Rick Steves' Europe
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Rick Steves' Europe

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8.6 /10 8 votes
September 3, 2000 13 Seasons 159 Episodes 25 min Returning Series TV-G

Overview

Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

2000 16 Episodes
Season 2

Season 2

2002 14 Episodes
Season 3

Season 3

2004 13 Episodes
Season 4

Season 4

2006 11 Episodes
Season 5

Season 5

2008 14 Episodes
Season 6

Season 6

2010 12 Episodes
Season 7

Season 7

2012 14 Episodes
Season 8

Season 8

2014 12 Episodes
Season 9

Season 9

2016 10 Episodes

Season 9 of Rick Steves’ Europe features ten all-new TV shows. Join writer and host Rick Steves as he experiences the local culture, cuisine, and fun in some of Europe’s most interesting places: Italy (Siena, Assisi, and Tuscany’s wine country); England (Cotswold villages, Wells, Stonehenge, and the southern coast); Germany (Dresden, Leipzig, Hamburg, Nürnberg, and Frankfurt); and some exotic eastern adventures in Bulgaria and Romania. Whether you’re an armchair traveler eager to learn, or an active traveler dreaming up new plans, Season 9 of Rick Steves’ Europe is the next best thing to a plane ticket.

Season 10

Season 10

2018 12 Episodes

Twelve episodes include Portugal (Lisbon and the country’s heartland), the heart of England, Greek islands, Sicily, and Scotland (Glasgow, Highlands, and islands). This season also offers a travel skills episode on cruising, and two special episodes on Europe’s greatest festivals. In each episode, Rick explores the local culture, cuisine, and fun with local guides — all with an emphasis on inspiring and equipping American travelers to get out and experience these wonderful destinations on their own.

Season 11

Season 11

2020 8 Episodes

Season 11 of Rick Steves’ Europe features eight all-new episodes. Join Rick as he experiences the local culture, cuisine, and fun along with some powerful lessons that only travel can teach. This season features the Austrian, Italian, Swiss, and French Alps (including hut-hiking around Mont Blanc) and sights that tell the story of fascism in Germany. This season also ventures beyond Europe, featuring two episodes on Egypt and one on Ethiopia. And, with the coronavirus pandemic causing all of us to reaffirm our values and priorities, we've produced a special retrospective episode called "Why We Travel."

Season 12

Season 12

2023 12 Episodes

Season 12 of Rick Steves' Europe features a dozen new episodes showcasing Europe's great art and architecture in bite-size chunks. Join Rick as he explores the rise of Western Civilization as seen through Europe's most beautiful and evocative art: climbing deep into prehistoric tombs, summiting Michelangelo's magnificent dome, waltzing through glittering palaces, and pondering artistic genius from Praxiteles to Picasso.

Season 13

Season 13

2025 11 Episodes

Stow away with Rick as we experience the local culture, history, cuisine, and fun with two episodes each in Iceland (Reykjavík with the Golden Circle, Ring Road), Poland (Kraków, Warsaw with Gdańsk), Istanbul (Turkish Delights, Capital of Emperors and Sultans), and London (A Royal Tour, Yesterday and Today); travel-thrill-packed episodes featuring highlights of Paris and Italy; and then loosen your belt for an unforgettably tasty gourmet barge cruise in Burgundy.

Key Information

Network PBS
Type Documentary
Rating 8.6/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

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Cast & Crew

Rick Steves

Rick Steves

Self - Host

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.

Rick Steves' Europe has 13 seasons with 159 episodes.

Rick Steves' Europe premiered on September 3, 2000.

Yes, Rick Steves' Europe is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Rick Steves' Europe originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Rick Steves' Europe has a rating of 8.6/10 based on user reviews.

Rick Steves' Europe is classified as Documentary.