Rick Steves' Europe 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'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.

Rick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. First up — friendly Western 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.

On the Camino de Santiago, pilgrims reflect on their motivation while heading toward the last leg of their journey. 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.

Harrods is huge — 300 departments, a million square feet on seven floors — yet classy. Don't miss the Food Halls, Egyptian Escalator, and shrine to Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed (his father was the store's former owner). 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.

Learn how to savor the famous Parisian café scene. 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.

The Hofburg Palace's "Treasure Room" contains the best jewels on the Continent. This clip showcases the Imperial Crown, Imperial Cross, and a unicorn horn. 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's Musica a Palazzo performs the Barber of Seville by Rossini, and café orchestras in St. Mark's Square keep the music playing all night. 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.

This video takes you to Budapest's Castle Hill landmarks, including the royal palace, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Funicular, and Chain Bridge. 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.

Madrid's Plaza Mayor is an inviting place for people to gather, and host to one of Madrid's many "bull bars" — La Torre del Oro. Grab a quick sangria here and get a dose of bullfight "culture" without actually going to a bullfight. 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.

In this video, we'll travel to France's Provence region to explore the Pont du Gard aqueduct and more Roman architecture in Nîmes. 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.

In this video, we'll travel to Edinburgh's Georgian New Town and Princes Street Gardens. The New Town was a late 18th-century expansion for the upper class; the neighboring gardens were created by draining a lake. 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.

In this video, we'll take a trip to Rome's Jewish Quarter, one of the oldest Jewish communities in Europe. 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.

This video takes you to the Cumbrian Lake District, the perfect spot for relaxtion, scenic hiking, and hilltop picnics. 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.

This video shows how Paris celebrates Bastille Day — with parties all day and Eiffel Tower fireworks at night. 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.

This video takes you to Skansen, Europe's best open-air folk museum. 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.

After the fall of Rome and the Dark Ages, the Renaissance sprouted in Florence under the patronage of wealthy merchant and banking families like the Medici. This exciting rebirth of Greek and Roman culture flourished here and then swept across Europe. Beautiful and elegant architecture, painting and sculpture all expressed the confidence of this new age. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-sa...

The huge and gorgeously restored Great Synagogue (also called Dohány Street Synagogue) is the biggest in Europe. Tour the ornately Moorish-flavored interior and explore the attached museum. Outside, don’t miss the powerful Memorial Garden with its shimmering sculpture Tree of Life. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating st...

Nestled snuggly on Europe's southwestern tip, Tarifa's whitewashed old town and long sandy beaches beckon. Stiff Atlantic breezes make Tarifa a wind-sport mecca. Across the narrow strait the exotic cultural thrills of Morocco await — only about an hour's boat ride away. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, trav...

Bruges' Market Square is ringed by restaurant terraces and old gabled buildings with the 300' bell tower soaring above it all. Climb the tower's 366 steps for a commanding view, enjoy a free carillon concert, or rent a bike and get lost in the peaceful back streets. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel i...

The laid-back Viennese appreciate the fine points of life, and right up there with waltzing is eating. Café Demel, on elegant Kohlmarkt Street near the Hofburg Palace is the ultimate candy and pastry shop, where white-aproned servers offer up an impressive can-can of Vienna's most beloved sweet treats, including Sacher-Torte (the famously rich chocolate cake), fragrant apple strudel and other deli...

Paris has a uniquely French way of embracing life. You'll find petanque players in neighborhood parks, summertime sunbathers on the sandy urban "beach" along the River Seine, roller-bladers gliding past the Eiffel Tower and cyclists exploring the increasingly bike-friendly city on two wheels — all combining to make Paris feel like an open-air playground for its citizens and visitors. For more info...

Among Europe's churches, the Byzantine marvel of St. Mark's stands alone. After the saint's remains were smuggled here in 828, Venice took his symbol (the winged lion) as their own. Built with pillaged materials, some describe the church's eclectic style as "Early Ransack." The outside is a riot of domes, columns, and statues; the interior is covered with mosaics, colored marbles, and oriental tre...

The British Library houses over 12 million books though the highlight for travelers is the room full of well-displayed documents that changed the course of history. You'll find original ancient maps, illuminated Gospels on parchment, the Gutenberg Bible, the Magna Carta, Shakespeare's plays and precious musical manuscripts ranging from Handel's Messiah to hand-written Beatles lyrics. For more info...

This lakeside villa was once the summer residence for the Yugoslav royal family. Post-WWII, when Tito ran Yugoslavia with his unique style of Communism called the "Third Way," he entertained international guests here. Today it's a classy hotel and restaurant, and nostalgic Tito sympathizers can send an email from his desk, sip tea in his lounge, and gaze upon his Socialist Realist wall murals in t...