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!

Inside Rick Steves Sicily you'll find: * Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Sicily * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favourites * Top sights and hidden gems, from Mount Etna and the Byzantine mosaics of Monreale to the Ballarò street market and Siracusa's puppet museum * How to connect with culture: Savour seafood-centric cuisine made from ancient recipes, catch an opera performance at the Teatro Massimo, or sample authentic Marsala wine * 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 local Nero d'Avola * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighbourhoods and incredible museums * Detailed maps for exploring on the go * Useful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and useful Italian phrases * Over 450 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down * Complete, up-to-date information on Palermo, Cefalù, Trapani and the West Coast, Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, Ragusa and the Southeast, Catania, Taormina, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Sicily. Expanding your trip? Check out Rick Steves Italy.

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.

With Rick Steves, Nice and the French Riviera are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera includes: * Rick's first-hand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in Nice and the French Riviera, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps * Top sights and local experiences: Explore medieval town centres and admire the works of Chagall and Matisse. Relax on seafront promenades and pebble beaches, stroll the yacht-filled harbours, and drive scenic coastal roads. * Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Nice & the French Riviera is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Extending your trip? Try Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera. Exploring more of France? Pick up Rick Steves France for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential planning information.

This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes: * Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in the Basque Country with coverage of St. Jean-de-Luz, the Bay of Biscay, and Bayonne, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps * Top sights and local experiences: Visit the Eglise St. Jean Baptiste, stroll the Plaza de la Constitucion, and get a taste of both France and Spain * Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Basque Country: Spain & France is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Exploring more of Spain? Pick up Rick Steves Spain for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential planning information.

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!

With Rick Steves, Sevilla, Granada, and Andalucia are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes: * Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, Andalucia, and Spain's southern coast, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps * Top sights and local experiences: Explore the lush gardens of the Alhambra in Granada and dance the Flamenco in Sevilla. Sample authentic tapas, visit the great mosque of Cordoba, and meander down winding streets in search of the best sangria * Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Sevilla, Granada & Andalucia is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Exploring more of Spain? Pick up Rick Steves Spain for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential planning information.

With Rick Steves, Normandy is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves France includes: * Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Normandy's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps * Top sights and local experiences: Visit the Big Clock in Rouen that dates back to the Renaissance, and see the famed Bayeux Tapestry. Pay your respects at the D-Day beaches, and cross the causeway towards the towering Mont St. Michel. Savor creamy Camembert, sip fresh local cider, or take a bike ride through the countryside * Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Normandy is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Exploring beyond Normandy? Pick up Rick Steves France for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.

Hit England's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of England! - Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money - Short itineraries covering the best of London, Bath, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Liverpool, the Lake District, and York, including Windsor Castle, Cambridge, Oxford, Stonehenge, and more - Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps - The best local culture, flavours, and more, including insightful walks through museums, historic sights, and atmospheric neighbourhoods - Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around - Over 400 full-colour pages with detailed maps and vibrant photos throughout - Suggestions for day trips and excursions Experience England's Old World sophistication and modern-day excitement for yourself with Rick Steves Best of England! Planning a longer trip? Pick up Rick Steves England, an in-depth guide perfect for spending more than two weeks exploring England.

* Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money * Two-day itineraries covering Venice, the Cinque Terre, Florence, the Hill Towns of Central Italy, Rome, Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast * Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps * The best local culture, flavours, and more, including insightful walks through museums, historic sights, and atmospheric neighbourhoods * Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around * Over 500 full-colour pages with detailed maps and vibrant photos throughout * Suggestions for day trips to Milan, Lake Como, Pisa, Verona, and Padua Experience Italy's Old World romance and New World excitement for yourself with Rick Steves Best of Italy! Planning a longer trip? Pick up Rick Steves Italy, an in-depth guide perfect for spending more than two weeks exploring Italy.

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.

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 favourites - 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 neighbourhoods and world-class museums like the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert - Day trips to Windsor, Cambridge, and Stonehenge - Detailed neighbourhood 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 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!

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Budapest. Admire opulent Golden Age architecture, soak in a thermal bath, and wander the winding streets of old villages: with Rick Steves, Budapest is yours to discover! Inside Rick Steves Budapest you'll find: - Fully updated comprehensive coverage of Budapest, as well as day trips to Gödöllö Palace, Lázár Lovaspark, Holókö, the Danube Bend, Szentendre, Visegrád, Esztergom, and more - Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favourites - Top sights and hidden gems, from the ornate Parliament building and the Széchnyi Baths to local unicum distilleries (Hungary's favourite spirit!) - How to connect with local culture: Catch a world-class opera performance, dive into a bowl of goulash, or sample paprika at the Great Market Hall - 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 pálinka - Self-guided walking tours of lively neighbourhoods and historic museums - Detailed neighbourhood maps for exploring on the go - Useful resources including a packing list, a Hungarian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading - Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Budapest. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Eastern Europe.

