Paris Audio Tours

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Rick Steves Audio Tours are leaving the podcast space. For the latest versions of these audio tours, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. The app also includes hours of top-quality travel talk excerpted from the Travel with Rick Steves radio interviews to add another dimension — and some different voices — to your travel planning and appreciation. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europeRick Steves Paris Audio Tours provide humorous and insightful commentary on the art and history of many of Paris' most notable museums and historic sites. Excerpted from the Rick Steves Paris guidebook. All rights reserved.

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  • Kathleen Paige1990
    So fun
    Love this. I listen from home when I wish I was in Paris :) I’ve learned a lot of interesting facts, and other things that I will remember for the next time I am in Paris.
  • DeBK265
    Old and Outdated
    Update already! Geez
  • Hi it's unanimous
    We want more!
    We’ve used the Louvre and Orsay guides on multiple trips to curate the overwhelming collection, put what we’re seeing into context, and ensure we catch the must-sees. It takes us three hours to do the Louvre tour and another three hours to wander and get our fill of the museum. Three hours total at Orsay. A little trickier with things moved around but we found everything fairly easily. Giving the cemetery tour a try today. Wishing you had them for Saint Chapelle and Mont Saint Michel. Pretty much we’d wander Paris with ear buds if they would deliver Rick Steves explanations for everything around us.
  • esherry6
    Hard to follow
    Started upstairs which isn’t where path thru Versailles starts. Couldn’t stop, fast forward, skip on podcast. App version wouldn’t download in the palace. Very frustrating and disappointing.
  • SavannaApple
    Like having your own personal tour guide
    We download these episodes at home so we don’t have to rely on WiFi. It’s like having your own personal tour guide. We use them in conjunction with the books.
  • Sue's 1st trip to Europe
    British museum
    I had downloaded the Rick Steves' audio podcast on my phone before I left home. I enjoyed the introduction to London and was ready for the tour with Rick. It worked! It was easy and I could not believe he knew where I was and how much his commentary helped me enjoy the museum more. It was very relaxing! I have downloaded the Museum d'Orsay already and cannot wait to go today. Important to download at home or in a good hotel that has good wifi.
  • scl6
    Great way to do Paris on your own - some museums not accurate
    We just used these audioguides on a 3 day visit to Paris in January. They were a great addition to our trip that allowed us to see the important sights without having to pay for audioguides. We had a couple issues with the first part of the Louvre tour because the Greek Statues area was not in the same layout as the audioguide. Once we figured it out we were ok and the rest of the tour was very helpful. However the tour only covers one wing of the Louvre and there was much more to see. We also pretty much could not use the Orsay museum audioguide because much of the museum was under a large renovation and nothing was in the same places as the audioguide. After a lot of frustration trying to find things, we evenutally abandoned the guide and just perused the museum on our own. Otherwise the Versailles tour and the parts of the Historic Paris walk that we used were great and we plan on using the Italy guides on our trip this summer!
  • Chicagouofi
    Such a perfect guide!
    I ordinarily roll my eyes a little at Rick Steves' TV show, but these audio guides really changed my mind. The Historic Tour of Paris was fantastic, and really helped give us historical context, while also allowing us time to absorb everything. The only part that was a little too fast was through the Consiergie, but otherwise the guide was perfect. Much recommended to anyone going to Europe. Thanks so much to Rick, Lisa, and their dedicated staff who put this together. 5 stars!
  • SeattleMarinerFan
    Clarification
    There is a comment by "adrock" below indicating that there is a problem with Rick's audio tours because the old one gets deleted whenever a new one is downloaded. Please note that this is not a problem with the audio tours themselves. There is a setting within iTunes that can cause this "problem" (also known as a "feature" if that's what you want it to do!).
  • Peter of boulder
    Like having Rick with you
    This is a very handy way to get a personnally guided tour by Rick. The tours are similar to the museum and walking tours in his guide books, but better. Having Rick narrate makes it much more interesting.
  • KN765
    Very useful and informative and FREE
    I loved using these on my trip to Paris. Very helpful and informative and I didn't get lost. These podcosts provided a great highlights, history, and tips for the areas.
  • ShipperMD
    Like being there!
    WOW, Rick, AWESOME Podcast! If I ever do go to France, I'm going to listen to your guided tours at the same time:) LOVE that your podcasts are about an hour or so...fills my data entry workday with pleasant daydreams of actually being there...seeing the Mona Lisa and the rooms you so articulately describe. DO MORE and please go to Ireland and Scotland and describe the Castles,etc! Great job, Rick:)
  • Garth Algar
    Thanks Rick!
    Rick Steves is my one authority for Europe traveling info. Every time we have went to Europe, a couple of his books came with us!! Rick Steves tells us info that can save us money, and give us a lot of fun!! When I read about these on his website, I quickliy downloaded one and put it on my iPod. The tour is easy to follow, informative, and funny!! What is even greater about this whole thing is that I am going to Paris in a couple of weeks! Now I won't have to buy expensive audio tours at the Louvre!! Thanks again Rick!!
  • Aniela
    Rick's Biggest Fan
    I love everything Rick has done so far. I watch his show every night on my digital PBS station and listen to his tours and radio shows while I'm working on the factory floor. For me it's a trip to Europe everyday. Keep up the good work.
  • LuthermuirGrant
    Gotta support this
    I'm getting ready to visit Europe and between Rick Steves and Samantha Brown (from the Travel Channel), I'm set! Definitely recommend it!
  • CO_Gaucho
    RICK IS THE MAN!!!
    Who else but Rick Steves would post these as podcast for free!! For anyone not familiar with Rick's materials, please disregard the last posting. I respectfully must disagree and this looks more like someone who has personal beef with Rick. I have never failed to have a great trip when I have used Rick's guides and materials. Thanks Rick and keep up the great work!
  • TRITIUM fan
    Free Audio Tours!!!
    Are you kidding me?! Free?! These are too good to be true! Thanks Ricky-boy.
  • Teamaestro
    Traveling made easy
    As a fellow travel writer, I look forward to anything Rick Steves writes. I've used his guides across Europe and have never been disappointed with his recommendations. His tips will save you a great deal of time and money.
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