Rick Steves Audio Europe™

I travel a lot for work, and often get a few fun layovers or extended vacations in some fun places in Europe. The first time I visited Paris and this time (now that I have the app!), were totally different experiences. It’s nice to walk by and admire things, but to get to know the history of locations, buildings and famous spots was a game changer. I was able to appreciate the cities I was in more knowing more about the culture and history. He takes you to the most important places and even takes you by historical cafés to enjoy local treats. It really was like having a free tour guide in every city I went to! 10/10 recommend!

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This audio tour is more an appetizer than the real thing money will buy at the entrance of the archeological ruins. To begin you should expect to spend less than 3 hours touring through Pompei and Steve’s only give you 39 min, but since it’s only in English and if you’re visiting with someone not anglophone you’re companion will benefit from a more complete guided solution and also easier to customize according to your specific interests since you’ll punch in the numbers related to each site on the map steve readily it’s impossible to do without. Another benefit not using this guide is you won’t have to put up with American centric jokes which do not add to the experience. When in Roma... and same goes for the recommended list of restaurants in Steve guide, you’re much better off asking locals where the eat than showing off you Steve guide hoping to shave a few $ from your bill.

Not one to usually write a review for an app, but had to for this one. Used it just about a month ago for a trip to Rome and Paris with my husband. Wow! We felt like we were on a private tour without having to pay for one! And Rick's radio episodes were also very helpful to understand the culture and find hidden treasures sightseeing. Also own guidebooks by Rick Steves that went oh so well with this app. I only wish something like this was done for other parts of the world, including US. Tip: get good wire-free headphones to use between you and your better half - you'll really feel like you are on a private tour!

Rick Steve’s was on the trip with us! We saved so much money and time using his tours and really valued this app! Thank you so much for developing it and making our travel experiences so much better. We used apple air pods so we could listen together while walking through Italy and it truly felt like our personal guide! We learned history, had levity with jokes, and got tips on where to go. We also used his guidebook for suggestions on eateries and that’s how we found this free app. Thank you!!!

Let me star off my saying I can’t believe these are free. These audio tours contain wealths of information. When you sign up for a tour at a site in Europe, you are taking a crap shoot as far the the guide. They can have broken English and not be that informed. Also, if you miss something the guide says, it’s gets tiring to keep asking him to say it again...that is what the 20 second back button in the app is for! Thank you Rick Steve’s for making my solo Europe trips so much more enriched!