We unexpectedly walked through the Bridge of Sighs as we ventured through Doge's Palace (you're better off buying the city pass before you arrive or just as you arrive in Venice or you'll end up probably spending more than it's worth getting into one place). Walking through it was so much better than viewing it from the outside in my opinion as you were able to get some real perspective on what your last views would have been like back then and inside the darkness of the bridge you got a sense of the doom that criminals must have felt walking through it themselves...

Worth going to see when in Venice. You can get nice photos with gondolas sailing up the canal below it. Instead of taking photos on the bridge you can go down below on the right which gives you less tourists in the pictures.

Unexpectedly got to walk inside this bridge while taking the tour of the Doge Palace, which was a pass-way to the prison area, hence the name Bridge of Sighs. Would recommend to take part of the tour which you can find in my other reviews. Nice views from the side as well walking along the coastline.

Last time I visited Venice, I only ventured and took pictures of the bridge from the outside. Though, my recent visit with a guided tour, unexpectedly I was led to the inside and I walked across the bridge! It was brief but it was truly something else when you can see what's inside and learn about the history behind it. I would recommend joining a tour if you want to access the inside of the bridge. (July 2022)

Although the background story is a little sad, this place is great for taking pictures if you walk a bit further because it's tough for people to accidentally get in your photos.

A very nice bridge. Always besieged. During this year's visit to Venice, a policeman chased us off the bridge overlooking the Bridge of Sighs, probably for security reasons. It is an interesting perspective when you can walk across the bridge when visiting the Doge's Palace. For convicts, unfortunately this walk was the last one.

An excellent experience and the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte sei Sospiri, in Italian) can only been accessed with a ticket to the Palazzo Ducale (aka the Doge’s Palace) which gives you access to the palace, the bridge, and the prisons on the other side. Booking in advance is massively recommended as there was zero queue if you arrived with your tickets already (or vouchers already validated). The Venice museum pass is a good option, at €35 pp.

The say it is named Bridge of Sighs due to the fact that this is the bridge that connects from the palace to the prison cells. Once the condemned prisoners was sentenced and will be brought to their cell, they will pass through this bridge, pause in the middle and looked through the windows from the bridge. The only thing the prisoner could do is to sigh, knowing that this will be almost the last time they will see the beauty of the city of Venice and onced caged, they are doomed. The light inside the bridge is so different and it is like highlighting the history of this bridge. What more when you see the cells. Looking back at it’s history, this place is where all condemned souls suffered for their acts against the law. Outside, it is so iconic and not knowing it’s true history is something that every one must find out why it is called that name.

A MUST see in Venice! I Visited in early November. Bridge of sighs is at the end of Doges Palace almost missed it . I went is having done no research didn’t even know this was included . If I were to do it again I’d definitely want a guide or to know some stories and history behind the bridge of sighs but even without that it was still a very cool place to see.

My local guide reminded us that the Bridge of Sigh has very sad stories to it, nothing about it is romantic. This is where prisoners had their last look of the free world before they enter their prison cell, usually for the rest of their lives. It is a pretty bridge from the outside but when I was inside looking out, like through a peep hole, I can’t imagine how prisoners felt.

One of the must see spots at Venice and hearing the tale about it was the most interesting part. The story starts from Doges Palace at the Jail Section. You can have a look at the bridge from outside but you can walk through it only through the palace. Prisoner can be heard Sighing or shouting from this bridge and that's why it is name Bridge of Sighs... It is connecting the Jail section with Doge's Palace . I have posted a picture for the view from inside. and that view will be the last view for the prisoner overlooking Venice

Great monument! If you buy the appropriate Dodge palace ticket you can walk in it and see the connected prison

A nice bridge to look at from the outside, but if you were walking through it from the inside it may not have been a pleasant story. It seems this may have been the final views a prisoner may have been able to see

Walking the bridge has no visual beauty (even though its subjective view) because it’s essentially enclosed tunnel between Doge’s palace and prison. After the accused were tried and convicted they were escorted from the palace through the bridge to the prison (buildings are connected with this bridge). From outside, the bridge has its unique look and is rather beautiful. The name of the bridge comes from prisoners sighing on grasping the last view of freedom from the bridge while being escorted to the prison. For some strange reason this bridge became a symbol of love so, people started engaging there and believing that if gondola drives you and your loved one below it you’ll be together forever :)

Was not expecting to get to walk across this bridge as part of the tour of the Doge's Palace, but it was a very memorable experience - it's actually quite powerful to emerge from the chilling prison and walk across the bridge back into the palace. The bridges looking onto it are crowded and you may be hurried along, but if this bridge has always captured your imagination then that's one more reason to include a trip to the Doge's Palace on your must-do list in Venice. We were here in October - still bustling, but not as crowded as summer.

