Travel with Rick Steves
by Rick Steves
Is this your podcast?Rick Steves is a renowned travel expert and author, celebrated for his extensive knowledge of European travel. He has hosted over a hundred public television travel shows and authored 30 best-selling guidebooks, solidifying his status as a …
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Audience Interest
- travel destinations and tips
- cultural insights and experiences
Podcast Focus
- conversations with travel experts
- exploration of global cultures
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes for 19 years
- 1000 episodes produced
Platform Reach
- available on public radio
- featured on ricksteves.com
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 41 chart positions in 41 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Places & Travel#11M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Places & Travel#41M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Places & Travel#26100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Places & Travel#49100K to 300K
- 🇮🇳IN · Places & Travel#12100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
849K to 2.6M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.8M to 8.6M🇺🇸35%🇨🇦35%🇦🇺3%+38 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
849K to 2.6M2.1M real followers tracked across platforms
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746a Goodbye Eastern Europe; The Long Field in Wales
Aug 29, 2026
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838 Music Lover's Guide to North America; Loving the Opera
Aug 22, 2026
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837 America Obscura; This Land Is Your Land
Aug 15, 2026
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524a First Time in Italy; Duck Season in Gascony
Aug 8, 2026
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836 Van Morrison's Belfast; Roma in Europe; Classic European Hikes
Aug 1, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/29/26 | 746a Goodbye Eastern Europe; The Long Field in Wales | A historian helps us re-envision Europe's eastern half, from the Baltics to the Balkans, with a lively account of how most of the region's countries have modernized since the Cold War, and of the challenges they face today. And an American-born artist and creative-writing teacher shares her joy of being "Welsh by choice," telling us of Welsh words that describe feelings we don't easily express in English. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | — | ||||||
| 8/22/26 | 838 Music Lover's Guide to North America; Loving the Opera | A writing duo shares the sights that have a place in our music history, from museums and festivals to lesser-known locales to make the heart sing. And opera expert and self-described "pleasure activist" Fred Plotkin shows us how to open our senses and plug into the excitement at some of his favorite opera venues in Europe. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | — | ||||||
| 8/15/26 | 837 America Obscura; This Land Is Your Land | Pulitzer Prize winner Beverly Gage explains how a road trip to the places where history happened can renew your faith in American progress, without ignoring an honest assessment of the nation's past. And the good folks from Atlas Obscura share some of their favorite quirky and unique American roadside attractions. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | — | ||||||
| 8/8/26 | 524a First Time in Italy; Duck Season in Gascony | Hear from two Roman tour guides about what to expect on a first-time trip to Italy, and how to make it the adventure of a lifetime. Then get a taste of life in France's rural southwest as author David McAninch explains how spending the better part of a year in Gascony taught his American family to slow down and savor their time together. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | — | ||||||
| 8/1/26 | 836 Van Morrison's Belfast; Roma in Europe; Classic European Hikes | A Belfast-based tour guide points out the places where native son Van Morrison found inspiration for his music and poetry. Then a Romani author tells us about the variety of communities within her culture, both on the continent and in the US. And an adventure traveler shares some of his favorite scenic hikes in Europe. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | — | ||||||
| 7/25/26 | 628a Amtrakistan; Astronaut's View; Renaissance Florence | Hear why one writer chooses to invest the time in crossing America by train instead of hopping a quick flight. Then discover what taking high-definition photos of Earth from space revealed to a veteran astronaut. And get inspired to view the Renaissance treasures of Florence. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | — | ||||||
| 7/18/26 | stoneworkDolomites+4 | master stonemasonItalian tour guide+1 | Travel with Rick Steves | ItalyDolomites+1 | stonemasonryDolomites+6 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 7/11/26 | French ImpressionismParis itinerary+3 | — | LouvreFrench Impressionism | Paris | Bastille DayFrench Impressionism+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 7/4/26 | idiomsRock & Roll Hall of Fame+4 | chef and cookbook author | cookbookRock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum | — | idiomsRock & Roll Hall of Fame+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 6/27/26 | family travelcultural experiences+3 | — | — | western CanadaRocky Mountaineer+3 | Rocky MountaineerGulf Islands+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 6/20/26 | Civil RightsClimate Change+3 | Chris Morgan | US Civil Rights Trail | 14 