You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany. With the self-guided tours in this book, you’ll discover the geographic heart of Italy. Take the Renaissance Walk and tour the Uffizi Gallery to learn how Florence taught civilized living to the rest of Europe. Wander through the medieval city of Siena and find out what Pisa has to offer beyond the Leaning Tower. Relax in sunny Tuscan hill towns where you’ll enjoy full-bodied wine, the world’s best gelato, and the company of friendly locals. Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You’ll learn how to get around by train, bus, or rental car and get up-to-date advice on what’s worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
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Rick Steves is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans. He gives travelers inside information on where to stay, what to visit, and how to get there—economically and hassle-free. With Rick as their guide, travelers can delve into European culture, make friends with the locals, and experience everything Europe has to offer.
Rick has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. His traveler’s library of over 50 best-selling books and videos have sold more than two million copies and his award-winning television series, Rick Steves’ Europe, is now in its seventh season. He also organizes and leads tours of Europe and offers an information-packed website. Rick lives in Edmonds, WA, just north of Seattle, with his family.
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 co-authored eight 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.
Rick has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. His traveler’s library of over 50 best-selling books and videos have sold more than two million copies and his award-winning television series, Rick Steves’ Europe, is now in its seventh season. He also organizes and leads tours of Europe and offers an information-packed website. Rick lives in Edmonds, WA, just north of Seattle, with his family.
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 co-authored eight 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.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have both Rick Steve's paris and florence guides. Both are excellent (as are his audio tours which can be downloaded free). His free-standing guides are full of useful/practical information without overwhelming the reader with more. This guide probably contains the info normally requiring 2-3 guides. The guide contains a lot of useful, time saving tips and helps prioritise sites for visitors short on time. It has just the right balance of history/culture for the average traveler and logistical museum ticket/transportation tips, and addresses.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We had a copy of Rick Steves' Italy guide but later got an opportunity to browse this Florence & Tuscany guide. There is more detail in this localized guide, so we took both for our trip. For self-guided tours through the museums, this local guide is better.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Used the 2010 version this past Summer and was essential. Got the 2011 as soon as it was released. Reading it post-journey was like visiting an old friend. Many suggestions in the book make even more sense after being there. We trust Rick Steves guides.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Extremely Helpful
The part I liked best was his self-guided museum tours and walks, and the ranking of sights by what is most important to see. It really helped me budget my time. Read more
Published 4 months ago by TikiWiki
Excellent guide for the detailed-oriented...
Having used two different "Steves'" guides in a recent trip to Italy, I was very impressed. Info always seems accurate! Read more
Published 9 months ago by R. Smith
best travel guide
Bought all Rick Steve's books for all the cities we visited on Europe. They are very helpful in everyway! Wouldn't travel without one!
Published 11 months ago by Vikigator1
Rick Steve's Guide to Florence & Tuscany
The information and suggestions in this guidebook to Florence and Pisa are certain to make our visit to those places extremely enjoyable. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Herbert A. Hutchinson
Rick Steves does it again...
Love it, love it, love it. This summer, my wife and I will be taking our family of three adult children plus Mom to Italy. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Matthew H. Booher
Florence and Tuscany
Rick Steves does a good job of getting the proper information to the traveler. All of his suggestions are good suggestions regarding banking, transportation and interesting... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sandie
A big disappointment!
While I usually am a big fan of Rick Steve's guidebooks to Italy, I do NOT recommend the Kindle version of his Florence and Tuscany 2011. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Grace E. Hinrichs
Not too helpful
I have been very happy with other Steeves' books but this one is less helpful than some others.
The page after detailed page on the Uffizzi was too much and that the... Read more
The page after detailed page on the Uffizzi was too much and that the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by LBuuz
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