it all
H10 Villa de la Reina Boutique Hotel
Madrid

Beautiful charming boutique hotel in Madrid. Which we could have stayed longer

Authenticity & Character
Simply lovely, charming comfortable yet updated
Location
Great central Location to all Madrid has to offer
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Bike tour: the coast of Asturias
Bike tour: the coast of Asturias
Llanes

Super nice company with great equipment

Quality of Experience
The beautiful northern Spain coastline
4WD Car Tour in Picos de Europa
4WD Car Tour in Picos de Europa
Spain

Fun and adventitious day in the gorgeous mountains of northern Spain. Just the right amount of touring and hiking. We would have never been able ToCover so Much ground in One day without this tour .

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was fun, informative and knowledgeable
Transport
Super comfortable with the skill Of This driver in some rough terrain
Guggenheim tickets (and guide)
Guggenheim tickets (and guide)
Bilbao

Amazing modern architecture and art

Quality of Experience
Loved this museum
From San Sebastián to Bilbao (or viceversa) along the Basque Coast
From San Sebastián to Bilbao (or viceversa) along the Basque Coast
Spain

Cannot say enough about our guide Andy. He was super sweet, knowledgeable and we had the best day of touring and travel

Quality of Experience
Top notch tour guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pintxos Tour
Pintxos Tour
Spain

The most delicious tour and our tour guide was amazing

Quality of Experience
The variety of foods and locations
Food
Delicious, varied and authentic
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Great walking tour I. The old Part of San Sebastián
Hiking the Camino de Santiago Trail
Hiking the Camino de Santiago Trail
San Sebastián

Beautiful day and hike on the Camino de Santiago

Quality of Experience
Our tour guide was amazing and we had the best day
Food
Lovely lunch at the end of our hike
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rioja Wine Tour: Picnic in the vineyard
Rioja Wine Tour: Picnic in the vineyard
Spain

Two beautiful wineries and a stop in a charming town♥️

Quality of Experience
Everyone couldn’t be nicer or more knowledgeable
Food
Our lunch in the vineyard was so delicious and in a beautiful setting
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver and guide was very knowledgeable and comfortably to be with
Transport
Balcony for the bulls running
Balcony for the bulls running
Pamplona

Unforgettable Bucket list experience. The city of Pamplona really know how to party. We had the best balcony view of the running of the bulls You could ask for. It could not have been any better

Quality of Experience
I have never experienced anything like this and I’m a New Yorker 🤣
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Never felt unsafe and always felt Well Supported by the staff and people Of Pamplona
Tapas in Malasaña
Tapas in Malasaña
Madrid

Soo informative and delicious. Agustin was an amazing tour guide.

Quality of Experience
Variety of delicious Tapas in authentic settings
Food
So varied and all delicious. Great roof top Drinks at the end
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Great walking tour through the city with tasty stops
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Aug 22, 2023

Good morning Liz,

I have just read your feedback about your trip and I'm really glad to know you enjoyed every small piece of it. We invest a long time in creating and adapting a trip to your requests and are happy to know each of the activities and experiences booked as well as the selection of hotels was good for you. Thanks a million for taking the time to share your experience with others. I'd love to hear back from you when a new trip to Spain or Portugal comes to your mind.

My best wishes,

Luis

The trip was amazing. I would have given 5 st...
Spain | Jun 15 - Jul 5, 2023

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Cameron N.
Highland, CA | Reviewed on Aug 05, 2023
The trip was amazing. I would have given 5 stars all around, except that a couple of hotels were not what i had expected.
I have to say, Luise was very responsive and at our request moved us to a more suitable hotel, and even covered some of the cost. Luise and his team were always only a text or call away. At times, the situation was a bit stressful and I was not pleased with the interactions, but overall I would highly recommend him. I think we you really want to see Spain off the...
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The trip was amazing. I would have given 5 stars all around, except that a couple of hotels were not what i had expected.
I have to say, Luise was very responsive and at our request moved us to a more suitable hotel, and even covered some of the cost. Luise and his team were always only a text or call away. At times, the situation was a bit stressful and I was not pleased with the interactions, but overall I would highly recommend him. I think we you really want to see Spain off the beaten path, he is the man to go with.

