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Rick Steves' Europe Video

804 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★ - 220 ratings

Rick 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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Episodes

Ankara, Turkey: Atatürk, the Father of Modern Turkey

September 16, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 37.4 MB Video

Ankara, Turkey, is the vibrant capital of a modern Turkey, thanks to Turkey's greatest statesman, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. 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: Reminders of a Troubled Past

September 09, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 87.6 MB Video

Berlin, Germany is dotted with memorials and reminders of its troubled 20th-century history, including the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the Topography of Terror. 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: Ultimate Royal Palace

September 02, 2015 15:00 - 7 minutes - 87.6 MB Video

Versailles, just outside Paris, is the palace other palaces were modeled after. 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: Mucha's Masterpieces

August 26, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 40.3 MB Video

Alfons Mucha's Art Nouveau masterpieces are displayed in Prague's Mucha Museum and Czech National Gallery of Modern 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: Muslim Quarter

August 19, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 40.3 MB Video

Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter is within the Old City — a labyrinth rich with sights, sounds, and experiences that reward the curious traveler. 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.

Padova, Italy: Markets and Aperitivo

August 12, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 40.3 MB Video

Rick visits the markets of the Palazzo della Ragione and learns how to linger with locals. 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: The Anne Frank House

August 05, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 254 MB Video

At the Anne Frank House, visitors learn how the Frank family hid from the Nazis for 25 months. 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.

Ephesus, Turkey: Ancient City

July 29, 2015 15:00 - 5 minutes - 59.6 MB Video

Rick joins his friend (and guide for Rick's bus tours through Turkey), to learn about the ancient home of the Ephesians — one of the world’s greatest classical sites. 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: History of the Reichstag

July 22, 2015 15:00 - 1 minute - 28.6 MB Video

Germany’s parliament building, or “Reichstag,” is the symbolic heart of German democracy. 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.

Hebron, Palestine: Tomb of Abraham

July 15, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 44.1 MB Video

In this clip from Rick's Holy Land special, we visit Hebron's Tomb of Abraham to see how two communities struggle to be near this sacred 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.

Amboise, France: Elegant Dinner in the Loire

July 08, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 37.1 MB Video

Rick visits a restaurant in the Loire's Amboise to enjoy traditional French cuisine, including duck, escargot, and an abundant cheese course. 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: Hiking Corniglia to Manarola

July 01, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 25.3 MB Video

On this leg of the Cinque Terre hike, we descend from ridge-top Corniglia to coastal Manarola. 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: Prague Castle

June 24, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 43.5 MB Video

Rick joins his Czech tour guide for a sweep through Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the tomb of St. Wenceslas. 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.

Galilee, Israel: Sacred Sites Along the Sea

June 17, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 38.7 MB Video

Galilee is famous as the place where Jesus did his three years of ministry, and where so many Bible stories were set. 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.

Konya, Turkey: Home of Mevlana and Dervishes

June 10, 2015 15:00 - 4 minutes - 56.8 MB Video

Konya is one of the oldest, most conservative, and religious cities in the world. It's the home of 13th-century Muslim philosopher Mevlana, whose followers whirl in a meditative trance. 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.

Delft, Netherlands: Town Square and Delftware

June 03, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 35.6 MB Video

We stroll along Delft's idyllic canals and markets, and see how its famous Delftware porcelain is made. 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.

Padova, Italy: The Scrovegni Chapel

May 27, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 40.8 MB Video

Padova's Scrovegni Chapel, with its precious 14th-century Giotto frescoes, is one of Italy’s most beloved art treasures. 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: The Wall and Checkpoint Charlie

May 20, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 33.7 MB Video

The Berlin Wall Memorial and Museum House at Checkpoint Charlie educate visitors about Berlin's tumultuous 20th century. 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.

Fontainebleau, France: Royal Château

May 13, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 35.6 MB Video

It seems every king, queen, and emperor since has loved this palace — Louis XIII was born here, Louis XV was married here — but Fontainebleau has more Napoleon Bonaparte connections than any other palace. 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: The Van Gogh Museum

May 06, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 33.2 MB Video

The Van Gogh Museum houses the 200 paintings owned by Vincent’s younger brother, Theo — laid out as the story of Vincent's 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.

Prague, Czech Republic: Old Town Square

April 29, 2015 15:00 - 1 minute - 21.4 MB Video

Prague’s Old Town Square is filled with beautifully preserved landmarks: the Gothic Týn Church, a memorial to Jan Hus, and a 15-century Astronomical Clock. 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: Beautiful Land

April 22, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 45.7 MB Video

Güzelyurt is the kind of discovery I love to feature in my guidebooks — almost no tourism, lots of history, plenty of character. 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.

Tel Aviv, Israel: Beautiful Beaches and Tasty Cuisine

April 15, 2015 15:00 - 1 minute - 22.3 MB Video

Tel Aviv is a young, modern city with gleaming new buildings, a beautiful beach scene, and delicious, locally-sourced cuisine. 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.

Ramallah, Palestine: Cultural Capital

April 08, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 25.6 MB Video

Ramallah hosts the Palestinian government and international agencies, and is filled with positive energy from the students at nearby Birzeit University. 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.

