Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had a wonderful time in Greece. Everything flowed extremely smoothly, which was top-notch. All of our excursions were fun and interesting.
Our private Acropolis tour with Penelope was a great first impression of a tour guide in Athens. Not only was she educated and an experienced archaeologist and classics lover if mythology, , she was polite and extremely fun to be around. Loved her!! She was patient snd kind as well. It was a little awkward to eat and drink in front of her but we got over it.

I enjoyed the trip to Delphi with Janis-he was a great driver and very friendly. Our tour guide in Delphi was also knowledgeable but very sarcastic and I felt rushed. The restaurant Janis took us to in Delphi was beautiful and delicious.

I would suggest for the excursion of Traditional cooking at Village Farm, you let visitors know that this is a basic cooking class that is strictly vegetarian. It was mostly chopping a few vegetables and stuffing them into another vegetable. This was not what I expected and the young 22-year-old man named Kostas even complimented us on being able to chop vegetables quickly. We all can cook. We were under the assumption that it would be a little more traditional meal and it was disappointing. Even the dessert was rudimentary- graham crackers and melted chocolate . Not worth it. If there was not a farm tour with cheese afterwards, I would probably give this two stars. Least favorite of trip.
Santorini was wonderful and our hotel was fabulous except for the 69 stairs down to it thank God for our porter Louis who took our bags down to the hotel. On the day that we were leaving to come home, pick up was at 6 AM when no Porter is there. Thank God I asked the porter how we would get our bags back up to the top. We had to make arrangements for the Porter to come in before his work time and pay for him to take our luggage up 69 stairs. I would suggest letting people know that this is a real dealbreaker if I was to come back to this hotel. There would be no way for us to bring our luggage up to catch our taxi to the airport if we did not think about this prior and make arrangements.
George - Private island village and Akrotiri day trip - was a great guide that took us high into the city. He even let us stop and purchase some pottery as we made our way down from the castle. I would suggest that you let people know that this is a very extraneous activity, which includes lots of up and down with stairs. Thank God we were all in shape and could make it, but there is no way anyone with mobility issues would be able to do these excursions in Santorini.
Last excursion was Sunset Caldera cruise. What a great experience that we had on this private excursion. We felt a little like royalty that we had the whole boat to ourselves. The meal was fantastic, and the two young men were lovely. I can’t remember their names, so hopefully Bev or Wendy can. We really enjoyed this as our last sendoff.
Overall, this was a great memorable trip with special friends. Thank you for all your planning and help and hopefully this review will shed some light for other future travelers and what the offerings are in Greece.

Hotel Reviews

Manos Small World Santorini

Santorini island

This hotel was a great location, but too many stairs to get down to your room with luggage. I believe it was 69 steps and there was no one to take our luggage back up in the morning. We did have to pay the porter to come in early at 6 AM so we could make our flight back to Athens. The staff was fantastic.

Authenticity & Character

We love the rooms and that the bed was up a few stairs. Shared balcony was great to have a glass of wine and watch the sunset. Incredible.

Location

I don’t think anything could be approved about the location when the cruise ships come in and park right in front of the hotel down at the water edge. The cruise ships ruined this locations view.

Staff

Louis the porter was an amazing help getting our luggage down to our hotel room and also back up. This was no small feet when our luggage weigh 50 pounds each.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Top-notch for cleanliness

Galaxy Hotel Naxos

Naxos

What a great hotel that has a pool and a wonderful buffet ( at the hotel next-door ) to start your day off. The beach was only about 100 yards away and we were able to go down there and experience swimming in the sea. Pool closed a little early-8pm, but you were able to go to the pool at the hotel next-door.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Just a 15/20 minute walk to the downtown area.

Staff

One of our room was ready when we got there, but the other one wasn’t ready till the evening, which was unfortunate.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

Great location in downtown Athens. Felt very safe. The elevator to get up to our room on the sixth floor was about as big as a closet. Only three people could fit in there or one person with luggage. Extremely claustrophobic, which caused me to take the stairs up six flights instead of getting into that tiny tiny elevator. The buffet was amazing as an introduction to Greek breakfast cuisine. I was even able to make Greek coffee over hot sand, which was very traditional and memorable. View of the Acropolis in Parthenon was total bonus. I’m giving it 3 stars because of the elevator.

Authenticity & Character

Great rooftop bar.

Location

Great location downtown Athens. So many shops and restaurants everywhere we went.

