Rick Steves' Rome 2006 [Paperback]

Rick Steves (Author), Gene Openshaw (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rick Steves | Publication Date: August 23, 2005

Who but Rick Steves can tell travellers the best way to see St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Coliseum? With "Rick Steves' Rome 2006", travellers can experience the best of everything Rome has to offer - economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, "Rick Steves' Rome 2006" includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick's newest "back door" discoveries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Revised edition (August 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566917328
• ISBN-13: 978-1566917322
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,342,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steves Rome Guidebook, December 11, 2005

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familyman (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rick Steves' Rome 2006 (Paperback)

We lucked onto this book in a "free" bookshelf at a hostel in Switzerland, and although I questoned my sanity as I carried it for 2 weeks before using it, in the we end found it extremely useful. The walking tours are very well done, and give you much of the detail of a guided tour without the need to do it on someone else's schedule. The tip for how to get into the Colosseum without waiting in the ticket line there would have more than paid for the book, even if we had paid for it twice! Highly recommended. We had a place to stay already lined up, so I can't comment on the lodging and eatery recommendations in the book-we didnt use them. Go to hostelz.com for places to stay!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rome - Rick Steves, January 7, 2006

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Carole L. Haley (FLA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rick Steves' Rome 2006 (Paperback)

We used an earlier version of this book on our honeymoon and I am going to purchase one for my daughter-in-law and her girlfriends to take with them to Rome. The walking tour is wonderful and if you time it right you end up at the Spanish Steps at nightfall. Buildings take on a special glow and the changing colors and sounds of people having fun are a real treat. We ate at a local place near Vatican City serving a buffet of appetizers, local wine on the table, local people!
We even ripped pages out to slip in our pockets on our Roman adventures.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steves' Rome, March 20, 2006

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C. Powell (bakersfield, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rick Steves' Rome 2006 (Paperback)

While there are literally dozens of Rome guides, Rick Steves provides more than the highlights of Rome's vast array of neighborhoods, museums, antiquities, and cathedrals. His insider tips are just what the traveler needs to avoid lines, take great walks, and organize your time. As an experienced traveler, I thought the book might be too basic, but greatly enjoyed his writing style and organization. His tips on neighborhood restaurants is perfect for those who want to combine museum/cathedral hopping with a convenient, untouristy meal. I look forward to using Rick's guides for other cities.