We had a great time in Barcelona and Madrid! ...
Spain | Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2026

Patti
Patti Z.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2026

We had a great time in Barcelona and Madrid! Great tapas tours in both cities! The hotels were located in convenient places and were great. The only snafu was we lost contact with a driver. Turned out it was my fault because didn’t have internet, but when I called Kimkim they were very helpful. ( please note that what’s app does indeed require internet to get messages!)

Hotel Reviews
Acta Splendid
Barcelona

Very helpful staff. A wonderful buffet breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was close enough to walk to most of the places we went!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Principe Pio
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Short Prado Museum Visit with Skip-the-Line Ticket
Short Prado Museum Visit with Skip-the-Line Ticket
Madrid

The short visit was perfect for us

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família
Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família
Barcelona
Gothic Quarter Tapas Walk
Gothic Quarter Tapas Walk
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Sailing Trip with Winery Visit & Tasting
Sailing Trip with Winery Visit & Tasting
Barcelona

It poured down rain while we were sailing so it wasn’t “perfect” , but it couldn’t be helped. The winery visit was underwhelming. We thought the person who spoke with us about the wine was aloof and didn’t engage well With the group . Kind of felt pushed out at the end because they had a large group coming in. The tour company was open and under standing about the wet sailing experience.

Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk
Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk
Madrid
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience
Madrid

Awesome guide.

Local specialist: Julia Reed
Julia
Julia Reed
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 13, 2026

Hi Patti,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. I'm so glad you and Dan enjoyed your time in Barcelona and Madrid, from the hotels to the foodie tours in each city! I'm also happy to hear my Operations Team was able to help when you needed them. 😊

It was a pleasure planning your trip with you, and I hope you and Dan had a wonderful time in Morocco as well!

All the best,
Julia