Hotel Reviews
Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel
Granada

Loved the hotel .

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Barceló Raval
Barcelona

the area is not the greatest and at times not safe.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cosmopolita Hotel Boutique & Spa
Platja d'Aro, Girona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Saiaz Getaria Hotela
Getaria

One of the most charming hotels I have ever stayed at. Small with only 18 rooms. It feels like you are at your own home.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel del Oso
Camaleño Cantabria

beautiful setting, great service and so much character.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abba San Sebastián Hotel
San Sebastian
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Aug 14, 2023
Hi Cameron, Thank you for sharing your input with other travelers. While we always try our best to suit all our clients' requests it is sometimes difficult to do it. Many of the travelers are usually happy with everything and we don't hear from them in the whole trip except when we touch base with them. Some other times, like in your case, you need continuous assistance and it is a bit more stressful but we solve things within minutes, like we did during your whole 3 weeks trip in several... Read more

Hi Cameron,

Thank you for sharing your input with other travelers. While we always try our best to suit all our clients' requests it is sometimes difficult to do it. Many of the travelers are usually happy with everything and we don't hear from them in the whole trip except when we touch base with them. Some other times, like in your case, you need continuous assistance and it is a bit more stressful but we solve things within minutes, like we did during your whole 3 weeks trip in several occasions, and hopefully you enjoy your trip and you are satisfied. Apparently changing to other hotels in different cities, changing tour times and other things "as you go" when the tour providers usually don't do it and all our efforts in providing the best possible service was not enough this time. We really hope you enjoyed the trip and maybe you think in traveling again to our beautiful country or our neighbor country, Portugal, and we can that time accomplish with your quality standards.

We wish you a great rest of the year.

Warm regards,

Luis

Highly Recommend Luis and KimKim
Spain | Jul 7 - Jul 15, 2023

Stacia
Stacia M.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023
I would highly recommend KimKim for future travelers to Spain. Luis planned an amazing trip for our family of 4. It was the perfect mix of planned tours and down time for exploring on our own. Our favorite parts of the trip were our private and small group tours with our amazing tour guides - Almudena, Yohanna, Jose, Ana, Manuel and Luis who guided us through the cities of Madrid, Seville, Granada and Barcelona. We saw the beautiful Alahambra, Real Alcazar, and the Le Sagrada Familia... Read more

I would highly recommend KimKim for future travelers to Spain. Luis planned an amazing trip for our family of 4. It was the perfect mix of planned tours and down time for exploring on our own. Our favorite parts of the trip were our private and small group tours with our amazing tour guides - Almudena, Yohanna, Jose, Ana, Manuel and Luis who guided us through the cities of Madrid, Seville, Granada and Barcelona. We saw the beautiful Alahambra, Real Alcazar, and the Le Sagrada Familia Basilica and enjoyed a fantastic night of tapas and flamenco dancing. Our sunset cruise in Barcelona was so much fun and our family day at the beach was a perfect ending to our trip. Luis was so easy to work with and planned the perfect trip for us. He also was helpful answering questions for us during our trip while he was on vacation. He really provided excellent guidance. We can't wait to plan our next trip!