Monterosso al Mare, Italy: Cinque Terre Resort Town

April 01, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 30.4 MB Video

Monterosso al Mare is the Cinque Terre's most resorty town of the group, with cars, larger hotels, rentable umbrellas, and the best beach around. 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.

Cheverny, France: Château and Hounds

March 25, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 30.6 MB Video

The stately hunting palace of Cheverny is immaculately preserved, having stayed in the same family for five centuries. The kennel is also worth a visit at dinnertime, when the 70 hunting hounds are fed. 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.

Antalya, Turkey: Relaxing Gulet Cruise

March 18, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 36.2 MB Video

A popular excursion from Antalya is a cruise on a gulet — the traditional Turkish sailboat. 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.

Haarlem, Netherlands: Herring and Heritage

March 11, 2015 15:00 - 4 minutes - 53.7 MB Video

Haarlem is a "Dutch Masters" kind of town, with plenty of 17th-century architecture. Dodge bikes down narrow lanes to discover some of Haarlem's gems — pickled herring, masterpieces by Frans Hals, and, at 100 feet high, Holland's greatest pipe organ. 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: Trendy Prenzlauer Berg

March 04, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 42.7 MB Video

Young, in-the-know locals agree that Prenzlauer Berg is one of Berlin’s most colorful neighborhoods. There are no real sights -- just a lively, laid-back neighborhood ignoring its wonderful late-19th-century architecture high overhead. 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: Ambience and a Grappa Taste Test

February 25, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 40 MB Video

About two hours from touristy Venice is Verona — a welcome sip of pure, easygoing Italy. Its main attractions are its wealth of Roman ruins and its 21st-century quiet, pedestrian-only ambience. 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: Charles Bridge and a Czech Language Lesson

February 18, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 30.1 MB Video

One of Europe's most pleasant strolls is along Prague's historic coronation route. Use it as a spine, but make a point to venture beyond, and learn enough Czech to interact with the locals. 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.

Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral

February 11, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 31.7 MB Video

A great side trip from Paris is the city of Chartres — and its famous cathedral, arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic architecture. It was built quickly, so the cathedral has a unity of architecture, statuary, and stained glass that captures the spirit of the Age of Faith like no other church. 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: Coffeeshops and Red Light District

February 04, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 31.4 MB Video

Amsterdam has plenty of examples of their progressive approach to subjects many people consider unsavory: curbside urinals, prostitutes who are unionized, taxed, and regulated…and “coffeeshops” that sell marijuana. 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: Hot-Air Balloon Ride

January 28, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 37.7 MB Video

Cappadocia is rightly famous for its fantastic land formations and labyrinthine cave dwellings going back to early Christian days. And it's also famous for a breathtaking way to survey this exotic landscape: by riding a hot-air balloon. Each morning, 50 to 80 balloons lift off, giving lots of travelers a fine memory and stunning pictures. 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.

Bethlehem, Palestine: Church of the Nativity

January 21, 2015 15:00 - 5 minutes - 66.3 MB Video

No longer just the little town of Christmas-carol fame, Bethlehem is a leading Palestinian city. Its skyline is a commotion of both crescents and crosses — a reminder that the town, while now mostly Muslim, still has many Christians. 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: Cinque Terre's Jewel

January 14, 2015 15:00 - 3 minutes - 34.8 MB Video

In Vernazza, the action's at the harbor, where you’ll find a kids' beach, plenty of sunning rocks, and a wealth of cafés and restaurants. 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.

Loire, France: Château de Chenonceau

January 07, 2015 15:00 - 2 minutes - 29.1 MB Video

The château of Chenonceau in France's Loire is one of the great sights in all of Europe. Earlier châteaux were built for defensive purposes, but Chenonceau was the first great pleasure palace, designed for high society. 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: Temple Mount and The Dome of the Rock

December 31, 2014 15:00 - 2 minutes - 33.3 MB Video

Jerusalem is alive with religious tradition and passion — Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. Within a 10-minute walk you can see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — so sacred to Christians, the Dome of the Rock — treasured by Muslims, and at Temple Mount, the holiest place in Judaism: 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.

Hierapolis and Pamukkale, Turkey: Curative Waters

December 24, 2014 15:00 - 1 minute - 21.5 MB Video

In Turkey, we travel to the ancient spa of Hierapolis, famous since ancient times for its curative waters and tranquility. The nearby wondrous white cliffs of Pamukkale create a scenic backdrop for bathers. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Berlin

December 17, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.75 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — fast-changing, vibrant Berlin. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Prague

December 10, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.74 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — beautifully preserved Prague. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: The Netherlands

December 03, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.83 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — the picturesque Netherlands. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Amsterdam

November 26, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.81 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — progressive Amsterdam. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna

November 19, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.83 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Italy's Riviera

November 12, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.75 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — Italy's idyllic Riviera. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Palestine

November 05, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.75 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — thought-provoking Palestine. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Best of Israel

October 29, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.76 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — intriguing Israel. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Paris Side-Trips

October 22, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.73 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — Paris Side-Trips to extravagant palaces and châteaux. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: France's Loire: Château Country

October 15, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.73 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — France's castle-studded Loire Valley. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. 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.

Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Central Turkey

October 08, 2014 15:00 - 30 seconds - 5.75 MB Video

Rick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — captivating Central Turkey. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. 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.