Staff

Extremely friendly and helpful finding places around the city.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean hotel with a nice touch of a dessert waiting for you.

Activity Reviews

Self Guided Beach Time in Naxos

Naxos

Loved the beach and restaurants.

Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos

Naxos

Great guide with great stories. Nice strenuous walk straight up to get to wine tasting. Nice wine snd great snacks. I loved interacting and sharing with other folks. Wonderful view.

Quality of Experience

Great job getting us to sunset on time.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Illiana was knowledgeable and fun. Very interesting and had great mythological stories.

Transport

We walked and had no transport.

Private Guided Day Trip to Delphi

Athens

Our driver Janis was fantastic and fun. We were very grateful for all of his knowledge and honesty. He picked a great restaurant for us after our guided tour. Loved his stories. Even had cold water for us.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was wonderful. We enjoyed his laid back style. Museum was great but wish I had more time inside. Felt a little rushed.

Transport

Nice vehicle and comfortable.

Private Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm

Naxos

I would have to say that this is a rudimentary class on how to chop vegetables. We thought we were going to be making a more complicated traditional meal. Everything was very, very basic and a little disappointing. We finished making the stuffed green pepper vegetarian meal in about 10 minutes. They do not use meat therefore everything you make is vegetarian according to our guide.

Quality of Experience

The farm tour was the highlight. We were there for hours and if we didn’t have this, it wouldn’t be at all enjoyable.

Food

I really enjoyed the strong wine.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our staff person that showed us how to chop vegetables was not a super experienced cook , but a young 22-year-old man. We showed him how to cut vegetables quickly and he even commented that he never had people cut vegetables as quickly as we did I felt that the expectation was we were going to get an experienced grandmotherly type of person to teach us a well loved recipe.

Transport

Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings

Athens

Fantastic tour guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Penelope was amazing. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Knowledgeable, educated, and overall extremely fun to be around

Transport

There was no transport we walked to get to where we were going.

Self-Guided Neighborhoods Walk

Athens

This is not a guided tour. This is you being on your own walking around the city? Not much to review if you don’t get out into the city.

The trip was great but our local contact was Said, not Ali
Local guide - Mohammed was terrific
and our driver Ayoub was the best!

Our recent trip to Portugal was amazing. We visited 3 locations that were all different but equally incredible. Each and every one of our guides was knowledgeable and friendly. Coraima did an incredible job of mixing up the excursions to be both interesting, relaxing and exciting. All our transfer drivers were on time and professional. I'm not sure how KimKim vets all these people but they have yet to disappoint. The hotels were beautiful and very clean. Hotel Farol in Cascais was exceptionally beautiful sitting on the edge of the Atlantic. Stunning! And when we did have a question, reaching out to KimKim via the chat was so easy and the response so quick. It is very reassuring knowing you have someone to help you if you run into any issues while abroad. This is my 4th time using KimKim and I won't plan a trip abroad without them.

Thanks for an amazing and memorable vacation!!!

Hotel Reviews

MouraSuites Hotel

Largo da Porta de Moura, 7000-647 Évora, Portugal

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Costa D'Oiro Ambiance Village

8600-544

Authenticity & Character

Location

The only negative of this hotel was there was a very large ugly abandoned hotel very close to ours and we could see if from the pool. Not KimKim's fault but it was an eyesore.

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Farol Hotel

Cascais

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Activity Reviews

Private Day Trip to Cork Country & Castelo de Evoramonte

Évora

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Private City Walk & Wine Experience

Évora

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Sagres & Sunset Off-Road Adventure

Lagos (Algarve)

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Transport

Baia de Lagos Sailboat Cruise

Lagos (Algarve)

Food

Lagos Evening Food Walk

Lagos (Algarve)

Private Day Trip to Sintra & the Edge with Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira

Cascais

Private Sailing Experience

Cascais

The caption and first mate were great, very friendly and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ivan provided fantastic guides and experiences for our two week trip to Croatia. He was always available on WhatsApp for any last minute information. I would highly recommend using his services.

Djana, our guide in Dubrovnik, and Ina, our guide in Split, organized great walking tours and provided so much information and context for what we were seeing. Touring without a guide is a waste of time.

We also enjoyed our trip to Ston to learn about (and eat) oysters and mussels. Another highlight was truffle hunting with the family Prodan.

