Rick Steves’ Europe

Austrian and Italian Alps
S11 Ep1101 | 25m 2s

In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture.

Swiss Alps
S11 Ep1102 | 25m 2s

Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains.

French Alps and Lyon
S11 Ep1103 | 25m 2s

After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon we head for Chamonix.

Germany’s Fascist Story
S11 Ep1104 | 26m 16s

Traveling across Germany, we trace the roots of Nazism in the aftermath of World War I.

Egypt’s Cairo
S11 Ep1105 | 25m 2s

We visit teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, exploring the back streets on a tuk-tuk.

Egypt’s Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
S11 Ep1106 | 26m 15s

Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt.

Ethiopia: A Development Story
S11 Ep1107 | 25m 33s

Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty

Why We Travel
S11 Ep1108 | 26m 47s

In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel?

The Heart of England
S10 Ep1001 | 25m 2s

In England we'll wander through Oxford, Cambridge, Blenheim Palace and Ironbridge Gorge.

Lisbon
S10 Ep1002 | 25m 2s

Let's stroll through Lisbon and listen to some fado music.

Portugal's Heartland
S10 Ep1003 | 25m 2s

We'll visit Portugal's cities of Nazare, Coimbra and Porto, and savor tasty port wine

Travel Skills: Cruising
S10 Ep1004 | 25m 34s

We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise, and look at the joys and the downsides

Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes
S10 Ep1005 | 25m 2s

Traveling to Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes, we’ll see how cruising can help you island-hop

European Festivals I
S10 Ep1006 | 25m 2s

Let's join the locals at Siena's Palio, Scotland’s Highland Games, Carnevale in Venice

European Festivals II
S10 Ep1007 | 25m 2s

Celebrate with the locals in Sevilla, Paris, Pamplona, Munich, Nürnberg and the snowy Alps

The Best of Sicily
S10 Ep1008 | 25m 18s

Let's enjoy Sicily's Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Villa Casale, Taormina, and Mt. Etna

Sicilian Delights
S10 Ep1009 | 25m 1s

Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet

Scotland's Highlands
S10 Ep1010 | 25m 2s

Let's visit Scotland’s Glencoe, Inverness, the Culloden battlefield and Loch Ness.

Scotland's Islands
S10 Ep1011 | 25m 2s

We'll wander across the Isles of Iona and Skye, then set sail for Orkney’s Scapa Flow.

Glasgow and Scottish Passions
S10 Ep1012 | 25m 2s

Starting in Glasgow, we travel to Stirling Castle, taste whisky, and watch a sheepdog demo

Germany's Dresden and Leipzig
S9 Ep2 | 25m

Rick visits the two great cities of Saxony: the capital city of Dresden and Leipzig

Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail
S9 Ep1 | 25m

Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city has risen from the ashes of World War II

Germany’s Frankfurt and Nürnberg
S9 Ep3 | 25m

Rick visits skyscraper-studded Frankfurt and Nürnberg, capital of the Third Reich.

England's Cornwall
S9 Ep10 | 25m

Rick explores salty pirates' towns and Dartmoor National Park.

Assisi and Italian Country Charm
S9 Ep6 | 25m

In the Italian countryside, Rick enjoys an agriturismo, sees prosciutto and pecorino made

Siena and Tuscany’s Wine Country
S9 Ep7 | 25m

Rick enjoys a front-row seat at Siena's wild horse race - the venerable Palio

West England
S9 Ep8 | 25m 1s

Rick vists quaint Cotswold villages, Wells and Glastonbury

Bulgaria
S9 Ep4 | 25m

Bulgaria, mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as crossroads of the Balkans

Romania
S9 Ep5 | 25m

Rick tours Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, the "Little Paris of the East"

Southeast England
S9 Ep9 | 25m 1s

Rick travels the southeast coast of England, from Canterbury to Dover.

Western Turkey
S8 Ep1 | 25m 4s

Starting from the port of Kusadasi, we visit Pamukkale, Konya, and Antalya.

Central Turkey
S8 Ep2 | 25m 4s

We marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon.

France's Loire: Château Country
S8 Ep3 | 25m 4s

Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with châteaux.

Paris Side-Trips
S8 Ep4 | 25m 4s

Side-tripping from Paris to the Ile-de-France, Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte & Fontainebleau

The Best of Israel
S8 Ep5 | 26m 45s

We start in Jerusalem, visit cosmopolitan Tel Aviv and savor the local cuisine.

Palestine
S8 Ep6 | 26m 45s

We harvest olives near Ramallah, follow pilgrims to Bethlehem and bob in the Dead Sea.

Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre
S8 Ep7 | 25m 4s

We visit Italy's most remote, romantic stretch of the Riviera, from Vernazza to Monterosso

Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna
S8 Ep8 | 25m 4s

In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities: Padova, Verona and Ravenna.

Amsterdam
S8 Ep9 | 25m 4s

Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is traditional and modern.

The Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam
S8 Ep10 | 25m 2s

By train, bike, and boat, we visit the top Dutch sights outside of Amsterdam

Prague
S8 Ep11 | 25m 3s

We experience the best-preserved Baroque city in Central Europe, Prague

Berlin
S8 Ep12 | 25m 4s

A tumultuous 20th century left reunited Berlin entertaining more visitors than ever.

Rome: Back-Street Riches
S7 Ep3 | 25m 4s

In this third episode on the Eternal City, we explore Rome on a more intimate scale.

Rome: Baroque Brilliance
S7 Ep2 | 25m 5s

This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy bursting with Baroque.

Rome: Ancient Glory
S7 Ep1 | 25m 5s

Part one of three on the Eternal City, focusing on the grandeur of classical Rome.

European Travel Skills Part I
S7 Ep12 | 25m 4s

30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe

European Travel Skills Part II
S7 Ep13 | 25m 4s

30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe

European Travel Skills Part III
S7 Ep14 | 25m 3s

30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe

Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
S7 Ep4 | 25m 4s

Fifteenth-century Florence was the birthplace of our modern world

Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips
S7 Ep5 | 25m 4s

More of the artistic treasures of the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages.

London: Historic and Dynamic
S7 Ep8 | 25m 4s

In London we ponder royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, enjoy the evening scene in Soho.

North England’s Lake District and Durham
S7 Ep9 | 25m 4s

Hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

Paris: Embracing Life and Art
S7 Ep7 | 25m 4s

The second of two episodes on Europe's "City of Light".

Paris: Regal and Intimate
S7 Ep6 | 25m 5s

In Paris, we cruise the Seine River, visit Napoleon’s tomb, and take in the Louvre.

Venice and its Lagoon
S7 Ep11 | 25m 5s

Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm.

Venice: City of Dreams
S7 Ep10 | 25m 5s

We trace Venice's decline from Europe's most powerful city to its most hedonistic one.

Andalucía, Gibraltar and Tangier
S6 Ep6 | 25m 4s

Exploring Andalucía, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

Basque Country
S6 Ep12 | 25m 4s

The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain.

Croatia: Adriatic Delights
S6 Ep2 | 25m 3s

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zagreb and the Istrian Peninsula.

Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
S6 Ep3 | 25m 3s

From Dubrovnik--the "Pearl of the Adriatic"--to Bosnia and Montenegro.

Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa del Sol
S6 Ep5 | 25m 4s

Andalucía's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba.

Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters
S6 Ep10 | 25m 4s

The capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history.

Northern Spain and the Camino de Santiago
S6 Ep11 | 25m 5s

We follow the trail pilgrims have trod from the French border to Santiago de Compostela.

Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen
S6 Ep8 | 25m 5s

We sail under fjord cliffs, hike on glaciers, enjoy Norway's historic capitol, Bergen.

Oslo
S6 Ep7 | 25m 4s

The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city

Stockholm
S6 Ep9 | 25m 4s

Sweden's capital, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.

The Best of Slovenia
S6 Ep4 | 25m 3s

Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries.

Athens and Side Trips
S5 Ep8 | 25m 3s

The must-sees of ancient Athens: the Parthenon, Agora, and National Archaeological Museum.

Barcelona and Catalunya
S5 Ep3 | 25m 4s

Spain’s Catalunya: Barcelona, Montserrat and an artist's pilgrimage along the Costa Brava.

Burgundy: Profoundly French
S5 Ep1 | 25m 4s

We’ll slow down to enjoy Burgundy’s edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights.

Copenhagen
S5 Ep10 | 25m 4s

Copenhagen, home of Europe’s first great pedestrian boulevard, and Tivoli Gardens.

Denmark beyond Copenhagen
S5 Ep11 | 25m 4s

Denmark's Aarhus, Roskilde and Aerø

France’s Dordogne
S5 Ep2 | 25m 4s

The Dordogne River Valley--its dramatic castles, evocative cave paintings, prized cuisine

Greece’s Peloponnese
S5 Ep9 | 25m 4s

Greece's Peloponnese Peninsula: Nafplio, Olympia, the theater at Epidauros and Mycenae.

Iran: Tehran and Side Trips
S5 Ep13 | 25m 51s

In this first of two half-hour shows on Iran, Rick dodges traffic in Tehran

Iran's Historic Capitals
S5 Ep14 | 25m 51s

Rick Steves explores Iran's three historic capitals: Persepolis, Shiraz and Esfahan

Istanbul
S5 Ep12 | 25m 4s

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries
S5 Ep4 | 25m 4s

We blitz through Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein and Andorra

Switzerland's Great Cities
S5 Ep5 | 25m 4s

In this episode, we’ll focus on often-overlooked Luzern, Bern, Zurich, and Lausanne.

The Czech Republic Beyond Prague
S5 Ep7 | 25m 4s

We tour the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.

