We're staying in Rione Monti (Rome) for 4 nights at the end of a 2 1/2 week vacation in Italy in early Fall. This is our second time in Rome. Usually by the end of the vacation taking a walk that relies on serendipity is less appealing than at the beginning of the trip; perhaps you've been there, ha! Since we're already taking several guided tours on this trip I'm looking for a self-guided walk in Monti that focuses on the beauty of the streets, facades and shop windows, and that amazing Italian sense of design. The idea is to enjoy the stroll, not so much to sight see. We've not interested in shopping but in taking in street views, facades, little street-side gardens, winding cobblestone streets. We stayed in Trastevere the first time in Rome and just loved the beauty (colors, light, vibrance, every day life) of the old neighborhood. I've spent several hours searching for a self guided walk that is similar to these ideas. I've found several articles that suggest streets in Monti but that's it so far. Does anyone have any ideas?
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I would suggest you just Google Rome free walking tour. They are great tours, and work for tips. Often they have nightlife tours that they charge for that take you to reasonably priced restaurants and night clubs, etc.
A good tour guide can show you more than you will most likely see on your own. Especially in such an important travel city as Rome.