Activity Reviews

Oyster Tasting & Farming Experience in Ston Bay

Dubrovnik

The Oyster Tasting and Farming Experience in Ston Bay was very good. I booked it partially because the other couple loves oysters, and it turned out to be a fun experience for all of us. Personally, I preferred the mussels, but overall, it was a delightful day.

Truffle Hunting + Exploring Motovun

Croatia

The truffle hunt was an outstanding experience! Everyone loved it, and we even found two truffles which was a fantastic bonus. The family hosting the event was lovely. It was an enjoyable and memorable activity that I would highly recommend.

We gave Ireland Walk Hike Bike our itinerary and they planned everything for us - accommodations were excellent, the hire car was great, the private drive on the Ring of Kerry was fabulous, the routings were well-planned. All-in-all a really great trip!

We have just made it back home from a trip of a lifetime! Our travel agent, Irene, is truly the best in the business! We planned an 18 day trip including Milan, Verona, Venice, Rome, Athens, and last Santorini. She had every single place and tour mapped out with a Google link for us to get to. This was such a comfort! She also had all our train and tour tickets digitally on our itinerary which was a life saver! And to us, the most comforting feeling in the world when when you are in a foreign country is when traveling from city to city, having a driver there holding a sign up with your name waiting for you! You have such a feeling of relief because at times you are overwhelmed with traveling. Best feeling in the world. All our tours were top notch and very informative. We have incredible photos of the last 18 days and memories of a lifetime all because of KimKim and Iene! I cannot say enough wonderful things about her and KimKim! We will always call her first for all traveling experiences!

Ayoub was an amazing and friendly guide, and his deep knowledge of Marrakech made our visit truly memorable. We also enjoyed Mohamed on the food tour and other local guides for the city and medina. Saïd ensured everything went smoothly and showed us how valuable great guides are to truly enjoy Marrakech and its surroundings. Highlights included the Majorelle Gardens, a walk in the Atlas Mountains with a wonderful meal at a Berber family home, and a desert day trip with a camel ride. Highly recommended!

Hotel Review

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Food

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Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

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K

Food

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Day Trip to Imlil Valley: High Atlas Mountains Adventure & Lunch with a Berber Family

Marrakesh

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Food

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Agafay Desert Day Trip by 4x4 Vehicle

Marrakesh

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Food

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My wife and I just returned from our 10 day trip to Germany. The trip was planned to perfection and there were zero issues. Mathilde selections of hotels, train travel and tours fit nicely into exactly what we were looking for. We began in Mainz, then off to Munich, then Nuremberg (with a day trip to Rothenburg), and we ended with Berlin. We will definitely use Mathilde/KimKim again for our international travel needs. Thank you Mathilde and the rest of the Kim Kim that also helped us along the way

I had the most fabulous experience having Katsu arrange my trip to Japan. He was so thoughtful in how he listened to what I hoped to do> He then prepared the most perfects plans for my trip! All recommendations Katsu suggested were perfect. His communications were fantastic. Very regular and very caring.. One very special element that Katsu included was the arrangement of members from his company to accompany me or meet me at each train station. This made each transition so easy and smooth. Each person that assisted me was a true delight to meet and were SO helpful!!! Katsu was always available if I needed him during my trip. Without a doubt. my trip was marvelous because of the support and services from Katsu and his team. I give them the highest recommendations- more than amazing!!

From planning the trip to implementing the various itinerary changes, KimKim attempted to keep us happy with our daily activities. They succeeded, our driver Redouane, was tremendous about suggesting and making dinner reservations, picking us up on demand with a smile and keeping our daily trips on schedule. I thought they all did an outstanding job. Highlights for our group was the Fez tour and guide, the Rabat tour and guide and the Marrakesh Cooking course. They were exceptional with the others were very good! Great adventure and great memories.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chergui

Marrakech

Great location, easy to find and be independent to get to the Souks.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy to access and locate our return to this Riad. Didn't need guides to access after initial walk in.

Staff

Staff were exceptional at this site and the evening manager, Amina? was very customer focused on meeting the comforts for each traveler. Smaller units allowed interaction with other visitors. Nice setting.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Light, open and airy, overlooked the pool and courtyard.

Dar El Kébira

Rabat

Rooms were smaller. Tough to even unpack in the location.

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Riad El Yacout

Fès

Marcos was an exceptional host. Best Riad of the three in my mind. Great overall staff and accommodations.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Central location and easy to move in and through the Medina.

