Kimkim Trip Reviews

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An unforgettable and unique experience in France.
France | Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2026

Prescott
Prescott D.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026
Alexia really knocked it out of the park! Truly an amazing experience from start to finish. The travel was immaculately coordinated, the daily adventures planned were exciting, and the hotels were fit for royalty! An unforgettable and unique experience in France, perfectly tailored to our dreams. We will absolutely be booking through KimKim again! Read more

Alexia really knocked it out of the park! Truly an amazing experience from start to finish. The travel was immaculately coordinated, the daily adventures planned were exciting, and the hotels were fit for royalty! An unforgettable and unique experience in France, perfectly tailored to our dreams. We will absolutely be booking through KimKim again!

Hotel Reviews
Dandy Hotel & Kitchen
Paris
Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in the heart of the bustling city! So much to eat, see, and do in a very walkable area!
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Domaine Sacret Champagne
AY-CHAMPAGNE

Domaine Sacret is an adorable little gem in the heart of Champagne. It felt like coming home each night to hang with family over a few glasses of champgane (daily tastings at 6PM). The staff was incredibly friendly and so so helpful organizing our last minute dinner reservations and helping us get taxi's to and from the area. 10/10!

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Local specialist: Alexia Saint-Haont

A wonderful first trip to Croatia!
Croatia | Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2026

David
David S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026
Working with Nikola for our first trip to Croatia was fantastic. It was easy to set up phone calls to plan our trip. He contacted us every day during our trip to check in and review the itinerary for the following day. He arranged, top-notch accommodations, excellent guides and lists of activities and restaurants, all of which met our needs perfectly. Our first day in Split, we had a private tour of Diocletian’s palace given by Salvador. He was knowledgeable and friendly. The next two... Read more

Working with Nikola for our first trip to Croatia was fantastic. It was easy to set up phone calls to plan our trip. He contacted us every day during our trip to check in and review the itinerary for the following day. He arranged, top-notch accommodations, excellent guides and lists of activities and restaurants, all of which met our needs perfectly.

Our first day in Split, we had a private tour of Diocletian’s palace given by Salvador. He was knowledgeable and friendly. The next two days we had tours of Krka park, Klis Fortress, Sibenic and Trogir guided by Ivana. She has spent so much time in the national park that she knew the location of every frog and snake! From Trogir we traveled to Dubrovnik by way of Mostar. Our driver, Alen, helped facilitate getting across the border to Bosnia and back seamlessly. The private tour of Mostar, with a guide also named Alen, was memorable and informative. In Dubrovnik, we stayed at a magnificent hotel overlooking the Adriatic sea. We received a free upgrade to a villa. The views and amenities were five star. We had a private tour of the old town with a guide who was a university trained archaeologist (also named Ivana). She had lived through the siege in the early 90s and was open to discussing her experiences.

In summary, I cannot say enough good things about how this trip turned out. Every guide, driver, and restaurant recommendation was top-notch. Most of all, I appreciate the transparency in terms of what to expect with every aspect of our trip. This was not the case with other travel companies we have used..

Hotel Reviews
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Dubrovnik

Beautiful views. Wonderful amenities, including pools, spa and saunas. Waterfront walking path accessible to beaches and restaurants.

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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Split

Perfect location in the heart of the old town of Split. Fantastic breakfast each day. Comfortable room. Friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to everything
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Half Day Tour to Klis Fortress & Trogir
Private Half Day Tour to Klis Fortress & Trogir
Croatia

Another fun day seeing the sights and immersing in history with Ivana

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Private Day Trip to Krka National Park & Šibenik
Private Day Trip to Krka National Park & Šibenik
Croatia

Ivana knows Krka like the back of her hand. Also enjoyed learning about her family and Croatian culture

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Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Croatia

Enjoyed our tour with Salvador. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

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Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Everyone we met as guides and drivers were gr...
Argentina | Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2026

Steven
Steven S.
Portland, OR, USA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026
Everyone we met as guides and drivers were great In particular want to commend Fernando in Buenos Aires and Maria and driver in Mendoza. Read more

Everyone we met as guides and drivers were great In particular want to commend Fernando in Buenos Aires and Maria and driver in Mendoza.

Hotel Reviews
Amérian Executive Mendoza Hotel
Mendoza

This was just an overnight stay

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near some very nice restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Club Tapiz
Maipú - Mendoza

Nice place, staff was very friendly and helpful. It is outside Mendoza.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Was a cool spring and the room was cold
L'Hôtel Palermo
Buenos Aires

Great location very helpful friendly staff

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Activity Reviews
Dinner Tango Show at Café de los Angelitos 🍷🎶
Dinner Tango Show at Café de los Angelitos 🍷🎶
Buenos Aires

We did this on the first evening and it was great.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone at the Cafe were very professional
Transport
Fire at Height - Full Day with lunch included
Fire at Height - Full Day with lunch included
Mendoza

This was true highlight.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Maria was great! Everyone we interacted with were wonderful
Transport
Our driver was great
Uco Valley Experience - PRIVATE
Uco Valley Experience - PRIVATE
Mendoza

This was fun experience and the lunch was nice. This a packaged selection of wineries

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Maria was the best!
Transport
Our driver was great
Half day tour Tigre & Delta with time to Lunch
Half day tour Tigre & Delta with time to Lunch
Buenos Aires
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🥩🍷 Traditional Argentine Food Tour
🥩🍷 Traditional Argentine Food Tour
Buenos Aires

We had already had done some higher end tasting of food before the tour. The best part was a bit of walking and best was visiting with the guide and sharing her story

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
City tour + Colon Theatre on private service
City tour + Colon Theatre on private service
Buenos Aires

Frenando and driver was great very informative and did some tailoring to our interests

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Local specialist: Gabriela Recalde

Do not leave everything up to travel company. Do your own homework as well so you get to experience what you think is important to you!
Spain | Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2026

Janice
Janice W.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026
I learned a great deal in planning this trip with Coraima. I had worked very hard on what I wanted to see and do. She had put it all together and with 2 months before we paid our bill. I then noticed a few changes or things that logistically that would not work and requested changes. That was a bit of a no no. But she went to bat for me and made each of them come true. The accommodations in Seville exceeded our expectations. We had a 2 hour guide to begin our time in Seville. She was not... Read more

I learned a great deal in planning this trip with Coraima. I had worked very hard on what I wanted to see and do. She had put it all together and with 2 months before we paid our bill. I then noticed a few changes or things that logistically that would not work and requested changes. That was a bit of a no no. But she went to bat for me and made each of them come true. The accommodations in Seville exceeded our expectations. We had a 2 hour guide to begin our time in Seville. She was not terribly inciteful but very nice. BUT, the brilliance of the guide, Carlos that we had for 3 different 9 hour day adventures outside of Seville was the BEST. He knew every detail both historically , culturally gastronomically. He knew people everywhere we went and so he could really coordinate timing and every detail. We only used Kim Kim for train to Madrid and hotel. The location was perfect and although hotel could use a bit of updating, the staff etc were terrific. Kim Kim has once again given us a great trip with lasting memories!

