Synopses & Reviews
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you
really need to know when visiting the island city of Venice.
Following the self-guided tours in this book, youll explore Venices most important landmarks and cruise the Grand Canal for a close-up look at the elegant palaces, bridges, and churches. Youll discover picturesque lanes, enjoy the best city views, and tour outlying islands in the lagoon. Dine at a romantic canal-side restaurant, or join the locals at a characteristic cicchetti bar and munch seafood-on-a-toothpick. As the stars shine over St. Marks Square, sway to the free music of café orchestras.
Ricks candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. Youll learn how to explore Venice hassle-free and get up-to-date advice on whats worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
About the Author
Rick Steves has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. Rick produces a public television series
(Rick Steves' Europe), a public radio show
(Travel with Rick Steves), and an app and podcast
(Rick Steves Audio Europe); writes a bestselling series of guidebooks and a nationally syndicated newspaper column; organizes guided tours that take thousands of travelers to Europe annually; and offers an information-packed website (RickSteves.com). With the help of his hardworking staff of 80 at Europe Through the Back Doorin Edmonds, Washington, just north of SeattleRick's mission is to make European travel fun, affordable, and culturally broadening for Americans.
Gene Openshaw is a writer, composer, tour guide, and lecturer on art and history. Specializing in writing walking tours of Europe's cultural sights, Gene has coauthored 10 of Rick's books and contributes to Rick's public television series. As a composer, Gene has written a full-length opera (Matter), a violin sonata, and dozens of songs. He lives near Seattle with his daughter, and roots for the Mariners in good times and bad.