Staff

Marcos and staff were exceptional.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

The remaining two attendees cancelled this event as they had reservations at Rick's Cafe....a lifelong dream for one of them.

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Cooking Workshop & Local Food

Morocco

A highlight for our group. Great humor, empathy for all chef skills, great interaction with all guests AND staff. Super event.

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

This was probably our weakest tour as the local gastronomy was not for weak hearted. I do think it occured on our last full day and day 13th of travel. The final meal with the local food items was a challenge. The guide did his best.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

He tried his best.

Transport

We walked so it was fine.

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Transfer from Rabat to Marrakech

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our driver stopped when asked and frequently checked in with us to assure the trip was meeting our expectations.

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

We had a great guide with great humor injected on this tour.

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Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis then Continue to Rabat

Morocco

We ended up enjoying this more than we anticipated. Good guide and he shortened it for us making it a great day!

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Excellent Tour with a great guide.

Quality of Experience

The Guide was very engaging, knowing his sites, his many colleagues and the various souks.

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Transport

Morning Guided Tour in Tangier

Morocco

Redouane showed us during the 'driving tour' the highlights of Tangiers.

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Transport

The kimkim team was great and Noga was incredibly responsive and put together a great trip for us. Overall, hotel accommodations were wonderful. The last hotel we stayed in, Hotel Odinsve, was not nearly as nice as the other hotels. Kudos to Nick for his responsiveness in getting us a room change and we are most appreciative of kimkim paying for the upgrade.

Hotel Review

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Hnappavellir

Beautiful hotel in the middle of nowhere! It was very accessible to the glacier lagoon sites. Staff at the hotel was very accommodating. Restaurant was excellent

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Activity Reviews

Skaftafell Glacier Hike

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was excellent and knowledgeable

Transport

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

Iceland

Another highlight of our trip! We took an amphibian ride around the lagoon so we were able to get closer to the glaciers

Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

One of our favorite things to do on this trip!

Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Must see and do on the way into Reykjavik from the airport

We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Burcu Kisakurek, Unison Travel, and the connection KimKim facilitated. Burcu was kind, attentive, and thorough from first contact to last, even though we didn't contact her to plan this trip until the last minute. She took great care of us, found us wonderful guides, made all adjustments necessary, and planned a fantastic trip, well beyond what we even knew to ask for. She stayed in close touch with us throughout our trip so that we knew we'd have help if we needed it (though we didn't because she'd done such a good job setting us up). Special shout-out to Cengiz Ozturk, who is a perfect and delightful guide of Istanbul and beyond.

Hakim was wonderful to work with. He was involved with every step of our planning and provided excellent communication, always very responsive. He designed the itinerary to meet our needs and expectations and his team executed the trip flawlessly.

Pedro was great! My trip was planned perfectly for my daughter and I! Hotels locations and tours were great!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cascais Miragem

Cascais

Great pool and view

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Staff

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Casa Mãe Lagos

Lagos

Nice pools and great healthy breakfast

Authenticity & Character

Modern, clean and healthy

Location

Walking distance to downtown

Staff

Could be friendlier

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds aren’t comfortable

PortoBay Liberdade

Lisbon

Nice location

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close attractions

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Activity Reviews

To Eat Suggestion: Luca´s Rooftop Restaurant (Lagos)

Portugal

Spectacular view Food was good Staff very efficient and accommodating

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Exclusive Boat Tour to Ponta da Piedade Grottoes with a Swimming Stop

Portugal

Great private tour Knowledgeable captain Beautiful views Relaxing 😎

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Authentic Small Group Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

Portugal

Chef wasn’t engaging Unorganized and late starting

Flavors of Lisbon in a Premium & Gastronomic Private Walking Tour

Lisbon

Great guide and fun day exploring the culture Make sure to be hungry

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

To Eat Suggestion: Pinóquio

Lisbon

Food was ok Service slow

Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Magical experience

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We arrived home safely.

Our review is as follows:

The communication and trip planning was excellent, our trip plan covered everything we wanted to do.

The Roadbook and having the app on our iPhone home screen was incredible. EVERYTHING we needed for our trip was accessible through the app, tickets, locations, ferry connections etc.

We were never left waiting, somebody was always there to meet us or to assist.

Hotel accommodations and locations met and exceeded our expectations. In particular the Leonardo Royal Hotel was an excellent welcome to our trip…it was a great start to our trip. The umbrella rental was a nice touch. The staff was excellent and friendly. I encourage you to use the Leonardo when possible. The other accommodations were also wonderful.