Hotel Reviews
Room Mate Alba
Madrid

Initially, when we walked into this hotel we felt a bit if disappointment it wasn’t as updated as to style as what we’ve experienced. It looked a bit work. But we learned as time went on. . The location was fabulous. In the barrier des Lettres, far more intimate and interesting than most if Madrid. The breakfasts had much to offer but only moderately good as to quality. The rooms were comfortable and the showers very good. Staff- lovely. We ended up feeling glad we had stayed there!

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Hotel Boutique Casa del Poeta Sevilla
Sevilla

This hotel exceeded our expectations. The location was quiet and intimate. The hotel was so lovely. Every large space as well as the rooms the breakfasts were incredible and the staff so accommodating. Each nite for 45 minutes , we had a Spanish guitarist and could enjoy a glass of wine. Beds and towels also luxurious.

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Activity Reviews
Private Day Trip to Córdoba from Seville
Private Day Trip to Córdoba from Seville
Seville

The Mosque is truly spectacular and our guide Carlos, had a dear friend who gave us a private tour. A true wonder. Only problem was the time of year the town was PACKED with tourists like us and it was very hot. Glad to have seen the Jewish quarter and its history.

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Flamenco Show & Museum Visit
Flamenco Show & Museum Visit
Seville

So glad we booked it for evening. I’ve seen flamenco, but the man was a superstar. Really enjoyed.

Quality of Experience
Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Seville

Ten great hours. Cadiz lovely to walk the town and visit Mercado. Onto Jerez for the equestrian show which was brilliant. Fabulous lunch at Alcala, another Michelin. Also sherry tasting at Lustau. A great day.

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Private Ronda & White Villages Day Trip
Private Ronda & White Villages Day Trip
Seville

We loved this portion of our trip… both the visits and our guide. Sentinel is a must to see and experience. Zahara had a film being shot there which was fun and Ronda. Had a Michelin lunch( due to Carlis’ expertise) over looking the gorge.

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Local specialist: Coraima Yañez

It was a great trip to wine country and Paris...
France | Oct 2 - Oct 11, 2026

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Warren R.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

It was a great trip to wine country and Paris. Our guide, Alexia, was fantastic; very responsive, attentive, and available thoughout planning and the visit. We both learned a bit about what works for me and my partner. Every single guide we encountered was as good as you could hope for. The baking classes were perfect and we learned a great deal. I’m looking forward to planning a Spain/Portugal trip with Alexia next summer.

Local specialist: Alexia Saint-Haont

Trip muy fabuloso!
Spain | Sep 29 - Oct 11, 2026

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Holly S.
Lawrence, IN | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026
Trip was fabulous with seamless transfers, great car rental, excellent guides, georgé, Jamie, Carlos. Picos de Europa was beautiful even though it rained almost the whole day, trip to French Basque was really nice, cities were really enjoyable. Food was excellent. Raquel made a great trip for us. It was very nice, Read more

Trip was fabulous with seamless transfers, great car rental, excellent guides, georgé, Jamie, Carlos. Picos de Europa was beautiful even though it rained almost the whole day, trip to French Basque was really nice, cities were really enjoyable. Food was excellent. Raquel made a great trip for us. It was very nice,

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Bahía
Santander
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Parador de Fuente Dé
Fuente Dé, Cantabria
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Zinema7
San Sebastian (Guipuzcoa)
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hesperia Bilbao
Bilbao
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Beatnik Rural Hotel
Vedra, A Coruña
Authenticity & Character
Location
It was a drive to Santiago for restaurants, but things were booked in town
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastián

Tour was fun and food was great

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Where the Camino Ends: A Guided Walk Through Santiago
Where the Camino Ends: A Guided Walk Through Santiago
Santiago de Compostela

Carlos was great with a wealth of history knowledge

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A Day at Lakes of Covadonga & Covadonga Sanctuary
A Day at Lakes of Covadonga & Covadonga Sanctuary
Spain

Jorgé was great guide and even provided umbrellas for the rainy day. Trip was beautiful!

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French Basque Coast: Biarritz & Saint-Jean-de-Luz
French Basque Coast: Biarritz & Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Spain

James was great guide and tour was great

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A Basque Country Excursion:  Jaizkibel Hike, Txakoli Winery & Hondarribia
A Basque Country Excursion: Jaizkibel Hike, Txakoli Winery & Hondarribia
San Sebastián

So nice- James was excellent guide

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Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno

A Wonderful Visit in Istanbul
Turkey | Sep 9 - Sep 13, 2026

Vicki
Vicki M.
Elk Grove Village, IL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026
Our agent, Zehra, did a wonderful job helping us plan our 3 days in Istanbul. We were picked up and taken to the airport. Our hotel was charming and in a wonderful location. The staff and breakfast were great. We did two days of walking tours with a lovely guide named Eda. She was very knowledgeable and very helpful. We had such fun with her- we invited her to visit us in America. This was my second trip with Kim Kim- and both were flawlessly executed! I plan to travel with them again in... Read more

Our agent, Zehra, did a wonderful job helping us plan our 3 days in Istanbul. We were picked up and taken to the airport. Our hotel was charming and in a wonderful location. The staff and breakfast were great. We did two days of walking tours with a lovely guide named Eda. She was very knowledgeable and very helpful. We had such fun with her- we invited her to visit us in America.

This was my second trip with Kim Kim- and both were flawlessly executed! I plan to travel with them again in the future.

Hotel Review
Celal Sultan Hotel
İstanbul

Wonderful location and staff with a great breakfast . Rooms are simple but very comfortable with everything we needed.

Authenticity & Character
Very European feel- not a chain.
Location
Near historic sites, tons of great restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The staff could not have been better
Local specialist: Zehra Alper
Zehra
Zehra Alper
Local specialist in Istanbul, Turkey | Replied on Oct 12, 2026

Thank you so much, Vicki! It was such a pleasure helping you plan your time in Istanbul, and I’m so happy to hear you had a wonderful time with Eda. It means a lot to hear this was your second great experience with kimkim. I hope we get to welcome you back to Türkiye again soon! ❤️

We loved our entire experience with KimKim - ...
Scotland | Oct 3 - Oct 9, 2026

Cristina
Cristina S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
We loved our entire experience with KimKim - very responsive, very easy to work with, and knowledgeable. Read more

We loved our entire experience with KimKim - very responsive, very easy to work with, and knowledgeable.

