Rick Steves' Europe Video
804 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★ - 220 ratingsRick Steves' Europe Video — a video podcast based on Rick's popular TV series — gives you a colorful look at the sights, people and history behind Europe's most interesting destinations. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more European travel info on these destinations.
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Leipzig, Germany: 20th-Century History
June 07, 2017 15:00 - 5 minutes - 228 MB VideoIn Leipzig, several sights offer travelers a fascinating look at Germany's 20th-century history. Visit the Contemporary History Forum and Stasi Museum in the "Runde Ecke" to learn the 44-year story of communism in East Germany, and finish with a stop at the place that played a pivotal role in the people's fight for freedom: the St. Nicholas Church. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on...
Assisi, Italy: Home of St. Francis
May 31, 2017 15:00 - 2 minutes - 31.8 MB VideoA visit to Assisi, Italy, shows that Francis' message of universal love has a broad and timeless appeal. To enjoy Assisi at its peaceful best, see it early or see it late. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Nürnberg, Germany: Medieval Marvel
May 24, 2017 15:00 - 4 minutes - 53.1 MB VideoNürnberg was one of Germany's — in fact Europe's — leading cities 500 years ago, and was an industrial marvel. The scenic remnants of its hard medieval past are now just an added dimension of a delightfully people-friendly historic center. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Transylvania, Romania: The Roma People
May 17, 2017 15:00 - 2 minutes - 29.1 MB VideoOf Romania's many people, one group in particular has struggled to fit in: the Roma. Also known as "Gypsies," the Roma originated in India and were nomads who migrated over the centuries throughout eastern Europe. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Glastonbury, England: Tor and Abbey
May 10, 2017 15:00 - 4 minutes - 57.7 MB VideoGlastonbury, England is considered the birthplace of Christianity in England and the burial site of the legendary King Arthur. A variety of travelers and seekers come to visit the Glastonbury Tor, Chalice Well, and Abbey. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Tuscany, Italy: Chianti Wine and Crete Senesi Regions
May 03, 2017 15:00 - 3 minutes - 45.3 MB VideoTuscany's Chianti wine region, with its rugged hills and farmland, charms visitors with a slower, more rustic lifestyle. South of Chianti is a region called the Crete Senesi, a quintessential Tuscan landscape featuring clay hills and iconic lanes of cypress trees. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Dresden, Germany: Green Vault and Armory
April 26, 2017 15:00 - 3 minutes - 44.9 MB VideoDresden's Historic Green Vault (in the Royal Palace) contains a glittering Baroque treasure collection that's a must-see. The adjacent Royal Armory fills a long room with centuries-old armor. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Delightful Art and Architecture
April 19, 2017 15:00 - 3 minutes - 38.9 MB VideoPlovdiv's atmospheric Old Town is a showcase of delightful buildings from the 1800s during the Bulgarian National Revival. Nearby is a museum celebrating the work of the Bulgarian artist Zlatyu Boyadzhiev. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Bike Culture
April 12, 2017 15:00 - 2 minutes - 26.2 MB VideoOne of the joys of visiting Amsterdam is simply being in the swirl of healthy, busy, biking Dutch. Don't forget to look up past the bikers to observe Amsterdam's beautiful homes decorated with ornate gables. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Romania: Faces of the People
April 05, 2017 15:00 - 1 minute - 22 MB VideoThe cultural heritage of Romania is many-faceted, and appreciating the diversity of the 20 million people who make up this country enriches your experience. The faces — as varied and beautiful as the land itself — tell the story. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Somerset, England: Cider Farm
March 29, 2017 15:00 - 2 minutes - 27.3 MB VideoThe countryside around Wells, England, is great for growing apples and you can visit farms that brew the authentic hard cider — known around here as "scrumpy." And at Land's End Cider Farm, Roger Wilkins is as old-school as it comes. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Siena, Italy: Passeggiata and Aperitivo
March 22, 2017 15:00 - 2 minutes - 30.7 MB VideoThe Italian ritual of the early evening stroll is called the "passeggiata." After cruising through the stony streets with friends and family, enjoy an "aperitivo" cocktail and snacks during the Italian version of happy hour. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Villandry, France: Château Gardens
March 15, 2017 20:00 - 2 minutes - 29.7 MB VideoChâteau de Villandry is home to Rick's favorite gardens in France's Loire. The grounds are arranged in elaborate geometric patterns and immaculately maintained. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Hamburg, Germany: Trendy Neighborhoods
March 08, 2017 20:00 - 2 minutes - 31.7 MB VideoWhile the remains of WWII-era bunkers serve as wartime reminders in Hamburg, Germany, the remnants are incorporated into today’s contemporary scene. Modern Hamburg is full of energetic and trendy neighborhoods — like the Schanze quarter and Reeperbahn — that offer a breath of fresh cultural air. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Dartmoor, England: Wild Horses and Stone Circles
March 01, 2017 20:00 - 3 minutes - 43.5 MB VideoOne of England's most popular national parks, Dartmoor is one of the few truly wild places left in this densely populated country. A visit to Dartmoor brings sights of the iconic ponies running wild and Neolithic ruins dotting the landscape. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Brighton, England: Royal Pavilion and Pier
February 22, 2017 21:00 - 3 minutes - 45.4 MB VideoBrighton is south England's Coney Island, and Brighton Pier is the place to go for a fix of junk food and dizzying rides. Just a couple blocks down is Brighton's Royal Pavilion, with its eccentric exterior that recalls the city's flamboyant heyday as a vacation spot for King George IV. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Wells, England: Medieval Center and Cathedral
February 15, 2017 15:00 - 4 minutes - 46.8 MB VideoThe wonderfully preserved city of Wells, England, is dominated by its glorious Gothic cathedral. The city's charming center is surrounded by medieval architecture. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Siena, Italy: Piazza del Campo
February 08, 2017 15:00 - 3 minutes - 45.4 MB VideoSiena, Italy's great central piazza is Il Campo. The historic junction of Siena's various neighborhoods, or "contrade," it fans out from City Hall as if to create an amphitheater. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Montepulciano, Italy: Tuscan Vino and Views
February 01, 2017 15:00 - 5 minutes - 62.8 MB VideoThe Tuscan hill town of Montepulciano, Italy, is a wine-producing capital with an independent spirit. In Montepulciano, you can enjoy medieval architecture, taste wine from the barrel, and dine on a juicy steak surrounded by local Italians. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Maramureș, Romania: Traditional Farm Life
January 25, 2017 15:00 - 3 minutes - 40.7 MB VideoAt the fringe of Romania, tucked next to the Ukrainian border, is the country's most isolated region: Maramureș. Maramureș is a fiercely traditional place where centuries-old ways endure. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Sofia, Bulgaria: Layers of History and Diversity
January 18, 2017 15:00 - 2 minutes - 31.1 MB VideoBecause of Bulgaria's strategic position, Sofia sits on layers of history. From ancient Greeks and Romans to fearsome Slavic warriors, from Ottoman pashas to Cold War communists, each left its mark. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Frankfurt, Germany: Banking Hub
January 11, 2017 15:00 - 3 minutes - 41.5 MB VideoCosmopolitan Frankfurt — nicknamed "Bankfurt" — is a trading hub of a united Europe, home to the European Central Bank, and a center for global commerce. Though it may be low on Old World charm, it offers a great look at no-nonsense, modern Germany. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Dresden, Germany: Reconstructed and Rewarding
January 04, 2017 15:00 - 4 minutes - 52 MB VideoIn February of 1945, after the city was bombed in the last months of World War II, Dresden's beloved Frauenkirche ("Church of Our Lady") collapsed. Then, Dresdeners decided to rebuild it completely and painstakingly, and it finally reopened to the public in 2005. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Erfurt, Germany: Fairy-Tale Town on the Luther Trail
December 28, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 39.4 MB VideoMartin Luther went to law school in Erfurt, Germany, and today, this half-timbered medieval town remains an charming destination that Luther himself would recognize. This is the land of fairy tales and the Brothers Grimm, fine woodcarvers, and fanciful puppets. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Cornwall, England: St Michael's Mount and Penzance
December 21, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 27 MB VideoOnce a Benedictine monastery, St. Michael's Mount was later a fortified castle, and eventually a stately home. Nearby is Penzance — a blue-collar transportation hub and Rick's favorite home base in the area. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: England's Cornwall
December 16, 2016 15:00 - 30 seconds - 13.6 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The far southwest of England is a world unto itself, with a persistent Cornish culture. We'll explore a world of flowers springing from towering hedges, a tin-mining heritage going back to biblical times, salty pirates' towns and fishing villages, and the Land's End of England. Then, side-tripping deep into the vast and mysterious Dartmoor National Park, we’ll hike to forgotten stone circles and chase wild po...