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Europe. With Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door, you'll learn how to: - Plan your itinerary and maximize your time - Pack light and right - Find good-value hotels and restaurants - Travel smoothly by train, bus, car, and plane - Avoid crowds and tourist scams - Hurdle the language barrier - Understand cultural differences and connect with locals - Save money while enjoying the trip of a lifetime After 40+ years of exploring Europe, Rick considers this travel skills handbook his life's work, and with his expert introductions to the top destinations in Europe, choosing your next trip will be easy and stress-free. Using the travel skills in this book, you'll experience the culture like a local, spend less money, and have more fun.

After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite articles and essays together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff in the Swiss Alps, and hear a French farmer's defense of foie gras. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. Wry, insightful, and full of Rick's signature humor, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel.

With Rick Steves, the Scottish Highlands are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Scotland includes: - Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the Highlands' best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips for how to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps - Top sights and local experiences: Follow the Speyside Whisky Trail, cut through the Cairngorms, and kayak across Loch Lomond. Hike the craggy landscapes, hop a ferry to the Isle of Skye, or watched kilted athletes test their strength in the Highland Games - Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track - Full coverage of Oban & the Inner Hebrides, Glencoe & Fort William, Inverness & Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, and more With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Scottish Highlands is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Exploring beyond the Highlands? Pick up Rick Steves Scotland for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.

* Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money * Short itineraries covering Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Andalucía's White Hill Towns, and Sevilla * Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps * The best of local culture, flavors, and more, including insightful walks through museums, historic sights, and atmospheric neighborhoods * Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around * Over 400 full-color pages with detailed maps and vibrant photos throughout * Suggestions for side trips to Montserrat and Figueres, Basque Country, Santiago de Compostela, El Escorial, Segovia, Salamanca, Córdoba, and Spain's South Coast Experience Spain's old world romance and new world excitement for yourself with Rick Steves Best of Spain! Planning a longer trip? Pick up Rick Steves Spain, an in-depth guide perfect for spending more than two weeks exploring Spain.

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!

With Rick Steves, Northern Ireland is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Ireland includes: *Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in Northern Ireland, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps *Top sights and local experiences: Tour the Dunluce Castle or Giant's Causeway along the Antrim Coast, spend a day marveling at zoology specimens and ancient treasures at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, and contemplate Derry's political murals *Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on trackWith selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Northern Ireland is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Exploring further? Pick up Rick Steves Ireland for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information.

Hit Scotland's can't-miss sights, bites, and history in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Scotland! - Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money - Two-day itineraries covering Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews, the Highlands, and the Isle of Skye - Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps - The best of local culture, flavours, and haunts, including walks through the most interesting neighbourhoods and museums - Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around - Over 80 full-colour maps and vibrant photos Experience the magic of Scotland for yourself with Rick Steves Best of Scotland! Planning a longer trip? Rick Steves Scotland is the classic, in-depth guide to spending more than two weeks exploring the country.

Hit Germany's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Germany! Inside you'll find: - Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money - Short itineraries covering Munich, Bavaria, Rothenburg and the Romantic Road, the Rhine Valley, and Berlin, plus Salzburg, Austria - Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps - The best of local culture, flavours, and haunts, including walks through museums and atmospheric neighbourhoods - Trip-planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around - Over 400 full-colour pages with maps and vibrant photos - Suggestions for side trips to Dachau Memorial, Würzburg, Nürnburg, Burg Eltz, Cologne, Baden-Baden, Frankfurt, Dresden, and Hamburg Experience the old-world romance and modern-day excitement of Germany with Rick Steves. Planning a longer trip? Pick up Rick Steves Germany, the classic, in-depth guide to spending two weeks or more exploring the country.

From ordering tapas in Madrid to making new friends in Costa del Sol, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Spain. Rick Steves offers well-tested Spanishwords and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find: Key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spellingAn English-Spanish and Spanish-English dictionaryTips for small talk and local lingo with Rick's signature sense of humor A tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line for the Guggenheim Bilbao (no internet connection required!) Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves Spanish Phrase Book is an essential item for any

With Rick Steves, Rothenburg and the Rhine are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Germany includes: - Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in Rothenburg and the Rhine, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps - Top sights and local experiences: Tour breathtaking Neo-Gothic churches and hike to riverside ruins. Cruise along the Rhine past castles and vineyards, or take the scenic route through quaint countryside villages on the Romantic Road. Cheers with locals over a pint in a biergarten, and enjoy a hearty meal of bratwurst or schnitzel - Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Rothenburg & the Rhine is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Exploring beyond Rothenburg and the Rhine? Pick up Rick Steves Germany for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.

* Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money * Two-day itineraries covering Dublin, Kilkenny, Kinsale, Kenmare and the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Town and Peninsula, County Clare, Galway, Aran Islands, Belfast, Portrush, and the Antrim Coast * Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps * The best of local culture, flavours, and more, including insightful walks through the most interesting neighbourhoods and museums * Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around * Over 350 full-color pages with detailed maps and vibrant photos throughout * Suggestions for side trips to Valley of the Boyne, Wicklow Mountains, Rock of Cashel, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Connemara and Mayo, Bangor, and Derry Experience Ireland's legendary warmth and beauty for yourself with Rick Steves Best of Ireland! Planning a longer trip? Pick up Rick Steves Ireland, an in-depth guide perfect for spending more than two weeks exploring Ireland.