830 Bite of Rome; Heart of London; Spirit of Portugal
5/2/202652 min
The founder of a food-tour company tells us in delicious detail about some of his favorite eats to enjoy on the streets of Rome. Then a British tour guide shares how to take in London's historic core as well as its changing landscape on a visit to the boroughs of The City and Westminster. And a tour guide from Lisbon illuminates the contrasts between Portugal's bustling cities and the more traditional way of life that persists in the countryside.
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First 90 secondsRick Steves· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Something delicious to eat is never far away in Rome. Coming up, the founder of one of Europe's first companies to offer food tours tells us what to look for in the city's neighborhoods. The shops that weigh pizza slices by the kilo, that's a good place to start.
Kenny Dunn· Guest0:15
You could try five or six different little bites, and it's a great way to have a mini pizza tour right on one plate.
Rick Steves· Host0:22
You don't have to walk far to step into the vivid history of London. Everything you wanna see is in what they call the City of London. It's conveniently close by.
Deborah Hayburn· Guest0:30
That's where London started. That's where the Romans settled.
Rick Steves· Host0:33
While the colorful streets of Lisbon still offer a taste of the old world in Portugal's capital.
Adriana Madeira· Guest0:39
When I walk outside of my doorstep, I can still see the ladies hanging the laundry on the cobblestone street, and I sometimes hit my head on their aprons.
Rick Steves· Host0:49
The relaxed pace of Portugal, the historic heart of sprawling London, and the flavors of Rome are all just ahead on today's Travel with Rick Steves. [upbeat music] Portugal prides itself on being open to the world while welcoming to newcomers and affordable to visit. Coming up, a Lisbon born-and-raised tour guide recommends how to get in touch with the relaxed vibe of Portugal, while also understanding what it faces as a society today. And a guide from London points out how the sights you'll wanna see in the British capital are mostly all within a few miles of the heart of the city. Let's start out today's Travel with Rick Steves getting an authentic taste of Rome. When traveling,