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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Loire, France: Château de Chambord
August 31, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 54.4 MB VideoWith its huge scale and prickly silhouette, Château de Chambord is the most “must-see” of all of France's Loire Valley châteaux. If you hate crowds, you’ll like Chambord. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Sevilla, Spain: Gothic Cathedral
August 24, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 26.5 MB VideoSpain's Seville Cathedral is the third-largest church in Europe (after St. Peter’s in the Vatican, and St. Paul’s in London) and the largest Gothic church anywhere. When they ripped down the mosque that stood on this site in 1401, the Reconquista Christians bragged, “We’ll build a cathedral so huge that anyone who sees it will take us for madmen.” At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this d...
Netherlands: Storm Barrier and Scheveningen
August 17, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 33.7 MB VideoBecause half of the Netherlands is below sea level, the Dutch must battle the North Sea by creating and maintaining dikes. But at the sea-side resort Scheveningen, the Dutch play in the sea, rather than fight it. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Dublin, Ireland: St. Stephen's Green and Georgian Homes
August 10, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 34.4 MB VideoSt. Stephen's Green in Dublin, Ireland, is a lush city park and cheery lunchtime spot. Nearby, you can visit the museum at Number 29 Lower Fitzwilliam Street for a step back into Dublin's Georgian era. At 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: Turkish Carpets
August 03, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 29.7 MB VideoThe tradition of carpet weaving is integral to Turkish culture. While shopping in the big carpet stores throughout Turkey, remember that bargaining is expected and prices often build in a 20% commission for the guide who brought you in. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rome, Italy: Spanish Steps and Campo de' Fiori
July 27, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 29.4 MB VideoThe Spanish Steps and Campo de' Fiori in Rome, Italy, are two popular gathering places for locals and travelers alike. The Spanish Steps offer a place for romantics to savor the joy of being in Rome, while the Campo de' Fiori bustles in the morning with a vibrant market. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Copenhagen, Denmark: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
July 20, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 32.3 MB VideoCopenhagen's Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is one of Scandinavia's top art galleries. From the delightful Wintergarden at the museum's entrance, you can go off to explore the museum's fortes: ancient Mediterranean art and 19th and 20th century French and Danish art. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Jerusalem, Israel: Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center
July 13, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 25.9 MB VideoThe best place to both remember and learn about the Holocaust is Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, Israel. This sprawling and beautifully landscaped memorial and museum is dedicated to chronicling, remembering, and learning from the slaughter of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Amboise, France: Château Fine Dining
July 06, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 34.7 MB VideoRick Steves and his co-author Steve Smith dine like kings at Château de Pray near Amboise, France. The pair discusses why a fine French meal is a lifetime memory. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rhine Valley, Germany: Loreley to St. Goar
June 29, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 33.1 MB VideoThe powerful Rhine has long been treacherous to navigate. The most dangerous bend in the river swings around a rocky bluff called the Loreley. Just downriver from the Loreley is the pleasant town of St. Goar, founded in the sixth century by a monk famous for his hospitality. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Edinburgh, Scotland: Pubs and Writers
June 22, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 43 MB VideoTwo things Scotland is known for are its convivial pubs and its great literature. To enliven its literary history, take the Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour. At 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: City of Music
June 15, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 24.9 MB VideoPrague has long been a mecca for musicians — Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni, debuted here, and Dvořák lived and composed here. Box offices around town give you all the options, and tickets are about half what you'd pay in Vienna. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Aalsmeer, Netherlands: Flower Auction
June 08, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 26.6 MB VideoAt the flower auction in Aalsmeer, Netherlands, it’s clear: flowers are big business in Holland. Visitors are welcome to witness millions of dollars in the trafficking of flowers. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Vernazza, Italy: Weathering the Storm
June 01, 2016 15:00 - 6 minutes - 73.1 MB VideoA freak rainstorm and flash floods hit Italy's Cinque Terre in October 2011, but the townsfolk have rebuilt and Vernazza has recovered. Traditions survive in Vernazza, even today. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Bruges, Belgium: Church of Our Lady and Memling Museum
May 25, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 54.3 MB VideoFor 600 years the Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, has stood as a memorial to the power and wealth of Bruges at its height. Across the street is a former hospital that has been converted into the Memling Museum, housing paintings from the Flemish Primitive master Hans Memling. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Western Turkey: Enjoying Turkish Pide