Our smaller coach day trip to St Andrews was beyond expectations, the time we had at the Old Course was magical. Declan our guide/driver was excellent.

Though the bus was larger than expected, which we don’t hold Kim Kim responsible, our Harry Potter Train day was rainy BUT fun as the driver and guide were very attentive and “knew their audience “ as they say and provided for adequate stops.

Memorable connections were made during our stay at Inverness, a delightful city and The Pizzaria restaurant run by real Italians was phenomenal, please encourage others to support this business.

Our private driver/guide day was magical as Graham our last minute substitute driver guide was extremely attentive and genuinely wanted us to have a day to remember…he did not fail. The scenery was stunning.

We encourage others to take the ferry to Belfast and also encourage others to upgrade to the lounge area.

The Political Tour in Belfast was sobering and very educational…we truly believe one needs this tour to truly understand Belfast.

The private driver to the Giants Causeway was also a delight as we made a couple of stops along the way…beautiful costal scenery.

For future customers interested in golf, our dinner at Holywood Golf Course was a dream come true. We were given a tour of Rory McIlroy’s trophy room and allowed to take photos with the trophies in hand…phenomenal. PLEASE TELL FUTURE CUSTOMERS ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT AND EXPERIENCE. The meal was wonderful.

The only glitch was with the Paddywagon folks putting us on a large 50 person bus for a long 10-11 hour day across Ireland to the Cliffs of Moher, stops seemed limited, and it just seemed to be a difficult ride in a large bus with all the switchbacks , somewhat of a nauseous ride. This is the only day I would do over AND Kim Kim adequately compensated us for this faux pas or whatever the problem was…thank you.

Connections to our departure flight were seamless.

Ann and I wish to thank you, Jane and Gabriella, for your communication, attention to detail, and follow through, to make this an unforgettable experience.

We highly recommend yourselves and Kim Kim in general to others for their future travel needs.

Hotel Reviews

Ten Square Hotel

Belfast

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Edinburgh,

The Leonardo was an amazing way to start our trip, friendly and attentive staff, great location and excellent breakfast!!!!

Authenticity & Character

Friendly and attentive staff

Location

Close to the Royal Mile

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Activity Reviews

Dining Reservation at Holywood Golf Club

Belfast

WOW IF YOU ARE A GOLFER OR INTERESTED IN GOLF HAVING A MEAL AT HOLYWOOD IS A MUST! Amazing staff! They treated us like we owned the place. It’s the home course for Rory McIlroy and the Gland Slam Trophy room is an experience beyond words. It’s a wee bit of Golf Heaven!!!

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Belfast Political Taxi Tour

Belfast

This is a sobering and educational tour. To truly understand Belfast you need to take this tour!

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Harry Potter Train & The Scenic Highlands

Inverness

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Fishing Villages of Fife & St Andrews from Edinburgh

Edinburgh

This trip was magical as we are golfers! You must take this tour especially if you feel the call from the Old Course.

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The two weeks that we just competed in Ireland was fantastic, thanks to Jane and her colleagues at Kimkim. This is our second European vacation using Kimkim and Jane, and I really enjoyed working with them. They listened to us regarding our travel style and desired destinations and activities and between emails and video conferencing, the plan came together. And it remained flexible until it was time for Kimkim to made the paid reservations, which let me make a few tweaks to the plan

This was a vacation using public transportation, staying in 5 cities/towns over the two weeks. Jane and team arranged the hotels, tour tickets, train tickets, transfers between cities with no train and airport transfers. The city overview and suggestions that was part of our final electronic packet was well done and fill of good information

Their after hours access was great; I used it the last evening to make 100% sure my 6am taxi was confirmed for departure day.

Overall, I am very satisfied. I like having access to Kimkim’s in country experts and think this alone is of great value to me. Thanks, Jane and everyone who helped us have this experience

Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch

Dublin 8

Location right across from Christchurch Cathedral and easy walk to Temple Bar and Trinity College made it very convenient

Authenticity & Character

Modern, seems Recently renovated

Location

Staff

Very friendly at check in, made us a breakfast box to bring to the airport

Cleanliness & Comfort

Leonardo Jurys Inn

Cork

This property needs a refresh but was very comfortable

Authenticity & Character

Seemed More like a businessman hotel but there were definitely tourists there as well

Location

Right in the river for pretty walk, area felt safe despite the bus station next block

Staff

Friendly, helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean, nice Breakfast but all From the buffet

Earls Court House Hotel

Killarney

Authentic Irish hotel, period furniture, extremely late room!

