Kimkim Trip Reviews

4.8
Based on 17,518 ratings
Read 17,518 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

KimKim and Valentine provided a wonderful trip
Germany | Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2024

P
Pamela S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
I would like to thank Valentine for the awesome trip she arranged for the five of us. She arranged a trip through Prague, Munich and the Alsace area. Valentine’s presented us with many options and was very flexible in helping us to change a few items along the way. Her suggestions for restaurants and sights to see were excellent and kept us busy. It was very easy to contact her if there was a question about something. She always got back to us timely and was just an email away if we needed... Read more

I would like to thank Valentine for the awesome trip she arranged for the five of us. She arranged a trip through Prague, Munich and the Alsace area. Valentine’s presented us with many options and was very flexible in helping us to change a few items along the way. Her suggestions for restaurants and sights to see were excellent and kept us busy. It was very easy to contact her if there was a question about something. She always got back to us timely and was just an email away if we needed help. Thank you Valentine for helping us to create a memorable trip.
The hotels in Prague and Munich were in wonderful locations and we could walk to so many fun sights and activities. The Spinnerhof Hotel in the Black Forest was in a beautiful setting. All hotels had helpful staff and a wonderful breakfast to enjoy every morning.
Blacklane provided our transfers between airports, hotels and train stations. The Blacklane drivers were always punctual, courteous and helpful. Wonderful service provided.
Our Prague tour guides Ernestena, Alzbeta and Dalibora were knowledgeable, interesting and fun to be with.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Kloster Hirsau
Hirsau

Very nice hotel with a good breakfast. Interesting Monastery ruins nearby to explore.

Hotel Spinnerhof
Salsbachwalden

Beautiful views and very nice rooms. Wonderful breakfast served. Dinner in the restaurant was delicious and the Schwarzwald Krische Torte is unforgettable.

Living Hotel Das Viktualienmarkt
Munich

Great location to Marienplatz. Helpful staff and great breakfast. Also enjoyed the glass of beer and pretzel in the afternoon.

Metropolitan Hotel
Prague

Great location and easy walking distance to the Old Town and sites to see.

Location
Activity Reviews
The most beautiful villages on the Alsatian Wine Road
The most beautiful villages on the Alsatian Wine Road
Germany

Valentine provided several cities to visit on the way to Colmar. We visited several of them and enjoyed them all. The cities were beautiful and so fun to walk through. Great suggestions for us to visit. I would have loved to have more time in them.

Munich Bike Tour
Munich Bike Tour
Munich

Very nice bike tour through gardens and streets of Munich. Also got to see the surfing area on the review. Very fun to watch that.

Munich Viktualienmarkt Food Tour
Munich Viktualienmarkt Food Tour
Munich

Fun tour, good food and fun facts to learn more about Munich.

Rothenburg and Harburg Day Trip From Munich
Rothenburg and Harburg Day Trip From Munich
Munich

Svenby was a wonderful driver and guide. He was very knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. Beautiful towns to tour and learn about.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Scenic Bastei bridge with Boat Trip Day Tour
Scenic Bastei bridge with Boat Trip Day Tour
Prague

Our guide Dalibora provided a wonderful tour with many learnings along the way. While the rain fell fairly heavy that day, it did not stop us from completing our hike and boat ride. The lunch location was perfect to dry out a bit and enjoy a delicious meal.

Oktoberfest private tour: Bavarian Beer & Festive Bites
Oktoberfest private tour: Bavarian Beer & Festive Bites
Munich

Wasn't what the tour details said it was.

Best of Culinary Prague
Best of Culinary Prague
Prague

Our culinary tour with Alzbeta was tasty and educational. We had the opportunity to taste many different local foods and learn more about the history of each one. The meal setting in the medieval church basement was an interesting setting and the food was delicious.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Prague Introduction Walking Tour
Prague Introduction Walking Tour
Prague

Ernestina was a joy to walk with and learn the history and interesting facts about Prague. Her suggestion to visit the castle at night was timely as we were able to also see the crown jewels exhibit. A rare opportunity to see this exhibit.

Welcome to Prague
Welcome to Prague
Prague

Ernestina was a joy to walk with and learn the history and interesting facts about Prague. Her suggestion to visit the castle at night was timely as we were able to also see the crown jewels exhibit. A rare opportunity to see this exhibit.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Valentine Julien
Valentine
Valentine Julien
Local specialist in Lausanne | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Hello Pam,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
Your feedbacks positive or negatives on the tours are always very helpful to improve your services :)
It was a pleasure to organize your beautiful trip thank you so much.
See you soon in France or Switzerland, I would be delighted to craft an amazing trip for you again,
Best,
Valentine

Likely will not use Kimkim again...
Italy | Oct 8 - Oct 15, 2024

Kaylee
Kaylee H.
Lynchburg, VA | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
Our booking seemingly went pretty well to begin with, but as the booking went on, I kept noticing mistakes that were in the booking that I had to catch, rather than my agent. For instance, the week before leaving for Italy, I realize that one of our reservations for 2 couples was a room with 1 bed and 2 sleeper cots. I'm not sure about you, but me and my husband do not go on vacation to sleep on opposite twin size sleeper cots in the same room as another couple....Had I not found that myself,... Read more

Our booking seemingly went pretty well to begin with, but as the booking went on, I kept noticing mistakes that were in the booking that I had to catch, rather than my agent. For instance, the week before leaving for Italy, I realize that one of our reservations for 2 couples was a room with 1 bed and 2 sleeper cots. I'm not sure about you, but me and my husband do not go on vacation to sleep on opposite twin size sleeper cots in the same room as another couple....Had I not found that myself, that is what we would have been greeted with in our arrival to Naples, Italy. I also feel that our hotel location in Naples was located closely to the train station, but it was VERY far away from everything else and in a very unfortunate looking neighborhood. Where if we had been relocated a few miles away, there were some much nicer and safer appearing neighborhoods. Another issue I had with my booking was the lack of transparency. Later into our trip, things did not seem to add up in price and we asked for an itemized list of our booking, in which our agent refused to do so -- stating that it would break the trust with local vendors. Well, it broke your trust with me -- your client. Also, later in the trip, (after having already paid all the Kimkim fees and trip off entirely) I asked for assistance booking a tour to the Blue Grotto, and the agent said that she could help book, but there would be an additional Kimkim service charge for helping me do so, even though....I'd already paid a large service charge for the planning services........Overall, the trip was good. But I've used other agents before that I had much better experiences and much more transparency.

