This is a delightful new addition to the series, whose unique sales point is walking routes on 'bird's eye view' (isometric) mapping. Exploring Rome with this guide is like being taken by a friend who knows all the best restaurants, shops and attractions. It reveals not only the hotspots but the atmosphere of the city, district by district, plus plenty of hidden secrets. The mapping is uniquely easy to use because it shows the street plan as well as the look of your surroundings. The routes are in all the most interesting areas of Rome, plus a few on the outskirts. Most are about an hour long or can be joined together easily for longer expeditions.

Co-author John Fort has lived in the city for many years, and is a respected tour guide.