Authenticity & Character

The interior was wood floors and antiques and so pretty

Location

About a 20 minute walk to main downtown

Staff

So nice especially the breakfast staff who remembered what we wanted tj drink and our room number after the first Night!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Quayside B&B

Dingle

Very charming B&B. Rooms were small but adequate, as was bathroom. The two staff we worked with very nice and helpful

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right next to the docks so I could see the fishing boats every day

Staff

Super helpful, Maurice has great stories and so much local experience

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Hyde Hotel

Galway

Facilities at this hotel as well as staff were excellent

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to main sights of the city

Staff

Very helpful and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cassidys Hotel

Dublin

Well appointed with friendly staff and excellent breakfast

Location

Walking distance to many sights with a bus and tram station within a few yards of the hotel front door

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Activity Reviews

Private Transfer/Taxi

Ireland

We did the train Dublin to Galway. Kimkim got the reserved seat tickets in advance which really helped

Afternoon Tea - Atrium

Dublin

One of Best Tea we have ever done in a beautiful room

Quality of Experience

Killarney Jaunt & Afternoon Tea

Killarney

Fun way to see sights in the national park and hear stories from a local. Our guide had 40 years experience!

A Private Half-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula

Ireland

Verify knowledgeable guide, very comfortable car

Private Tour from Galway to Dingle

Galway

This was a great way to see the sights with a local guide as we moved from Galway to Dingle

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Transport

Irish Dancing Show

Galway

Wow!! What great music and dance! This was a fabulous recommendation from Jane and Kimkim

Transport

Having a prearranged taxi was a great plan. It was raining after the show and we walked straight out to our waiting driver.

Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience

Dublin

Historical!! A must for us

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Anna-Marie was super helpful in planning our trip beforehand and gave us great suggestions in tailoring our trip to our family's needs. During the trip she was super responsive and always made sure we found our guides, transport, and was available throughout the entire journey. She truly helped make our trip a once in a lifetime experience and it would not have been the same without her and her team's planning and execution. We highly recommend Kim Kim and Anna-Marie.

TOTALLY loved kayaking (though wish it were a longer kayak), hiking on the glacier and into the ice cave, and the food tour. The guides for all of those were fantastic. Great hiking experiences and interesting sites. Gummi provided excellent restaurant recommendations. The food was just so fresh and tasty!

Hotel Reviews

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

Reykjavík

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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Vík

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Litli Geysir Hotel

Haukadalur

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Hótel Fransiskus Stykkishólmi

Stykkishólmur

Very utilitarian, but the staff was absolutely fantastic!

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Center Hotel Arnarhvoll

Reykjavík

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Activity Reviews

Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion

Reykjavík

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion

Iceland

We loved this…..just would have loved if it had been a bit longer. Beautiful and loved seeing the seals.

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Had no idea what to expect and the cave did not disappoint.

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Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

The guide was really fun and the group was good. The food was totally amazing.

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In September 2025 we took a family trip to France with our two adult children. We started planning the trip in January and began working with Emma at KimKim shortly thereafter. After gathering everyone’s suggestions and ideas I forwarded them to Emma and she began sketching out our trip. Over the next few months our plans came together and excitement built. Before our departure date, Emma was transferred to another country but her replacement, Amandine, never missed a beat. From our arrival in Paris to our departure 15 days later everything just fell into place. Information and instructions provided were clear and accurate. Even when things didn’t quite go as planned, Amandine was always available to assist.

We were most impressed when we heard that there might be a “day of action” on our last travel day back into Paris. Before we could even think about what it might mean for us, there was a note from Amandine indicating that she had proactively reserved a rental car for us as an alternative.

Since our return, Amandine has continued to be available to resolve a few minor hotel transactions that needed to be resolved.

We are impressed and have already started talking about another family trip with KimKim. We highly recommend this company!

Hotel Reviews

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

Lyon

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Hôtel d’Europe

Avignon

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Hotel La Résidence du Vieux Port

Marseille

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Chateau St Roux

Le Cannet-des-Maures

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La Villa Nice Promenade

Nice

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Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Paris hotel to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

France

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Local Bouchon Lyonnais Diner

Lyon

Lovely location. Quaint atmosphere. Great staff!

