Rick Steves Audio Europe

Rick talks with friends from Spain about why they're convinced their ham — or "jamón" — is the best in the world.

Friends from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden compare notes on their favorite national dishes, from lutefisk and lefse to pickled herring and Swedish meatballs.

Italian-food experts and tour guides discuss Italy's huge variety of pasta variations — and the importance of selecting the right sauce.

Tour guides from Italy explain the after-dinner delights that await when you dine like a real Italian.

Irish tour guides share the highlights of Ireland's Ring of Kerry, from its ancient ring forts and stunning scenery to its charming pubs and friendly locals.

Mark D. Van Ells, author of "America and WWI: A Traveler's Guide," suggests places you can visit to better understand the role American doughboys played on battlefields of Europe.

Beata McCommas, a tour guide from Poland, and Cameron Hewitt, co-author of Rick's Eastern Europe guidebook, share tips for visiting Kraków, the cultural and spiritual capital of Poland.

Friends from Scotland explain the cultural importance of their neighborhood pubs, and share tips for making yourself feel right at home in one, even as a visitor.

Two veteran guides from England introduce us to the villages that time forgot in the quintessentially English countryside.

Bath native Mark Seymour walks us through the streets, sights, and spas that have charmed travelers since Roman times.

Two Blue Badge guides from Britain engage in a friendly quarrel over which of England's venerable university towns reigns supreme — for travelers.

Tour guide Martin de Lewandowicz tells us how to make the most of a few days in Wales.

Author Graham Robb introduces us to some of the people who've helped define today's stylish city of Paris.

Irish tour guides Stephen McPhilemy and Barry Moloney explain why revolutionary leader Michael Collins remains a controversial figure nearly a century after his death in the Irish Civil War.

Italian musician David Tordi guides us through some of Italy's various regional styles of folk and traditional music.

Tour guides Cristina Duarte and Robert Wright introduce us to the historic Portuguese city of Porto and the breathtaking Douro Valley wine region nearby.

Tour guides from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark discuss what unites, and what divides, these Scandinavian siblings.

Friends from Turkey explain what the magnificent ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus reveal about Greco-Roman life.

Beloved historian David McCullough, whose works include a book about the Wright Brothers, shares some insights on this extraordinary pair and the impact of their travels.

Tour guides Lisa Rybloom and Pål Johansen explain how to enjoy Norway’s famous fjords, rich Viking heritage, and modern Scandinavian culture — without breaking the bank — in one of the world’s most expensive countries for travelers.

From the train station to Dam Square to Leidseplein, this 90-minute walk down the spine of the city is a great overview of the city's charms — canals, museums, shops, flowers, and Golden Age grandeur. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map.

This walk winds through an urban village of narrow lanes, panoramic piazzas, fanciful fountains, and some of Europe’s best people-watching. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map.

Three tour guides from former Soviet bloc countries, George Farkas, Katerina Svobodova, and Beatta McCommas, describe the sights and museums that illustrate what life was like behind the "iron curtain."

Although today their roles are largely ceremonial, a handful of royal families once ruled all of Europe. Ben Curtis, author of “The Habsburgs: The History of a Dynasty,” explains the lasting legacy of a bygone era, and gives tips on visiting royal sights in your travels.

Mathew Prichard talks about the world travels of his famous grandmother, mystery writer Agatha Christie.