A place which is rich in history. This was the bridge where prisoners used to walk before being shown into their cells. There are 2 sides to bridge and a peek through the window gives an amazing view. This bridge can be accessed through the doge's palace.

You can walk across the Bridge of sighs when you buy a ticket to visit the Doge's palace. June '23 entrance fee was 30 € but also gave you free entry to a couple of other places we didn't have time to see. Amazing place.

Thousands of prisoners have given their last view on freedom from this famous bridge.

Only had a bit of time as it was part of the larger visit to the Palazzo Ducale. But it was just as I thought, with a view towards the centre on the first pass and then the beautiful view towards the lagoon on the 2nd pass. I can only imagine what was going through the minds of the old prisoners who saw those views for their last time...

It’s well worth a visit. Just note that you are on the right bridge and it’s access is really from within the Doges palace not from anywhere else. It has a super cool story although dark but it’s good to go through the tour and see for yourself a time that has passed and what was the customary arrangement for prisoners back then.

The story of the bridge is nice, and once you get to Venice you can understand how it originated, since the city is very beautiful. You can walk inside if you visit Doge palace, and see what the prisoners saw, but we didn't, so I'll have to come again.

We crossed this and saw the prison cells as part of the Doges Mansion tour. Very interesting and impressive art and architecture. The prisoners would sigh as they were marched across the bridge to serve their sentence.

“Ponte dei sospiri” One of the arch bridge designed by Antonio Contin in 15th century. The building material is limestone. It was used to take former prisoners to the interrogation room in the Palaces of Venice and Genoa. The name of “Bridge of Sighs” given by Lord Byron. Lord Byron gave it this name because he thought it would be the last time the prisoners saw Venice before going to their cells. The engraving details on the bridge are eye-catching.

Venezia, the eternal city of lovers, of love and of the carnival of the most beautiful period costumes! Visiting Venice you will be able to experience the life led by Casanova at the sumptuous palaces or the gondola rides on the narrow canals. An unforgettable experience and a special place full of history where lovers can declare their eternal love! Venice will always remain unique from all points of view. I advise the young and the more experienced to visit Venice and the small surrounding islands where they can discover Murano glass processed in all shapes and colors. Taste the Italian cuisine that always remains without competition! Visit unique Venice!

A romantic legend tells us about Casanova's escape from prison here, but it is a grim place in 16-19 centuries. People who were about to be executed by Republic of Venice, were passing by and looked literally for the last time at the world across the windows. Sighs or tears followed. Much loved by tourist who have no idea what lies beneath

Doge Palace tour seems to currently include the Bridge of Sighs as part of the general tour. Good time to see it before it goes away. Beautiful but haunting bridge with a lot of history.

The city is just incredible and everywhere you go you’ll see bridge and canal’s at every turn. Beautiful spots. I wouldn’t pay to see any bridges or certain canals because I’d feel that would be daylight robbery 😅 especially given the country that it is.

Due to corona my husband and I decided to just take a Gondola🛶 ride and it was still beautiful to see🥰

This is a beautiful and historical bridge in Venice and one of the most famous not only in Venice but in the world. This historic bridge connects the Doge's Palace with its prisons and was named for the condemned prisoners who crossed it to meet their executioners. Its said that prisoners would sigh at their final view of beautiful Venice before being taken down to their cells. One of the places you should visit when you're in Venice.

They shackled me up and led me across this bridge to a little mini restaurant. They said I could order anything I liked. I couldn't believe my luck. i ordered lobster and filet steak. With a bit of red wine. Really nice! Can't wait to see what's coming next.

Knowing this Bridge from some Hungarian songs. The history of this Bridge can be sad, but if you didn't do anything bad, you never had the chance (luckily) to cross this bridge. It was extremely crowded during the day times in 2017, but as there are less tourists in Venice this days its easier to approach and take some good shots. ;)

Fantastic and crowded:)

Famous historical bridge along Grand Canal. It's great to get here to take a few pictures of the bridge itself and a nice view from the other side across.

The architecture of the bridge. It's beautiful from the outside, but while walking through it on the tour. You could really appreciate why they call it the bridge of sighs.

So beautiful place to visit. Very emotional. Check the history behind this bridge. At night it looks even better!!

The Bridge of Sighs is one of the famous site in Venice worth visiting. It is beautiful from outside. It is always crowded. It si believed that criminals once sentenced go through this sigh of bridges and see the Venice through the holes in the window, as a final view of Venice before fully sentenced. You can visit from inside and feel the same view, if you have bough t he ticket to museum or Dodge palace. Side Note: You can get the best pictures can be taken from the location under the bridge on the side wall of Dodge palace.