The WORST seasons of Rick Steves' Europe
Every season of Rick Steves' Europe ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of Rick Steves' Europe!
Rick Steves has been the "travel guinea pig" for American Public Television since Travels in Europe with Rick Steves debuted in April of 1991. In his program, Rick shows some out-of-the-way places the average traveler misses, offers countless travel tips, and always enjoys being immersed in the adventure.
#1 - Season 5
First Aired 3/8/2008
This series, two years in the making, transports us vividly into Europe's villages and countryside as never before. It's as if you're right there — slurping escargot in Burgundy, wandering through Salvador Dalí's home as if he just stepped out and left you the keys, and hopping a zippy water taxi to the desolate side of a Greek isle for the perfect hike, beach, and sunset. We walk with geese in a land where foie gras is almost a religion, commune with Viking ghosts on Denmark's "ship-in-a-bottle" isle, and scamper through Delphi's dramatic ruins at the very spot that Zeus considered the center of the world.
#2 - Season 13
First Aired 10/1/2025
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.
#3 - Season 4
First Aired 10/7/2006
The fourth season of Rick Steves' Europe advises viewers about where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe. Shot entirely in England, Wales, Scotland, Italy, and Austria, episodes feature an exciting and up-to-date snapshot of the best Europe has to offer. Along the way, Rick shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art, and culture. This season concludes with a special "behind-the-scenes" episode documenting the unexpected challenges and surprises of producing one of public television's most popular series.
#4 - Season 3
First Aired 9/4/2004
In Season 3, Rick takes you from Portugal to Poland — episodes also include highlights of France, Spain, London, Belgium, and Hungary.
#5 - Season 2
First Aired 9/7/2002
Season 2's episodes highlight Italy, Ireland, the Swiss Alps, and Germany's Rhine, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Munich.
#6 - Season 1
First Aired 9/3/2000
Rick Steves' first season of travel shows delivers a selection of his favorite European destinations.
#7 - Season 7
First Aired 10/6/2012
Every two years Rick Steves produces a new series of travel shows exploring his favorite European destinations. Season 7 includes 14 vivid episodes covering London, Paris, Venice, Florence, and Rome in delicious, wide-screen, hi-def — plus the highlights of northern England and three European travel skills episodes filled with practical, experience-enhancing, money-saving tips and insights.
#8 - Season 6
First Aired 10/2/2010
This season's 11 half-hour episodes take us from Scandinavia over to Estonia, south to alpine Slovenia, coastal Croatia, fascinating Bosnia-Herzegovina, and all around sunny Spain — with a side trip to Morocco to boot.