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Avoiding Crowds - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
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Creator's Key Takeaways

There's two IQs of European travelers. Those who wait in lines and those who don't wait in lines.

I go in the morning when I'm only all I'm all alone there, and I go in the evening and I'm all alone there.

Make reservations. It's not something I enjoy doing, but you know, the more I do my research, the more I realize you've got to be in you've got to be aware of what is requiring a reservation in each city.

In Europe, they say there's no bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Make reservations in advance for popular attractions.
✓Visit famous sites early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid crowds.
✓Consider traveling in the winter or shoulder season to avoid summer heat and crowds.
✓Use city sightseeing passes to skip lines.
✓Research which attractions in a city require reservations.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelming crowds at famous sites — Visit early in the morning or late in the evening, and make reservations in advance.
Long lines for tickets and attractions — Use city sightseeing passes or book reservations online.
Summer heat and crowds — Travel during shoulder season or winter, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can travelers avoid crowds in Europe?
QWhat are the best times to visit popular European sites?
QHow can travelers save time and avoid lines?
QWhy should travelers consider visiting Europe in the winter or shoulder season?

Port Highlights

Amsterdam2½ Happy Bacon
Athens2 Sad Bacon
Paris2½ Happy Bacon
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These days Europe is very crowded—everybody seems to be going to the same places at the same times. There are two IQs of European travelers: those who wait in long lines and those who don’t. Savvy travelers avoid the crowds and make reservations in advance when smart. Watch "Rick Steves Experiencing Europe" on American public television — check your local listings. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information. *Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:* • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe app: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.