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KimKim is stellar
England | Sep 20 - Sep 29, 2025

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Debra M.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Kateryna was a pro. All of her arrangements went perfectly. A big favorite was the Manor House in the Cotswolds. The tour guides in London and Edinburgh were A+. Every detail was carefully planned, and we had smooth transitions for 4 separate destinations. We will definitely use KimKim in the future. It provides the ability to travel without being a part of a big group tour, and pick the type of experiences we enjoy.

Hotel Reviews
The Manor House
Castle Combe

Couldn't be a more beautiful setting.

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Rocpool Reserve Hotel
Inverness

My favorite of the journey for the staff, food and room amenities.

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This staff works hard and all are lovely people.
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N°11 Boutique Restaurant and Rooms Hotel
Edinburgh
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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
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The Sanctuary House Hotel
London
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The Tower Hotel
London
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Activity Reviews
Private Inverness Walking Tour
Private Inverness Walking Tour
England

Great, smart guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London

Our tour was not obvious to catch and general tours were over-crowded. We were very lucky and joined a tour put on by The Tour Guy after not being able to use our tour.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London
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The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
London
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Thames Cruise with Dinner
Thames Cruise with Dinner
London

This was not our thing. Food was very good but we should have realized before we went that this was too touristy for us. Not your fault.

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Food
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Shakespeare's Stratford and Cotswolds Private Tour
Shakespeare's Stratford and Cotswolds Private Tour
England

Loved the singing driver, Chris!

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Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Inverness

Delightful guide, Camille. We loved this nature experience.

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Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Oct 12, 2025
Dear Debra, What a treat it was to read your message — it truly brought a smile to my face 😁 Thank you for sharing your kind words and for letting me be a part of your adventure. I’m so happy everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the beautiful mix of places and experiences. It sounds like you embraced every moment - from the storybook charm of the Manor House in Castle Combe to the warmth of the Rocpool Reserve team and the fun, engaging guides in London and Edinburgh. I’m also... Read more

Dear Debra,

What a treat it was to read your message — it truly brought a smile to my face 😁

Thank you for sharing your kind words and for letting me be a part of your adventure. I’m so happy everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the beautiful mix of places and experiences. It sounds like you embraced every moment - from the storybook charm of the Manor House in Castle Combe to the warmth of the Rocpool Reserve team and the fun, engaging guides in London and Edinburgh.

I’m also delighted that the private-style travel worked so well for you, the perfect balance of freedom and comfort. And yes, I completely get your thoughts on the Thames Cruise - it’s all part of the adventure, isn’t it? Sometimes those little discoveries become the memories that make us laugh later.

It was such a joy planning this trip for you!

With much warmth,
Kate

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