
Where to Find the Best Views of the Grand Canyon
From helicopter rides to white-water rafting, some of the best Grand Canyon views require you to get off the ground.
Gondola rides are offered every day, and visitors can choose between a private 2-person gondola and a shared gondola that seats four. The 14-minute ride covers about half a mile of water, weaving indoors beneath the Venetian's sky-painted ceilings or outdoors along the Strip. Fifteen minutes before the rides begin, singing gondoliers appear in front of the lagoon to further transport travelers to Venice.
Photo packages are available for an additional fee.
The last ride leaves the dock 15 minutes before closing time.
Reservations must be made in person unless you book ahead with a super saver that includes admission to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
The gondola rides are accessible for wheelchair users.
The Venetian Hotel is located on Las Vegas Boulevard, near other resorts and hotels such as the Stratosphere, the Bellagio, the Wynn, and Paris Las Vegas. It's easy to reach by private vehicle, hop-on hop-off bus, and more.
The indoor gondola operates Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 11pm and on Friday and Saturday from 10am to midnight. Outdoor gondola rides run daily from 11am to 10pm, weather permitting, and the gondola box office opens at 10am daily.
Each day, a small group of participants at the Venetian get to participate in a special Gondola University training program that teaches them how to be a gondolier, complete with a hat, T-shirt, photo, and official degree.