statesNorway+3 | Civil Rights TrailJim Crow laws+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 6/13/26 | American expatriatesVenice Lagoon+3 | tour guides | — | EuropeItaly+3 | American tour guidesEurope+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 6/6/26 | environmentinterconnectedness+3 | Terry Tempest Williams | Travel with Rick StevesRick Steves | — | Terry Tempest Williamsenvironmental activism+3 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/30/26 | CreteAlaska+3 | Mark Adams | — | CreteAlaska | CreteAlaska+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/23/26 | cowboy traditionroad trips+3 | John Branch | New York TimesAmerican bald eagle | southern UtahCalifornia | cowboysUtah+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/16/26 | Greek TheatreTravel Destinations+3 | Athenian theater directorpair of tour guides+1 | — | GreeceMykonos+2 | Greek TheatreCultural Travel+3 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/9/26 | Mother's Dayfamily travel+4 | — | — | CroatiaParis+2 | Mother's DayCroatia+6 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/2/26 | food tourscity exploration+3 | food-tour company founderBritish tour guide+1 | food-tour company | RomeLondon+4 | RomeLondon+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 4/25/26 | packing lighttravel tips+5 | brother-and-sister pair of Swedish tour guides | Travel with Rick Steves | SwedenStockholm | packing lighttravel advice+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 4/18/26 | Potsdamancient Rome+4 | Mary BeardGene Openshaw | — | PotsdamBerlin+4 | Potsdamancient Rome+8 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 4/11/26 | train travelItaly+4 | British journalisttour guide+1 | — | OrvietoItaly+3 | Orvietotrain travel+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 4/4/26 | Grand Tourtravel evolution+4 | Cameron Hewitt | Sagrada Família | BarcelonaCatalonia | Grand Tourtravel+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 3/28/26 | senior travelfull-time travel+4 | Debbie CampbellMichael Campbell | BritainPoland+2 | — | Senior Nomadstravel advice+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 3/21/26 | Oslo customsexploration+3 | American expatwilderness and history author+1 | — | OsloUS | Osloexpat+6 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 3/14/26 | Irelandtravel+4 | Irish American singer | — | Ireland | first tripEmerald Isle+3 | — | 52m 00s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Rick Steves is a renowned travel expert and author, celebrated for his extensive knowledge of European travel. He has hosted over a hundred public television travel shows and authored 30 best-selling guidebooks, solidifying his status as a leading authority in the field. His passion for culture and exploration deeply informs his work. "Travel with Rick Steves" offers a unique blend of expert interviews and listener engagement, focusing on diverse travel topics, cultures, and the enriching experiences that shape our understanding of the world. The show’s one-hour format encourages in-depth discussions, making it an informative resource for travelers seeking to enhance their journeys. The podcast appeals to a broad audience of travel enthusiasts eager to learn about global cultures and insightful travel tips. Listeners benefit from Rick's expert guidance and the diverse perspectives of guests, fostering a deeper appreciation for the nuances of travel and its ability to enrich lives.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 2.1M
- Total plays: 475M
- Total reviews: 19
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 16K
- Plays: 424K
- Reviews: 19
YouTube
- Subscribers: 2.1M
- Views: 474M
- Videos: 2.1K
Audience
family
Key insights
What the show covers
- conversations with travel experts
- exploration of global cultures
- listener call-in discussions
- Rick Steves' travel insights
Audience interests
- travel destinations and tips
- cultural insights and experiences
- expert travel advice
- engaging travel stories
Platform reach
- available on public radio
- featured on ricksteves.com
- potentially on major podcast platforms
- unknown total follower count
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes for 19 years
- 1000 episodes produced
- consistent release schedule
- long-running travel podcast
Chart history for Travel with Rick Steves
Peaked at #1 in United States, top 10 in 5 of 45 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| ID | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Ireland | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| PH | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| India | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| RO | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Denmark | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| TR | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| HK | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| PL | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| SA | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| HU | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| Japan | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| SG | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| TH | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| CO | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| South Africa | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| Australia | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| Sweden | — | #27 | #27 | — |
Chart Positions
45 placements across 41 markets.
Chart Positions
45 placements across 41 markets.