Hotel Reviews
The Glam
Rome

This hotel is BEAUTIFUL. Wonderful location. Clean and comfortable. Wish I had more time here. The rooftop bar is great with beautiful views.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel is gorgeous. Beautiful aesthetic.
Location
Centrally located. Wonderful and safe neighborhood.
Staff
Very friendly. Accommodated an early check in for us which was SO helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was SO comfortable. and room was pristinely clean.
Relais Ranieri
Naples

The location of this accommodation is off putting. When we arrived, we were worried about safety. Once entering the accommodation, it was nice and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's not close to the city center, but is close to the train station. It's very loud at night with cars and people yelling.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The neighborhood is not very nice at all.
Staff
they were very nice and offered much information for the city of naples.
Cleanliness & Comfort
the room was very clean, and the cleaning service was amazing. The bed was not very comfortable, and some of the pillows were hard. not terrible, but not great.
Secret Garden
Florence

I LOVED this b&b. The owners were so sweet and very hospitable. The rooms were very clean, comfortable and felt like you were staying with family. They made wonderful breakfast for us every morning. They had filtered water available in the kitchen 24/7. The property was so beautiful, and I would definitely stay here again. The only con -- which for me -- wasn't much of a con is that in October, they do not use air conditioning. So, if you're hot natured, this may not be the best for you that time of year. As some of our days in Florence were nearly 80 degrees and we couldn't use the a/c. But overall, I was comfortable with the temperature most of the time. We loved this b&b.

Authenticity & Character
this hotel is everything you'd picture for italy
Location
great location to many restaurants and sightseeing
Staff
we loved the staff. so sweet and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
so comfortable and clean. would have liked the option to have a/c
Activity Reviews
Ticket Colosseum & Roman Forum
Ticket Colosseum & Roman Forum
Rome
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
n/a
Transport
n/a
Amalfi coast boat tour from Naples (Amalfi & Positano)
Amalfi coast boat tour from Naples (Amalfi & Positano)
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Naples Pizza Making Class
Naples Pizza Making Class
Naples
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our particular staff member was not as fun as the others in the room. He seemed very serious and eager to get the class over with quickly. He often took our dough from us and would just finish it himself, it seemed to rush things along...
Transport
Tuscany Vespa Tours
Tuscany Vespa Tours
Florence
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ancient Wine Windows Tour
Ancient Wine Windows Tour
Florence

This was a great tour. Our guide offered much history to the city of Florence and about the wine. She took us to many locations, and we had appetizers and wine at each stop. We had a blast.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
our guide was so nice and informative.
Transport
Local specialist: Eirini Daouka
Eirini
Eirini Daouka
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 18, 2024
Dear Kaylee, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I sincerely apologize for any challenges you encountered during your trip. We truly appreciate your input, as it helps us continually improve our services. Throughout your journey, our 24/7 support team was always available to assist, ensuring that we were there to communicate and resolve any concerns quickly. Whether it was adjusting accommodations or providing guidance, we remained committed to making sure you had a smooth and enjoyable... Read more

Dear Kaylee,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. I sincerely apologize for any challenges you encountered during your trip. We truly appreciate your input, as it helps us continually improve our services.

Throughout your journey, our 24/7 support team was always available to assist, ensuring that we were there to communicate and resolve any concerns quickly. Whether it was adjusting accommodations or providing guidance, we remained committed to making sure you had a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Regarding the price breakdown, as a boutique travel company, we offer complete trip packages without itemized costs due to our privately negotiated rates with trusted partners. This approach allows us to maintain strong relationships that ensure our clients receive exclusive services and rates.

We are truly happy to hear that, in the end, you enjoyed your trip and had a wonderful experience in Italy. It’s our hope that you left with beautiful memories.
Thank you, Eirini

The Atacama Desert and Uyuni
Chile | Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2024

Terry
Terry M.
| Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
We spent two great weeks on our trip, one in the Atacama Desert in Chile and one in Uyuni, Bolivia. Our guides in Chile, Lorena and JD, were so knowledgeable and fun. William, our driver, was very kind and patient. Our guide Jhonny and our drivers Carlos and Iván in Bolivia were equally as wonderful. We felt so well cared for during the entire time. Our guides and drivers even prepared delicious breakfasts and lunches for us while we were on the road. All we had to do was sit back, relax,... Read more

We spent two great weeks on our trip, one in the Atacama Desert in Chile and one in Uyuni, Bolivia. Our guides in Chile, Lorena and JD, were so knowledgeable and fun. William, our driver, was very kind and patient. Our guide Jhonny and our drivers Carlos and Iván in Bolivia were equally as wonderful. We felt so well cared for during the entire time. Our guides and drivers even prepared delicious breakfasts and lunches for us while we were on the road. All we had to do was sit back, relax, and have fun! We didn't always sit back and relax; sometimes we did some hiking, too. We felt the whole trip was very successful. Thank you to Lorena at Kimkim for setting everything up for us and allowing us not to have to worry about anything. I was nervous about crossing the Bolivian border, but since we had prepared so thoroughly beforehand, it wasn't difficult at all. If you're an American, fill out paperwork online at Bolivian website and have it printed along with the USD cash to buy the VISA. I highly recommend this trip. So beautiful!

Hotel Review
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás
San Pedro de Atacama

Our stay at the hotel in San Pedro de Atacama was mostly pleasant. While they occasionally had issues with hot water, they worked hard to resolve it. The restaurant was excellent, and the staff was very kind. The laundry service was a big plus as well.

Activity Reviews
Discover the Salt Flats of Uyuni
Discover the Salt Flats of Uyuni
Chile

Discovering the Salt Flats of Uyuni was a magical experience. The drivers made it fun with creative photography, and despite initial reluctance, we all participated and ended up with some fantastic photos.

