Rick Steves Rome 2012

• Provides current, first-hand recommendations
• Immerses readers in local culture
• Offers the independent traveler organized freedom

Rick Steves' Rome is a witty and informative look at this ancient city, and is packed with information. But Steves' guidebooks aren't famous for the information they include, but rather for what is left out. Rick Steves wades through all of the accommodations and tourist sites to choose for you where you need to go and what you need to do. In short, he is opinionated and proud of it. Our customers who find Rick and his books become devotees for life.

Rick Steves' Rome includes all the information you'll need to see Rome. In the introduction, he really does introduce you to Rome and Italian culture, including information about money, tipping, transportation, and communication. In the 'Orientation' section, he describes the city and gives you tips on getting to Rome, internet access, laundry, avoiding theft, Rome's metro, and tours in the city. You will also discover helpful listings of places to stay and places to eat in the back of the book.

But the meat of Rick Steves Rome is really composed of the sights, walks, and tours. Steves breaks Rome down into self-guided tours and walks. Easy-to-read maps make it simple to move from one location to the next. The walks are easy to follow paths through the city, and take you past some of her most breath-taking sights. Steves also gives you all the information you could want on the various tours that you can take in Rome, including cost, dress code, hours of operation, length of the tour, and finally a description of what you will be seeing, including historical and cultural backgrounds.

If you plan to see Rome, and you want to make sure you don't miss anything important, Rick Steves' Rome is the book for you!