Hotel Reviews
The Inn on Loch Lomond
Inverbeg

Very beautiful location and great staff. Comfortable rooms, well appointed.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not near the town, but fine for us as we had a car.
Staff
Front desk staff was awesome!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Victoria House Bed and Breakfast
Fort william

Wonderful staff and well appointed rooms; food was great and the bed was comfortable. We appreciated having minifridge as well and used the hot tub which was spotless and well maintained. It is not right downtown but there are things around the Inn to do.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Be aware that you will need to drive if you want to be in the town area. Lots of walking paths around it and cute cafe.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Loch Eyre House
Portree

The house itself has a beautiful view of the loch. The rooms leave a lot to be desired. They are tiny. If there are two of you each with a suitcase, be prepared to struggle to find floor space for them. The shower is narrow, almost impossible to wash your hair without hitting your arms on the sides, one hand towel, minimal amenities. There is little to no soundproofing and it's like staying in someone's house, so you hear everything. The main room shown in the picture is beautiful but very small so if more than a couple of people want to use it, it's a bit awkward. The hotel is also very far from town, on challenging roads. There is nowhere to walk there for exercise.

Authenticity & Character
Location
If you're interested in being able to walk anywhere, this is not the location for you. If you want to be far from everything with a lot of quiet, it's good for that.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Towels were old, one had a hole in it, the most basic amenities provided. Bed was old and uncomfortable.
Kingsmills Hotel
Inverness

Wonderful stay - large, comfortable rooms, very pretty hotel. Nice pool and hot tub as well.

Authenticity & Character
Location
You can walk to town, but it is at least a 15 minute walk.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Allan Park
Stirling

A great place to eat and wonderful staff; however, I would not recommend staying in the basement level. The kitchen is there and the music was very loud. Rooms are tiny but well done.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to everything.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Loch Lomond Sunset Cruise
Loch Lomond Sunset Cruise
Loch Lomond

This was sold as a sunset cruise, but it was at 3:30 so there wasn't much of a sunset. You are gone for 1 hour and it's a very cursory view of the lake. The boat was very nice and the information was good to know.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise
Inverness

Beautiful views and hilarious guides on the trip.

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Stirling Old Town Private Walking Tour
Stirling Old Town Private Walking Tour
Scotland

Perfectly paced trip - our guide was incredibly knowledgeable (and patient) with all of our questions.

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Didn't apply
Bespoke Private Isle of Skye Tour from Portree
Bespoke Private Isle of Skye Tour from Portree
Scotland

Trevor was amazing - the best day of our entire trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable and patient with us, and worked with us to give us the best day. He thought of everything, including bringing us hot tea, towels, snacks, raincoats - you name it. Wish we had Trevor with us on the rest of the trip!

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Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Wonderful guides, an amazing experience. Wou...
Turkey | Sep 20 - Sep 26, 2026

Karen
Karen H.
Honolulu, HI | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
Wonderful guides, an amazing experience. Would love to go back to Turkiye ! Read more

Wonderful guides, an amazing experience. Would love to go back to Turkiye !

Hotel Review
The Marmara Pera
Istanbul

Awesome room at the end of the hall on the 15th floor with panoramic view !

Local specialist: Berat Ornek

This was my first trip planned with a travel ...
Iceland | Sep 4 - Sep 13, 2026

Gabrielle
Gabrielle B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
This was my first trip planned with a travel expert. I normally book everything myself. Gummi was fantastic from start to finish! We chose an active vacation, and so it was. He picked wonderful hotels and cabins for us. Places I never would have chosen.Stayed in touch the whole trip, even letting us know the nights we could expect Northern Lights, activity cancellations and updated hotel info. He was also super helpful at adding last minute activities to our trip (snorkeling the continental... Read more

This was my first trip planned with a travel expert. I normally book everything myself. Gummi was fantastic from start to finish! We chose an active vacation, and so it was. He picked wonderful hotels and cabins for us. Places I never would have chosen.Stayed in touch the whole trip, even letting us know the nights we could expect Northern Lights, activity cancellations and updated hotel info. He was also super helpful at adding last minute activities to our trip (snorkeling the continental divide). His recommendations along the route were also great for activities and food. Plan to leave at the 'suggested time' as you may find yourself driving after dark. We explored many places, started after the suggested time, so we had to skip a few optional stops. We also stayed many places longer than suggested. You just never know what you will get. We were so lucky to have wonderful weather and longer days, so we explored and took literally thousands of pictures.Get ready to keep saying 'WOW'!!!

Hotel Reviews
CenterHotel Klöpp
Reykjavík

Downtown, no parking. We stayed here 2 nights. First room was very small, second night was huge. It was loud due to being in the city. We got spoiled by the quiet of the country. It is central to everything and very walkable. Breakfast is very plain.

Authenticity & Character
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city noise
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
wet bathroom
Hótel Búðir
Búðir

Beautiful drive to get here. Great views. Wonderful staff.

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Fosshótel Mývatn
Myvatn

Awesome views! Breakfast and dinner here were fantastic! midges were a problem in the parking lot, but no where in the hotel. We even had our patio door open for a while, and no issues.

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Krákhamar Apartments
Djúpivogur

Got to see the N. L's from this cabin. Cozy and great amenities. Owner was very nice. First place we stayed in Iceland that we didn't roast all night.

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Magma Hotel
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Cute cabin rooms. Wonderful food and staff.

The Hill Hotel at Fludir
Fludir

Loved this hotel. Great sunset, great food-wonderful kitty!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great view
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion
Iceland

sadly the winds were really high the day we were scheduled, so our activity got cancelled the day before.

Quality of Experience
just the lagoon, we didn't kayak
Whale Watching Safari by Traditional Boat
Whale Watching Safari by Traditional Boat
Iceland

We followed a humpback and Minkie whale.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Golden Circle

Once in a lifetime!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Seaside Horseback Ride
Seaside Horseback Ride
Iceland

Guides were great, wish we had more time on the horses.

Quality of Experience
we spent most of the time just walking to the beach, then we walked on the beach for 20 feet, then up a hill.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

Our guide Magni was great! Very sad to see where the glacier was just 2 years prior and where it is today.

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Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason

We loved Alfonso!
Basque Country | Sep 30 - Oct 8, 2026

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JC G.
Arlington, VA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

Alfonso did it all for us! Helped plan our whole trip, led us on a bike tour of San Sebastián, and served as tour guide on a driving trip to Biarritz!
He was an encyclopedia of historical facts about Basque country. We are just lucky to have found Alfonso thru KimKim. He made our visit truly memorable. And we couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable person to spend time with.

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Oct 11, 2026

Hello.
It is very beautiful to read your words, and see that you had such a great time discovering our Basque Country.
Thanks for sharing these days with us.
Take care!

All of our drivers and guides were excellent:...
Italy | Sep 22 - Oct 4, 2026

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Al L.
Southport, NC, USA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
All of our drivers and guides were excellent: Marco, Bruno, Giuseppe, Fredricko, Steve, our driver in Malta that took us to Gozo. All get exceptional reviews. Read more

All of our drivers and guides were excellent: Marco, Bruno, Giuseppe, Fredricko, Steve, our driver in Malta that took us to Gozo. All get exceptional reviews.

Hotel Reviews
Palazzo Paolina Boutique Hotel
Valletta

Great location, excellent and knowledgeable staff.

Authenticity & Character
Exceptional character. Unique dining facility.
Location
Great location.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Catania

Great location and rooftop view. Staff was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location and rooftop view.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Leslie Tranchina

Sara was top notch from the time we started a...
Croatia | Sep 21 - Oct 4, 2026

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Dean H.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

Sara was top notch from the time we started arranging our trip to Croatia. Everything was arranged and all events booked perfectly. Sara always responded quickly to our questions and concerns. At the end of each day or our trip she would prepare us for the next day. Our trip was wonderful; there were no low points.

Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 12, 2026
Hi Dean, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! It was a true pleasure working with you and your group throughout your stay, and I’m so happy to hear that you had an amazing trip. I also want to thank you once again for putting your trust in me. I’m really glad we had the opportunity to help you experience Croatia, meet some wonderful people along the way, and hopefully create memories that you’ll cherish for years to come. Please send my best to everyone in... Read more

Hi Dean,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review!

It was a true pleasure working with you and your group throughout your stay, and I’m so happy to hear that you had an amazing trip.

I also want to thank you once again for putting your trust in me. I’m really glad we had the opportunity to help you experience Croatia, meet some wonderful people along the way, and hopefully create memories that you’ll cherish for years to come.

Please send my best to everyone in the group! I hope you’re already missing Croatia a little, and that many more wonderful adventures await you all.

Wishing you all the best!

Warm regards,
Sara

OUR DRIVERS IN LISBON WERE INCREDIBLE. THEY W...
Portugal | Sep 26 - Oct 4, 2026

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Deborah B.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
OUR DRIVERS IN LISBON WERE INCREDIBLE. THEY WERE ALL FRIENDLY AND EXTREMELY HELPFUL. WE HAD THE OWNER FOR 2 OF OUR TOURS AND FELT LIKE HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND!!!! All the tours wee great and the one to Sintra was extraordinary. Our guide again was exceptional. The accommodations were also wonderful, and the hosts were extremely helpful, especially with restaurant recommendations. The travel to the Douro valley was very long and we were happy we had the long hike once we arrived. Our guide... Read more

OUR DRIVERS IN LISBON WERE INCREDIBLE. THEY WERE ALL FRIENDLY AND EXTREMELY HELPFUL. WE HAD THE OWNER FOR 2 OF OUR TOURS AND FELT LIKE HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND!!!! All the tours wee great and the one to Sintra was extraordinary. Our guide again was exceptional. The accommodations were also wonderful, and the hosts were extremely helpful, especially with restaurant recommendations. The travel to the Douro valley was very long and we were happy we had the long hike once we arrived. Our guide was very friendly during our hike. The accommodations were again excellent, and our host was helpful and friendly. He even had a friend who was a taxi driver who took us wherever we needed to go and gave restaurant recommendations. The first night he just ran a tab instead of having us pay per trip. At the end of the second night we paid him for all trips. We could not believe he was that trusting. We, of course, offered to pay each time but he said we would settle up at the end. Our wine tour was incredible. Our guide who was the son of the owner of the family winery was also incredible. We learned so much about running a winery and it was on the river. We bought some of his wines!!!! While one cannot buy his wines retail, once you have purchased on sight you are now able to order direct from him.
Then we come to a part of the trip that was not good. We had a driver from the valley to Porto who spoke no English and did not even tell us until we reached Porto. His driving was erratic and made us very nervous. Obviously as he had not even spoken to us, we did not know he had no English. We would advise you not to use them again.
Our Porto walk and wine tasting walk were informative and fun. The guide for the wine tasting was great and of course we found a port that you cannot buy here. We are looking forwarding to enjoying the bottle we purchased. Our accommodations were incredible, the garden house, and our hosts were also quite helpful, especially when we had to leave so early. The only tour we did not enjoy was our final day. The day trip to Braga and Guimaraes was not enjoyable. The driver was not on time and the service kept sending different messages, first that he would be 30-45 minutes late, (which meant we could have had breakfast) then that he would be there in 5 minutes, then after I asked that they explain, the response was that one of the responses was not intended for us, and I finally messaged that we would now wait inside until he arrived. They told us to expect one vehicle and later changed to a different one. When the driver finally arrived, he said he had locked his keys in his vehicle and that was the issue. He then spent considerable time picking up 2 other couples. During the long drive, he talked and talked but it was uninteresting. He was hyper. He did finally calm down and we enjoyed him. We had a good lunch. Luckily the guide was good friends with the owner. However, we then had to be in the car while he dropped everyone else off and finally arrived near our hotel, within
a couple blocks, and an hour after the tour was supposed to end. Our driver to the airport at 3:30 am was great. He arrived on time and was quite friendly. KimKim was helpful in assuring me he would be on time so thank you. After the day before I need that assurance.

Hotel Reviews
Menina Colina Guesthouse
Porto

The garden house was incredible, and the staff was very helpful including the manager of the restaurant.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa de São Domingos
Peso da Régua

The owner was friendly and helpful.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pátio do Tijolo
Lisbon

Excellent and the hosts were very helpful in restaurant choices.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Gaia Port Tasting Walk
Gaia Port Tasting Walk
Portugal

Loved it

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
You take an uber so nothing to review but it was fine
Private Douro Valley Hike
Private Douro Valley Hike
Portugal

See narrative

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked to it
Evening Fado Show
Evening Fado Show
Lisbon

It was interesting

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
NA We walked there as it was very close to our accommodations which was great
Transport
Private Highlights Tour of Lisbon
Private Highlights Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon

The guide made it special

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Loved him
Transport
Porto Highlights Walk
Porto Highlights Walk
Porto
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We took public transport to get there which wasfin e
Day Trip to Braga & Guimarães
Day Trip to Braga & Guimarães
Porto

See narrative

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Private Douro & Vinho Verde Wine Tasting
Private Douro & Vinho Verde Wine Tasting
Portugal

See my narrative.

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Private Pena Palace & Sintra Village Half-Day Trip
Private Pena Palace & Sintra Village Half-Day Trip
Lisbon

stated in my narrative

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing as stated in my narrative
Transport
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez

Paris Made Easy
France | Oct 3 - Oct 10, 2026

Jessica
Jessica G.
Boston, MA, USA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
Our trip was wonderful. As the person who is normally in charge of booking EVERYTHING for a family vacation, I was nervous trusting those details to someone else- but everything was wonderful and Amandine was extremely helpful. The vintage car tour through Paris was so much fun- we loved riding around all of the small streets and learning about the beautiful city. We were also the subject of many vacation photos! Sebastien, our tour guide at the Louvre was FANTASTIC. He was so good... Read more

Our trip was wonderful. As the person who is normally in charge of booking EVERYTHING for a family vacation, I was nervous trusting those details to someone else- but everything was wonderful and Amandine was extremely helpful.

The vintage car tour through Paris was so much fun- we loved riding around all of the small streets and learning about the beautiful city. We were also the subject of many vacation photos!

Sebastien, our tour guide at the Louvre was FANTASTIC. He was so good with our daughter- engaging, funny, kind and knowledgable. Even though the museum was SO busy that day, Seb navigated us through like a true pro.

We had a wonderful time with Mai at our croissant baking class. My daughter loved learning how to make all of the delicious treats, and was so excited to try them hot out of the oven when we were done.

Having cars arranged for us to travel between locations was SO helpful- as this was the part I was most worried about accomplishing with my family!

Overall, Kimkim made my first vacation to Europe with my daughter so much easier and we will definitely be back next time we're planning a big trip!

Hotel Review
Aparthotel Adagio Paris Montmartre
Paris

We loved staying here! - The rooms were clean and spacious with a nice kitchenette, close to a small grocery for essentials. - the included breakfast was brought to our room every morning and was delicious! - About a 5 minute walk from two metro lines (2 and 12) that bringing you easily to central Paris - This area of Montmartre is a at the bottom of the funicular (3 minute walk!) so it's easy to get up into the hills, but also had many shops and restaurants very close by!

Authenticity & Character
Location
About a 5 minute walk from two metro lines (2 and 12) that bringing you easily to central Paris - This area of Montmartre is a at the bottom of the funicular (3 minute walk!) so it's easy to get up into the hills, but also had many shops and restaurants very close by!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Palace of Versailles Half day trip (Skip the line, audioguided & gardens) by minivan from Paris
Palace of Versailles Half day trip (Skip the line, audioguided & gardens) by minivan from Paris
Paris

I wish we had more time for this! Versailles was gorgeous and the half day tour was great for my daughter, but we could have spent a ton more time exploring the gardens. The audio guide was nice and they have a kids specific option available in certain languages that my daughter really liked listening to. We spent about an hour in the gardens and about 90 minutes in the palace.

Quality of Experience
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Transport
Private Transfer from Paris hotel to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
France

The car services that were booked for us throughout our trip were excellent, everyone was always on time, friendly, clean cars and reliable!

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Little Bakers of Paris: Kids’ Baguette & Croissant Workshop
Little Bakers of Paris: Kids’ Baguette & Croissant Workshop
Paris

This workshop was so fun, hands on, and a great way to spend an afternoon. We worked together with the instructor to make croissants and dough, learned about the techniques and had lots of laughs.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mai was wonderful! We loved getting to work with her and spending time getting to know her a bit!
Louvre Treasure Hunt (kids or teens tour)
Louvre Treasure Hunt (kids or teens tour)
Paris

This was a great experience! The Louvre was incredibly busy on the day of our visit, so having Seb, our tour guide was invaluable. He was so knowledgeable and kept my daughter engaged and made sure she was able to see and experience things even in the crowds. She loved spending the time with him and completing her scavenger hunt activity!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sebastien our guide was wonderful!!
Guided tour of Paris and secret Montmartre in a Citroën 2CV
Guided tour of Paris and secret Montmartre in a Citroën 2CV
Paris

This was so fun!! We loved zooming around Paris is this tiny vintage car seeing the sights. A nice way to get a lay of the land and explore the nooks and crannies of Montmartre.

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Local specialist: Amandine Baillarguès

Stunning trip to Scotland- October 2026
Scotland | Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2026

Pia
Pia M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
Our trip to Scotland, booked through kimkim and organized by Kateryna, was a delight from start to finish. We are a group of 4 friends (2 couples) with busy lives, none of whom had traveled to Scotland or even been abroad in years. Kimkim and Kateryna planned a 6-day trip for us that managed to hit all our highlights and left us all with the desire to return. Planning the trip was easy- I put our priorities and parameters into the kimkim survey, and Kate came back with a plan for our trip... Read more

Our trip to Scotland, booked through kimkim and organized by Kateryna, was a delight from start to finish. We are a group of 4 friends (2 couples) with busy lives, none of whom had traveled to Scotland or even been abroad in years. Kimkim and Kateryna planned a 6-day trip for us that managed to hit all our highlights and left us all with the desire to return. Planning the trip was easy- I put our priorities and parameters into the kimkim survey, and Kate came back with a plan for our trip that included all our hotel stays, private tours, castle and historic site visits and lots of local flavor. Kate answered all of our questions quickly and efficiently, and when we decided to add a day to our trip she altered our plan, and even switched up a few of the hotels based on our preferences.
Once our flights and the trip were booked, we kept in touch through the kimkim chat and emails, downloading the kimkim app a few weeks before departure. The app had all our hotel, tour and other tickets contained right within it, usually including map and website links, so no searching through emails or looking up directions. We used the app every day during our trip!
When we arrived in Edinburgh we were met by a driver who kept in touch via text while we went through immigration and collected our bags. The driver (Nikolin with Eagle Transfer) was friendly and on the drive to the hotel gave us a lot of local tips as well as much-needed driving advice (we picked up a rental car after 2 days in Edinburgh). It was great to not have to struggle with our bags on a train, or figure out how to book our own taxi.
Two days in Edinburgh were not nearly enough, but we had other places to go! In Edinburgh we had a fantastic 2.5 hour walking tour of the city with Jack, an amazing Scottish tour guide who met us at our hotel, took us all over the city, also gave us great recommendations, and escorted us back to the hotel at the end. Definitely one of our trip highlights!
From Edinburgh we drove to Loch Lommond, then to Oban, Inverness, Stirling and finally back to Edinburgh to catch our flight home. We managed a flat tire when almost to our hotel in Loch Lommond, which threw a wrench into our plans. Reaching out to Kate via the kimkim app was easy and she helped get us connected with our tour guide in Oban. They adjusted the time of our driving tour the next day which allowed us to do a 3-hour (plus!) tour with John, another highlight. John saw that we had covered a lot of our planned tour with him on our drive to Oban, so he adjusted and gave us an entirely different tour that covered so much local history and sights- even letting us stop at a pub for a quick refresh! At the end he took us to Dunstaffnage Castle, a stunning ruin with so much history. From Oban we headed to Inverness, then the next day from Inverness to Stirling. At every stop we were able to experience the vast history of Scotland, and our own ancestral connections to it. Once we got the hang of the driving even that was a delight, with so much stunning scenery everywhere we turned. We were incredibly lucky with the weather during our trip, with only a little bit of rain (which treated us to no less than 3 rainbows) and very mild temperatures.
To anyone planning a trip to Scotland- especially if you have never been- we highly recommend the service, professionalism, expertise and guidance of Kate and the whole kimkim team. We can't wait to go back to Scotland, or to have kimkim help us plan another trip abroad!