Stargazing Experience
Stargazing Experience
San Pedro de Atacama

The Stargazing Tour was an unexpected delight. JP gave a great presentation before the tour, and his wife Valeria was very knowledgeable during the telescope session. It exceeded our expectations. It was a very pleasant surprise that it was so interesting.

Wildlife Photo Safari
Wildlife Photo Safari
San Pedro de Atacama

The Wildlife Photo Safari was an incredible experience, especially thanks to our guide JP. We even managed to see a puma, which was thrilling. JP was very knowledgeable and made the whole safari worthwhile.

Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Oct 25, 2024

Hola Terry and Tony,
I appreciate your comments. The day you saw the puma, JP called me to tell me about it. It is a one-in-a-lifetime event! He said he was more excited than a dog with two tails. I am so happy this trip exceeded expectations after many months of planning and I hope your photos will be a treasure to hold on to dearly.
All the best,
Lorena

Croatia Highlights
Croatia | Sep 30 - Oct 10, 2024

Cynthia
Cynthia F.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
I was a bit reluctant to book on Kim Kim because I usually plan all of our travel myself. It ended up being a great decision because I didn’t have the time and would not have been able to organize such a seamless vacation. Sarah was easy to communicate with and responded quickly by email before and by WhatsApp during our trip. I would highly recommend! Read more

I was a bit reluctant to book on Kim Kim because I usually plan all of our travel myself. It ended up being a great decision because I didn’t have the time and would not have been able to organize such a seamless vacation. Sarah was easy to communicate with and responded quickly by email before and by WhatsApp during our trip. I would highly recommend!

Hotel Review
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Great views and breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not in old town, but amazing sea views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Day Trip to Mostar
Day Trip to Mostar
Croatia

Interesting to see!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Friendly and helpful driver.
Romantic sunset picnic in Dubrovnik
Romantic sunset picnic in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

This was a great idea in theory. We were picked up at our hotel and brought to the top of the mountain.

Quality of Experience
View was beautiful. Set up was special. It was cold and windy and there was only one blanket.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We felt quite rushed at the beginning. Talked too much
Transport
It’s a one lane road up the hill with two way traffic
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hiking and winetasting on Korcula Island
Hiking and winetasting on Korcula Island
Korčula

We canceled this tour because we wanted to relax more

Privately guided walking tour of Korcula Town
Privately guided walking tour of Korcula Town
Korčula

Guide spoke very quickly. Tour ended abruptly because it was about to rain.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hvar - Island Bike Tour with Local Food and Drink Tastings
Hvar - Island Bike Tour with Local Food and Drink Tastings
Croatia

Beautiful bike ride!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)
Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)
Split

Our boat tour was canceled due to weather

Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Split

The lakes and falls were beautiful! Not sure if it was worth the long drive from Split.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mario was nice and helpful
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Split

Ina was very informative and nice. We never felt rushed. She answered all of our questions.

Croatian Cooking Class
Croatian Cooking Class
Split

Fun visit to fish market and farmers market before heading to the school to cook. Others had canceled, so it was just my husband and me. Loved it and the food was delicious!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Exceptional experience of Spain (Barcelona and Sevilla) 2024!
Spain | Sep 28 - Oct 11, 2024

Annirudh
Annirudh D.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024

The entire experience from the moment I reached out to KimKim, to getting engaged with our specialist Adam, to the crew that supported us during our trip was exceptional. This was a trip that I and my family will remember for ages. The agenda was so bespoke, so well planned taking into consideration varying age groups and interests. Each tour company that we interacted with was of the highest caliber and each experience above the bar. I sincerely am grateful to Adam, Lea, and the rest of the support team for making it a trip of a lifetime for our family. Thank you, thank you!

Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 11, 2024

Anni!!! It was a pleasure planning the perfect adventure for your large family! It's so great to hear that each guide could cater to your group's wide age range! 😀

Lea is fantastic, and she booked everything for you and your family! It was nice having the Zoom call with you to review every detail of your itinerary and answer any questions you had! It was so great getting to know you throughout the planning process!

I hope to see you on another kimkim adventure! 🌊

Food and WIne in Spain.
Spain | Sep 28 - Oct 10, 2024

J
joan m.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
Our Pintxos tour in Bilbao was a great start to our Spanish adventure , then we went off to Rioja for a winery tour with Itziar - she really knew the local wineries! Reza was an amazing guide to the Prado museum in Madrid - very knowedgeable! Train tickets were ready at hand for our train trips - amazing trains in Spain. Tour of Alhambra in Grenada was very special - amazing mashup of cultures. In Seville, the market tour and cooking class were both a treat to experience. The trip... Read more

Our Pintxos tour in Bilbao was a great start to our Spanish adventure , then we went off to Rioja for a winery tour with Itziar - she really knew the local wineries! Reza was an amazing guide to the Prado museum in Madrid - very knowedgeable! Train tickets were ready at hand for our train trips - amazing trains in Spain. Tour of Alhambra in Grenada was very special - amazing mashup of cultures. In Seville, the market tour and cooking class were both a treat to experience. The trip planning app was very easy to use - great to have all the info and tickets in one place.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Meninas
Madrid

ANother great location for us. Best rooms of the trip - our room had a small lounge room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
just steps from the Opera Metro station
Staff
Helpful and made us a resto reservation.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sacristía de Santa Ana
Seville

interesting interior design

Authenticity & Character
Location
a bit far from the places we were going to - had to taxi over walking. but located on nice pedestrian street with restos. Breakfast was at a resto a few doors away rather than in the hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel U-Sense Granada Centro
Granada

located on a square - with an artisan craft market! nice surprise. Terrace on 5th floor was a quiet retreat with a lovely view of Alhambra.

Authenticity & Character
Location
artisan market in the square, nice resto's around the square
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

nice location in a nice part of Madrid - right next to a pedestrian street with shopping and tapas bars.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Viura
Villabuena de Alava

lovely hotel - interesting artwork. .

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao
Bilbao, Bizkaia

great location - easy walk to the Guggenheim.

