Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Barcelona: - City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Barcelona's essential sights, including Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, the Picasso Museum, the Barri Gòtic, and more - Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money - What to eat and where to stay: Sample authentic pintxos at a tapas bar, drink cava with friendly locals, and sip café con leche in a cozy coffee shop - Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time - A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout - Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on-the-go - Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, basic Spanish and Catalan phrases, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into Barcelona's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket Barcelona truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Spain!

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Paris. From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the ancient catacombs below the city, explore Paris at every level with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Paris you'll find: * Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more in Paris * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites * Top sights and hidden gems, from Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Palace of Versailles to where to find the perfect croissant * How to connect with culture: Stroll down Rue Cler for fresh, local goods to build the ultimate French picnic, marvel at the works of Degas and Monet, and sip café au lait at a streetside café * Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight * The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of vin rouge * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums and churches * Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go * Over 700 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down * Coverage of the best arrondissements in Paris, including Champs-Elysees, the Marais, Montmartre, and more, plus day trips to Versailles, Chartres, Giverny, and Auvers-sur-Oise * Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Paris. Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Paris.

Stroll through medieval squares with soaring bell towers and along quiet canals: experience Belgium with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Belgium Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the European Parliament and Flanders Fields to wafel trucks and popular breweries How to connect with local culture: Lose yourself in the art of the Flemish masters, taste fish fresh from the North Sea at the Vismarkt, and sip Trappist ales with friendly locals Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax while you indulge in a chocolate truffle (or two) Self-guided walking tours of lively town squares and inspiring museums Detailed mapsfor exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, Dutch and French phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 300 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent.

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Paris: - City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Paris's essential sights, including the Louvre, the Orsay Museum, the Eiffel Tower, a stroll along the Left Bank, and more - Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money - What to eat and where to stay: Sip café au lait at a sidewalk café, chat with locals over a picnic of camembert and rosé, and admire the lights of the Eiffel Tower from your balcony - Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time - A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout - Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on-the-go - Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around on the Métro, basic French phrases, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into Paris's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket Paris truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Paris or Rick Steves France!

Walk in the steps of Socrates, test the acoustics of the amphitheater of Epidavros, and set sail for Santorini: with Rick Steves, Greece is yours to explore! Inside Rick Steves Greece: Athens & The Peloponnese you'll find: - Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring Greece - Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites - Top sights and hidden gems, from the Parthenon and the Agora to the small towns and beaches of the Peloponnesian Peninsula - How to connect with culture: Go back in time at the National Archaeological Museum, sample olives and feta in the Mediterranean sunshine, or sip ouzo at a local taverna - Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight - The best places to eat, sleep, and relax - Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums - Detailed maps for exploringon the go - Useful resources including a packing list, a Greek phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading - Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down - Complete, up-to-date information on Athens, Nafplio, Epidavros, Mycenae, Olympia, Patra, Kardamyli, the Mani Peninsula, Sparta, Mystras, Delphi, Hydra, Mykonos, Delos, Santorini, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese. Spending a week or less in the city? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Athens!

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Florence: - City walks and tours: Five detailed tours and walks showcase Florence's essential sights, including the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo, and Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, plus specific recommendations for each neighborhood - Rick's strategic advice on what's worth your time and money - What to eat and where to stay: Sample artisanal gelato, chat with locals over a glass of Chianti, and enjoy the Old-World ambience of a Florentine bed and breakfast - Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time - A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout - Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on the go - Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, basic Italian phrases, and more Lightweight yet packed with information on what to do and see, Rick Steves Pocket Florence truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Spending more time in the region? Try Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany.

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Venice: - City walks and tours: Eight detailed tours and walks showcase Venice's essential sights, including St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Grand Canal, plus handy neighbourhood breakdowns - Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money - What to eat and where to stay: Savour calamari at a cicchetti bar, mingle with locals with a spritz con Aperol in hand, and stay in a romantic canal-side hotel - Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time - A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout - Full-colour, portable, and slim for exploring on the go - Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into Venice's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket Venice truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Spending more than a week in the city? Try Rick Steves Venice.

Bike cobblestone streets, cruise on charming canals, and stop and smell the tulips: experience the Netherlands with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Amsterdam and the Netherlands Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Van Gogh museum and Rembrandt's home workshop, to cozy "brown" cafes How to connect with local culture: Explore Amsterdam by bicycle, sample distinctive Dutch cheeses, and chat with a friendly local over beer brewed from 1,000-year-old recipes Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax over a pint Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a Dutch phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft, Alkmaar and Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, Marken, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, the Historic Triangle, Flevoland, Keukenhof, Aalsmeer, Leiden, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Arnhem, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands. Spending less than a week in Amsterdam? Try Rick Steves Pocket Amsterdam.

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Rome. Explore ancient ruins and view Renaissance masterpieces in this truly modern Eternal City. Inside Rick Steves Rome you'll find: * Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Rome * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites * Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to corner trattorias, cozy wine bars, and the perfect scoop of gelato * How to connect with local culture: Indulge in the Italian happy hour tradition of aperitivo, savor a plate of cacio e pepe, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match * Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight * The best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce far niente * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and sights like the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums * Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go * Useful resources including a packing list, Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading * Coverage of Central Rome, Vatican City, Trastevere, and more, plus day trips to Ostia Antica, Tivoli, Naples, and Pompeii * Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Rome. Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Rome.

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through London. From the sacred stones of Westminster Abbey to the top of the London Eye, the city is yours to discover! Inside Rick Steves London you'll find: * Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring London * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites * Top sights and hidden gems, from Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London to where to find the best tikka masala or fish and chips * How to connect with local culture: Catch a show in Soho, take afternoon tea, or have a pint of English ale with Londoners in a pub * Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight * The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Pimm's Cup * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and world-class museums like the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert * Day trips to Windsor, Cambridge, and Stonehenge * Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go * Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves London. Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket London.