May 18, 2016 15:00 - 1 minute - 22.9 MB VideoA Turkish pizza is called pide. In Turkey, get off the main road — any little town will have the local equivalent of a pizza joint. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Paris, France: La Défense
May 11, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 27.7 MB VideoLa Défense in Paris, France, is a forest of skyscrapers nicknamed Paris’s “petit Manhattan.” La Grande Arche, inaugurated in 1989 on the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution, is the centerpiece of this ambitious complex. At 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: Cruising the Jordaan District's Canals
May 04, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 47.9 MB VideoAmsterdam's characteristic and canal-filled Jordaan district offers a quiet slice of Dutch urban life. Built in the 1600s for warehouses and to house workers, it’s now home to artists and inviting little restaurants and cafés. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Vienna, Austria: Street Scenes and Eats
April 27, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 31.8 MB VideoTaking a stroll through the old town of Vienna, Austria, offers opportunities to be delighted by elegant storefronts and lively people-watching. Grab a quick herring sandwich and a tiny Austrian beer called pfiff for lunch. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Verona, Italy: Fine Dining and Wine
April 20, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 34.9 MB VideoAt Enoteca Cangrande in Verona, Italy, an array of dishes and wines celebrate local Italian ingredients. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Jerusalem, Israel: Jewish Quarter and New City
April 13, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 56.4 MB VideoIn Jerusalem’s New City, we appreciate this culture’s fascinating mix of east and west, secular and sacred, modern and traditional. While it’s not convenient or economical to live in the medieval tangle of the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem, Israel, devout Jews find great joy in living and raising their families so close to the Western Wall. At 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: East Berlin's Communist Propaganda
April 06, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 32.6 MB VideoIn Berlin, Germany, socialist realism — the art of the communist era — actually went beyond censorship. Art was legitimate only if it actively promoted the state. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Versailles, France: Palace Gardens and Little Hamlet
March 30, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 45.1 MB VideoThe Palace of Versailles outside Paris, France, was built along an eight-mile axis. The palace's lavish gardens were Louis XIV's way of asserting his total command over nature, while Marie Antoinette's Little Hamlet fulfilled the queen's rustic fantasy of peasant life. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Netherlands: Polders and Windmills
March 23, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 49.1 MB VideoHolland's polder land was once covered by the sea, but it was eventually encircled by dikes and dams, then drained. To pump out all that water, the Dutch used one of their leading natural resources: the wind. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Güzelyurt, Turkey: Conversation with an Imam
March 16, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 45.4 MB VideoHear from an imam in central Turkey about his role as the caretaker of his mosque and a brief explanation of Muslim beliefs. “Imam” means “teacher”; he’d be the equivalent of a Christian pastor. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
London, England: Using the Tube
March 09, 2016 15:00 - 1 minute - 21.6 MB VideoLondon’s subway — fondly known as “the Tube”—is one of this planet’s great people‑movers, and easy to master. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Ostia Antica, Italy: Peek Into Ancient Rome
March 02, 2016 15:00 - 6 minutes - 73.6 MB VideoThe ruins at Ostia Antica in Italy rival those of Pompeii, and are just a half-hour train ride from downtown Rome. There's lots to learn about ancient Roman lifestyles at this well-preserved site. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Epidavros, Greece: Perfect Acoustics
February 24, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 26.6 MB VideoThe sanctuary at Epidavros, Greece, has the best-preserved theater in the ancient world and the scant remains of its city. Though it hasn't been in operation since 426 A.D., the theater still has perfect acoustics. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Dublin, Ireland: Guinness Storehouse and Musical Pub Crawl
February 17, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 30 MB VideoThe Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, home of Ireland's national beer, welcomes visitors — for a price — with a huge exhibit. And because good Irish beer comes with good Irish music, we're taking the Traditional Irish-Music Pub Crawl in Dublin's Temple Bar district. At 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: Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island
February 10, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 43.5 MB VideoWhile it's overseen plenty of war, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, was designed as an arch of peace. From here, we travel through Berlin's historic axis, along the Unter den Linden, to the riches of Museum Island. At 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: Rijksmuseum
February 03, 2016 15:00 - 4 minutes - 48 MB VideoThe Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is one of the artistic highlights of Europe. It was built to showcase the art of the Dutch Golden Age. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Paris, France: Multiethnic City
January 27, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 23.5 MB VideoThe population of France is becoming increasingly diverse, and this is particularly true here in its cosmopolitan capital. The mission of the Arab World Institute in Paris is to build understanding between the Arab world and France. At 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: Jewish Quarter
