Rick Steves France 2016

by Rick Steves and Steve Smith

Published 8 December 2015
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in France.

With this guide, you'll explore sleepy villages, romantic hill towns, and cosmopolitan cities, including Paris, Avignon, and Nice. Climb the Eiffel Tower, wander world-renowned museums, and dine at sidewalk cafes. Then escape to the sunny countryside, where you can explore castles of all shapes and sizes or pedal your way from village to vineyard. With its Swiss-like Alps, Italian-style Riviera, and Germanic Alsace, France offers Europe's greatest variety. A good vin rouge is never more than a stroll away.

Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

Rick Steves England

by Rick Steves

Published 20 December 2006

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in England.

In this guide, you'll find a mix of splendid cities, ever-so-quaint villages, historic ports, and seaside resorts. Visit the manors, museums, cathedrals, and castles that preserve England's history. Explore the scenic bays of Cornwall, hike the wild moors of Dartmoor, and discover why the Lake District is Londoners' favorite playground. Travel back in time at Stonehenge, tour the remnants of the Roman Empire along Hadrian's Wall, and see the ancient baths in the city of Bath. After a bustling day of sightseeing, relax at a neighborhood pub, sharing a chat and a pint with a friendly local.

Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn how to get around England by train, bus, or car, and discover 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.

Rick Steves' Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe's most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Munich City Center, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to Munich City Center, including when to go, how much it costs, and what to see once you're there. With Rick's knowledgeable writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Munich City Center is a tour guide in your pocket and on your smartphone.

Rick Steves' Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.


Rick Steves' Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Walk: Amsterdam City Center, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk through Amsterdam's center including where to start, how much time you need, and what's worth stopping for all for less than the cost of a cappuccino. With Rick's knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts about the things you encounter along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Walk: Amsterdam City Center is a tour guide in your pocket and on your smartphone.

Rick Steves' Walks and Tours are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.

Rick Steves' Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe's most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, Munich, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, including when to go, how much it costs, and what to see once you're there. With Rick's knowledgeable writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts about the museum along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, Munich is a tour guide in your pocket and on your smartphone.

Rick Steves' Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.

Rick Steves' Scandinavia

by Rick Steves

Published 30 March 1997
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia.

With this guide, you'll set sail to Europe's most prosperous corner a smoergasbord of Viking ships, deep green fjords, stave churches, brooding castles, and colorful farmhouses. Explore the sleek, modern capital cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn. Cruise through Stockholm's scenic archipelago, and sample the Baltic charms of Tallinn. Delve deep into Norway's scenic Sognefjord and bike through the idyllic Danish countryside on the castaway island of AEro. And take some time out from sightseeing to get your blood pumping in a steamy Finnish sauna.

Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations on what's worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

Rick Steves' Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Walk: Historic Paris, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk through the heart of Paris including where to start, how much time you need, and what's worth stopping for all for less than the cost of a cafe au lait. With Rick's knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts about the things you encounter along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Walk: Historic Paris is a tour guide in your pocket and on your smartphone.

Rick Steves' Walks and Tours are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.

Rick Steves Rome 2017

by Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw

Published 13 September 2016
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.

Rick Steves Germany 2016

by Rick Steves

Published 12 January 2016
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Germany.This guidebook takes you from fairy-tale castles, alpine forests, and quaint villages to the energetic Germany of today. Get the details on cruising the romantic Rhine or summiting the Zugspitze. Have a relaxing soak at a Black Forest mineral spa or take an exhilarating summer bobsled ride in the Bavarian Alps. Flash back to Berlin's turbulent past at Checkpoint Charlie then celebrate the rebirth of Dresden and its glorious Frauenkirche.Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around Germany by train, bus, and car. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

Europe Through the Back Door

by Rick Steves

Published 1 January 1982
A personal handbook of European travel describes some of the finest, least-visited places in Europe, offering an economical guide to Moscow nightlife, Irish bicycle trips, French chateaus, Greek islands, and more.

Rome

by Rick Steves

Published 1 March 2000
-- Features the best museums. St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, and the Coliseum

-- Includes information on the city's new trolleys and pedestrian-only streets

-- Covers sights, activities, restaurants, and lodgings personally visited by Steves and his staff


London

by Rick Steves

Published 25 March 1999
-- Covers the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's, and the Tower of London

Scandinavia

by Rick Steves

Published March 1996
Rick Steves' Back Door travel philosophy is for people who want to experience real countries, no matter what their travel budget. This newly updated edition covers Copenhagen, Oslo, the Fjords, Stockholm, and Helsinki. 34 maps. Illustrations.