Dover, England: Historic Castle and White Cliffs
December 14, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 48.8 MB VideoThe White Cliffs of Dover overlook the English Channel. Sitting atop those cliffs is the impressive Dover Castle — the site of England's primary defensive stronghold from ancient Roman until modern times. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Southeast England
December 09, 2016 15:00 - 30 seconds - 17.3 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Arcing along the southeast coast of England, we’ll travel from Canterbury (with its famous cathedral) to Dover (stoutly fortified from Roman times to the Battle of Britain). Then we’ll hike the trails that top the towering chalk cliffs of the South Downs, wander into the beachy resort of Brighton (England’s Coney Island), and push on to Portsmouth, whose naval heritage has left it with the best collection of ...
Cotswolds, England: Village Charm
December 07, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 50.1 MB VideoAs with many fairy-tale regions in Europe, the present-day beauty of England's Cotswolds was the result of an economic disaster — in this case, the collapse of the wool industry. The fine Cotswold towns fell into a time warp, creating a rustic charm that is the basis of today's new prosperity from tourism. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: West England
December 02, 2016 15:00 - 30 seconds - 12.4 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The quintessence of charming England is the “West Country”: quaint Cotswold villages with their fine churches, manor homes, and gastropubs; Wells, England’s smallest cathedral town; and the New Age capital of Glastonbury, with its legends of the Holy Grail and King Arthur. We'll finish by pondering the dramatic prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find mone...
Siena, Italy: Palio Horse Race
November 30, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 43.5 MB VideoEach July and August, the entire city of Siena, Italy, readies itself for its big Palio horse race. During the race, life stops for the frantic three laps…just 90 seconds. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country
November 23, 2016 22:00 - 30 seconds - 18.2 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions. We’ll enjoy a front-row seat at its wild horse race — the venerable Palio — and marvel at cultural treasures from the days when it rivaled Florence for leadership of Tuscany. Then we’ll head into wine country for a little dolce vita under the Tuscan sun. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel t...
Assisi, Italy: Basilica of St. Francis
November 23, 2016 15:00 - 5 minutes - 65.9 MB VideoItaly's Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi rises where St. Francis was buried in 1230. For eight centuries it's been one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in all of Christendom. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Assisi and Italian Country Charm
November 18, 2016 15:00 - 30 seconds - 14.4 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In the Italian countryside, we'll connect with rustic, traditional culture: enjoying an agriturismo (farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made, and hiking to the bottom of deep and ancient wine cellars. We'll end in Assisi — the hometown of St. Francis — which retains its spiritual aura to this day. Like pilgrims, we’ll explore its stony center before trekking to its awe-inspiring bas...
Bucharest, Romania: Eclectic and Rejuvenated
November 16, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 34.1 MB VideoRomania's capital, Bucharest — with about two million people — is a sprawling tangle of buildings. First-time visitors are struck by its eclectic mix of architecture and recently rejuvenated Old Town. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on many European destinations.
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Romania
November 11, 2016 15:00 - 30 seconds - 12.8 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll tour Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, with its "Little Paris of the East" architecture and lingering reminders of a brutal communist dictator. Then we'll head into Transylvania, where we’ll visit fortified churches, cobbled merchant towns like Sighișoara, and castles made famous by an imported German king and the real-life Dracula. Finally we’ll explore Maramureș, where everyday life still feels li...