January 20, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 44.4 MB VideoPrague, Czech Republic, is home to Europe's most interesting Jewish quarter. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Venice, Italy: Grand Canal and La Salute Church
January 13, 2016 15:00 - 2 minutes - 34.7 MB VideoAbout 25 miles of canals crisscross Venice, Italy, flowing like streams into the Grand Canal. Where the Grand Canal opens up into the lagoon stands one of Venice's most distinctive landmarks, the church dedicated to Santa Maria della Salute, Our Lady of Health. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Kaymaklı, Turkey: Underground City
January 06, 2016 15:00 - 3 minutes - 35.7 MB VideoThe underground world of Kaymaklı, Turkey, provided an almost ready-made refuge for Turks during invasions and persecutions through the centuries. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
West Bank: Dates and the Dead Sea
December 30, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 33.9 MB VideoThe fabled Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth, and locals rely on the water's minerals to keep their skin young. En route to the Dead Sea, Medjool dates are ripe for tasting in Jericho. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
European Christmas Extra: Scenes from a European Christmas
December 23, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 39.6 MB VideoIn this special clip from Rick Steves' European Christmas special, we enjoy two pieces from two European choirs: "Joy to the World" sung by the Norwegian Girls Choir in Oslo, Norway, followed by "Da pacem Domine" sung by the Wilhelm-Loehe School Choir in Nurnberg, Germany. Scenic views of Europe in the winter accompany the music. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Florence, Italy: Church of San Miniato and Piazzale Michelangelo
December 16, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 38.8 MB VideoFor a thousand years, Florence's Church of San Miniato — still part of a functioning Benedictine monastery — has blessed the city that lies at the foot of its hill. While San Miniato comes with commanding Florentine vistas, the nearby Piazzale Michelangelo, marked by its towering statue of David, is the city's most popular viewpoint. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Maincy, France: Vaux-le-Vicomte
December 09, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 38.8 MB VideoLocated outside Paris, France, the ravishing Vaux-le-Vicomte gets Rick's vote for the most for the most beautiful château in all of France. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Vienna, Austria: Opera
December 02, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 34.7 MB VideoEven if you don't have time or money for a musical performance while in Austria, a visit to the Vienna State Opera house is a must. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Burgos, Spain: Cathedral on the Camino
November 25, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 30.4 MB VideoBurgos is positioned along Spain's Camino de Santiago, and is dominated by an awe-inspiring Gothic cathedral. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Rome, Italy: Catacombs and Appian Way
November 18, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 45.8 MB VideoFor a little early-Christian history, we're heading outside the city of Rome, Italy, for a look at the catacombs via the Appian Way — ancient Rome's gateway to the East. At 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: Potsdamer Platz and Alexanderplatz
November 11, 2015 15:00 - 1 minute - 20.4 MB VideoPotsdamer Platz and Alexanderplatz are two squares in Berlin, Germany, that have a dark past and a thriving present. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Kuşadası, Turkey: Cruises and Cuisine
November 04, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 45.9 MB VideoThe port of Kuşadası is a good, low-stress place to start your adventure in Turkey. It's a fine example of the latest change in the Turkish cultural landscape - modern prosperity. At 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: Wenceslas Square
October 28, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 34.7 MB VideoPrague's Wenceslas Square is the main square of the Czech Republic, and the natural assembly point when the Czech people need to raise their collective voice for change. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Jerusalem, Israel: Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre
October 21, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 31.1 MB VideoA high point for Christians visiting Jerusalem, Israel, is the Via Dolorosa - the route it's believe Jesus walked as he carried the cross. The pilgrim's journey ends in the Church of the Holy Sepulcrhe, the most sacred site in Christendom. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Amboise, France: Château du Clos Lucé
October 14, 2015 15:00 - 4 minutes - 49 MB VideoClos-Lucé, a small mansion down the street from the royal Château d'Amboise in Amboise, France, was Leonardo da Vinci's official residence for the last years of his life. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Marken, Netherlands: Fishing Village
October 07, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 35.8 MB VideoWhile the fishing village of Marken, Netherlands, remains both traditional and idyllic to this day, it's a place where the past and the present mingle comfortably. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Battir, Palestine: Olive Harvest
September 30, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 35 MB VideoPalestine's Battir Natural Park is famed for its hikes through olive groves and ancient terraces. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
Cinque Terre, Italy: Manarola and Riomaggiore
September 23, 2015 15:00 - 4 minutes - 55.2 MB VideoRick explores more of the Cinque Terre, from Manarola's cemeteries high in the hills to Riomaggiore's tangle of pastel houses. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.