The cooler winter months are a wonderful time to go touring in Europe. But don't just take our word for it. Read these post-tour raves from a few of the folks who have traveled with us in the off-season…
Can't wait for 2024? We still have a few seats available on late 2023 tours of Sicily, Barcelona-Madrid, and Turkey!
"We love Paris and have been there many times. Even though it was cold, seeing Paris during the holidays was very special...the streetlights, Christmas markets, hot wine (vin chaud), classic French onion soup, New Year's Eve. A great experience."
— Evie, Best of Paris tour in December
"It was a fantastic tour, and our tour guide was terrific! March is a great time to visit Sicily. The weather was great, and it wasn't crowded. There were many 'wow' moments, but the cathedral at Monreale was pretty amazing."
— Brenda, Best of Sicily tour in March
"Fantastic!!! We visited so many wonderful historical sites in Venice, Florence, and Rome, and we loved the cooking class and the visit to the winery. Our tour guide was wonderful! This was the tour of a lifetime. We will definitely take another Rick Steves tour."
— Marcia, Best of Venice, Florence & Rome tour in November
"There were many 'wow' moments on this tour. Seeing Gaudi's breathtaking architecture in Barcelona, experiencing an authentic flamenco show in Madrid, and seeing 'Guernica' by Picasso truly made this trip one of my favorites."
— Trisha, Best of Barcelona & Madrid tour in February
"This tour is an excellent way to experience many facets of London in a short period of time. The holiday lights and attractions made this a terrific time to visit. Our group members embraced the "No Grumps" attitude. So glad we did this tour, at this time, with the group we met!"
— Kristie, Best of London tour in December
"Our amazing tour guide did such a great job at giving us an in-depth taste of the city. We dove into history, ate incredible food, and learned how to navigate the city from the perspectives of both the past and the present. I am so excited I decided to take this trip."
— Jaime, Best of Rome tour in February
"The tour provided a perfect snapshot of this fascinating country, beginning with Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Capadoccia, to Antalya on the Mediterranean, to the ancient wonders of Aphrodisias, Hieropolis, and Ephesus. Our guide was exceptional, and our wonderful fellow travelers made an unforgettable experience."
— Susan, Best of Turkey tour in March
"This was our fourth Rick Steves tour, and it didn't disappoint. Our guide effortlessly entertained and educated us on a beautiful journey through a very Christmassy Bavaria! The experience is rich with interesting new sights, sounds, tastes, and treats."
— Daniel, Best of Munich, Salzburg & Vienna tour in November
