ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsGondola Rides At The Venetian
Nevada · United States
For a more romantic experience, upgrade to the Gondola package where you can enjoy a smooth and romantic glide down the outdoor Grand Canal in an authentic Venetian gondola. Float beneath bridges as your gondolier sweeps you down the outdoor Grand Canal for a ride like no other. Please note that this is a shared ride. An extra fee can be paid direct to have a private ride.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Gondola Rides At The Venetian (Indoor Experience)
Welcome to the Grand Canal Shoppes, an architectural marvel located on the second level of the Venetian Resort. As we step off the escalators and leave the ringing bells of the casino floor behind, we are instantly transported…
Listen in the app2The Trompe l'Oeil Sky
Before we approach the water, it is imperative to direct our attention upward to the most psychologically impactful feature of the Grand Canal Shoppes: the painted sky ceiling. Utilizing a sophisticated artistic technique known…
Listen in the app3Navigating the Cobblestones
As we proceed toward the ticketing area, let us analyze the tactile and spatial experience of walking through the Grand Canal Shoppes. The flooring beneath our feet has been textured and patterned to mimic ancient, uneven…
Listen in the app4The Hidden Ticketing Kiosk
Locating the ticketing area for the indoor gondola ride can be somewhat of a navigational challenge. Unlike the highly visible outdoor stall situated directly on the Las Vegas Strip, the indoor queue is tucked away deeper within…
Listen in the app5Launching into the Retail Lagoon
The boarding process for the indoor gondola is a delicate dance. As you step from the secure concrete platform onto the sleek, asymmetrical wooden boat, you feel the immediate instability of the water beneath you. …
Listen in the app6St. Mark's Square and the Acoustic Chamber
The route of the indoor canal eventually opens up into a larger, cavernous space designed to mimic the iconic St. Mark's Square in Venice. …
Listen in the app7Gliding Under the Archways
Continuing the journey, the gondola navigates a series of gentle turns, passing beneath several ornate pedestrian bridges. These bridges serve as vital arteries for the shoppers above, but from the low vantage point of the boat,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As the gondola makes its final approach to the boarding platform, the powerful illusion of the Venetian canals begins its inevitable dissolution. The gondolier expertly guides the vessel alongside the wooden dock, securing it…
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What is Gondola Rides At The Venetian?
Gondola Rides At The Venetian is a place in Nevada · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Nevada · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.1225, -115.1706 |
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