Authenticity & Character
Location
location to the Guggenheim
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Private Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Walking tour of main highlights of Seville, covered a lot of areas.

Quality of Experience
Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Seville

Market tour took us to a selection of vendors selling traditional products - jamon, cheese, spices. Cooking class was the star of the event!

Quality of Experience
Chef was very personable and provided insights into everyday Spanish cuisine. Market tour : would have been good to have some samples ready for tasting at the different vendors.
Food
Chef showed tips for food prep, and made it seem easy to do. Definitely will try the recipes.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Ronda &  the White Villages
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Ronda & the White Villages
Spain

Private driver took us through a part of Spain that I didn't know much about. Scenery was magnificent - the mountains, the valleys, and the olive groves. Spent a hour in Ronda, and then 2 hours in Grazalema, and then stopped at a lookout in the mountains. Bonus: Blood and Love Festival was in Grazalema - a re-enactment of a historical event from 1832.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver didn't speak much English, so wasn't able to tell us much about the countryside we went thru, or what to see/do in either Ronda or Grazalema. He wasn't aware of the stop to see the lookout for the vultures, but we were able to direct him to it.
Transport
Van was comfortable.
Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Small group tour of Alhambra ( about 12 in group) - guide provided insight and history into the tour that we wouldn't have received if on our own.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada

Flamenco show in a cave - fabulous! Dancers, singers and a guitarist were all very talented.

Quality of Experience
very classic traditional style of Flamenco
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo,  Train Toledo to Madrid
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

Train ride was very pleasant. Our guide met us at the station, grabbed a taxi (eventually) and we went off for a drive around the city before doing a walking tour.

Quality of Experience
Guide did not have all of the info about what was expected to be seen during the walking tour. e.g. we were to visit a sword making workshop - it wasn't in his list. However he did contact someone and arranged for us to see the workshop (the last one in Toledo) and we enjoyed that very much.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
When we arrived, there wasn't a car waiting - it took about 20 minutes for one to be arranged.
Private Guided Visit of Museo del Prado with an Art Historian
Private Guided Visit of Museo del Prado with an Art Historian
Madrid

OUr guide, Reza, was exceptionally knowledgeable about the art and the artists in the Prado. He led us on a tour where we saw a sampling of Spanish ( and other) art in the Prado - we went all over the different areas!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Private La Rioja Wine Day Trip
Spain

Our guide picked us up at our hotel - and led us on a fascinating tour of local vineyards, tossing in bits of history about the vintners, the families, and the grapes used. Also had lunch in a local resto with local food ( and wine!).

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Best of Pintxos Gastronomy Experience
The Best of Pintxos Gastronomy Experience
Bilbao

Tour was fab - went to about 5 Pinxtos bars in a few different areas - had cidre and wine with a variety of types of pinxtos. So interesting to see the city at night with lots of families playing in the square (it was a Saturday night).

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Hi Joan, thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review🥹
It's amazing to hear you had a wonderful time in Spain! I will pass your words on to our local guides and team who will be so thrilled to hear your feedback! It was a real pleasure working with you and I hope we will be in touch for your future adventure to Spain. Thank you for choosing the Espíritu Travel family. All the best, Marina 🥰

Arianna was so helpful and planned a great tr...
Italy | Sep 26 - Oct 6, 2024

David
David G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
Arianna was so helpful and planned a great trip for us. Read more

Arianna was so helpful and planned a great trip for us.

Hotel Reviews
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Catania

Well located in Catania for easy pedestrian access.

Authenticity & Character
Very well appointed hotel
Location
Staff
Excellent staff and very attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable.
Doric Boutique Hotel
Agrigento

The perfect respite from the first four days of the urban experience of our trip.

Authenticity & Character
Elegant design and serene environment.
Location
A bit removed from the town of Agrigento being perched on a hill over looking the Valley of the Temples, it had spectacular views day and night!
Staff
amazingly gracious and attentive staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Extremely clean and well maintained resort.
B&B Khalisah
Palermo

Great space and very helpful hosts. Location in the Ancient part of the city was a plus for us getting around on foot, though it can be challenging for parking.

Authenticity & Character
It was boutique hotel that gave us the feel of living in the local community...exactly what we wanted.
Location
great for walking the city, exactly what we wanted.
Staff
Very accommodating and helpful when it came to parking and driving in the Ancient part of the city with respect to ZTL permit.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Mount Etna Tour with Wine Tasting
Private Mount Etna Tour with Wine Tasting
Italy

Davide was an excellent guide for our Mt. Etna excursion...very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Taormina with Driver
Day Trip to Taormina with Driver
Catania

Ignacio was a great driver and guide. We would have never seen all that we did beyond Taormina with Castelmola and Naxos without him.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Guided Tour of Villa Romana del Casale
Guided Tour of Villa Romana del Casale
Italy

Marta was an excellent guide. Her knowledge and patience touring the Villa were very much appreciated.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Valley of the Temples Tour
Private Valley of the Temples Tour
Italy

Our guide was excellent! So enthusiastic and well versed in the history and the 2 hours flew by.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marsala Wine Tasting
Marsala Wine Tasting
Marsala

A good wine tasting experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Palermo Street Food Tour
Palermo Street Food Tour
Palermo

Salvatore was an excellent guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Arianna Zampieri
Arianna
Arianna Zampieri
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Hi David and Camilla,
Thank you very much for taking the time to review us!
It's great to hear that our expert guides allowed you to deeply discover some of the Italian sights, its food and culture, in an enjoyable and engaging way. We pride ourselves in selecting partners and suppliers that mach our high quality standards and help us provide unforgettable traveling experiences overall. Again, so happy it was your case and we look forward to helping you plan your next adventure!
Arrivederci,
Arianna and the Storywalking Team

Top-notch across the board
Japan | Oct 4 - Oct 12, 2024

T
Taylor E.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
The KimKim experience was overall excellent, particularly for a first-time traveler looking to hit the "must-see" events in a new country. Shona and her team communicated clearly and fluidly each and every step of the way, including helping and adjusting schedules when I got in a (minor and self-inflicted) jam with train travel, facilitating when I wanted to change a few plans last minute, and staying in contact throughout the trip. The tour guides appointed were lovely and thorough,... Read more

The KimKim experience was overall excellent, particularly for a first-time traveler looking to hit the "must-see" events in a new country.

