Family trip in Rome and Florence
Italy | Aug 6 - Aug 19, 2026

Jason
Jason C.
San Carlos, CA | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

We had a great experience on our trip to Italy organized by KimKim. Alex create an awesome itinerary, allowing our family with two kids to find a bit of a balance that allowed the kids to have fun on a scavenger hunt, and making (and of course, eating) gelato, while allowing the parents an opportunity to soak in the history and culture (museum/churches/etc.). Giovanni, our guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum, was a stand out - he was personable and highly engaging, with lots of funny and exciting stories, providing lots of historical, cultural and personal snippets that were delightful, making the tour continuously interesting. I thought the choice of the time of the tours were mostly right (early morning), although we had to make a request to shift one tour to an earlier time to avoid the hot afternoon. We had a great transfer to the airport in Florence, but wished that the one from the airport in Rome was a bit more personable (and on-time).

Everything went smoothly - all organized accommodation, transfers, and activities happened on time without a hitch. Overall, a wonderful adventure that hit the right spot for the family.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Pendini
Florence

Really central location, right next to one of the main squares in the city, allowing us to walk everywhere.

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Argentina Residenza Style Hotel
Rome

Location was really central. Loved the breakfast spread.

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Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Aug 24, 2026
Jason, it was so wonderful helping you build a fun adventure in Italy for your family! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! I’m especially happy to hear that the itinerary struck the right balance between experiences the kids could enjoy, like the scavenger hunt and gelato-making, and opportunities for you and your wife to take in Italy’s incredible history and culture. I'm sure revisiting the spots you enjoyed after your wedding, was wonderful with the... Read more

Jason, it was so wonderful helping you build a fun adventure in Italy for your family!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review!

I’m especially happy to hear that the itinerary struck the right balance between experiences the kids could enjoy, like the scavenger hunt and gelato-making, and opportunities for you and your wife to take in Italy’s incredible history and culture. I'm sure revisiting the spots you enjoyed after your wedding, was wonderful with the kids! And I’m glad Giovanni made such a memorable impression; guides like him can really bring places like the Colosseum and Roman Forum to life! I personally had a former professor and it doesn't sound like as much fun as you had, but I was also stuck in the afternoon heat LOL!

I also appreciate you sharing the constructive feedback regarding the tour timing and airport transfer in Rome. I’m always grateful for those details - we will use them to improve the experience for future travelers by collaborating on a solution with that partner.

Thank you again for trusting me with your trip, and I hope Italy won’t be your last family adventure with kimkim!

Best regards,
Alex