Rick is adamant about hiring guides he personally knows and trusts, and who share his love for Europe and passion for teaching. It's the biggest reason why each year nearly half of our tour members are repeat customers. Here are some "raves" about just a few of the fine guides who lead our tours.
"Every Rick Steves tour guide we have had was fantastic, but Gabriella was extraordinary. Her knowledge of the Scandinavian countries, from art to history to music and food was presented in a fun and entertaining manner. Everyone fell in love with her infectious personality, laugh, and knowledge of Scandinavia!"
— Best of Scandinavia tour member
"Tom was pure delight! He was outstanding in every way and his sense of humor was so perfect for our family group! I would recommend him 200% to anyone needing a tour guide in England! He was knowledgeable, answered every question, helpful, friendly in all the best ways!"
— Best of London tour member
"Maria was just outstanding… top-notch in every way. She is so knowledgeable and entertaining as a storyteller, but also genuinely kind and caring. Her professionalism in running the tour was impressive. She threw in several personal touches that added to our experience. She was the best we’ve had."
— Athens & the Heart of Greece tour member
"We love Francisco. He was friendly and accessible without crossing boundaries, not an easy thing to do. He was so funny, sometimes goofy, and generally lighthearted while being completely dependable. In addition, his Basque heritage and knowledge made the tour!"
— Basque Country of Spain & France tour member
"If Ireland could be condensed into a human Lolly Spence would be it. Her passion, humor, story- telling ability to weave such a remarkable tapestry of life and history is quite frankly astonishing. Lolly made Best of Ireland one of my best tours!"
— Best of Ireland tour member
"Rafael was outstanding. He's has the perfect combination of skills for this job -- he's knowledgeable, funny, diplomatic, and a problem-solver. He has a keen understanding of human nature, and he was able to engage the group with great stories. I can't rate him highly enough."
— Heart of Portugal tour member
"Rebecca was the consummate professional. She devoted her time to making this trip meaningful for each of us. I have always been impressed with Rick Steves tour guides. Rebecca brought my experience to the next level. She was outstanding in every respect."
— Paris & the Heart of France tour member
"If I could pick my future RS outings by tour guide, I would only want to go on tours led by David. He is an incredible person, in love with his region and culture, hysterical, knowledgeable, and a well-organized confident leader. Everyone on the tour thought him exceptional."
— Best of Tuscany tour member
"Jana was an excellent guide. She spoke passionately about her homeland and the countries we were visiting. I am positive that I wouldn’t have learned as much as I did without her knowledge. She made the trip so much fun with little treats and surprises. "
— Central Europe: Prague to Slovenia tour member
"Bryan was amazing! Always insightful and generous with his time, knowledge and abilities. He was masterful in his handling of the logistics of our trip and even provided wonderful surprises along the way. Bryan was always approachable and friendly. He is a great asset to Rick Steves."
— Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland tour member