Shona and her team communicated clearly and fluidly each and every step of the way, including helping and adjusting schedules when I got in a (minor and self-inflicted) jam with train travel, facilitating when I wanted to change a few plans last minute, and staying in contact throughout the trip.

The tour guides appointed were lovely and thorough, and the hotels picked were top-notch, as were all travel accommodations within the country.

Generally an excellent experience, highly recommend, and being clear what it is you're looking to get out of the trip -- the more information you provide, the better they're able to tailor the experience.

Local specialist: Shona Zhang
Shona
Shona Zhang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Oct 21, 2024

Dear Taylor,

Hope you are doing great.Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with us.It's great to know that you enjoyed the tour guides, hotels, and travel accommodations. We appreciate your recommendation and agree that clear communication helps us create the best possible experience for our travelers. Thank you for sharing your insights, and we hope to assist you on your next adventure.

Wish you happy all the time.

Best regards,
Shona

Had a fantastic trip. Gummy designed perfect ...
Iceland | Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2024

P
Patrick L.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
Had a fantastic trip. Gummy designed perfect itinerary. Read more

Had a fantastic trip. Gummy designed perfect itinerary.

Hotel Reviews
Vík Apartments
Vik I Myrdal
Buubble Hotel Ölvisholt
Selfoss
Hótel Húsafell
Húsafell, Borgarbyggð
The Reykjavík Edition
Reykjavik
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sky Lagoon - Experience the seven-step Sky Ritual
Sky Lagoon - Experience the seven-step Sky Ritual
Iceland
Silfra Snorkeling – Dive Between Continents in Crystal Clear Waters
Silfra Snorkeling – Dive Between Continents in Crystal Clear Waters
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
ATV to the Black Beach and Plane Wreck
ATV to the Black Beach and Plane Wreck
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Secret Lagoon
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland
Langjokull glacier snowmobiling
Langjokull glacier snowmobiling
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lunar Landscapes & Healing Waters – Blue Lagoon Immersion
Lunar Landscapes & Healing Waters – Blue Lagoon Immersion
Iceland
Local specialist: Guðmundur Pálmason
G
Guðmundur Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Thank you for the glowing review Partick!
It makes my day knowing how happy you all were with the trip :)

All the best
Gummi

Bruno was great to work with. He's very respo...
Croatia | Sep 28 - Oct 9, 2024

Van
Van N.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
Bruno was great to work with. He's very responsive, giving us good suggestion and was always ready to answer any questions. Our guides were fun and knowledgeable and kind. We had such a great honeymoon without the headache and stress. Read more

Bruno was great to work with. He's very responsive, giving us good suggestion and was always ready to answer any questions. Our guides were fun and knowledgeable and kind. We had such a great honeymoon without the headache and stress.

Hotel Review
Aminess Korčula Heritage Hotel
Korčula

No elevator which is hard with luggages.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
It's an older hotel
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 16, 2024

Hi Van,

thank you for the kind words.

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia and that you liked our guides. It was a pleasure to work with you on planning the trip .

I hope we will stay in touch and I wish you all the best.

Best

Bruno

I’m sorry I’m not good at writing reviews but...
Italy | Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2024

Mary
Mary H.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
I’m sorry I’m not good at writing reviews but Rita did a wonderful job in helping our family have an amazing vacation Read more

I’m sorry I’m not good at writing reviews but Rita did a wonderful job in helping our family have an amazing vacation

Hotel Reviews
Moxy Milan Linate Airport
Milano

Best hotel for early morning flights

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa il Castagno Wine & Resort
Siena

Our favorite, great staff, great food and service

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

Staff super friendly

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arcadia Hotel Venice
Venice

They have one room in all of the hotel that sinks like sewer and again the people paying for the rooms got that room. They should not rent that room to anyone but overall the hotel was wonderful and the other two rooms were great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
numa l Rooms & Apartments
Milan

The ones paying the bills got the pull out couch but other then that very clean and nice 😂🥰

Authenticity & Character
Location
We could walk to everything we wanted
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sunset Dinner in  a Chianti Vineyard
Sunset Dinner in a Chianti Vineyard
Italy

One added bonus on the excursion is, I didn’t realize I sold their wine at my store in Minnesota and I got to meet the owner of the winery fantastic

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Cinque Terre Excursion
Private Cinque Terre Excursion
Florence

Because of a rainy day, we changed our itinerary around a little which was wonderful and our driver was great

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of Venice with St Mark's Basilica
Guided Visit of Venice with St Mark's Basilica
Venice

Our tour guide was amazing

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Excursion:  Lake Como & Cernobbio
Day Excursion: Lake Como & Cernobbio
Milan

We definitely wished we would’ve had a boat ride around all of Lake Como

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Cooking Class in a Real Tuscan Farmhouse
Private Cooking Class in a Real Tuscan Farmhouse
Italy

Outstanding

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rita Pagano
Rita
Rita Pagano
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 16, 2024

Hi Mary!! Thank you so so much for this detailed review and your kind words. What wonderful photos you uploaded🥹🥹 I'm so glad you had a great time in Italy and I hope you created lifetime memories. It has been a real pleasure to work with you, hopefully, we will keep in touch for your future adventures! I wish you all the best, Rita 🥰

KimKim did an amazing job arranging our trip ...
Japan | Sep 26 - Oct 9, 2024

J
Jane D.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
KimKim did an amazing job arranging our trip to Japan. From train tickets to guides to someone meeting us at the airport with a friendly face, everything was great. We had a last minute change to make, and Angel was able to re-book our Shinkensen tickets and get them to us in a timely way. All around, an excellent service. Read more

KimKim did an amazing job arranging our trip to Japan. From train tickets to guides to someone meeting us at the airport with a friendly face, everything was great. We had a last minute change to make, and Angel was able to re-book our Shinkensen tickets and get them to us in a timely way. All around, an excellent service.