Activity Reviews
Private city tour
Private city tour
Madrid

Almudena was an excellent tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and very kind. We really enjoyed this walking tour.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Tapas & Flamenco night
Tapas & Flamenco night
Seville

The flamenco dance was an amazing experience. We were in the front row of the theater. Yohanna was a great guide. We had so much fun with her and enjoyed the tapas.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day tour to Granada & the Alhambra
Day tour to Granada & the Alhambra
Seville

We spent the entire day with Jose and he was great. He picked us up at our hotel, drove us 3 hrs to and from Granada and provided a walking tour of Granada even in extreme heat. Ana provided so much information during our Alhambra tour that day. It was an amazing experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Off-the-beaten-path City Tour
Off-the-beaten-path City Tour
Seville

We really enjoyed our tour with Manuel. He was so very nice and an excellent storyteller. The tour of the Real Alcazar was amazing. We highly recommend Manuel!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Yatch Tour
Sunset Yatch Tour
Barcelona

The sunset tour was beautiful. We had a difficult time getting a taxi to the port and the yacht waited for us to arrive which we greatly appreciated. We really enjoyed the tour.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day City Tour & Gaudi (incl skip the line Tickets for Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell) - SMALL GROUP
Full Day City Tour & Gaudi (incl skip the line Tickets for Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell) - SMALL GROUP
Barcelona

Luis picked us up at our hotel with a shuttle and toured the city which was so nice given how hot it was in the summer. We really enjoyed our tour of the La Sagrada Familia. It was so beautiful. Luis was high energy, very knowledgeable and a lot of fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tickets for museums & monuments
Tickets for museums & monuments
Madrid

We enjoyed our tour of The Prado Museum in Madrid. We recommend self-guided tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Jul 24, 2023
Good morning Stacia, Thank you for taking the time to send this complete review of accommodations and tours. It helps us a lot to keep testing all of them and know the hotels are still comfortable, clean and well located and find out if our local guides keep doing a good job.
It is always great to help people create a great trip if you are willing to enjoy it and you were, you have been easy to deal with and receptive to our recommendations and I think it all worked well.
I am already... Read more

Good morning Stacia,

Thank you for taking the time to send this complete review of accommodations and tours. It helps us a lot to keep testing all of them and know the hotels are still comfortable, clean and well located and find out if our local guides keep doing a good job.
It is always great to help people create a great trip if you are willing to enjoy it and you were, you have been easy to deal with and receptive to our recommendations and I think it all worked well.

I am already looking forward to help you plan your next trip to Spain or Portugal. Please keep in touch and wish you a great year ahead!

Luis

Awesome trip, great planning!
Spain | Jul 5 - Jul 12, 2023

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Kirk I.
Campbell, CA | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Luis did an amazing job working with us on what we wanted from our vacation to Spain, and helped find the little gems that we wouldn't have found otherwise! The hotels he picked were great, the tour guides were all super friendly and informative. The logistics of transportation, airport transfers, etc all were very smooth. We would definitely recommend working with Luis! Read more

Luis did an amazing job working with us on what we wanted from our vacation to Spain, and helped find the little gems that we wouldn't have found otherwise! The hotels he picked were great, the tour guides were all super friendly and informative. The logistics of transportation, airport transfers, etc all were very smooth. We would definitely recommend working with Luis!

Hotel Reviews
H10 Urquinaona Plaza
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Near city center/Gothic quarter, lots of food within walking distance
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Catalonia Donosti
San Sebastián

Great location and facilities. The spa was amazing.

Activity Review
Gourmet Tapas walking tour & Flamenco show
Gourmet Tapas walking tour & Flamenco show
Barcelona
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Jul 20, 2023

Hi Kirk,

Thanks a million for your words. We love when the trip goes well and you are able to enjoy it. We always do our best to make it happen and feel satisfied when we read we did it. Hopefully you liked the country, want to visit us again in the future and contact me to help you plan it all again.

My best wishes for a great year ahead!

Luis

Trip of a lifetime!
Spain | Jun 11 - Jun 24, 2023

Tracy
Tracy S.
Reading, PA | Reviewed on Jul 04, 2023
The trip was fantastic. We had an amazing trip with many experiences, but also some downtime to explore and do a few things on our own. Luis was wonderful to work with, as well as the rest of the team. The only suggestion we have about any improvements would be related to the way that the information was viewable related to our customized tour. The website interface was wonderful about the details of each day's experience, but that view lacked some of the necessary details that we needed to... Read more

The trip was fantastic. We had an amazing trip with many experiences, but also some downtime to explore and do a few things on our own. Luis was wonderful to work with, as well as the rest of the team. The only suggestion we have about any improvements would be related to the way that the information was viewable related to our customized tour. The website interface was wonderful about the details of each day's experience, but that view lacked some of the necessary details that we needed to stay organized; not all information is in one place. For example, we needed to get to the train station to pick up our rental car. One view stated "0900" but somewhere else it said "0900 to 1100". It wasn't clear to us that there was a time limit on the arrival time for this; I assumed we booked it and it was paid for, so why would there be a time limit? Adding a few details such as that would be helpful. In Santiago, our wonderful hotel was in a section where no driving was permitted. We did not know that ahead of time and got frustrated trying to figure out where to go, where to park etc. Small details like this would have been an enhancement to the experience. Perhaps it's a limitation when you leave the logistics to visitors and not the seasoned locals! Everything that was NOT reliant on our limited logistical coordination skills was expertly organized. All of our local guides in the different cities- Alberto in Barcelona, Mirko for the Barcelona e-bike tour, Ivan in the Rioja region, Sandra in San Sebastian pixto tour, Gorka in Pais Basco, Joaquin in Galacia, Maria Jose in Santiago, Simon in Madrid tapas tour, and Hernan for our Madrid city and Prado tour- were wonderful! Truly, we can't say enough about how great the diverse experiences were and the overall luxury of the trip was phenomenal. Thank you for all that you did to organize a wonderful experience. I will use your services again when planning my next Spain trip.

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Jul 05, 2023
Hi Tracy, Thank you for sharing your experience with other travelers and specially with us. We'll try to improve the information on the travel book we provide to ease things like the ones you mention. Still, there are things out of our control like missing your rental car if you are not there at the indicated time, I agree that if we have paid for it they should keep it but apparently the rentals car company has a different policy... But we will add some extra information to clarify these... Read more

Hi Tracy,

Thank you for sharing your experience with other travelers and specially with us. We'll try to improve the information on the travel book we provide to ease things like the ones you mention. Still, there are things out of our control like missing your rental car if you are not there at the indicated time, I agree that if we have paid for it they should keep it but apparently the rentals car company has a different policy... But we will add some extra information to clarify these things and try not to happen again.

On the other hand, we are very happy to read you enjoyed the trip and the guides we arranged for you. An important part of our job was was to select the right providers of tours and experiences and we know we work with some of the best all around Spain (and Portugal).

Please do not hesitate to contact us for your next trip to Spain and Portugal. We'll love to help you plan it.

My best wishes for a great 2023 ahead!!

Luis

Amazing Spain trip~Planning made easy!
Spain | Jun 19 - Jun 28, 2023

Sara
Sara E.
Redmond, WA | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2023
We took a family trip to Spain to kick off our summer vacation. Luis did an amazing job and was very patient from the beginning. We went back and forth several times to get the details correct & he always responded in a clear & timely fashion. Once we worked out the details, he set up everything from airport travel & transport to hotels to booking tickets for all of our outings & activities. Luis checked in during our travels & made sure we had contact with all the vendors that were set up.... Read more

We took a family trip to Spain to kick off our summer vacation. Luis did an amazing job and was very patient from the beginning. We went back and forth several times to get the details correct & he always responded in a clear & timely fashion. Once we worked out the details, he set up everything from airport travel & transport to hotels to booking tickets for all of our outings & activities. Luis checked in during our travels & made sure we had contact with all the vendors that were set up. No major hiccups and no unexpected issues arose. Luis & Hidden in Spain are very trustworthy & dependable.

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Jul 03, 2023

Dear Sara,

Thank you very much for your kind words. We put a lot of effort in making everything work properly because we understand you travel to have fun, not to be worried about unexpected situations. That's why we try to get in charge of everything so you just have to relax and enjoy it.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any future trip to Spain or Portugal or if you need anything from Spain.

My best wishes,

Luis

We can’t even begin to express what a wonderf...
Spain | Jun 18 - Jun 27, 2023

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Kristi L.
Madison, WI | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2023
We can’t even begin to express what a wonderful Spain trip Luis planned for us! Each and every tour was led by a warm and friendly guide who welcomed us into their region and culture. The food was AMAZING and everything was arranged and punctual. It really made our first time in Europe easy. Luis checked in throughout our trip and made sure everything was going smoothly! He even send a box of goodies to our hotel on our last evening. This was a 12/10 experience for our family! Thank you so... Read more

We can’t even begin to express what a wonderful Spain trip Luis planned for us! Each and every tour was led by a warm and friendly guide who welcomed us into their region and culture. The food was AMAZING and everything was arranged and punctual. It really made our first time in Europe easy. Luis checked in throughout our trip and made sure everything was going smoothly! He even send a box of goodies to our hotel on our last evening. This was a 12/10 experience for our family! Thank you so much Hidden in Spain!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Don Paco
Llanes

Great hotel with a wonderful location. Breakfast was delicious and staff was warm and welcoming! A great place to stay in Llanes!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel del Oso
Camaleño Cantabria

This was by far one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in! The location is quiet and beautiful. The staff, food and rooms were all amazing and the 3 St. Bernard’s outside made it feel like home! If you are in the Picos de Europa area this hotel is a MUST!

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Arrizul Congress
San Sebastian

Gorgeous hotel in a nice location. It would have been nice if breakfast were included.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petit Palace Arana
Bilbao

This is a really unique hotel with amazing views of Bilbao. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were kind. The one hard part was that there was no place to park your car to unload your luggage so we had to park a long ways away and drag our luggage across a very busy plaza.

Authenticity & Character
Location
No place to park and unload your luggage.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
H10 Urquinaona Plaza
Barcelona

Beautiful hotel right in the middle of bustling Barcelona. It has a very lovely rooftop plunge pool and lounging area where you could relax and order food and drinks.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Bike tour: the coast of Asturias
Bike tour: the coast of Asturias
Llanes

We had so much fun biking along the Asturias coast. The beaches and views were amazing and our guides did a great job adapting to all of our needs! It was a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great workout with amazing scenery!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Canyoning
Canyoning
Cosgaya

This was a once in a lifetime adventure! Our whole family had so much fun and felt so taken care of and safe!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guggenheim tickets (and guide)
Guggenheim tickets (and guide)
Bilbao

The Guggenheim in Bilbao is a gorgeous museum full of unique art.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
From San Sebastián to Bilbao (or viceversa) along the Basque Coast
From San Sebastián to Bilbao (or viceversa) along the Basque Coast
Spain

The drive from Bilbao to San Sebastián with Jamie was wonderful. He took us to some amazing spots that were not filled with tourists. The conversation with him was delightful and he shared so much Basque history. We ended the day with a delicious seafood lunch.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rioja Wine Tour: Picnic in the vineyard
Rioja Wine Tour: Picnic in the vineyard
Spain

Our trip to Rioja wind country was gorgeous. Our guide, Diego, was a joy to talk with and made sure we had a wonderful time sampling all the amazing g wines of the region.

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Food
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Pintxos Tour
Pintxos Tour
Spain

Our Pintxos tour in San Sebastián had some of the most amazing food we ate on our whole trip! Veronica was a wealth of information about the food, customs and history of the Basque people. We had such a fun night of food and laughter! We would have never known how to get the best Pintxos in town without this tour!

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Hiking the Camino de Santiago Trail
Hiking the Camino de Santiago Trail
San Sebastián

We had a wonderful hike along the Camino de Santiago trail with Ane. It was a gorgeous 7.4 km hike and the lunch at the end was delicious!

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Gourmet Tapas walking tour & Flamenco show
Gourmet Tapas walking tour & Flamenco show
Barcelona

The Flamenco Dancing and music was beautiful and must see if you are in Barcelona. We really enjoyed the tapas in a private room at the restarting at the end of the evening!