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Half-Day Cruise to Calanques National Park - private group

Marseille

This activity didn’t happen because of weather.

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Make your own Baguette Baking workshop at Chateau Saint-Roux

France

This activity didn’t happen because of scheduling problem.

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Enjoy the Chateau Saint-Roux

France

Lovely spot for dinner. Enjoyed the family room.

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Dinner at Le Plongeoir

France

Wonderful spot. Fantastic food. Great service.

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Paris: Illuminations Seine River Cruise

Paris

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Discovery of the Parisian catacombs

Paris

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Private Notre-Dame Cathedrale and Saint Chapelle Visit

Paris

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Marais Pastry and Chocolate Tour

Paris

Excellent tour. So much fun.

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Skip-the-line: louvre museum greatest masterpieces private guided tour

Paris

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We planned a last minute trip to Portugal and it was our 1st time using the Kimkim service. We were most impressed with the ease of booking and the excellent personal service we received from Coraima.
Once in Portugal, we realized that she listened to what we wanted. The accommodations, the excursions and our specific itinerary were tailored made just for us!
We will definitely be booking our next vacation through kimkim!

Hotel Reviews

Estoril Vintage Hotel

Estoril

Overlooking the Atlantic Sea, Estoril Vintage Hotel is a place where every guest is treated royally! Every detail for the guests comfort is tended to thoughtfully.

Authenticity & Character

Well preserved fretwork, antiques and relaxing outdoor spaces would draw us back when next in Portugal.

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The front desk attendant was most welcoming and projected sincerity upon our arrival. Maria, the owner made a pint of speaking to each guests both at dinner and at breakfast.

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Crisp linens, thirsty towels and beautiful china,,,the Royal Treatment!

Sintra Marmoris Palace

Sintra

A former summer “palace” this small boutique hotel, located in Sintra, had amazing views. Its fusion of old with modern decor was thoughtfully curated. Very quaint and quiet away from the bustle of the tourism centre.

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It’s hillside location gave some beautiful views!

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Sapientia Boutique Hotel

Coimbra

This UNESCO Heritage site is situated on the campus of the Unibwdaory of Coimbra. Centrally located swhixh made walking around to sites very easy.

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Torel Quinta da Vacaria - Douro Valley

Peso da Régua, Vila Real District

This hotel on the vineyard is very new at 13 mos when we stayed there but you would think they’d been in business for years. Their attention to detail, impeccable service, exquisite food and stunning views made it a most memorable experience! This boutique hotel also has a beautiful spa with relaxing experiences. Imagine a jacuzzi filled with wine? Amazing!

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Location

Overlooking the Douro Valley, the views are breathtaking!

Staff

Everyone was attentive but not imposing.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean rooms. Turn down service…with chocolate!

Activity Reviews

Private Sailing Experience

Cascais

Because it was a rainy morning, the crew accommodated the weather and suggested we go check into our hotel and come back in the afternoon for a better sailing experience. Miguel & Luis really made the 4h tour, fun and enjoyable. They allowed for some hands-on experiences and treated us like old friends!

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I could write a book about how wonderful Miguel & Luis are! From the moment we shook hands, we were fast friends. They were the experience, without them it would’ve just been a boat ride.

Transport

Due to the inclement weather, they were quick to change their plans so we could cast off later in the day, providing us a better experience. They are seasoned sailors and cared about our safety.

Portugal’s Little Venice: A Day in Aveiro & the Colorful Coast

Coimbra

We very much enjoyed this half day excursion. Eva has a Masters in History and was knowledgeable in all things Portuguese. We certainly learned a lot. She took us to a market in Aveiro and we felt very much like a local. She had arranged for us to have a traditional lunch of suckling pig on a bun in an open air market.

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Eva was a safe driver. She was very personable, keeping the conversation going with her knowledge of the area as well as local anecdotes. By the end of the day, we had made a new friend!

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Private Douro Valley Hike

Portugal

What could be better than hiking the mountain overlooking the vineyards of the Douro Valley? Our guide was knowledge about the area’s history and very amicable.

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Private Douro & Vinho Verde Wine Tasting

Portugal

We were picked up at our hotel by Vasco, the son of the owner of the small family run vineyard, Salta Cao. He took the time to stop to along the way to take photos of us with the most beautiful backdrops and explained the region we were passing by.

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