Rick Steves Italy is a collection of "Travel with Rick Steves" radio interviews featuring travel tips and lessons from Rick and the expert teachers who guide Rick Steves' tours around Italy, audio tours of many of Italy's most notable museums and historic sites, and excerpts from Rick's "Postcards from Europe" book. Whether you're heading off on your own or taking a guided tour, Rick Steves Italy will help you enjoy the richest and most meaningful travel experience possible. Audio tour content is excerpted from Rick Steves Italy guidebook. All rights reserved. You'll also find a wide array of related travel information on Italy at http://www.ricksteves.com.
69 Available Episodes (69 Total)Average duration: 00:25:30
Nov 01, 2018
Good-bye Audio Europe, hello "Travel with Rick Steves"
00:00:24
This marks the end of Rick's Audio Europe podcast. But the good news is there are two easy ways you can keep getting this content. The first way is to subscribe to the free, weekly “Travel with Rick Steves” radio show podcast on iTunes. It brings you all the great interviews you’ve come to love, in a longer format. Or, you can download the free “Rick Steves Audio Europe” app, which includes all of Rick's radio interviews — plus dozens of walking tours through Europe’s most interesting neighborhoods and museums. Either way, keep listening, and naturally, keep on travelin’! More info at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/podcasts
Mar 23, 2018
Intro from Rick Steves
00:01:28
Rick provides a brief introduction to his Italy playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip, plus audio tours of Italy's historic sites.
Mar 23, 2018
Assisi Town Walk Audio Tour
00:38:31
On this walk through the hometown of Italy's beloved Saint Francis, we'll cover the town from top to bottom — literally. We'll start at the modern piazza at the uphill end of town, work our way down through the medieval heart, and end at the Basilica of St. Francis. Allow about an hour for this walk. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
Mar 23, 2018
Assisi's Basilica of St. Francis Audio Tour
00:44:38
The huge church honors Assisi's most famous citizen. It has Francis' remains, some personal possessions, and frescoes by Giotto, who chronicled the remarkable life of this most human of saints. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
Mar 23, 2018
Milan's Duomo Neighborhood Audio Tour
01:15:15
This short but culturally rich stroll through Italy’s most modern city takes us from atop the statue-studded cathedral, through the elegant Galleria arcade — passing opulent window displays and well-dressed locals — to the famous La Scala Opera House. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
Mar 23, 2018
Naples' Archaeological Museum Audio Tour
00:58:35
One of the world’s great museums of antiquity, Naples' Archaeological Museum boasts supersized statues, decorations from Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with the ancient world. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
Mar 23, 2018
Naples City Walk Audio Tour
01:38:50
Naples, a living medieval city, is its own best sight. This walk takes us through the crusty heart of town — past lively markets, flapping laundry, and more fights and smiles per cobblestone than anywhere else in Italy. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
Mar 23, 2018
Pompeii Audio Tour
00:39:20
Stopped in its tracks by a volcanic eruption in A.D. 79, the city of Pompeii is remarkably well preserved. It's the best look anywhere at everyday life in ancient Rome. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
Mar 23, 2018
Siena City Walk Audio Tour
01:20:53
This stroll through one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities leads from the spacious Il Campo square, to the art-filled cathedral, to local shops in narrow alleyways — all of it delightfully traffic-free. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
Mar 23, 2018
The Gelato Experience
00:25:04
Two tour guides based in Italy share the secret to gelato's distinctive smooth texture, and give tips for picking the best gelato shop in any Italian town.
Nov 01 | 00:00:24
Good-bye Audio Europe, hello "Travel with Rick Steves"
Mar 23 | 00:01:28
Intro from Rick Steves
Mar 23 | 00:38:31
Assisi Town Walk Audio Tour
Mar 23 | 00:44:38
Assisi's Basilica of St. Francis Audio Tour
Mar 23 | 01:15:15
Milan's Duomo Neighborhood Audio Tour
Mar 23 | 00:58:35
Naples' Archaeological Museum Audio Tour
Mar 23 | 01:38:50
Naples City Walk Audio Tour
Mar 23 | 00:39:20
Pompeii Audio Tour
Mar 23 | 01:20:53
Siena City Walk Audio Tour
Mar 23 | 00:25:04
The Gelato Experience
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