Experience the culture like a localenjoy an evening meal of souvlaki at a breezy caf in Plaka and learn how to navigate Athens on the Metro. With up-to-date advice on which sights are worth your time and money and suggestions on good-value hotels and restaurants, Rick Steves helps travelers get the most out of every day and every dollar.

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when planning a Grand Tour of Europe. In this guide, Rick covers the best of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.

You'll find a healthy mix of big cities, small towns, and exciting regions, such as:

London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Prague, and BarcelonaRothenberg, Siena, Toledo, Hallstatt, and GimmelwaldProvence, the French Riviera, the Romantic Road, the Berner Oberland, and the Cinque TerreExclusive to the e-guide edition of Rick Steves' Best of Europe 2011 is coverage of Copenhagen, York, Edinburgh, Dublin, Ireland's Dingle Peninsula, Siena, and Toledo
Also included in this e-guide are 34 entertaining, informative, and fun Rick Steves travel videos. Travelers can watch Rick on a Soho dinner crawl, tour Italy's Hill towns, and see the best of Prague. Each 1-to-4-minute video highlights the top sights in Europe and includes a demonstration of how to pack light for your trip.

Rick Steves' Best of Europe 2011 with video provides up-to-date travel info on sights, hotels, and restaurants, and suggests trip plans that help travelers use their time well and spend their money wisely.

From England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, and Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps, Rick Steves' European Christmas with Video gets you a seat at the family feast, up in the loft with the finest choirs, and into the kitchen with grandma and her best-kept holiday secrets. With enchanting photos and more than a dozen recipes, this great gift book captures the spirit of the season perfectly.

Rick Steves' European Christmas with Video includes the following video segments:

Rick Steves reads the Biblical Christmas Story
Bath Bach Choir sings the Twelve Days of Christmas
Bath Abbey Choir of Boys and Men
Norwegian Girls Choir sings Carol of the Bells
Santa Lucia Day in Norway
Medieval Music in Burgundy
Phonema Faisons Rejouissance Noel traditionnel
Christmas Carols in Germany
Wilhelm-Loehe School Choir Da pacem Domine
Rick Steves interviews the Christkind
Concert in Cathedral, Salzburg
Silent Night
Shepherd Carols in Tuscany
Explanation of Nativity Scenes
Presepi Manger Scenes
Pope John Paul II, Final Christmas Midnight Mass
Sacred Music of Monks
Merry Christmas
Norwegian Girls Choir sings Joy to the World
Christmas Eve Around the World

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels.

The self-guided tours in this book will lead you on bike rides over cobblestone streets and on cruises through charming canals. Stop to smell the tulips as you hike past whirring windmills. Get inspired by the work of the Dutch Masters and visit the ultramodern European Parliament. When it's time for a break, sample fine chocolates or sip local beers each served in its own distinctive glass.

Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn how to get around the Low Countries by train, bus, or car, and discover 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.

Rick Steves' Best of Europe 2014

by Rick Steves

Published 10 September 2013
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when planning a Grand Tour of Europe. In this guide, Rick covers the best of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.

You'll find a healthy mix of big cities, small towns, and exciting regions, including:

London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, and Barcelona
Rothenberg, Bruges, Haarlem, Hallstatt, and Gimmelwald
Provence, the French Riviera, Germany's Romantic Road, Switzerland's Berner Oberland, and Italy's Cinque Terre

Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn how to find the right bus in Rome, an inexpensive crepe in Paris, and which museums and sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

This ebook and its features are best experienced on iOS or Android devices and the Kindle Fire.

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany.

With the self-guided tours in this book, you'll discover the geographic heart of Italy. Take the Renaissance Walk and tour the Uffizi Gallery to learn how Florence taught civilized living to the rest of Europe. Wander through the medieval city of Siena and find out what Pisa has to offer beyond the Leaning Tower. Relax in sunny Tuscan hill towns where you'll enjoy full-bodied wine, the world's best gelato, and the company of friendly locals.

Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn how to get around by train, bus, or rental car and get up-to-date advice on what's worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

This ebook and its features are best experienced on iOS or Android devices and the Kindle Fire.