Incredible Portugal family trip with KimKim's (Emily's) help
Portugal | Feb 27 - Mar 7, 2026

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Mark D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

We loved everything about our recent trip to Portugal, which included stops in Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra. KimKim was great, and Emily crafted an amazing trip for our family's vacation. The private guided food tour in Porto, the private guided e-bike tour in Porto along the river until it meets the sea, the private guided walk in the Alfama district of Lisbon, the private guided day trip to Fatima and Nazare, the private food tour of Lisbon, and the private guided tour of Sintra and nearby attractions were highlights of the trip -- everything was amazing! It must be said that the boutique hotels chosen for us were universally amazing, and in awesome locations! I loved how they use local brands and small hotels -- places we'd never know about if we were to do this on our own. And the private car transfers that KimKim arranged were universally perfect. All in all, an amazing first experience with KimKim. We're already planning our next trip with KimKim -- it's been an incredible experience. Thanks to Emily and her colleagues at KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel da Baixa
Lisbon

perfect room, service, breakfast, and location.

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Torel Palace Porto
Porto

incredible room (we received a complimentary upgrade at check in), great location, great breakfast

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CBR Boutique Hotel
Coimbra

really nice boutique hotel, perfectly positioned, very nice breakfast

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Activity Reviews
Guided Alfama Walk
Guided Alfama Walk
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Portuguese Food Walk
Private Portuguese Food Walk
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Sintra & Cascais Day Trip with Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Visit
Private Sintra & Cascais Day Trip with Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Visit
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Joao was incredible! Great guide, great person; would love to take more tours with him
Transport
Private Food Walk
Private Food Walk
Porto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ana was the best! loved her!
Transport
Riverside, Beaches & Gardens by E-Bike
Riverside, Beaches & Gardens by E-Bike
Porto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fátima & Nazaré: A Day of Faith and Ocean Views
Fátima & Nazaré: A Day of Faith and Ocean Views
Coimbra
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Eva Jesus was awesome!
Self-Guided Local Markets
Self-Guided Local Markets
Porto

It helped to have a self-guided activity in the middle of a pretty busy week, and after the e-bike tour. We appreciated having time to "choose our own adventure."

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Local specialist: Emily Boles
Emily
Emily Boles
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Mar 11, 2026

Thank you for your kind review, Mark! I'm so happy you and your family had such a wonderful experience with the activities, guides, and accommodations. Small, boutique hotels are truly a great way to connect more to the local community. I can't wait to see where you and your family go next with kimkim! 😄