Venice Doge's Palace Official Entry Visit
Overview
The Bridge of Sighs, or Ponte dei Sospiri, is one of Venice’s most famous and evocative landmarks.
Built in 1600, this enclosed limestone bridge connects the interrogation rooms of the Doge’s Palace to the historic prisons across the Rio di Palazzo.
Its name comes from the legend that prisoners would sigh as they caught their last glimpse of Venice through the small stone-barred windows before being led to their cells.
Designed by architect Antonio Contin, the bridge is a masterpiece of Baroque elegance, featuring finely carved stonework and a graceful arch that contrasts its somber history.
Visible only from the outside unless accessed through a visit to the Doge’s Palace, the bridge is not just an architectural marvel but also a symbol of Venice’s once-mighty justice system.
A stroll across the Bridge of Sighs offers a moving connection to the city’s past—a blend of beauty, mystery, and melancholy that leaves a lasting impression on every visitors.
What's Included
- 24h Digital Assistance Service
- Bridge of Sighs Official Entry Visit
- All Fees and Taxes
- Doge's Palace Official Entry Visit
- 24h Customers Care Service
- Hosted Meeting Point
- Transportation Service
- Live Guide Service
Meeting Location
Doge's Palace
Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice 30124, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Doge's Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bridge of Sighs
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- 24h Customers Care Service.
- Hosted Meeting Point.
- Transportation Service.
- Live Guide Service.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Doge's Palace Official Entry Visit is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Doge’s Palace Official Entry Visit will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 24h Digital Assistance Service
- Bridge of Sighs Official Entry Visit
- All Fees and Taxes
- Doge's Palace Official Entry Visit
- 24h Customers Care Service
- Hosted Meeting Point
- Transportation Service
- Live Guide Service
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
