Rick Steves Portugal

Rick Steves Portugal guidebook provides essential tips on trip planning, including how to get around the country. The book features a rushed 2-week itinerary, good basic information on the biggest sites, and helpful information on transportation options. It also includes free walking tours and a 10 percent increase to restaurants and museums to bring it up to date. However, it lacks information on Madeira and the Azores. The guidebook may be worth the price for anyone visiting Portugal for the first time. Some readers wish the walking tours had more detail, maps with more street names, and that Rick Steves would dump his $ rating for restaurants and accommodations. Many seem to have given up on his recommendations of hotels and restaurants, instead choosing to combine this book with the Lonely Planet version for the best overall look at options. While the book is informative, one reviewer was disappointed that the entire book is black and white, making it harder to visualize places, food, and people. Overall, readers find the book helpful for sightseeing and saving money on activities and events. However, it may not be the best fit for those who want detailed insights on all possible attractions.