Gondola rides at The Venetian

The Venetian Resort operates indoor and outdoor gondola rides through a recreated canal at the Grand Canal Shoppes and along the Strip. Professional gondoliers provide sung rides in Italian-style gondolas as a paid tourist attraction. Locals and visitors commonly joke about "Venice in Vegas" and the resort’s imitation of Italian landmarks in travel and comedy commentary. The attraction has been a continuous feature of the resort since its opening.