We really liked the people we met on the tour. We hope to run into them again sometime — maybe on another Rick Steves tour!

— Kris in Sacramento, CA

Although the tour guide, the hotel and the itinerary were chosen for us, the tour members select themselves — an important point. Anyone taking one of these tours can be confident that they will be traveling with nice people who are open to the experience.

— James in San Francisco, CA

We had such a wonderful, fun, and positive group of people to spend 7 days with. We couldn't have asked for a better group of interesting, energetic, and kind people.

— Beverly in North Hollywood, CA

I highly recommend Rick Steves' Tours. The "no whiners" policy attracted an energetic, wonderful, easy-to-travel-with tour group — everyone was so much fun.

— Charlee in Rockville, MD

Making new friends, and sharing these new experiences helped make this trip really special. Our group age ranged from 30 - 75 yrs old, from a variety of backgrounds, and yet we all got along and had fun together.

— Bernice in Castro Valley, CA

"Back Door" traveling seems to attract a certain type of fun-loving and adventuresome person. We had a real bonding experience with our fellow travelers and cried as we said good-bye the last night. Although we feel able to tackle Europe on our own, who wants to go it alone when you can share it with 28 of your soon to be "closest friends".

— Carol in Glendale, AZ

Our group of people was the best blend that I have ever experienced. Everyone got along and there was not one "unusual personality" or difficult situation.

— Christine in Tulsa, OK

While I knew I would love Europe, I wasn't sure about traveling with a group of strangers. Well, the group of strangers quickly turned into friends and by the end of the trip they felt like family.

— Tania in Laveen, AZ

As often happened on our previous Rick Steves tours, we made new friends of people who were complete strangers 10 days earlier. That's why this was our 9th Rick Steves tour.

— Maureen in Henderson, NV

I knew I would love it, and I did. We had an incredibly good-natured and compatible group, but I expected it to be above average just because of the kind of people I would imagine would be interested in a Rick Steves tour: easy-going, optimistic, open-minded, and a little adventurous.

— Veronica in Milwaukee, WI

The sights, the guides, and the wonderful group of people made the tour unforgettable. It felt more like being with friends and family instead of just tour buddies.

— Nancy in Olympia, WA

I don't know what the chances are that 25 strangers could become great friends on the first day. After the ice breaker and after that it was like we had known each other a long time.

— Harold in Levittown, NY

The members of our group were just great people. We all got along so well together. They were all interesting, very caring for each other, and pleasant to be with. It was just sad when we had to say good bye.

— Joyce in Lithia, FL

We had a really great group, very diverse. There were singles, couples, families, kids, and older folks...from all over the country. Getting to know everyone in the group (sometimes at a group dinner, or maybe riding to our next destination on the bus) really added a lot to the fun of the trip!

— Diane in Monrovia, CA