You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the City of Light聴Paris. With the self-guided tours in this book, you鈥檒l explore the grand Champs-Elys茅es, the eye-popping Eiffel Tower, and the radiant cathedral of Notre-Dame. Learn how to save money and avoid the lines at the Louvre and Orsay Museums. Enjoy the ambience of Parisian neighborhoods, and take a day trip to the glittering palace of Versailles, or to the Champagne-soaked city of Reims. Then grab a caf茅 cr猫me at a sidewalk caf茅 and listen to the hum of the city. You鈥檒l see why Paris remains at the heart of global culture. Rick鈥檚 candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful neighborhoods. You鈥檒l learn how to navigate the Paris M茅tro, 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.

From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. With this book, you鈥檒l trace Italian culture from Rome鈥檚 Colosseum to Michelangelo鈥檚 David to the bustling elegance of Milan. Experience the art-drenched cities of Venice and Florence, explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, and learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Discover the villages of Tuscany and Umbria and the lazy rhythms of the Cinque Terre. Shop at local market stalls, sip a cappuccino at an outdoor caf茅, and pick up a picknic lunch at an allimentari. Relax and enjoy the life of Bella Italia!

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in London. With the self-guided tours in this book, you鈥檒l explore historic Big Ben, bustling Trafalgar Square, and the Tower of London聴home of the crown jewels. Learn how to save time and money on the Tube, and how to avoid the mobs at the Changing of the Guard. Investigate London鈥檚 world-class museums, where you can trace Western civilization from the Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Van Gogh and Picasso. Venture into Soho鈥檚 theater district for a glitzy musical or a delicious Indian dinner. End a great day at a neighborhood pub, sharing a pint and a chat with a friendly local. Rick鈥檚 candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful London neighborhoods. You鈥檒l learn how to get around by bus and on the Tube, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour