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My Solo Trip in Croatia
Croatia | Jul 6 - Jul 21, 2026

M Ines
M Ines N.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026
I wanted to share my feedback regarding my recent solo tour of Croatia. Overall, I had a fantastic experience. My tour guide, Laurent, was incredibly well-informed and always available via WhatsApp whenever I had questions or needed assistance. The trip was exceptionally well-organized, and the excursions at each location featured knowledgeable local guides. Additionally, the 3- and 4-star hotels were very nice and situated in excellent locations in every city. My only complaint is that... Read more

I wanted to share my feedback regarding my recent solo tour of Croatia. Overall, I had a fantastic experience.

My tour guide, Laurent, was incredibly well-informed and always available via WhatsApp whenever I had questions or needed assistance. The trip was exceptionally well-organized, and the excursions at each location featured knowledgeable local guides. Additionally, the 3- and 4-star hotels were very nice and situated in excellent locations in every city.

My only complaint is that none of my hotel rooms had a good view. I almost always request an ocean, sea, or water view when on vacation, and I was surprised this was not noted for the tour. However, this is a minor issue that I will be sure to emphasize for my next trip, as I adored Croatia and will definitely book with Kimkim again.

Thank you for your help in organizing such a memorable trip.

Hotel Reviews
Boutique B&B Casablanca
Zagreb
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16 Lakes Hotel
Rakovica
Authenticity & Character
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Hotel Mediteran
Zadar
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Hotel Slavija
Split
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Hotel Splendid
Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
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Several personnel on the front desk could have been more helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Laurent Fontaine

5-star experience! Professional, organized, reliable!
Italy | Jul 18 - Jul 25, 2026

Yana
Yana M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026
This was our first experience booking a trip with Kimkim and the entire experience exceeded all expectations!! The planning process was smooth, easy, and with as much flexibility as we needed. I wanted to have a mix of things planned/organized for us, and I wanted to plan some things on our own. Anita was extremely flexible and accommodating. She made excellent recommendations for restaurants that were all INCREDIBLE! Not touristy, local, elegant decor and Michelin quality establishments.... Read more

This was our first experience booking a trip with Kimkim and the entire experience exceeded all expectations!! The planning process was smooth, easy, and with as much flexibility as we needed. I wanted to have a mix of things planned/organized for us, and I wanted to plan some things on our own. Anita was extremely flexible and accommodating. She made excellent recommendations for restaurants that were all INCREDIBLE! Not touristy, local, elegant decor and Michelin quality establishments. Anita planned our hotel and several tours in Rome, and everything worked like clockwork! All of the transportation/transfers that she planned for us were all professional drivers, prompt, spoke English, and were very helpful. We will book all future trips with Kimkim! Our highest compliments.

Local specialist: Anita Matijasevic

Our first trip to Italy was PERFECT !!
Italy | Jul 7 - Jul 17, 2026

ANDREW
ANDREW S.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026
I cannot express enough on how grateful we are to Giulia on planning our first trip to Italy. We gave her our budget for the trip and she turned it into a dream vacation for me an my family. There was no way I could have planned it better, especially being our first time there. EVERYTHING was taken care of. From rides to and from the airports, 5 different personal tours, train tickets, boat rides to islands, fantastic but not over priced hotels in perfect locations. When ever we had a... Read more

I cannot express enough on how grateful we are to Giulia on planning our first trip to Italy. We gave her our budget for the trip and she turned it into a dream vacation for me an my family. There was no way I could have planned it better, especially being our first time there. EVERYTHING was taken care of. From rides to and from the airports, 5 different personal tours, train tickets, boat rides to islands, fantastic but not over priced hotels in perfect locations. When ever we had a question, we were connected to her thru WhatsApp, and she or her partner answered right away. She made it so I can just relax and enjoy my trip. If you don't want the hassle of planning a large trip and having a logistical nightmare of doing it yourself, I HIGHLY recommend using KimKim. Not only will you have a spectacular vacation, but just knowing you have a friend you can immediately contact if you have issues, takes all the worries away so you can just relax and enjoy your trip. Thank you again Giulia for everything you did. You are very good at what you do. I still owe you a glass of wine.

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci

My sister and I visited Finland for 2 weeks. ...
Finland | Jul 9 - Jul 24, 2026

ELENA
ELENA L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

My sister and I visited Finland for 2 weeks. We visited Helsinki, Turko, Tampere, Vaasa and Rovaniemi. All of our guides were excellent and really knew the cities inside and out. I can’t pick a favorite spot or guide because they were all amazing! Moonika arranged our trip with the tour guides, accommodations and transport. I would not change a single thing! I highly recommend Kim Kim for anyone wanting an authentic experience with the bonus of all travel being arranged. We definitely maximized our time in beautiful Finland!

Local specialist: Moonika Apart

Another wonderful trip with Kimkim
Wales | Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2026

Drew
Drew M.
Spartanburg, SC | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026
My wife and I and our adult son spend one week in beautiful Wales and could not have been happier with what our Kimkim planner Aleksandra arranged for us as well as John, our guide for Wales. He picked us up in Liverpool and we toured with him for five days. We started across the north coast and then into northwest Wales/Anglesey. We then ventured south through the national parks and ended up in Cardiff. Through our journey, John made some wonderful suggestions for changes in our planned... Read more

My wife and I and our adult son spend one week in beautiful Wales and could not have been happier with what our Kimkim planner Aleksandra arranged for us as well as John, our guide for Wales. He picked us up in Liverpool and we toured with him for five days. We started across the north coast and then into northwest Wales/Anglesey. We then ventured south through the national parks and ended up in Cardiff.

Through our journey, John made some wonderful suggestions for changes in our planned itinerary, and every place that he chose turned out to be delightful. In addition to experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Wales, we loved interacting with locals, which he facilitated because he seems to know everyone. We love learning about history and culture as we travel. John is obviously very proud of his Welsh heritage, and he taught us so much about the history and culture as we traveled together.

All in all, another wonderful trip by Kimkim- this is our fourth!!

Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Very nice trip in Kenya and Tanzania
Tanzania | Jul 11 - Jul 25, 2026

Felipe
Felipe P.
Switzerland | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Very nice trip in Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar 🇹🇿🇰🇪🦏🐆🦒🐘🦓

Local specialist: Stephan Meyer-Buenau

Great travel planning kept us independent, focused, and flexible!
Norway | Jul 7 - Jul 17, 2026

Nita
Nita F.
Menomonie | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026
From the start, our small group of friends wanted to shape our own trip, keep it small, and flexible. We found kimkim and felt as if we'd found a source for guidance in Taylor who helped us plan a delightful trip! The kimkim experience started with asking good questions to help us narrow our focus to some specific cities and fjords we wanted to visit in Norway. We enjoyed scrolling through all the optional activities, clicking to learn more, and then keeping or discarding various activities.... Read more

From the start, our small group of friends wanted to shape our own trip, keep it small, and flexible. We found kimkim and felt as if we'd found a source for guidance in Taylor who helped us plan a delightful trip! The kimkim experience started with asking good questions to help us narrow our focus to some specific cities and fjords we wanted to visit in Norway. We enjoyed scrolling through all the optional activities, clicking to learn more, and then keeping or discarding various activities. Our group wanted to do mostly unscheduled or independent exploration, but include some group tours or activities, too. Taylor found great options for us. By the end of the planning process, which was exciting to do, we all felt like we had a great plan for our trip.
Pre-trip, we met via Zoom with Taylor and had a chance to ask questions, clarify any issues, and find out about what to expect when we landed in Oslo. In the weeks just before the trip, we only needed to focus on packing and tending to our own personal details, knowing the kimkim had the rest under control! That was huge! Here are a few highlights about what we planned and experienced on the trip:

Transfers from the airport to our hotel, hotel to the train, and things like that made us all feel cared for and confident in the plans. Knowing someone had checked the timing of everything and indicated on the detailed itinerary where and when to gather allowed us to enjoy our free time.

Oslo Private City Walk: Lene met with us on our first morning, sitting down with a map, listening to what we had done already and hearing of what we wanted to do. She proposed options, and we chose her idea of learning how to buy tickets online, and then led us to the Vigland sculptures. As a native of Oslo, her knowledge and understanding of the area was helpful. Our experience of the sculptures was enhanced by information she shared. We all agreed that she was a great choice as our guide.

RIB Safari: Our group enjoyed the anticipation of the RIB Excursion, as well as the real event! They provided all the gear, a great guide, and the weather made it a perfect outing. The cheese tasting and fjord tour was really fun! All agreed that it was a highlight.

Bergen Food & Culture Walk: This walking tour was beyond expectation. Our guide was a delightful fellow who told stories well, and navigated the city as we stopped here and there for exceptional tastes of food and beverages. It was more than a lunch! Starting with a fishcake, several other small stops, then soup at a sit down restaurant, and finally a beer. Wow! We loved it!

Geirangerfjord Cruise: Cato, our cruise ship host was personable, and very experienced. He made this an interesting time, on a foggy day. Our time in the town was enjoyable. In the afternoon, he stayed up top and, as the fog burned off, he shared more about the fjords. Great guy!

Lodging: All of our lodging was well located near transportation and great views. Most of us agreed that the Flam Marina was the best. Fortunately, the enormous cruise ship present when we arrived, departed around suppertime. No more ships arrived while we were there, making those days and evenings a dream of peaceful waters and quiet atmosphere since we were on the quiet end of the marina. Weather was great!

External factors making this a great trip were the weather--not a drop of rain the whole time we were in Norway--and the World Cup soccer tournament which we could watch anywhere we went. I can't imagine a better trip!

Activity Reviews
Fløibanen Funicular Ride
Fløibanen Funicular Ride
Bergen

Everyone enjoyed this opportunity to use the pass multiple times a day. Some rode up and walked down or just went up and down a couple of times at different times of day. The funicular was easy to use.

Quality of Experience
I did not do the trails. Just enjoyed the views. I think those who walked around had a more enjoyable time.
Visit Stegastein Viewpoint
Visit Stegastein Viewpoint
Norway

I enjoyed the trip up. We paid to ride a bus up. Great view!

Food & Culture Walk
Food & Culture Walk
Bergen
Quality of Experience
Wonderful food and stories, and a good walk into parts of town I didn't go otherwise.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Engaging, kind, and helpful. One or two of our group needed to sit down vs stand sometimes, so the guide shifted the group to be near those who needed to sit, when possible. Easy solution.
Private City Walk
Private City Walk
Oslo

Lene worked well with our group. She helped us clarify how to best use her time with us. She made great suggestions, and helped us understand how Oslo has changed over the years. Our group reflected on how she added to tool kit by showing us how to get tickets and use the transit system. It was great to have her as our guide.

Local specialist: Taylor Hook

Our guide, Penny, in Delphi was the most amaz...
Greece | Jul 6 - Jul 18, 2026

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Stephen V.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
Our guide, Penny, in Delphi was the most amazing and charming woman. From the beginning to the end, the guide was less a lecture and more of a discussion. She was amazingly knowledgeable not only on the history, but the relationship between the people, cultures, religions, and happenings of ancient Greece to the modern climate. Our travel guide Chris was phenomenally receptive, quick to respond, and brilliantly knowledgeable about our travel plans. He was always so quick to help us out at... Read more

Our guide, Penny, in Delphi was the most amazing and charming woman. From the beginning to the end, the guide was less a lecture and more of a discussion. She was amazingly knowledgeable not only on the history, but the relationship between the people, cultures, religions, and happenings of ancient Greece to the modern climate.

Our travel guide Chris was phenomenally receptive, quick to respond, and brilliantly knowledgeable about our travel plans. He was always so quick to help us out at any point of the day. We were very lucky to have him planning out our trip for us.

Hotel Review
Heliotrope Hotels
Lesvos

Highly recommend. Wonderful staff, wonderful location, wonderful amenities and rooms. Definitely rent a car so you can travel the island and see the other sites, because the hotel is definitely worth staying at.

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Car is a must have to explore the other areas of the island
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Local specialist: Chris Gravas

Great experience-highly recommend!!
Portugal | Jul 19 - Jul 24, 2026

Melissa
Melissa Z.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
We wanted to go on vacation and booked our flights only 3 weeks in advance. Diana did an amazing job of putting together a trip for us. We gave her just a few guidelines and she took all of the stress out of planning an international vacation!
We stayed in beautiful hotels in 3 different cities. In Lisbon, Pedro provided an excellent food & wine walking tour. His personality was great and we learned a lot of interesting things about both the food and the city. In Lagos, we had a fun time on...
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We wanted to go on vacation and booked our flights only 3 weeks in advance. Diana did an amazing job of putting together a trip for us. We gave her just a few guidelines and she took all of the stress out of planning an international vacation!
We stayed in beautiful hotels in 3 different cities. In Lisbon, Pedro provided an excellent food & wine walking tour. His personality was great and we learned a lot of interesting things about both the food and the city. In Lagos, we had a fun time on a boat tour exploring the caves. Then in Cascais, Rodrigo took us on an e-bike tour of the city and coastline.
Pepe and our other driver were fantastic as well.
All in all we had an amazing experience in a beautiful country. I would absolutely use Kimkim again.

Local specialist: Diana Mota

Chris + the Kim-Kim app = the easy button
Greece | Jul 6 - Jul 18, 2026

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Kristin B.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
We had a great time. Our travel specialist connected us with all the "must-see" items on our list. He coordinated our flights and transfers and made it so easy for us to follow in the kim-kim app. We had great hotel staff, friendly drivers, and excellent guides. Read more

We had a great time. Our travel specialist connected us with all the "must-see" items on our list. He coordinated our flights and transfers and made it so easy for us to follow in the kim-kim app. We had great hotel staff, friendly drivers, and excellent guides.

Hotel Reviews
Skala Hotel
Patmos

Excellent accomodations right where we needed to be!

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Heliotrope Hotels
Lesvos

Excellent hotel, fantastic breakfast and dining menu options, and friendly staff.

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NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Great staff and unique accomodations in the heart of Monastiraki... Close to everywhere we needed to be.

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Activity Reviews
Classic Monastery Tour
Classic Monastery Tour
Patmos

This was a beautiful and emotional experience. I only wished we had more time there!

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Acropolis Of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour
Acropolis Of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour
Athens

Our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. She managed to guide us to the top without exhaustion for those who were out of shape.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Chris Gravas

Family vacaction with horse riding tour.
Mongolia | Jul 10 - Jul 23, 2026

Clemens
Clemens T.
Germany | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
We had a great time in Mongolia. Our guide Khishgee was super nice and very professional, also our driver (Zorgo ?) was a very nice man and driver. The highlight of the trip were the four days horse riding. After we complained after 1.5 days about the route being too close to the street, they changed the route for riding more in remote areas. The horse guide shall in general know that we do not come to Mongolia to do a horse riding tour along a busy country road. All the hotels/Ger Camps we... Read more

We had a great time in Mongolia. Our guide Khishgee was super nice and very professional, also our driver (Zorgo ?) was a very nice man and driver. The highlight of the trip were the four days horse riding. After we complained after 1.5 days about the route being too close to the street, they changed the route for riding more in remote areas. The horse guide shall in general know that we do not come to Mongolia to do a horse riding tour along a busy country road. All the hotels/Ger Camps we stayd were very good and we enjoyed at the end having everytime our own bathrooms attached. The hotel in Karakorum was really good and nice to have after four days without a shower and toilet. Gobi Desert was really nice too and we truly enjoyed that we had expressed the wish that we do not change Camps every night in Gobi but rather stay in one camp for three nights. It meant maybe a little more driving but it was much more relaxed not having to pack and unpack very day. Plus it enabled our teenaged children to skip either a morning or afternoon excursion. The Dream Gobi Ger Camps was a very good camp to stay in. Also the Best Western Hotel in Ulaanbataar was a very nice hotel and top location. Maybe we could have left Ulaanbataar on the second day earlier to avoid more traffic and arrive earlier in the Hustai Ger Camp. Otherwise, we were very lucky during out trip that we only had rain showers in the evening with being in a camp or tent and otherwise, we had dry, warm and sunny days and in Gobi not too hot days.

Hotel Reviews
Gobi Mirage

Very well run Ger camp. Very niche staff, very good food. Nice atmosphere.

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Durvun Berkh

We stayed in little huts not the gers as the huts have bathrooms attached. This was very nice. Absolut top was the food. Very tasty.

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Ikh Khorum luxury ger camp

Really very nice modern hotel. We had rooms in building B which were super nice and large.

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Tent camping

The tent were generally ok, but one tent we used in the first night was not water tight when it rained stronger. We changed tents and the driving then slept in the car which was fine for him.

Hustai Ger camp
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Best Western Premier Tuushin
Ulaanbaatar
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Activity Reviews
Horse riding days to Karakorum (15 – 45  km ride each day)
Horse riding days to Karakorum (15 – 45 km ride each day)
Khashaat

Really super nice experience. Well organised. We had good guides and a nice cook. Great experience, but the guides shall stay away from any roads.

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Tuvkhun monastery
Tuvkhun monastery
Mongolia

Really worth the drive and the hiking.

Free half day in Ulaanbaatar (self-tour)
Free half day in Ulaanbaatar (self-tour)
Ulaanbaatar

We enjoyed in particular the Chinggis Khan museum. Very well done.

The Gobi Museum of Nature and History
The Gobi Museum of Nature and History
Mongolia

Very good modern museum

Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs) - a dinosaur native land
Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs) - a dinosaur native land
Mongolia

Really interesting to see the museum, watch the film with the history of the original excursion, and then see the cliffs

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Khavtsgait Petroglyph
Khavtsgait Petroglyph
Mongolia

We found it really interesting to see this and it is a nice little hike.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Orkhon Waterfall
Orkhon Waterfall
Mongolia

It is quite a drive to the waterfall and then yes nice to see but not spectacular.

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Horse riding (15 - 25 km), arrive in Karakorum
Horse riding (15 - 25 km), arrive in Karakorum
Mongolia

Very nice horse guides. They were very friendly and good people. We were only not so happy with the route they had in mind which was too close to a busy country road but they changed that after we complained. The food was nice, and they catered well for us when we decided not too eat too much meat all the time.

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Local specialist: Crystal Batdorj
Crystal
Crystal Batdorj
Local specialist in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | Replied on Jul 26, 2026

Hello Clemens,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you and your family had such a memorable time in Mongolia.

We really appreciate your feedback about the horse riding route and more. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can continue improving the experience for future travellers. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the accommodations, the Gobi, and the flexibility of the itinerary.

We hope to welcome you back to Mongolia again someday!

Best regards, Crystal & Team :-)

Our seven day trip to London with our ten and...
England | Jul 15 - Jul 22, 2026

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Margy N.
Zionsville, IN, USA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
Our seven day trip to London with our ten and eleven year old grandchildren was great!! We had two hiccups and Aleksandra responded right away. Everyday our schedule was laid out for us. We used the tube while in London and had private drivers to and from Heathrow and the Harry Potter Studios. Our tour guide David in London was great! He used to do security for the palace and was assigned to Prince Harry . He had a ton of good stories! Our Beefeater tour guide at the Tower of London was... Read more

Our seven day trip to London with our ten and eleven year old grandchildren was great!! We had two hiccups and Aleksandra responded right away. Everyday our schedule was laid out for us. We used the tube while in London and had private drivers to and from Heathrow and the Harry Potter Studios. Our tour guide David in London was great! He used to do security for the palace and was assigned to Prince Harry . He had a ton of good stories! Our Beefeater tour guide at the Tower of London was really good and engaged the children a lot. We were scheduled at the Natural History Museum but got done early and also went to the Science Museum. Our grandchildren like the Science Museum better. We saw the show Come Alive!! Highly recommend but get the VIP ticket. We were always busy, very little down time. Never waited in any long lines. We stayed at the Marriott Residence Inn in Kingsington in a two bed two bath apartment. Right across the street was Cacciari's Italian Restaurant and they would deliver right to your room. Also we were just blocks away from Earl's Court Tube station and a Tesco.

Hotel Review
Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington
London

This place is a bargain for London. We had two bedrooms, two baths, a small kitchen and a living room with a dining table. They serve a daily breakfast buffet but it is not very English and sort of bland. The place is clean, the staff is attentive and very accommodating. Lots of families stay there. It is a few blocks from the Earl's Court Tube station, a Tesco and Cacciari's Italian restaurant is right across the street. Eat in or they deliver to your room.

Authenticity & Character
It is starting to look a little tired. It has been updated but I don't know how they keep up.
Location
Staff
Dining room, front desk and luggage attendant were all great. Remembered the kids names.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Daily maid service was good . It just gets a lot of wear and tear.
Activity Reviews
Arsenal - Emirates Stadium Tour
Arsenal - Emirates Stadium Tour
London

Awesome experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Audio guide
Transport
Used the tube
Thames Cruise
Thames Cruise
London
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London

Awesome Beefeater Tour

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Took the tube
Royal London Tour
Royal London Tour
London

Our guide was great. However 3 hours for the kids was a lot of standing.

Quality of Experience
David was veryngood.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
David was our guide
Transport
We used the tube!
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Our GREECE trip was absolutely FANTASTIC! (Athens, Paros, Milos and Santorini)
Greece | Jul 13 - Jul 24, 2026

Christa
Christa W.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
Our trip was FANTASTIC! All of our guides were absolutely fabulous and every driver was on time (usually early) to pick us up. We especially loved Dora from our Acropolis tour and Katarina from our e-bike tour in Santorini. Really, every guide was FANTASTIC! We loved the catamaran tour in Milos (the captains/guides were great - I know one is named George) and our Greek Cooking class in Paros (so much fun)! We really had so much fun doing everything we planned. We absolutely LOVED Senia... Read more

Our trip was FANTASTIC! All of our guides were absolutely fabulous and every driver was on time (usually early) to pick us up. We especially loved Dora from our Acropolis tour and Katarina from our e-bike tour in Santorini. Really, every guide was FANTASTIC! We loved the catamaran tour in Milos (the captains/guides were great - I know one is named George) and our Greek Cooking class in Paros (so much fun)! We really had so much fun doing everything we planned.

We absolutely LOVED Senia Hotel in Paros. The staff was exceptional, the views and pool amazing, the food and service were top-notch, the location perfect and overall staying there was absolutely fantastic!

We also really loved our hotel in Santorini, Agali Houses. The accommodations were spacious and very nice, we had another amazing view and the location was fantastic. Whew those steps - you really can't be out of shape to climb those! We felt bad for the porters carrying our bags.

We also really liked Niche hotel in Athens. The rooftop was great, location perfect and the breakfast was one of our favorites of all the hotels we stayed at. The only negative was the rooms were small (but very nice) - but I guess that is to to be expected in a big city.

We had the absolute BEST time and loved meeting so many amazing people from Greece and other travelers from around the world and eating the most amazing food. The only thing I would have done differently is possibly added a day to each island (we did 2 nights Athens, and 3 islands, 3 nights each) so we had more time to relax and explore or only go to two islands and stay at each one for 4-5 days. With the travel it just cut into our time at each island and we were all a little tiered those days. Thank you so much for all the planning! We would highly recommend KimKim to anyone planning a trip.

Hotel Reviews
Agali Houses
Firostefani 00

Beautiful hotel in a great setting. Hotel steps are steep and there are lots of them so just be aware of that. The views from our room were AMAZING and we were in a fantastic location.

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Location
Staff
Very nice staff - just not as many staff. The pool bar was not at the pool (you had to walk up a level) and they stopped serving food at 4:00 pm (not a huge deal).
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Olea Bay Hotel
Milos
Authenticity & Character
Location
We had two rooms in two different buildings which was fine but not idea. Just not as nice of a view as we had at other hotels and a little further of walk to shopping/restaurants, but not terrible.
Staff
The staff was great - they just had less staff but everyone we interacted with was very kind and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, spacious and comfortable
Senia Hotel
Paros

Our absolute FAVORITE hotel of our trip! The staff was incredible, perfect location, amazing view, great food/drinks and a beautiful rooftop pool.

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The staff was absolutely the BEST here.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Niche Hotel
Athens

Great hotel, perfect location, beautiful rooftop restaurant, great breakfast. Only negative was the rooms were pretty small so made it tight with our luggage.

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Activity Reviews
Self-guided Exploration of Milos Highlights
Self-guided Exploration of Milos Highlights
Milos

We rented a car which made it easy to see various beaches/sights, sometimes parking was difficult because it was quite busy and the roads are quite narrow so you have to be especially careful of buses and other vehicles.

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Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Athens

Our guide was great and it was the first thing we did upon arriving in Athens. He introduced to the amazing Greek gelato and we loved seeing the old neighborhoods and some historical sights. We ended at dinner where he made some great recommendations.

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Traditional Greek Cooking Experience in a Hotel Garden
Traditional Greek Cooking Experience in a Hotel Garden
Paros

SO MUCH FUN! Our chef and all her staff were fantastic. The food we made was delicious, and we loved meeting so many other people at the class. There was also a plentiful supply of Greek wine. This was my favorite activity.

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South Coast E-Bike Adventure
South Coast E-Bike Adventure
Santorini

We absolutely LOVED Katarina. She was so knowledgeable, and it was great to see another part of Santorini. We made some great stops along the way. She was also did a fantastic job of making sure we were all well-hydrated and changed our route a bit when my daughters didn't love going downhill.

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Half Day Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure
Half Day Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure
Milos

LOVED this so much! Absolutely beautiful. We did the half-day tour which was plenty for us. The lunch they served onboard was fantastic! Our guides were great and so much fun!

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Morning Horseback Ride
Morning Horseback Ride
Paros

We really enjoyed this activity but for some reason we thought it was on a beach and it definitely was not - but we could see the sea. Since we are not experienced riders some of the fear we had was due to our inexperience - we didn't do anything too hard but we just weren't used to riding horses and we did have to ride up some narrow spaces and we did have to navigate around some cars. But the guides and horses lead the way and everything was very safe and it was a great way to see a different view of Paros.

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Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Athens

Dora our guide was amazing. A little long for our teenage daughters but we were also jet-lagged and it was very hot even in the morning.

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Local specialist: Erica Gerakos

an exciting trip exploring the best of Greece
Greece | Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2026

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Samantha M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
We had an amazing experience working with Eirini to plan our trip to Greece! We told her we wanted to visit Athens and Santorini, see the major historical sites, and stay somewhere close to everything—and she executed our vision perfectly. From the detailed pickup directions, to the seamless transportation, to the wonderful tour guides, every part of our trip was thoughtfully planned and completely stress-free. Everything ran smoothly, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience without... Read more

We had an amazing experience working with Eirini to plan our trip to Greece! We told her we wanted to visit Athens and Santorini, see the major historical sites, and stay somewhere close to everything—and she executed our vision perfectly.

From the detailed pickup directions, to the seamless transportation, to the wonderful tour guides, every part of our trip was thoughtfully planned and completely stress-free. Everything ran smoothly, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience without worrying about logistics.

Her attention to detail, organization, and local knowledge made all the difference. We felt taken care of every step of the way, and it truly made our vacation unforgettable. We highly recommend Eirini to anyone planning a trip to Greece. Thank you for making our dream vacation such an incredible experience!

Hotel Reviews
Imera Vista Suites
Imerovigli

Our stay at this hotel was absolutely incredible! The view was breathtaking and easily one of the highlights of our trip. Waking up every morning to such a stunning panorama made the experience unforgettable. Having breakfast delivered right to our room each morning was such a wonderful touch. Enjoying a delicious breakfast while taking in the view felt like pure luxury. The staff was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our stay. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and were always happy to help with anything we needed. If you’re looking for a hotel with spectacular views, outstanding hospitality, and thoughtful service, this is the place. We would absolutely stay here again!

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Athens Ivy Suites
Athens

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location was perfect—close to everything we wanted to see, making it easy to explore the area on foot. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. The breakfast each morning was delicious with a great variety of options, and it was the perfect way to start our day. The hotel was also exceptionally clean, and our room was comfortable and well maintained throughout our stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

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Local specialist: Eirini Tzoka
Eirini
Eirini Tzoka
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 25, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Samantha!
It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your trip to Greece, and I'm so happy to hear that everything came together just as you had envisioned. Knowing that you were able to relax and simply enjoy your vacation while everything else is taken care of, is exactly what I strive for.
Thank you for trusting me with your dream trip. I hope the memories you made in Athens and Santorini stay with you for many years to come, and I would be...
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Samantha!
It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your trip to Greece, and I'm so happy to hear that everything came together just as you had envisioned. Knowing that you were able to relax and simply enjoy your vacation while everything else is taken care of, is exactly what I strive for.
Thank you for trusting me with your dream trip. I hope the memories you made in Athens and Santorini stay with you for many years to come, and I would be more than happy to help you plan another Greek adventure in the future!
Wishing you all the best,
Eirini

The perfect Scotland trip
Scotland | Jul 14 - Jul 20, 2026

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Amber H.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
I have been waiting to have a moment to write you a note to say thank you for planning our Scotland trip. We all enjoyed every activity you chose for us! Every detail was absolutely perfect. You selected the most perfect tours/activities to maximize our time in each location and to see as much of Scotland as possible during our stay. I sincerely appreciate the way you planned everything to be so seamless. Our transportation arrangements were all perfectly timed, and it was easy to get to... Read more

I have been waiting to have a moment to write you a note to say thank you for planning our Scotland trip. We all enjoyed every activity you chose for us! Every detail was absolutely perfect. You selected the most perfect tours/activities to maximize our time in each location and to see as much of Scotland as possible during our stay. I sincerely appreciate the way you planned everything to be so seamless. Our transportation arrangements were all perfectly timed, and it was easy to get to our hotel accommodations from each train/bus station. We loved each of the hotels you booked for us in Scotland, and every one of your restaurant suggestions was delicious. Our two private tour guides, Jack in Edinburgh and Stuart in Inverness, were both wonderful. We especially enjoyed Stuart! I cannot say enough good things about our experience with you! I could never have planned such a perfect trip on my own!

Hotel Reviews
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Glasgow

Great location. Nice, comfortable room.

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Lochiel Villa Guest House
Fort William

Very nice room that was comfortable for 2 adult and one teen. Note - luggage cannot be stored on site and must be stored about a mile away at another hotel. Not an issue if you know this before you arrive!

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There is no staff on site.
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The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
Inverness

Beautiful location on the river. Perfect for our family of 3!

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh,

Nice sized room with enough space for 2 adults and 1 teen. Perfect location very close to the train station.

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Activity Reviews
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh

Jack was very knowledgeable and informative.

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Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

This is a wonderful way to see the Highlands!

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Half-Day Loch Ness Tour from Inverness City
Half-Day Loch Ness Tour from Inverness City
Inverness

This was one of our favorite parts of our time in Scotland! Our private guide, Stuart, was wonderful and made the experience fun for our whole family!