Hotel Reviews
Victoria Square
Stirling

This hotel was just lovely and we wish we could have stayed longer. Harriet (the owner/manager) was so helpful and kind, helping us with our heavy bags (no elevators in this historic property). Great location on the edge of Stirling, private car park, very pretty restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Stunning decor, beautiful building, just gorgeous.
Location
Quiet but right on the edge of Stirling, an easy walk to lots of things. Overlooked a lovely green square/park.
Staff
Harriet accepted delivery of our passports from a taxi driver (left at a previous hotel) and held them for us to arrive. She also made dinner reservations for us at a local bistro and helped us with everything we needed.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Every detail here- robes, slippers, heated towel bars and tile floors in the bath, lovely complimentary sherry and shortbread in the room. Just lovely.
Bunchrew House Hotel
Bunchrew

Rated one of the most romantic hotels in Scotland- and we could see why! We stayed in the Lovat Suite- huge, truly historical feeling while still being incredibly comfortable. Our friends and traveling companions had the suite next door which had a stunning view of Beauly Firth right out their window. We arrived late and left relatively early, but enjoyed a nice breakfast and a drink in the lounge/bar the night before. Wish we had had more time to explore the history of this beautiful property.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like we were staying in an incredibly well-preserved, very historic home.
Location
Right on the shore of Beauly Firth- really beautiful and lucky if your room overlooks the water!
Staff
Our visit was brief but everyone was very kind and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lovely bath with heated tile floor, heated towel bars, giant comfy bed.
Dungallan Country House
Oban

Dungallan Country house is just that- a lovely country house. The rooms are stunning and have all the amenities you could ask for- including gorgeous bathrooms with heated towel bars, robes and slippers, giant shower, etc. Homemade shortbread and Scottish tablet (a treat!) in every room. The staff- lead by manager Michele- could not have been more helpful, setting us at ease immediately upon arrival when we discovered we had left our passports in the room safe at our previous hotel. The dinner we had in their restaurant was quite possibly the best dinner of our entire trip. Lovely breakfast too.

Authenticity & Character
Just like a lovely large country home, with only a few rooms that are beautifully appointed.
Location
A stunning view from the lawn and patio, although up a steep winding drive from the main road so be careful!
Staff
Michele- the manager- was absolutely amazing, as were David and the rest of the staff. We felt like honored guests!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was so clean and so comfortable- lovely bath, comfy bed. I wanted to take home all their draperies.
Cameron House
Alexandria

Cameron House is a full-on luxury resort. We stayed in the original part of the building in a lovely ground-level room that overlooked the beautiful garden. The hotel has everything, and while we didn't have time to experience all of it we were able to see the gorgeous pool/waterslide/hot tub/spa area, the stunning whiskey bar, the fun and casual lounge restaurant, and the lovely lobby bar. At dinner at their off-site restaurant as both in the hotel were fully booked. Amazing location right on the shore of Loch Lommond. The massive, stunning buffet breakfast we had the next morning was beyond compare, with the best haggis of the trip and just an amazing selection of anything you could want. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Authenticity & Character
Hotel/resort that was obviously a grand estate in previous centuries.
Location
Right on the shore of Loch Lommond, absolutely stunning.
Staff
Above and beyond- from bringing our bags from our disabled car in the parking lot (flat tire!) to assisting us get our passports transferred to a later hotel after I brilliantly left them in the hotel safe.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stunning room with all the amenities- robes, slippers, heated towel bars, shortbread! Incredibly comfortable bed.
Apex Waterloo Place
Edinburgh

A great hotel in the heart of Edinburgh New Town. The rooms are modern and comfortable, with all the amenities you would expect from a 4-5 star hotel. The staff at the hotel could not have been more helpful and accommodating, from holding our bags when we arrived early in the morning, to the most wonderful and attentive service in the restaurant (with a truly delicious breakfast service) to helping us book a taxi to pick up our rental car on the day of checkout. Even though there was road construction going on on the street in front of the hotel, we were able to be dropped off and picked up right at the door. We would definitely book here again!

Authenticity & Character
This is a relatively modern hotel but retains a good deal of character, especially in the lovely lounge and bar area.
Location
Easy to walk to lots of places, nearby shopping, coffee shops, restaurants and local sights.
Staff
They were so attentive and helpful at every step and at every level of service, from front desk staff to housekeeping and restaurant staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable room and bed, great temperature controls, terrific shower! Gorgeous garden tub we did not take advantage of.
Activity Reviews
Oban Distillery Visit
Oban Distillery Visit
Oban

Unfortunately we were unable to do the distillery visit as our earlier activity (driving tour) started late due to our later than planned arrival in Oban. I'm sure it would have been great.

Historical Tour and Seafood Experience
Historical Tour and Seafood Experience
Oban

John adjusted the timing of our tour as we were late arriving to Oban (due to our own car trouble) and took us on a lovely 3+ hour tour of the area. The original route was one we had kind of traveled on our way from Loch Lommond, so John adjusted and took us to other places- the Bridge over the Atlantic, Dunstaffnage Castle, a lovely seaside village where they hold a rock-skipping competition and other memorable spots. Due to our delay we weren't able to take advantage of the seafood tasting experience, which was unfortunate, but now we have a reason to go back to Oban!

Quality of Experience
Got to see so much of the area around Oban, learn about the history and just soak it all in!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
John was just the best, and we so appreciated his time, local knowledge and landscape, and willingness to adapt the tour to what we wanted to see and experience.
Transport
John's tour van was clean, comfortable and he maneuvered it around the scary (to us) Scottish roads with ease!
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh

This guided walking tour of Edinburgh was one of the highlights of our trip. Jack- our tour guide- met us at our hotel and brought us straight up to Calton Hill, an historic sight very close by. From there he guided us through New Town, Old Town, the Royal Mile, New College, Grassmarket and eventually back to our hotel, offering history, local lore and knowledge the entire way. So much nicer than a larger, more impersonal group. Jack even took us inside the Edinburgh Supreme Court building (two of our group were lawyers) which was a great addition/side note. We absolutely loved this part of our trip to Scotland.

Quality of Experience
We learned so much and really got a feel for the city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jack was the absolute best- so friendly and kind, adjusted our tour to fit what we wanted, etc.
Transport
We were walking but Jack made sure we weren't exhausted- Edinburgh has a lot of stairs!
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

There is so much history to learn in Italy. T...
Italy | Sep 27 - Oct 9, 2026

Susanne
Susanne T.
Lewes, DE, USA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
There is so much history to learn in Italy. The arts, the beauty of the countryside, the food and the wine are all exceptional. Our tripped was well planned by KimKim! Every day I would receive a message on Whatsapp about the next day's activities. We were kept up to date and didn't have to panic. Each tour was very good. I particularly love the street food tours- they really had some good tasting bites of food. Coming from USA, I was shcoked at the amount of traffic in many places, but I... Read more

There is so much history to learn in Italy. The arts, the beauty of the countryside, the food and the wine are all exceptional. Our tripped was well planned by KimKim! Every day I would receive a message on Whatsapp about the next day's activities. We were kept up to date and didn't have to panic. Each tour was very good. I particularly love the street food tours- they really had some good tasting bites of food. Coming from USA, I was shcoked at the amount of traffic in many places, but I always felt safe with the guides and private transfers- and even on the fast speed train. We would not have been able to manuever the roads and destination without them. I wish I could remember all the names of the people involved

Hotel Reviews
Relais Le Clarisse Rome
Rome

The room was clean and the bed comfortable. It is very small, though- we both stubbed toes trying to get around the bed, but we got used to it. The shower was also very small. They have a nice garden area and you can eat your breakfast there or inside. They don't have room keys, you have to use their website to unlock the doors. (that was difficult for me, since my phone was being used for directions etc during the day and the battery was almost dead each evening). There's plenty of nice places to walk around in the area, but the collosseum is about 45 minute walk.

