Rick Steves Portugal 13th Edition Travel Guide

Edition Travel: Rick Steves Portugal is an English-language guidebook for planning a trip across Portugal, from Lisbon and Sintra to the Algarve and Porto. It combines destination coverage with self-guided walks, maps, dining and lodging suggestions, and practical planning resources.

At a glance

Covers destinations including Lisbon, Sintra, the Algarve, Évora, Coimbra and Porto.
Includes self-guided walking tours and detailed maps for exploring while travelling.
Offers food, lodging and sightseeing suggestions alongside a Portuguese phrase book, packing list and historical overview.
The listing describes the book as having over 500 pages, while product details specify 504 pages.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad destination coverage can help organize a multi-stop Portugal itinerary.
Walking tours and map content are useful for independent city visits.
Meal-cost breakdowns and practical planning resources support budget and trip preparation.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Rick Steves
Publication date	Aug. 19 2025
Edition	13th
Language	English
Print length	504 pages
ISBN-10	1641716533
ISBN-13	978-1641716536

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	436 g
Dimensions	11.68 x 2.16 x 20.32 cm

What to know before buying

The map detail may not satisfy every traveller. Customer feedback is mixed, with some finding the maps useful and others describing them as minimal. Consider whether the printed maps meet your navigation needs.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Travellers planning an independent trip across several parts of Portugal.
Readers who want walking routes, cultural context and practical planning advice in one guide.
Visitors looking for guidance on sights, food and lodging alongside trip-budget details.

Less suited to

Travellers who need extensive standalone cartography or rely on highly detailed maps for navigation.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 217 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the guide as informative and helpful for travel planning, with meal-cost breakdowns singled out as useful and the book viewed as a strong starting point. Map experiences are mixed, so travellers needing detailed navigation may want additional mapping. The strong aggregate rating is favourable overall, but ratings alone do not establish how well the guide fits any particular itinerary.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as informative and useful for travel planning.
Customers praise its meal-cost information and usefulness as a planning starting point.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on map quality is mixed, with some finding the maps good and others considering them minimal.

Frequently asked questions

What areas of Portugal does this guide cover?

The listing names Lisbon, Sintra, Salema, Cape Sagres, Lagos, Tavira, Évora, Nazaré, Batalha, Fátima, Tomar, Alcobaça, Óbidos, Coimbra, Porto and locations along the Douro.

Does the guide include maps and walking tours?

Yes. The listing claims detailed maps and self-guided walking tours of neighbourhoods and historic museums. Customer feedback is mixed on map usefulness, so this may not replace a dedicated map for every traveller.

What planning resources are included?

The listing describes a packing list, Portuguese phrase book, historical overview and recommended reading, as well as suggestions for sights, food and places to stay.

How long is this edition?

Product details list 504 pages for the 13th edition. The promotional description also says it has over 500 pages, which is consistent with that figure.