Tiago Filipe

My husbad, and I never had a guide before, but decided to sign up for it, with my sister and partner in order to spend time with them in Portugal. If only we had known, what a difference it could make for a trip! We were quite charmed and impressed with Joel. Although we had little personal contact with Tiago, he was very helpful sending us information and keeping everything organized, between 3 individuals. He even gave us tips on the rest of our trip, on our own in Northern Portugal.
Since culture and history is our main focus on vacations, this was absolutely perfect. We learned and saw different areas of Lisboa and learned the significance of the neighborhood´s architerectual and artistic styles coming from many different cultures. The history was mostly unknown to us, and very interesting. Joel showed us the most beautiful scenery on two outings outside of Lisboa and took us to a castle and to the furthermost corner of the country, which was great between "a head full of cultural and historical information." He introduced us to two unforgettable meals and booked a Fado evening, with about 6 courses, including the two heartful and melancholic Fado musicians, repectively singers. It was local, meaning that it was not a typical touristic "Fado evening." We also had our first food tour, which had much different array of foods, as well as a very enthusiastic guide. It was so much fun, we will do it in other cities, as well.
The tour was a variety of experiences, that were well put together. I could go on and on about how much we learned and enjoyed. Joel love and enthusiasm of Portugal was contagious. Last but not least, Joel thoroughly surpassed all of our expectations. We absolutely recommend booking with Kim Kim. After the tour, we did not find it expensive at all, as originally assumed, after the amazing experience.

Hotel Review

Dom Carlos Liberty

The most important for us, in choosing a hotel in the city is the location. With Dom Carlos, we were not disappointed. It is close enough to the inner city to walk in 10 minutes, but quiet enough that one does not experience the traffic. The neighborhood had a variety of well priced local restaurants, with local cuisine, as oposed to expensive and low quality tourst food. The room was quiet, elegant and clean. The staff was very accomadating and hospitable. The buffet had anything one could wish for, and was hygenic and well organized.

Authenticity & Character

Elegant and sufficient in every way.

Location

Centrally located, without the noise.

Staff

Friendly and very accomadating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms, lounge and breakfast area very clean and comfortable.

Activity Review

Enjoy Dinner with Live Fado Music

Lisbon

See section 1. What we most enjoyed about the dinner was that it authentic Porteguese, rather something touristic. Our server made us feel at home. The music was captivating and we had never heard anything like it again. The history behind it was also interesting. We are glad that they still keep their traditions in Portuagal, for it was done by young people. The food was dellicious and it was wonderfully organized, with the dimming of the light, while the music played between courses.

Quality of Experience

It wasn´t like a typical tourist tour. We felt well taken care of.

Food

Joel took us to two places, and shared food, which we had never tried. Delicious! The food tour was also good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Joel and Tiago were totally supportive and forthcoming towards our wishes and requests.

Transport

We were quite impressed by Joel´s and Tiago´s maneuvering around the chaotic traffic, especially in rush hour. We even shared music tastes.

Pedro and Tiago did an absolutely fantastic job. We didn’t know anything about Portugal before we arrived but left very conversant with the geography, culture and history and such a well planned holiday. We asked not to stay in 5 star hotels but to get to know grass routes Portugal which we certainly did.
A very pleasing holiday.
Thank you for all your help.
Glyn and Di Denison

Hotel Reviews

Zenit Lisboa Hotel

Lisbon

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bairro do Casal - Turismo d'Aldeia

Vila Nova de Foz Côa

Just fantastic as a remote small hotel in a Portugal village

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

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Quinta de la Rosa

Pinhão

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Internacional

Porto

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Thomar Boutique Hotel

Tomar

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dom Dinis Marvão

Marvao

This was fantastic and a terrific location in a quaint village

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The Noble House

Evora

Starting to look a bit dated. Full of tourists and not easy to find

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Ozadi Tavira Hotel

Tavira

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Carvi Beach Hotel

Lagos

This was first class. A great location and we loved the stay.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

Pedro was excellent and gave us good background to Portugal. We very much enjoyed his company

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Enjoy Dinner with Live Fado Music

Lisbon

An excellent night out with good food. Very enjoyable

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit

Portugal

Pedro was a great host for the day. We learnt a lot.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

I recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on a 10-day adventure in Portugal, exploring some of its most enchanting cities and towns, including Lisbon, Porto, Lagos, Sintra, Evora, Obidos, and Batalha. This journey was nothing short of spectacular, and I can't help but share my positive impressions.

Throughout my 10 days in Portugal, I was struck by the warmth and friendliness of the people, the incredible diversity of landscapes, and the rich cultural heritage that each place offered. The trip was flawlessly organized, and my guide was knowledgeable and passionate about sharing his country's treasures.

Portugal exceeded my expectations in every way. If you're seeking a destination that seamlessly blends history, culture, natural beauty, and warm hospitality, Portugal is the place to be. I can't wait to return and explore even more of this incredible country.

Tiago helped me plan a perfect 12 day itinerary covering Portugal from the north to the south. My family is still raving about the trip! He was very helpful an extremely responsive. I wanted something partly guided and partly on our own with a driver. He was able to accommodate this and tailor the itinerary to our needs. Once in Portugal, our driver João took excellent care of us. He was very friendly and flexible with our plans. We had a great time chatting with him during our longer car rides between cities. Our guide Joel in Lisbon was also very good. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about showing others his beautiful city. We started in Porto, went to Duoro Valley, then Lisbon and finally Algarve. Tiago had many suggestions for accommodations, and we were very happy with those we chose. 10/10 would recommend Kim Kim and the local company in Portugal.

Hotel Reviews

Sé Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Porto

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the heart of old city! Everything walking distance

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta

São João da Pesqueira

This was by far my favorite hotel in Portugal. The location and views were stunning. It was a magical experience staying in this property in the Duoro Valley

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Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa

Lisbon

Good location

Authenticity & Character

Location

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Cascade Wellness

Lagos

Fantastic location with access to cliff walks. Great amenities. However, during the peak tourist season, the hotel needs more staff. Everyone was very friendly and doing they best they could, but service was slow. I would consider it more of a 4 star property, though my family and I had an amazing time.

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Activity Reviews

Explore Porto (Half-Day Guided Walking Tour)

Porto

We had a great time doing the walking tour of Porto. We definitely covered areas we would not have made it to otherwise. Highly recommended.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Lisbon - half day guided visit

Lisbon

Joel did an amazing job at showing us Lisbon in one afternoon. He knew to use a vehicle in order to cover more neighborhoods and included some stops for walking and getting some local drinks and pastais de Belém. He was extremely knowledgeable and very experienced. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit

Portugal

Joel was also our hide for the day of visiting Cascais and Sintra. We saw many different areas on this beautiful drive. He even hooked us up with a lunch reservation at one of the most coveted restaurants by the beach, and we got the best table! We had an amazing day visiting all these areas.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tiago is detailed, considerate, thoughtful and helped my wife and me plan a great trip around Portugal for our 5th wedding anniversary. He helped us research all the good hotels (AND book them) and multiple suggestions (food, wine, places to see, walking tours etc) for our 9-day trip. Tiago even picked us up from Lisbon airport, he is a super friendly and fun person - highly recommend him. Oh yes, he is very responsive too, it was very easy chatting with him and arranging everything prior to the trip - which gave a us a peace of mind as we were in Portugal for the 1st time.