Rick StevesReviews of ricksteves.com

We loved our Sicily tour! Yes, we could have done it on our own, but it would have taken us twice as long and we would have skipped some things that turned out to be extraordinary. It is a fascinating state that feels like an entirely separate country and its history is so long and multilayer... invaded by every power from every century. We liked this so much we signed up for Turkey!

We’ve taken six RS Tours and we’ll take more. There is a perfect balance of guided and free time. The prices are reasonable (we would pay more on our own if we did everything planned on the tour AND we would stand in lines to do it. The tours avoid much of the “touristy” stuff (You won’t have to kiss a Blarney Stone!) and offer some unique experiences not available to the public. His guides are local and top notch and not subcontracted. The amount of walking is often overstated but occasionally understated (Rome will kick your butt!). Hotels are not the best but not the worst and prices reflect that.

Rick Steves recommended Overlord tours for tours in Normandy, this was our experience My brother and sister in-law, my wife and i booked Overlord tours for a 4-day private tour, just the four of us. Having to say Overlord tours was the best thing we ever did, the 4 days were amazing, the vehicle was new clean, our tour guide was Jean, he was like a professor, what a wealth of knowledge about everything in Normandy, (this is the guy to get). Jean went beyond being a guide for us, what a pleasure, we went places i feel most people never get to see, we customized our day and went off the beaten path, to some it up you will love overlord tours for your adventures in Normandy and if you are lucky enough to get Jean as your guide thumps up, wish i could give it more then 5 stars, (side note you can take a nap in between going to locations, it was the best) thank you again Jean for such a great trip. see you again.

We toured Portugal by car in mid-April 2026, following Rick Steves’ itinerary for a 2-week trip. Algarve, Evora, Nazare/Alcobaca, Coimbra, Douro Valley and Porto. It was an enjoyable trip in all ways. We used Rick’s walking tours in each destination, stayed in several of his recommended hotels, enjoyed his restaurant suggestions, and side-trip ideas. Driving was easy and pleasurable with short distances most days. Excellent roads; Googlemaps worked perfectly. This was our umpteenth trip with Rick Steves. His books and videos are a treasure. They have greatly enhanced our many European travel experiences.

We are currently touring Turkey and the sights, people & food are absolutely amazing! Our guide, Taylan, is knowledgeable and friendly and seems to know everyone! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is curious about the people and culture, this has been the experience of a lifetime for me!

We had purchased two of the Convertible Carry-On baggage units for a trip to Europe way back around the turn of the millennium. We liked them so much I purchased a new unit in the fall of 2024. During a recent trip I noticed a slight separation of a seam and notified the company. WITHIN THE SAME DAY, the customer service team notified me that they would be sending out a new unit. What great service!!! Thanks so much! Keep up the good work!

This was our 2nd RS tour, we had done all our own planning using his guide books prior to 2024. We loved our RS tour of Scandinavia so much that we booked a 7-day best of Ireland this year. We were not disappointed, the guide was as good; personable and knowledgeable; the sights were amazing, all the hotels were great; and the local cultural activities numerous and informative.

This is specifically about my experience with the Rick Steves luggage warranty. I bought a bag decades ago that finally wore out, and I bought a new one. In the meantime, the bags purchased for three other family members are still going strong. My replacement bag was smaller, and perhaps not as well made because it tore and the handle got wonky quickly. I contacted customer service and they asked for my receipt and photos of the damage, which I sent. Soon they delivered a brand new bag which shows no signs of wearing out so far (and I’m a heavy user). It was all done by email and I didn’t pay any postage or have to ship the defective bag back. They completely honored the warranty. I wish I hadn’t tossed my first bag - I didn’t even think about the warranty since I’d had it for decades, but I believe it would have been honored too. We also have the lightweight backpacks and they are amazing. They pack down small and give us all the room we need for tours. We’d buy again.