Hotel Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton
Osaka

This place was beautiful and the staff was, without exception, outstanding. Would love to stay here again someday.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Hiroshima

There was really nothing I liked about this hotel. The staff at the reception weren't welcoming at all, nor helpful during checkout. The room had a tiny window with shades drawn so you felt a little like being in a cell- very claustrophobic. We spent as little time as possible in the room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Kyoto

Room was pretty spacious so that was nice. It's gotten some fancy updates but seems like it might have been a Courtyard by Mariott at some point and got a face lift. The staff were great especially the congierge who gave us great sushi restaurant tips and directions. It seemed to be geared towards large tour groups. The restuarants were always empty (Except at free breakfast), probably because they were very overpriced. It was a good location, fairly close to the train station.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Green Plaza Hakone
Hakone

We picked this hotel for the views- well, not their fault that it was overcast and we couldn't see anything. However, this place is dated and a little tacky. The store and cafe were never open. The place was overrun with children who screamed throughout dinner. The restuarant was lit up like hospital cafeteria, and while the food was ok, it was so noisy and bright that we couldn't wait to leave. I can imagine the onsen would be amazing if you could see Mt. Fuji. It's also not located near anything.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
Tokyo

Hotel was very nice- nice sized rooms, great breakfast, great service. The rooftop bar is a must.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Helpful, friendly, enough english for us to get by with our limited Japanese
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
One Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Island Tour
One Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Island Tour
Hiroshima

Yoko was an excellent guide. We went to Miyajima first, via ferry- it was lovely. Very limited crowds, although it was raining so that could be why. Had some yummy roasted oysters, some great little maple leaf cookies, and got some great views of the gate and temple. Then headed back and toured the Peace Memorial and the museum. Both were very moving and emotional. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nishiki Market Food Experience
Nishiki Market Food Experience
Kyoto

We did'nt do this tour

Day Trip to Nara and Uji
Day Trip to Nara and Uji
Kyoto

We didn't do this trip

Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Kyoto

Yoshi was a great guide- turns out she spent a year not too far from where we live in Oregon. Totally not her issue, but the sites in Kyoto are just overrun with tourists, which I realize we are also, It was really hard to enjoy the temples, tori gates, Gion district becuse there are just too many people at the same spots.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour with Whisky Tasting
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour with Whisky Tasting
Tokyo

Yoshi was a great guide. We just didn't have great weather for viewing Fuji (never did see it). However, he did his best to keep us interested and entertained, including taking us to a flower garden that wasn't originally planned. The Whicky tour and tasting was really interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Tokyo City Tour
Full Day Tokyo City Tour
Tokyo

Yumi did a great job of putting together a tour catering to our preferences. We were a little jet lagged so probably didn't get all out of it that we could have. The fish market was super fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Oct 21, 2024
Dear Jane, Hope you are doing great.Thank you for sharing your experiences for your trip to Japan. I'm so glad to hear that my team and I provided excellent service and took care of your travel needs seamlessly, especially with the last-minute changes to your Shinkansen tickets.
We sincerely regret to hear about your experiences at Hotel Intergate Hiroshima and Hotel Green Plaza Hakone. Your feedback will be forwarded to the hotel management, and we hope they will take it into consideration...
Read more

Dear Jane,

Hope you are doing great.Thank you for sharing your experiences for your trip to Japan. I'm so glad to hear that my team and I provided excellent service and took care of your travel needs seamlessly, especially with the last-minute changes to your Shinkansen tickets.
We sincerely regret to hear about your experiences at Hotel Intergate Hiroshima and Hotel Green Plaza Hakone. Your feedback will be forwarded to the hotel management, and we hope they will take it into consideration for future improvements.
We appreciate your comments regarding the Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Yoshi. While it’s great to know that she connected with you personally, we understand how overwhelming the crowds at popular tourist sites can be. We hope it didn’t overshadow your overall experience in Japan.
Thank you again for your feedback, and I hope your future travels will be even more enjoyable.

Best regards,
Angel

Our trip to Croatia was awesome!!
Croatia | Sep 18 - Sep 28, 2024

M
Mike G.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Our trip to Croatia was awesome!!
The experience was so good because of the work of Daniela and Robi.
They constructed a fabulous itinerary that touched on the highlights of Croatia from the capital city, the fantastic Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, two marvelous Islands and then Dubrovnik. Daniela and Robi selected wonderful hotels and great guides and stops along the way. We appreciated the daily updates and personal assistance.

Thanks so much for helping us make beautiful memories of amazing Croatia.

Mike & Jan & Chris & Jerry

Local specialist: Daniela Pinčević
Daniela
Daniela Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Hi Mike, Jan, Chris, and Jerry,

thank you very much for your kind words, much appreciated.
Glad to hear that you liked Croatia and the trip, and thank you for your trust.
It was a pleasure to meeting you :)

Many regards from Croatia!

Best,
Daniela and Robi

Kim Kim is the way to go!
Iceland | Oct 4 - Oct 11, 2024

ashlie
ashlie g.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
The guide that we worked with for our trip to Iceland was everything I could have hoped for! I gave her a LOT of info on what we wanted to do, and she was able to make it all happen. I love that you can go back and forth, ask questions, make tweaks, etc through the whole process. She gave personal recommendations on sites to see and places to stop for food - all of which were amazing. The handheld guide she put together was easy to understand and very thorough. Even better was that she didn't... Read more

The guide that we worked with for our trip to Iceland was everything I could have hoped for! I gave her a LOT of info on what we wanted to do, and she was able to make it all happen. I love that you can go back and forth, ask questions, make tweaks, etc through the whole process. She gave personal recommendations on sites to see and places to stop for food - all of which were amazing. The handheld guide she put together was easy to understand and very thorough. Even better was that she didn't disappear after sending the guide. She WhatsApp me when we got there, a couple times during the trip, and when we got home. It was very comforting to know I could get help at any time. Plus there's a number for 24/7 help. I never had to worry about anything going wrong, and that was worth every penny. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!

