I'm trying to decide on the best map to use in Venice. I tend to favor the laminated type but I'm open to all suggestions. I'd really appreciate all recommendations and opinions.

Thanks,
Buddy

If you do a text search, you will get many differing opinions. We used National Geographic's laminated map and found it very useful.

I like the "Streetwise Guides".

There's a spinoff of Streetwise called Artwise, which highlights several of the museums and other tourist sights. Brief descriptions of the highlighted sights are on the back.

see, I don't like the Artwise maps because they concentrate on the museums to the detriment of other sights, in my opinion.
Streetwise Venice has been perfect for me during my visits.

Any guidebook map plus a compass (I got one for three bucks at a hardware store.)Or you can just follow the signs.

we tore out the Venice map from our Rough Guide to Venice guidebook. The map was easy to use and,most important,waterproof!

I really don't like repeating myself but I'll make an exception. Hands down, the absolute best map of Venice is "The Illustrated Venice Map," published by Magnetic North, a division of Draughtsman, Ltd in the UK (the map is printed in Italy). It's a bit large to carry around but, if I were a novice, I wouldn't hesitate using it in public. For convenience, I scan sections and print out each section and use as needed.

Streetwise is much better that Artwise, especially if you blow it up 200%. Even though Streetwise does not name all the calle (whereas Magnetic North does, mostly) they highlight the main drags in yellow which can offer terrific time-saving adventures without much risk of getting lost.

I own every map published on Venice. These two are at the top of my list of favorites.

We bought Streetwise and another map before we left for Venice last month. Did essentially the same for Verona, Munich, Vienna and London. Found that it's a waste of time and money if you are using public transportation there. (Tube, U-bahn, S-bahn, trains, trams, etc.)When you buy your tickets you will be given maps that are not only up-to-date, but they are FREE.

Highly recommend Streetwise. It is quite detailed. Also it is laminated and folds easily. It is small enough to carry comfortably. We have used Streetwise maps everywhere and they always get us where we want to go.

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Another vote for "Illustrated Venice Map."

It seems to have EVERY street and alleyway. And the print is more readable than on other maps...which is a plus for me because reading small print is very difficult for me.

However, it is a bit cumbersome to use. When you unfold it, it is quite large. And unfortunately, it is not laminated. But I felt that it's completeness more than made up for any deficits.

I ordered it online. I can find the website for you if you are interested. Have a great trip.

I found the Rough Guide map very good (this is a separate, waterproof map, not just one out of a guidebook). It seemed to have every tiny street name on but wasn't too big to carry round.

USe the free map you get with the Venice Card!

We use Streetwise.

I use Streetwise too. There's a good map in the Eyewitness Guide as well.

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I actually prefer using the maps in my Access Venice guidebook. The book divides the city into about 6 sections, with a map for each section.

The Access books are easily my favorite guidebooks when visiting the cities of Italy.

I like the Artwise maps, but maps & Venice are, well, kind of useless in my opinion. Just wander around lost, it is much more fun.

The Rough Guide map to Venice, sold as just the map, not with the book, is excellent for detail.

If you hope to get lost in beautiful Venice, this isn't the map to have.