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in London: ·City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase London's essential sights, including the National Gallery, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey, plus handy neighborhood breakdowns ·Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money ·What to eat and where to stay: Dig into hearty pub fare with the locals, wash down a classic fish n' chips with a pint, and linger over high tea ·Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time ·A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout ·Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on the go ·Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, and moreLightweight yet packed with valuable insight into London's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket London truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Spending more than a week in the city? Try Rick Steves London!

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Berlin. Marvel at the Brandenburg Gate, climb the Reichstag's dome, and check out Checkpoint Charlie with Rick Steves Berlin! Inside you'll find: * Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Berlin * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites * Top sights and hidden gems, from the colorful East Side Gallery and the Memorial of the Berlin Wall to cozy corner biergartens * How toconnect with local culture: Raise a pint with the locals and sample schnitzel, stroll through hip Prenzlauer Berg, or cruise down the Spree River * Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight * The best places to eat, sleep, and relax * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums * Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go * Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down * Complete, up-to-date information on every neighborhood in Berlin, as well as day trips to Potsdam, Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, and Wittenberg * Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Berlin. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Best of Germany.

Inside Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany you'll find: * Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Florence and Tuscany * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites * Top sights and hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery * How to connect with local culture: Listen to a street musician's serenade on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner enoteca * Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight * The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of Chianti * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums * Detailed maps for exploring on the go, including driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country * Complete, up-to-date information on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and more * Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany. Spending less than a week exploring Florence? Try Rick Steves Pocket Florence.

Inside Rick Steves Venice you'll find: * Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Venice * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites * Top sights and hidden gems, from St. Mark's Basilica and the Rialto Bridge to the charming city of Padua * How to connect with local culture: Say "buongiorno" to the fish mongers at the morning market, snack on chicchetti at a local wine bar, and people-watch on a sunny piazza * Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight * The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a scoop of gelato * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums, plus a Grand Canal Cruise tour * Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go * Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down * Complete, up-to-date information on the San Marco District, Santa Croce, Cannaregio, and more, with side trips to Padua, Vicenza, Verona, and Ravenna * Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Venice. Spending less than a week in the city? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Venice!

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the Eternal City of Rome. With the self-guided tours in this book, you'll walk the same streets as the Caesars and discover the secrets of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Learn how to avoid the lines at the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica. Take a night walk across the city and enjoy floodlit fountains and piazzas. Then grab a sidewalk table at the locals' favorite trattoria and watch the world go by. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn how to navigate the Rome Metro and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Italy's Cinque Terre: - City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase the essential sights of each village, including Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Riomaggiore, and more - Rick's strategic advice on which experiences are worth your time and money - What to eat and where to stay: Enjoy local wine and seafood antipasti, chat with locals at a family-run trattoria, and admire views of the ocean from your hotel - Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time - A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus individual village maps throughout - Full-colour, portable, and slim for exploring on the go - Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into the history and culture of Italy, Rick Steves Pocket Italy's Cinque Terre truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Italy!

This colourful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Munich and Salzburg: * City walks and tours: Five detailed self-guided walks including a Munich city walk, Nymphenburg Palace tour, Sound of Music tour, and more * Rick's strategic advice on what's worth your time and money * What to eat and where to stay: Savour Bratwurst from a streetside Würstelstand, mingle with locals at a beer hall, and stay at a traditional Bavarian bed-and-breakfast * Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time * A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout * Full-colour, portable, and slim for exploring on-the-go * Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, basic German phrases, and more Lightweight, yet packed with info on the cities' history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket Munich & Salzburg truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Extending your trip? Try Rick Steves Best of Germany.

Explore Europe's top 100 works of art with America's most trusted travel authority, Rick Steves. Travel through time and discover Europe's most iconic paintings, sculptures, and historic buildings. From Venus to Versailles, Apollo to David, and Mona Lisa to The Thinker, Rick and co-author Gene Openshaw will have you marveling, learning, and laughing, one masterpiece at a time. Whether you're traveling to Europe or just dreaming about it, this book brings meaning and depth to your sightseeing, with historical context and information on where to see the art for yourself. With Rick's trusted insight and gorgeous, full-color photos throughout, Europe's Top 100 Masterpieces celebrates nearly 20,000 years of unforgettable art.

Rick Steves' Europe 101 helps you make the most of your sightseeing. A fun and informative guide to understanding European art and history, this "professor in your pocket" features:
- Chronologically organized chapters--from the pyramids to Picasso--that explain the forces behind Europe's most important cultural and artistic periods
- Handy lists of sights that allow you to link your newly acquired knowledge with the specific paintings, sculptures, and buildings you'll see on your trip
- A humorous, readable style that is a joy to read compared with the history textbooks you slept on in school
- Timelines, maps, drawings, and photos that illustrate Europe's story and round out your education
- Ratings of each sight
- Hundreds of current restaurant and hotel recommendations
- In-depth information on trip planning
- Web support at www.ricksteves.com, the most heavily visited European destination website
- Color maps and photos

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Athens: *City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Athens's essential sights, including the Acropolis, a tour of the Ancient Agora, the National Archaeological Museum, and more *Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money *What to eat and where to stay: Sip authentic ouzo at a sidewalk café, chat with locals over traditional Greek mezedes, and admire views of the Acropolis from your hotel rooftop *Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time *A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout *Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on-the-go *Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around on public transit, basic Greek phrases, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into the history and culture of Athens, Rick Steves Pocket Athens truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese!