⭐ Highlight
Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri)
Enclosed limestone bridge linking Doge's Palace to the prisons — last view condemned saw of Venice.
Typical duration
15 min
Price
Free outside; only inside via Doge's Palace
From port
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Transfer time
35 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
medium
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Mid-morning while at Piazza San Marco; best photo from Ponte della Paglia.
Getting there from the port
From Piazza San Marco walk past Doge's Palace to Ponte della Paglia.
🚌 Best transport: ferry💶 Cost: Included in vaporetto fare