Vienna and the Danube
S5 Ep6 | 25m 4s

We’ll take in Vienna's wealth of elegant gardens, great art and fine music.

Edinburgh
S4 Ep3 | 25m 5s

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

England’s Bath and York
S4 Ep1 | 25m 5s

Medieval York and Georgian Bath pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.

Italy’s Amalfi Coast
S4 Ep5 | 25m 5s

Positano, Sorrento, the ancient temples of Paestum and the Blue Grotto beneath Capri.

Italy’s Great Hill Towns
S4 Ep8 | 25m 4s

San Gimignano’s medieval towers, Cortona’s charming lanes and Orvieto’s papal intrigue

Milan and Lake Como
S4 Ep6 | 25m 4s

Milan's fashion, delis and opera house, and Lake Como, where Italy meets the Alps.

Naples and Pompeii
S4 Ep4 | 25m 5s

We’ll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the ruin of Pompeii.

North Wales: Feisty and Poetic
S4 Ep2 | 25m 4s

From Mount Snowdon, to sweeping Victorian promenadades, to the Beatles' Liverpool.

Rick Steves’ Europe: The Making of
S4 Ep11 | 25m 4s

Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series

Salzburg and Surroundings
S4 Ep10 | 25m 5s

Salzburg: boat rides in Salzkammergut lake district, exploring the town of Hallstatt

Tuscany’s Dolce Vita
S4 Ep7 | 25m 4s

Tuscany's "sweet life": truffle hunting, an artichoke festival, the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Vienna
S4 Ep9 | 25m 5s

Europe’s classiest capital: the palace of Maria Theresa and a picnic on the Danube

The Majesty of Madrid
S3 Ep1 | 26m 3s

Madrid's lavish Royal Palace, flamenco dancers, El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen

Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland
S3 Ep4 | 26m 3s

We tour Belfast, the Antrim Coast and Portrush, and stomp our feet to Irish music in Derry

Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca
S3 Ep2 | 26m 3s

Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, holy Toledo!

Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life
S3 Ep3 | 26m 4s

The half-timbered charm of Rouen, Monet's lily ponds, Honfleur's harbor, Mont. St. Michel

Belgium: Bruges and Brussels
S3 Ep7 | 26m 3s

Belgium is a land of contrasts.

Budapest: The Best of Hungary
S3 Ep11 | 26m 3s

Budapest feels like the capital of Eastern Europe.

French Riviera: Uniquely Chic
S3 Ep9 | 26m 3s

A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles.

Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brulée
S3 Ep6 | 26m 3s

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower.

Lisbon and the Algarve
S3 Ep12 | 26m 3s

Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, then head for the Algarve.

London: Mod and Trad
S3 Ep5 | 26m 3s

London is quintessentially English yet cosmopolitan. We check out the new & admire the old

Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw
S3 Ep10 | 26m 3s

Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old “east” transforms into the heart of Europe.

Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine
S3 Ep8 | 26m 3s

Provence is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. We climb Roman ruins in Nimes.

Sevilla (formerly titled Sevilla and Andalusia)
S3 Ep13 | 26m 3s

Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan. It's where bullfighting is still po

Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg
S2 Ep12 | 26m 3s

Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

Munich and the Foothills of the Alps
S2 Ep13 | 26m 3s

In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets

Siena and Assisi: Italy's Grand Hill Towns
S2 Ep4 | 26m 4s

We tour Siena's innovative medieval hospital, lavish cathedral, and a bakery

South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry
S2 Ep9 | 26m 3s

We find the story of Ireland strewn along its fascinating south coast

Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps
S2 Ep14 | 26m 3s

If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps on breathtaking ridges.

The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islan
S2 Ep10 | 26m 3s

Ireland in the extreme is best experienced on its west coast in Gaeltachts

Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips
S2 Ep8 | 26m 3s

Dublin's story is of feast and famine: from its 18th-century Golden Age to today

Eastern Turkey
S1 Ep10 | 26m 9s

After a Mount Ararat sunrise, we visit Abraham's 4000-year-old home town.

Germany's Black Forest and Cologne
S1 Ep6 | 26m 40s

Rick teams up with his wife and kids to enjoy the good life, exploring Germany.

Heart of England and South Wales
S1 Ep4 | 26m 10s

After King Arthur country at Glastonbury, we go back in time to prehistoric Stonehenge.

Portugal's Heartland
S1 Ep1 | 26m 9s

Leaving Lisbon for the countryside, we rummage through the riches of Portugal's Golden Age

Scotland's Islands and Highlands
S1 Ep7 | 26m 11s

In Scotland, legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl with pipers around crumbling castles.

South England: Dover to Lands' End
S1 Ep3 | 26m 9s

From the white cliffs of Dover to Land's End, we ponder Roman, Norman, and Nazi invasions.

The Best of Sicily
S1 Ep13 | 26m 2s

After going fishing for anchovies off Cefalu, we land in rough-and-tumble Palermo.