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The idea of an audio tour you might experience in a museum has now been borrowed for travel guidebooks! Rick Steves has apps for Apple and Android products. You can download floor plans of a museum, download an audio tour of the Sistine Chapel and a walking tour of Vienna. Listen to Rick Steves' overview of his app offerings.  

No longer do you need to bury your head in a book, you can listen to his information and musings as you are looking at the scenery, art work or buildings. Brilliant!

Now, as a writer and romantic, it is hard to admit that books are going virtual - but I believe there still is a place for books, and I enjoy reading them thoroughly before a trip while planning an itinerary. But on-the-spot audio information is invaluable and saves space in your bag!

This page will guide you to the app store -- download, listen, learn and enjoy! Share any other apps you find useful for travel and/or other guide book companies whose apps you use!