Bulgaria: Rila Monastery
November 09, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 35.7 MB VideoFounded in the 10th century, Rila Monastery was a stronghold for Bulgarian faith, language, and culture during nearly 500 years of Ottoman rule. And today, it remains the country's revered national treasure. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Bulgaria
November 04, 2016 15:00 - 30 seconds - 13.4 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We’ll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we’ll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pede...
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Frankfurt and Nürnberg
October 28, 2016 15:00 - 30 seconds - 11.4 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt — with so much commerce it’s nicknamed “Bankfurt” — has a delightful-to-explore old center. We'll also visit Nürnberg, a capital for both the First Reich (the Holy Roman Empire) and the Third. From its towering castle and playful fountains to its Nazi Documentation Center and maze of underground bomb shelters, Nürnberg is a fascinating study in contrasts. At http://www.ricksteves....
Nürnberg, Germany: Nazi History Sites
October 28, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 50.5 MB VideoThe city of Nürnberg, Germany, was a favorite of Adolf Hitler's. A short tram ride from the center is a collection of important Nazi sites, including Zeppelin Field, Nazi Congress Hall and Nazi Documentation Center. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Leipzig, Germany: Rebuilt City Center
October 26, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 34.8 MB VideoWWII bombs destroyed much of Leipzig and the Communists followed that with four decades of neglect. But in the generation since 1989, the people of Leipzig have dramatically remade their city. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Dresden and Leipzig
October 21, 2016 15:00 - 30 seconds - 10.4 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers. We’ll visit the two great cities of the region — the capital city of Dresden, with the opulent palaces and art treasures of the Wettin dynasty, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage, a massive monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon, and museums remembering its communist heritage. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving...
Hamburg, Germany: HafenCity
October 19, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 49.7 MB VideoHamburg's re-energized HafenCity district seems a city in itself, mixing its maritime heritage with striking modern architecture. Hamburg has created a healthy mix of business, culture, and leisure — convenient for the modern citizen without a car. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail
October 14, 2016 15:00 - 30 seconds - 11.6 MB VideoCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city, has risen from the ashes of World War II with a gleaming new skyline and a brisk creative energy. From there, we visit the great historic sights of Martin Luther and the Reformation (Erfurt, Wittenberg, and Wartburg Castle) before finishing in the capital of Franconia: wine-loving Würzburg. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tou...
Rome, Italy: Capitoline Museums
October 12, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 42.5 MB VideoThe Capitoline Museums in Rome, Italy, help you imagine life before the fall of Rome. The museum's collection of great art from antiquity includes Michelangelo's statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and the Drunken Faun. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Masada, Israel: Ancient Fortress
October 05, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 32.5 MB VideoThe ancient fortress in Masada, Israel served as a refuge of last resort back when the Jews were the rebellious subjects of Roman occupation. Masada’s rebels methodically took their own lives, and today, that mass suicide is the symbol of Israel’s staunch “they’ll never take us alive” commitment to freedom. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Prague, Czech Republic: Strahov Monastery
September 28, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 26.5 MB VideoPrague's Strahov Monastery is most noted for its large library — a Baroque center of learning, with ornate reading rooms and old-fashioned science exhibits. It’s hard to overestimate the importance of these books before the Information Age swept through Europe. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Cappadocia, Turkey: Cave City
September 21, 2016 15:00 - 1 minute - 22.5 MB VideoThe Zelve Open-Air Museum in Cappadocia, Turkey, serves as a great example of how ancient Turks used whatever natured offered them to create thriving communities. Caves served as ancient condominiums with holes dug out as cooking pits. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Berlin, Germany: A Modern View
September 14, 2016 15:00 - 1 minute - 20.5 MB VideoJust strolling through Berlin, Germany's delightful parks and neighborhoods gives a fun glimpse into today's good times. Life here, especially in what was dreary East Berlin, is a poignant — even jarring — mix of tragic history, hedonism, and a now thriving economy. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Padova, Italy: University Town
September 07, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 35.3 MB VideoNicknamed “the brain of the Veneto,” the Università degli Studi di Padova was founded in 1222, one of the first in Europe. At the university is Europe's oldest surviving anatomy theater, where students watched professors dissect human cadavers.