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The tour of the Old Town was difficult to hear at times.
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Full Day City Tour & Gaudi (incl skip the line Tickets for Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell) - SMALL GROUP
Full Day City Tour & Gaudi (incl skip the line Tickets for Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell) - SMALL GROUP
Barcelona

This was a whirlwind tour of Barcelona. Many sites packed into 8 hours. Our guide was lively and told many interesting stories. I would have loved some more time in Park Guell. It is such an amazing place!

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Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Jul 03, 2023
Dear Kristi, Thank you so much for this detailed and comprehensive feedback of each tour and place you visited. It is really important for us to keep testing our providers and accommodations as well as the quality of them. I am very happy to read you enjoyed the trip, you visited some of my favorite places in northern Spain and it looks like you really enjoyed them. That makes every second invested in planning the trip, worthy. Please keep in touch for anything you may need from Spain... Read more

Dear Kristi,

Thank you so much for this detailed and comprehensive feedback of each tour and place you visited. It is really important for us to keep testing our providers and accommodations as well as the quality of them. I am very happy to read you enjoyed the trip, you visited some of my favorite places in northern Spain and it looks like you really enjoyed them. That makes every second invested in planning the trip, worthy.

Please keep in touch for anything you may need from Spain and/or any future trip to Spain or Portugal, I'll love to help you plan it.

My best wishes for a great 2023 ahead!!

Luis

Luis was incredible!! I highly recommend him...
Spain | Jun 12 - Jun 22, 2023

Jessica
Jessica T.
Pontiac, MI | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2023
Luis was incredible!! I highly recommend him and KimKim. Our trip was extremely well planned. We hit all the major sites and had great tours and hotels. I would definitely work with him again on a future trip!! Read more

Luis was incredible!! I highly recommend him and KimKim. Our trip was extremely well planned. We hit all the major sites and had great tours and hotels. I would definitely work with him again on a future trip!!

Hotel Reviews
H10 Madison
Barcelona

The H10 Madison in Barcelona was nice and clean. We appreciated the breakfast being included and the location was convenient.

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Exe Sevilla Macarena
Seville

The Exe Sevilla Macarena in Seville was a decent place to stay. The location was a bit out of the center of things, but it was clean and comfortable.

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Activity Reviews
Full Day City Tour & Gaudi (incl skip the line Tickets for Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell) - SMALL GROUP
Full Day City Tour & Gaudi (incl skip the line Tickets for Sagrada Familia & Parc Güell) - SMALL GROUP
Barcelona

The tour was well-organized and very professional. The small group setting made it an intimate and enjoyable experience and we got to see all the main spots in the city without feeling rushed.

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Cooking class
Cooking class
Barcelona

The cooking class was a highlight of our trip. It was super fun and engaging for our two young kids. We learned a lot and it was a great way to experience the local culture.

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Tapas & Flamenco night
Tapas & Flamenco night
Seville

Both the city tour and the tapas & flamenco night were fantastic. The private group setting made it feel personal and the tapas tours were especially enjoyable as we got to taste a wide variety of local food.

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Day tour to Córdoba
Day tour to Córdoba
Seville

The day tour to Córdoba was a great experience. The private group setting allowed us to explore at our own pace and everything was well laid out and straightforward.

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Private city tour
Private city tour
Madrid

The private city tour was well-organized and very informative. We got to see all the main spots in the city without feeling rushed.

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Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega
Luis
Luis Fernandez de Vega
Local specialist in Gijón, Asturias, Spain | Replied on Jun 26, 2023

Good morning Jessica,

Thank you for your kind words. We made our best to make the most of your time. Our aim is to have everything well planned so you enjoy the trip and can relax on your holidays. Apparently it worked so we are happy. Please keep us in mind for any future trip to Spain or Portugal. We'll love to help you plan it.

Warm regards,

Luis