and simply follow Steves's map to know exactly where to go. When Are Walking Tours Worth Paying For? If you plan to visit a country outside of Europe, Rick Steves' audio app won't do you much good.

The walking tours are excerpted from Rick Steves guidebooks, and the free Rick Steves Audio Europe app includes bonus features like a companion map, tips, and the full script of each tour.

In medieval times, Madrid ... permission of Rick Steves’ Europe. Rick Steves writes European guidebooks, hosts travel shows on public TV and radio, and organizes European tours.

The hub of Spain, Madrid is upbeat ... it is to join in. Rick Steves writes European guidebooks, hosts travel shows on public TV and radio, and organizes European tours. This article was adapted ...

Oct. 4, 2004 — -- It's easy to dive headlong into lively Madrid, Spain's capital city. With plenty of pedestrian-friendly streets, shops and appetizer-stocked bars, the city is vibrant day ...

We're not saying that all free walking tours are terrible. Many Redditors who've taken these tours have been satisfied with their guides. Even Rick Steves says free tours "are not bad in themselves." ...

If you have a couple of days to spare in Madrid, these side-trips get you away from the big-city intensity for a bit — all while providing context to Spain’s colourful past. Rick Steves ...