Glide along the canals and meander down the cobblestone alleys as you soak up the art, history, and culture of Venice with Rick Steves by your side. Inside Rick Steves Venice you'll find: 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 Useful resources including a packing list, an Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading 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 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!

Journey to the Center of Venice, Italy! "Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go." -Truman Capote And if you've yet to experience this hypnotic, floating city-what are you waiting for? Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise, 5-day guide to Venice-one of the world's most unique cities to visit! 5-Day Travel Guide to Unforgettable Italian Travel Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have some idea but could use a treasure trove of great insider tips? Well, read on! You see, we know your trip begins long before you even book the flight, so this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know BEFORE you go-and much, much more you'll thank us for! Passport to European Travel Guides Features: * Dynamite Insider Tips-for tourists! We give you the scoop on everything from local etiquette to saving money! * 5-Day Suggested Itinerary-cover the best spots the city has to offer in 5 magical days! * Luxury Sleeps, Luxury Eats-our best recommendations for ultimate Venetian luxury * Budget Sleeps, Budget Eats-best spots for travelers on a budget * Map- of Venice, Italy * City Snapshot-language, currency, airports, country code + more! * Before You Go-there are some things you need to know! * Getting in the Mood-with a few great films and books to enjoy before you go! * Local Tourist Information-where to find it once you're on the ground in Italy * Overview-of Venice * Italian Phrases For Emergencies-least you'll know how to holler, "Help!" * Climate + Best Times to Travel-to Venice! * All About Tours-By bike, boat, bus or special interest and walking tours + our top recommendations with links and more! * Venice Nightlife-the best bars, clubs, live music, theater and dancing * Lots more-we aim to get you in the know!

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Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Venice is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Italy and Europe. Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights―all divided by neighborhood―we make planning your days easy. Save time and space by having Venice's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook: UP-TO-DATE: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget. GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Paris has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day. INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section. PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips and essential Italian phrases. COVERS: Basilica di San Marco, the Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, the Ca' d'Oro, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Gallerie dell'Accademia, Murano, Santa Maria della Salute, the Rialto Bridge, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Torcello, gondola rides, Venetian glass, and more! ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Planning to visit other Italian destinations? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Rome, Fodor's 25 Best Florence, and Fodor's Essential Italy.

Rick Steves Pocket guidebooks truly are a tour guide in your pocket. This colorful, compact guidebook includes Rick's advice for prioritizing your time, whether you're spending 1 or 7 days in Venice. Everything a busy traveler needs is easy to access: a neighborhood overview, city walks and tours, sights, handy food and accommodations charts, an appendix packed with information on trip planning and practicalities, and a fold-out city map. Rick Steves' Pocket Venice includes the following walks and tours: St. Mark's Square Tour St. Mark's Basilica Tour Doge's Palace Tour Frari Church Tour St. Mark's to Rialto Walk Rialto to Frari Church Walk St. Mark's to San Zaccaria Walk

Learn the Ins and Outs of Traveling to Venice from an Expert - Erica Stewart The Insider ́s Guide to Women Travel to this Amazing City! Venice is one of the world's most magical cities; a floating treasure trove of incredible architectural wonders and a floating hub seemingly untouched by the passing of time. Renowned as the City of Water, Venice is at the top of every woman's must-see list, whether for the first time, or tenth. Whether alone or in company. Romantic at its core and mesmerizing in every way, Venice is the ideal holiday destination for any adventurous woman looking for that once-in-a-lifetime, totally unforgettable experience. Yet Venice can also be a challenge, thanks to its ever-present crowds and its reputation as Italy's most expensive and crowded city. Need a hand with the whats, wheres, hows and whens? Then let The Venice Travel Guide for Women lead you through the cobblestone mazes, over the historic bridges, along the charming canals and into the core of its most popular attractions. We'll help you discern the good from the over-priced, the average from the above-par and, most of all, share innumerable insider tips to help you make the most of your visit to Venice. Discover her gorgeously feminine sides, her top beauty spas, best shopping, delectable food and, most of all, the wonderful way in which she glistens under the light of the moon. If you pack nothing else in your hand-luggage, make sure this guide-book is top of the list. It may just turn out to be the best travel companion you'll ever need in Venice.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME ON EARTH Discover Venice & the Veneto with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with exhaustive practical information and our experts' honest independent recommendations. Whether you plan to explore the world's first Ghetto, take a stroll around Burano or voyage out to far-flung Torcello, The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto will show you the perfect places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto: Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for every step of every kind of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: San Marco, Dorsoduro, San Polo and Santa Croce, Cannaregio, Central Castello, Eastern Castello, The Canal Grande, the northern islands, the southern islands, Padua and the southern Veneto, Vicenza, Verona and around, and the northern Veneto. Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Venice & the Veneto. Meticulous mapping: always full colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Navigate the Canal Grande, Dorsoduro and many more locations without needing to get online. Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including the distinguishing 99m-high Campanile bell tower - the tallest structure in the city - and the breathtaking town of Bassano del Grappa, its vibrant 12th century buildings reflecting back at themselves in the shimmering river below. Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Venice, the Veneto and Verona's best sights and top experiences. Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Venice & the Veneto, with coverage of history, Venetian painting, sculpture and architecture and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. You might also be interested in our Rough Guide to Italy, Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget and Rough Guide Audio Phrasebook and Dictionary to Italian. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.