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Ca' Pozzo Inn
Venice

The staff were very nice and accomadating. I like the area, but it would've been hard to find, if we didn't have a guide. The front is tucked away in an alley- but most of Venice is going through alleyways. Once you walk out of the alley, you are at the waterfront. Venice is all walk or boat- no cars or bikes. I really liked this hotel. The breakfast was very good and I liked that we could get cappuccino with breakfast. The only slight downfall would be that you shouldn't take a bath. I was sore from so much walking and the bath was perfect, but in Venice it doesn't drain well, so the water rose up from the drain in the floor of the bathroom. The staff took care of cleaning my clothes that got wet, and I'm sure they fixed the problem after we left, but because Venice is in water, I don't think it can handle tub drains.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to everything, but tucked out of the way.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison du Sage
Florence

It is close to a piazza that has a lot going on, but the rooms are still quiet when you're inside. Everything was comfortable and clean. One guy seemed new and not helpful, but everyone else was good. I loved the nice big shower!

Authenticity & Character
The buildings have history and character
Location
Somewhat close to a lot of things we wanted to do, but not too close. Uffizi gallery is about 20 minute walk.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was comfortable and the room was clean
Hotel Florida
Sorrento

The room was very nice and clean. It was roomier than others we had in Italy, so that was nice. It is right across from a school, so trying to drive around in the morning was almost impossible. It is close enough walk to lots of things, but far enough that you don't feel in the mix. The pool was nice. The breakfasts were good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It's on the hill, so you can walk downhill to the center of town. It's a safe area and relatively quiet at tnight.
Staff
The staff were very kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Rome Street Food Tour
Rome Street Food Tour
Rome

Yum! Just yum! It was a very nice walk through town to small venues with good food. I absolutely loved the Pinca Pizza . It is made with 3 different flours: wheat, soy and rice, and it is scrumptious! We went to another place for Suppli. That is very filling and delicious (so good, we went back the next day for more!!). Unfortunately, the 3rd place we went for pasta was not so good. Some people liked it, though. I didn't eat more than 2 bites. The place had no other customers, so that should tell you something. The pasta Carbonara was salty, the sauce was too thick, and the noodles were way too al dente for me (kinda crunchy). But, I was full enough from the other stuff. Then, we topped off the night with gelato, which was very good. Luca was our guide and he was fantastic.

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Half Day Tour from Florence to Pisa - including the Leaning Tower
Half Day Tour from Florence to Pisa - including the Leaning Tower
Florence

It was a very nice half day. Our guide on the bus was good and told us a lot of things. Bags/purses are not allowed in the tower of Pisa, so if you want to climb it, leave your purse on the bus and take your wallet with you. One lady didn't understand that , even though the guide told us on the bus, so she complained afterwards -but she was the only one who didn't get the instructions, and I felt sorry for our guide. Anyways, we decided not to go inside the tower. The outside and the buildings were enough to please us. We had a spritz at the little restaurant there and enjoyed the views. Just remember that toilets in Italy cost money, so bring coins with you at all times.

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Ancient Appian Way E-Bike Excursion with Catacombs
Ancient Appian Way E-Bike Excursion with Catacombs
Rome

Our guide was very helpful and knowledgable. I thought I would be uneasy riding among traffic, but it is easier than it looks. Once you're out of the busy traffic, it opens up to some nice scenery. We saw the giant walls taht created the aquaducts and got lessons on how the water made it to the city from the mountains. It is just astounding the architectural geniuses that the Romans were. The guide in the catacombs was interesting, too. I had no idea this area existed. Our excursion was supposed to be in the morning, but we had thunderstorms roll through, so it was rescheduled for the afternoon- and I'm glad. It was a great afternoon. I think we did 12 miles.

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Venice at Sunset: Cicchetti, Food & Wine Tour
Venice at Sunset: Cicchetti, Food & Wine Tour
Venice

We had a lot of tours in Italy and this was one of my very favorites! The guide was awesome. I think we had about 8 people total, so it was intimate and easy to walk around with such a small group. I appreciated all the food s we tasted and the drinks we had. Everyone loved the Spritz drinks- the Select Spritz is the local favorite, and it was my favorite also. It was a good amount of walking/exploring without being too much. Ending it with a gelatto, was the perfect touch! I would do this again!

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Venetian Rowing Lesson
Venetian Rowing Lesson
Venice

This is a great way to experience Venice. I really enjoyed the guide and a enjoyed the rowing. It is at times peaceful and at times busy. We did this on our first day in Italy and I think it set the pace for us and allowed us to appreciate Venice even more.

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Legendary Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica with Terraces & Doge’s Palace
Legendary Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica with Terraces & Doge’s Palace
Venice

There's so much to take in. There's a lot of history in this building- so many rulers have been through here and many years of change. It was a very good experience. The guide was very knowledgable

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Amalfi Coast Towns: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
Amalfi Coast Towns: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
Italy

Just gorgeous. I really can't say enough good things about this tour. The guide was great, the places we stopped were beautiful and serene and the people were lovely. Although every place is filled with shops and souveniers- which is overwhelming. We ate lunch in Ravello. A rule of thumb for Italy is: if it has a beautiful scenic view, then they don't worry as much about the food quality. That was true everywhere we went. We opted for the scenic view, because it is spectacular. (the food was not). It was a lot of walking for the day -especially Positano, which has thousands of steps. At the end of the day we were very tired and it was nice to relax in the guide's vehicle on the way "home". I would do this tour again and again.

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Exclusive Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento
Exclusive Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento
Italy

Rafaelo was our guide. This was a wonderful tour on the boat, and we got to go on land for a few hours. We visited the blue grotto first (before it got extremely busy). It was very busy, but they move people fairly quick for a 5 minute tour into the grotto on a small boat. The water just glows a beautiful blue. Then we went on land. We decided to go to the top panoramic view. You take a bus to the area where you can wait in a long line to go on the Seggiovia Monte Solaro chairlift. It was quite a wait, but worth it. The scenery is fantastic. But, we couldn't stay there too long, becuase we had to use the chairlift to go back and the bus, etc. The bus is not labeled for where it goes, and often the people there will tell you the wrong bus to get on (we heard from many people complaining). But, we made it back and ate a sandwich and drank a beer on the boat. We got to see the natural arches and green grotto and more. It was really very nice!

