Rick Steves Venice 2012

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

Rick Steves' Venice 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' Venice includes all the information you'll need to see Venice. In the introduction, he really does introduce you to Venice 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 Venice, internet access, laundry, avoiding theft, Venice'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 Venice is really composed of the sights, walks, and tours. Steves breaks Venice down into self-guided tours and walks, including a Grand Canal Cruise, an Academia tour, a Lagoon tour, a St. Marks to Rialto walk, and many more. 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 Venice, 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.

Far from forcing you to stay in the city, Rick Steves' Venice also offers you various day trips outside of Venice, including Padua and Verona. If you plan to see Venice, and you want to make sure you don't miss anything important, Rick Steves' Venice is the book for you!