The VAP MAP Pocket Venice Vaporetto Guide
Now You Know Where They Go.
One of the most useful things to understand during your visit to Venice is how the vaporetto – Venice’s public waterbus – system works. Getting a handle on it allows you to take in more of the city without wearing yourself out, helping you make the most out of the limited time you have. The vaporetto system can seem overwhelming at first glance (and even for seasoned locals), and ACTV’s map is unfortunately barely comprehensible. The result is that too often, by the time you begin to get your vaporetto “sea legs,” it’s time to leave!
Enter the Vap Map vaporetto map and guide: under $2 and now available in three print sizes. It’s the most convenient way to make sure you never miss the boat.
The One-and-Only: Complete, Portable, Easy to Understand.
“I found the Vap Map to be an indispensable tool… It was our first time [to Venice], and it made all the difference in our ability to get around efficiently. I would highly recommend it…for the first time visitor or seasoned Venice traveller.”
- Jason O., USA
“If only I’d had the Vap Map when I first started coming to Venice. I wouldn’t have waited ages standing at the wrong Rialto stop…”
- Jackie B., U.K.
“…what a difference it makes to walk to the CORRECT landing at a [massive] stop like San Zaccaria…”
- Andy S., USA
“We [bought] a 72-hour pass so we could tour the lagoon islands and enjoy the full Grand Canal experience. We spent much of that time consulting your Vap Map and would highly recommend its concise format and helpful content!
- Jennifer S., USA
“Very useful, and a good value…”
- Nigel W., U.K.
Navigate the system better than a local.
Millions of tourists miss seeing much of Venice or simply pay too much for vaporetto tickets, because there’s no time to understand the system before they use it. The Venetian Vap Map solves the problem, packing all you need to know about the vaporetto into a handy map that’s as easy to carry as it is to understand.
- It’s current: the electronic format allows us to update it as changes occur.
- It’s handy: download, print, and fold one into the appropriate format, then stash in a handy pocket to reference anytime to find the route you need.
- It’s available in two paper sizes so you can get the perfect fit, either letter-sized, 8.5 x 11″, or A4. Just select the format that’s right for you.
- Maps come in three sizes: Mini (folds to wallet size, 8 maps to a page, two pages, smallest type), Regular (four maps to a page, medium type, four pages) or Large (2 maps to a page, regualar type, seven pages).
Each Vap Map includes:
- Downloadable pages with individual maps of each line and route, grouped logicially: City-center routes, those that encircle Venice, and those that cross the lagoon,
- ACTV system overview and Instructions for Use and reminders to help you travel like a local from the first time you board.
- Common vaporetto vocabulary translated into English
- Layouts for ten most confusing landing group configurations: San Zaccaria, Piazzale Roma, Fondamente Nove, Lido, and more, helping you avoid wandering the up and down the riva looking for the appropriate stop.
Choose the Vap Map version that’s right for you:
| Map size | Letter (8.5×11″) | A4 | ||
| MINI | 8 maps per page (wallet-sized), Smallest type |  |
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| REGULAR | 4 maps per page, 4 pages, Regular type |  |
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| LARGE | 2 maps per page, 7 pages, Larger type |  |
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Your choice, $1.75. Download immediately after purchase.
No Paypal account required. Secure payment transactions may conducted using your Paypal account or with any credit card you choose. Your transaction payment will be made to Illustrata Press.
You will be able to download the Vap Map immediately after your purchase; you’ll have 48-hours or three attempts, whichever comes first. If you have any problems, please contact Illustrata Press at support@illustratapress.com.
Vap Map FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS:
- For the Large size, fold in half (we recommend print-side out).
- For the Regular size: fold each page length-wise with the print side out, then in half, leaving the title as the first page.
- Follow these illustrated folding instructions to create your Mini Vap Map
For additional ease of use, we also recommend picking up a plastic document protector available at any office supply store.
For current timetables, download the free, companion
VAPORETTO SCHEDULE from HelloVenezia.