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Uffizi Gallery Visit
Uffizi Gallery Visit
Florence

Daniela was our guide. She was enthusiastic about showing us the progession of art from medieval times to Baroque and further. Another couple had cancelled , so we were her only people on the tour, and it was fantastic. The gallery is a very busy place, but I felt like we were able to appreciate so much from this tour. It was definitely interesting and I would not have gotten much out of it, if I were to walk around on my own.

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Chianti Full Immersive Wine & Olive Oil Experience
Chianti Full Immersive Wine & Olive Oil Experience
Florence

The drive to each place was very scenic. We got good descriptions of the areas and the wines etc. We even had some time for shopping. I think the wines were good, and the olive oils were very nice. Lots of people there purchased bottles to take home. We tasted Chianti, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscan wines- and learned the difference between them. Fattoria di Bagnolo was the 1st stop. It is a family owned winery. We tasted their olive oil, Rose` and 2 Chiantis. It was such a beautiful place! Then we stopped to shop and walk around Greve In Chianti. We walked up a hill for a panoramic view, and it was awesome! Next stop was Luiano Winery. I like their wine the best! This is where we enjoyed a very nice lunch. Everything here was wonderful. 3rd winery was Diadema. we toured their olive oil making process and tasted their wines.

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Shared Murano and Burano Excursion
Shared Murano and Burano Excursion
Italy

I cannot rate this activity because the arrangements were made for the wrong date, so we didn't get to go.

Local specialist: Leslie Tranchina

We had the best driver, Ilyace!
Morocco | Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2026

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Jessica L.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
Our driver Ilyace, made the whole trip such a dream! Everything went smoothly and he took the time to take us all kinds of amazing places that weren't on our itinerary, and that only a local would know! Also, KimKim was very easy to work with and everyone on the tram were really great communicators. Read more

Our driver Ilyace, made the whole trip such a dream! Everything went smoothly and he took the time to take us all kinds of amazing places that weren't on our itinerary, and that only a local would know! Also, KimKim was very easy to work with and everyone on the tram were really great communicators.

Hotel Reviews
Dar Yakout
Chefchauen
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Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Great tents! The camel ride was a titch long for me but I enjoyed it .

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Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Aït Ouffi

This hotel was a gem! The rooms were beautiful and so clean. Dinner was such a treat! Beautiful and delicious and unexpected. Also, the staff was very attentive.

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We arrived at night and woke up to a gorgeous view
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Cute rooms, great bathroom.
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They were so attentive.
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Palais Sebban
Marrakech

Great location, beautiful rooms and excellent service.

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Barceló Casablanca
Casablanca

It feels a little old and run-down but the service was great.

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Local specialist: Imane Ouriche

I thought the man who gave us the tour of Acr...
Greece | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2026

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Caroline F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
I thought the man who gave us the tour of Acropolis was really good. He was nice and fun and knowledgeable. With that being said all of our tour guides and drivers were really good. Read more

I thought the man who gave us the tour of Acropolis was really good. He was nice and fun and knowledgeable. With that being said all of our tour guides and drivers were really good.

Hotel Reviews
Malmo Historic Hotel
Chania

The hotel was nice, the room was clean and had many amenities. We stayed in the new part which I was told was only open for about 2 months. Breakfast was great, many choices to eat and drink. Staff at this hotel were pleasant and helpful. The hotel was in the middle of many restaurants and bustling area. However, it was quiet in the area by 11:00 pm. We really liked the location it was a short walk down to the harbor where there are more restaurants/shops and beautiful views. This hotel does not have a pool nor is it by the beach. But a beach was not far.

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DOM Boutique Hotel
Heraklion

We only spent one night at this hotel and we didn't arrive until 1:30am and left for the day by 9:30am. The room was nice, and clean but small. The breakfast was really good with many choices. Hotel staff were very pleasant.

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Sweet Home Naxos
Naxos

This was an apartment more so than a hotel. Room was spacious. Breakfast was just ok. They deliver to your room they do not have a restaurant. I think if we were on an upper level floor we would have liked it more. We were down below street level so didn't have a view. We were about a mile from the harbor area(which was a great area). It was walkable for us but with hills and rough terrain that would be hard for someone with disabilities or physically not able to do a mile walk back and forth. Does not seem easy to get a taxi/uber etc.. however, the town area was maybe 1/4 or so of a mile which had coffee shops, a couple restaurants and shops. The apartment had a little kitchen set up with a stove, dishes, utensils, glasses. There was also a small washing machine which is really nice. However, there was not a dryer. They had an outside clothes rack with clothes pins. Which was fine with us but if it rained you would not be able to dry the clothes. There was a coffee shop on the same road as the apartment and a little market too.

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Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel
Athens

The room was a good size, it was clean and all the amenities you need. The staff at the hotel was friendly, helpful and fun. Breakfast had ample amount of choices and served with a smile and a conversation.

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Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard

Amazing customer service!!
Poland | Oct 3 - Oct 10, 2026

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Libby H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
Clemens and his team went above and beyond. When weather destroyed any hope in traveling in May, they somehow rebooked and rescheduled everything! Absolutely incredible. Read more

Clemens and his team went above and beyond. When weather destroyed any hope in traveling in May, they somehow rebooked and rescheduled everything! Absolutely incredible.

Hotel Reviews
Moxy Warsaw Praga

I love a Moxy but def not in a part of town near the sights.

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Gołębia 8 Residence
Kraków

Beware - there is no elevator and if your tool is on the 3rd floor, good luck! Also breakfast doesn’t start until 8.

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Hotel Metropol
Warsaw

Perfect location and great breakfast!

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Near all the fun stuff to see and the train station
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Activity Reviews
Salt Mine Wieliczka
Salt Mine Wieliczka
Krakow
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Krakow Old Town Town
Krakow
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TRADITIONAL POLISH FOOD TOUR
TRADITIONAL POLISH FOOD TOUR
Warsaw
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Tour to Schindler's Factory Museum
Krakow
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A trip to the painted village of Zalipie
A trip to the painted village of Zalipie
Krakow
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Tatra Mountains and Zakopane Full-Day Trip from Krakow
Tatra Mountains and Zakopane Full-Day Trip from Krakow
Poland
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Never Forget: A Day trip to the Concentration Camp Auschwitz & Birkenau
Never Forget: A Day trip to the Concentration Camp Auschwitz & Birkenau
Krakow

We were rushed by our driver unfortunately. He also directed us to eat at the museum restaurant…it had been closed for a month.

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 City Sights and History Guided Walking Tour
City Sights and History Guided Walking Tour
Poland
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Local specialist: Clemens Sengwein

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