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The Real Mary King’s Close
The Real Mary King’s Close
Edinburgh
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The Ultimate Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness
The Ultimate Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness
Inverness
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Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Roman and Sorrento Holiday
Italy | Jun 30 - Jul 11, 2026

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Ada L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Our trip to Italy was made seamless with the guidance of Leslie and the KimKim team. They organized a detailed itinerary that fit the needs of our whole family including our teenagers. Each day was carefully curated with a balance of learning about culture and relaxing days on the beach. We appreciated the small details from navigating the Italian transport system to personalized one on one tours like through the Vatican City. We were rest assured that we could leave the details to KimKim and just enjoy our trip! Thank you for helping us plan our vacation!

Local specialist: Leslie Tranchina

Our guide in Oslo was just wonderful. She sat...
Norway | Jul 7 - Jul 17, 2026

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Becky K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Our guide in Oslo was just wonderful. She sat down with us at the beginning of the time to see what was best for our 3 hours together. Extremely knowledgeable and shared so much in a short amount of time!

Local specialist: Taylor Hook

We had an excellent kimkim experience. Anna d...
Norway | Jul 10 - Jul 20, 2026

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Andrew D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
We had an excellent kimkim experience. Anna developed an itinerary that was exactly what we were looking for, and Michelle was very helpful when we arrived. Bookings went smoothly and instructions/vouchers/documents were clear and well organized. We did have a couple of very minor hiccups which were easily resolved with a call to the 24-hr hotline. A reassuring aspect of kimkim’s services is that they are very responsive. If you need anything, you will get a real human on the line who will... Read more

We had an excellent kimkim experience. Anna developed an itinerary that was exactly what we were looking for, and Michelle was very helpful when we arrived. Bookings went smoothly and instructions/vouchers/documents were clear and well organized. We did have a couple of very minor hiccups which were easily resolved with a call to the 24-hr hotline. A reassuring aspect of kimkim’s services is that they are very responsive. If you need anything, you will get a real human on the line who will help you immediately. Staff are also quick to respond via chat. Norway is a beautiful and friendly country. We highly recommend traveling there with kimkim.

Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

Iceland is beautiful! We had great excursions...
Iceland | Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2026

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David H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
Iceland is beautiful! We had great excursions and all the Guides were super, especially for the glacier walk (Hanee), glacier lake kayaking (Tom), the horseback riding, and the lava tube spelunking.
One suggestion is for kimkim to provide a daily map showing the location of all the stops/excursions, so it would make the daily planning easier; we struggled a few days getting the order of activities arranged to minimize travel backtracking, etc. and decide it we had time to deviate from the...
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Iceland is beautiful! We had great excursions and all the Guides were super, especially for the glacier walk (Hanee), glacier lake kayaking (Tom), the horseback riding, and the lava tube spelunking.
One suggestion is for kimkim to provide a daily map showing the location of all the stops/excursions, so it would make the daily planning easier; we struggled a few days getting the order of activities arranged to minimize travel backtracking, etc. and decide it we had time to deviate from the itinerary for special interest destinations.

Activity Reviews
Krauma Geothermal Spa
Krauma Geothermal Spa
Iceland
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Front desk help (male) was not cordial.
Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach
Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach
Iceland

Great Guides. Would have liked more time to trot the horses.

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Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience
Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience
Iceland

Fascinating! Guide was great.

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Geothermal Bakery Experience
Geothermal Bakery Experience
Golden Circle

Great bread and smoked arctic char and great Guide.

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Whale Watching Ólafsvík
Whale Watching Ólafsvík
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

We did not see any whales. We saw several dolphin.

Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns
Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns
Iceland

Did not get to do this.

Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park
Iceland

Waterfalls were great!

Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach
Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Did not get to do this.

Glacier Walk and Kayak Experience
Glacier Walk and Kayak Experience
Iceland

Very interesting and the guides (Tom and Hanee) were great!

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Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar
Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Did not get to do this due to the weather.

Geysir Geothermal Area
Geysir Geothermal Area
Iceland

Interesting, but underwhelming.

Local specialist: Noga Heyman

Wonderful
Switzerland | Jul 13 - Jul 20, 2026

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Kim C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Our trip was absolutely wonderful. Valentine did an amazing job helping us organize our travel plans. We had peace of mind that our transportation was taken care of to and from the various sites we visited. She took extra measure to accommodate a variety of ages within our group. 100% recommend kimkim and Valentine when planning your next vacation.

Local specialist: Valentine Julien

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