Hotel Reviews
Hótel Kría
Vík

Great location in the heart of Vik. There's a bar and restaurant, which have an incredible view. Lots of parking. Rooms were nice, good size bathroom, and smart TVs. The beds were clean and nice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel
Reykjavik

What a cute hotel! There was breakfast, and a restaurant on site. The rooms were darling and had very comfortable beds. The TVs are not smart tvs so you're limited to like 6 channels. There's a gym, and there's a Bonus grocery store right behind the hotel. Walking distance to a food hall, but it would be a pretty far walk to downtown where the shops and restaurants are.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
ION Adventure Hotel
Nesjavellir

Such a cool hotel! It has a spa pool and a sauna. A bar that stays open until 11. There's room service and a restaurant on site. The rooms are modern but cozy. You can get Netflix on the TV. We saw the northern lights from our walk out. You also get some prosecco when you arrive, which doesn't hurt a bit.

Authenticity & Character
Very unique and cool
Location
Not very far from Selfoss
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Northern Lights tour with your driver
Northern Lights tour with your driver
Iceland

The super jeep tour was so cool! Picked us up from the hotel and drove us out about an hour and half. They stopped and looked for the lights, then would move us to another location looking for them. We found them! They set up a camera on a tripod and take your pictures with the lights in the background. The guide even had hot chocolate for everyone... And a lil something special to add to it if you liked. Great tour!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sky Lagoon
Sky Lagoon
Reykjavík

Wow you will not regret going here!! Pay for the bigger package because it's totally worth it. There's a restaurant inside and a small gift shop. The locker room is private with showers. There's a swim up bar in the lagoon. The seven step rituals were absolutely incredible and not to be missed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure with Transport
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure with Transport
Reykjavík

Such a neat experience! You have to wear thermal underwear of some sort and warm socks. You put on a suit, and then a dry suit over it. It is tight, and uncomfortable around the neck and wrists - but it's to keep the 2°c water out sooo it's worth it. There's a short walk to the entry point. We had to wait about 20 mins to get into the water because of other groups ahead of us. Once you are in the water, it naturally propels you and the suit loosens up a bit. You barely have to do work. Our guide was funny and nice. At the end we all drank hot chocolate and talked about the experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We had James and he was wonderful!
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 25, 2024

Hi Ashlie,
Emanuela here. I am very happy to hear you had a memorable time on your Iceland trip. You were blessed with Northern lights from the first night
it was a pleasure for me to stay in touch with you guys while you were traveling and make sure you were happy with everything and I thank you so much for sharing these stunning photos while you were traveling.

Thank you again and I hope to have you back here one day,
Emanuela

We had an amazing trip to Sicily. Everything ...
Italy | Oct 3 - Oct 13, 2024

Bobbie
Bobbie X.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

We had an amazing trip to Sicily. Everything was so well planned. Each guide was fun, knowledgeable and perfect! The street food tour with Valeri was a highlight. As was the urban winery- mt Etna. The wine pairing was absolutely delicious!
Hotels were clean and so well located and welcoming. Flexibility was appreciated.
When 4 travelers agree - you know they must be doing right!

Local specialist: Maria Grazia Rubino
Maria Grazia
Maria Grazia Rubino
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Oct 22, 2024

Ciao Bobbie,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We're happy to know that you had such a memorable time in Sicily. Our local connections and expertise are key to making each experience special, and it's great to hear that the street food tour and the Mt. Etna winery stood out for you.
Looking forward to helping with your next adventure!

Best,
Maria Grazia & Storywalking Team

KimKim review Italy 2024
Italy | Sep 25 - Oct 8, 2024

Annette
Annette S.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
We were very pleased on all that KimKim did to set up our Italy vacation. Elena was wonderful in giving us all the details we needed to make traveling to our various locations seamless. She was very accommodating when we had questions and always responded promptly. She was our unseen lifeline while traveling. We especially enjoyed all the guides that handled our day trips. All were extremely knowledgeable and had so much to show us and share with us. The accommodations were very... Read more

We were very pleased on all that KimKim did to set up our Italy vacation. Elena was wonderful in giving us all the details we needed to make traveling to our various locations seamless. She was very accommodating when we had questions and always responded promptly. She was our unseen lifeline while traveling.

We especially enjoyed all the guides that handled our day trips. All were extremely knowledgeable and had so much to show us and share with us.

The accommodations were very nice. Some better than others but all conveniently located to the sites we wanted to see.

Definitely recommend and would use KimKim again!!

Hotel Reviews
The Corner Duomo Hotel & Spa
Milan
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Park Hotel Argento
Levanto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide
Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide
Rome

Our guide was wonderful. The history and architecture shouldn’t be missed

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Winery visit with wine tasting and light lunch
Winery visit with wine tasting and light lunch
Italy

Loved the setting, the wines and light lunch

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lake Como Guided visit (Bellagio, Varenna and Villa Carlotta)
Lake Como Guided visit (Bellagio, Varenna and Villa Carlotta)
Italy

Loved the multiple locations our guide took us to

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Last Supper guided visit (1h)
Last Supper guided visit (1h)
Italy

Everyone should see this!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Elena Del Vecchio
Elena
Elena Del Vecchio
Local specialist in Torino | Replied on Oct 16, 2024

Your feedback is so precious to me, Thank you so much :-)

Great itinerary and attention to detail. Loved the variety!
Bolivia | Sep 26 - Oct 12, 2024

Mark
Mark N.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

The variety of things to do in Bolivia was outstanding. Camila did a great job of organizing everything, demonstrating amazing flexibility and an ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. David stands out among several great guides for his attention to detail and our interests. Being able to bird with Berto was a real highlight.

Local specialist: Camila Rojas

Kim Kim was such a perfect way to plan our tr...
Italy | Sep 26 - Oct 10, 2024

S
Stacy G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Kim Kim was such a perfect way to plan our trip! Catarina was awesome! Marta was great! It made everything so stress free. I would highly recommend to anyone. Even if we changed things they were more than happy to help. Thank you Kim Kim team!

Local specialist: Caterina Belvedere

Valentine is quick to respond to any of your needs
Germany | Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2024

J
John J.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Valentine is exceptional at what she does. She arranged a first-class trip for our group. The hotels she selected were perfect! The tours were well organized. I would definitely recommend using Valentine if you want the luxury of having your entire trip planed out for you. John Read more

Valentine is exceptional at what she does. She arranged a first-class trip for our group. The hotels she selected were perfect! The tours were well organized. I would definitely recommend using Valentine if you want the luxury of having your entire trip planed out for you. John

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Kloster Hirsau
Hirsau

Very nice/clean hotel with very friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Spinnerhof
Salsbachwalden

This is a very quaint hotel nestled in the black hills. Everything about it was wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Living Hotel Das Viktualienmarkt
Munich

This hotel is within walking distance of everything!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Metropolitan Hotel
Prague

This hotel is within walking distance of everything!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Premium Tour
Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Premium Tour
Munich

The first-class bus ride was very comfortable, and the tour was amazing. There is a great amount of walking necessary for this tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Munich

Sobering is all I can say. God bless the souls who perished there.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Oktoberfest private tour: Bavarian Beer & Festive Bites
Oktoberfest private tour: Bavarian Beer & Festive Bites
Munich

Just not what we expected.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Bastei bridge with Boat Trip Day Tour
Scenic Bastei bridge with Boat Trip Day Tour
Prague

The bridge if beautiful. The boat ride was quite a let-down. It takes a total of 20 minutes. They take you upriver 10 minutes then back to the start. Really not much to see. Plus, and this is something you really need to know, the hike to the boat is not an easy one. It is advertised as a tour for people from young to old. That is not the case at all. There is a great amount of hiking at both the bridge and to the boat. I am in pretty good shape and i considered it a moderate to difficult hike.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Best of Culinary Prague
Best of Culinary Prague
Prague
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Prague Introduction Walking Tour
Prague Introduction Walking Tour
Prague
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Prague
Welcome to Prague
Prague
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Valentine Julien
Valentine
Valentine Julien
Local specialist in Lausanne | Replied on Oct 16, 2024

Hello John,
Thank you so much for your kind review and comments!
These are very helpful to improve our services. We hope you came back home with a lot of memories from beautiful Germany :)
See you soon in France or Switzerland,
Valentine

We had the time of our life! Our guide in San...
Greece | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2024

Stephanie
Stephanie C.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
We had the time of our life! Our guide in Santorini was incredibly knowledgeable and absolutely amazing! I wish I had her with us through out the trip and remembered her name. I learned so much from her! She knew every historical, agricultural, economic, etc fact you could ever imagine! I later shared the facts on our Sunset Cruise and everyone had so many questions… like I was the guide. Lol. Our private driver pickups was such a perk we weren’t used to having.
We had an amazing time and...
Read more

We had the time of our life! Our guide in Santorini was incredibly knowledgeable and absolutely amazing! I wish I had her with us through out the trip and remembered her name. I learned so much from her! She knew every historical, agricultural, economic, etc fact you could ever imagine! I later shared the facts on our Sunset Cruise and everyone had so many questions… like I was the guide. Lol. Our private driver pickups was such a perk we weren’t used to having.
We had an amazing time and if were to return would stay in Santorini the entire time and do day adventures from there. There’s so much to see there! We did change our Catamaran sail to an afternoon option to see the sunset. It was a last minute decision & the driver etc just wasn’t the same. Our mistake though!
We found an incredible 20th anniversary ring at Poniros, recommended by the clerk/concierge at Perla hotel . It is stunning!! Absolutely perfect! Thank you KimKim we can’t wait to use you for France & Thailand next! 😘😘😘

Hotel Reviews
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

I wish we spent a little more time here!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Mid city center, Acropolis in walking distance and view, food, people, restaurants amazing!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

I wish we actually got to sleep & enjoy this location but we stayed up, curled in bed & ordered Vietnamese food because we were exhausted & knew our flights, leaving hotel in Athens, were at 2am. Longgg ride home in a really cozy plane!

Authenticity & Character
The balcony was awesome!!
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Santana Luxury Suites Naxos
Naxos

The staff was lovely! Not the same as the others. Bed uncomfy and we missed cold potable water at our beck and call/room service or even room phones to ask questions. The island was beautiful.. just alot more laid back. We did our souvenir shopping here because the island/city areas economy was a lot less luxurious & even busy! Which was a nice change but we missed a couple little things. Comforts & Water 💧.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasimatis by La Perla
Santorini

Thank you to everyone who made our adventure there amazing! To our hotel concierge & staff we appreciate everything you did! Especially our adventure to Poniros as a recommendation for the best jewelry shopping! My ring is stunning & one of a kind!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The George Hotel
Mykonos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Santorini

Our absolute favorite! Our guide, I wish i knew her name so i could recommend her, was extremely knowledgeable about all details, history, architecture, agriculture, wine & it’s history of being the “oldest vines known” because of the lack of soil in Santorini and the roots growing in the constantly spongey/damp pumice stone of the lava landscape.. every little bit of information we soaked it up! I wish I had her with us our entire trip! She took great pictures for us & others. So incredibly kind and if we had the chance would have made lifelong friends! I’d love her name and to find her on Facebook etc!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing this incredible feedback, Stephanie! 🤩 I’m so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience in Santorini, and that your guide, Agatha, made such a memorable impression! I’m not surprised you became the “unofficial guide” on your sunset cruise afterward—love it! The 20th-anniversary ring sounds stunning, and what a special find to bring home! When you’re ready to explore France and Thailand, we’ll be here to make those journeys just as magical. Thanks again for choosing Kimkim, and happy travels until next time! 🫶

Why travelers love kimkim

Custom trips for independent travelers who are too busy to plan
Customize your trip with the help of a local travel specialist

Kimkim has handpicked the world’s top local travel specialists so you will have peace of mind and an unforgettable trip that meets your exact requirements.

Authentic travel experiences

Kimkim’s local specialists ensure that you will have the best experience based on up-to-date local insights. On top of that, the vast majority of your money will go straight to support and grow local economies.

Secure & easy booking

Once you are happy with the trip, you can easily book via kimkim’s secure payment platform.

Local support during your trip

You can always reach your local specialist with a quick message or call in case you hit a snag during your trip, or simply want some great local recommendations.