Updated as of September 3, 2026
- Shared Gondola: P500 or US$8. Each boat can typically accommodate 2 to 6 passengers meaning you may share the cruise with other visitors if your party is small.
- Private Gondola: P2,000 or US$32. If you want a private boat all to yourself or for your specific group without strangers, you can rent the entire boat.
- Swan Pedal Boat: P250 or US$4. A budget-friendly, active alternative to the traditional gondola cruise.
I was with my colleague, Allan Revilla De la Trinidad (shown on the above picture) and my eldest sister when I visited the place and we really find it difficult to capture a nice angle shot as people are crowding everywhere. However, during lunchtime, people had chosen to stay inside the dining fastfood and restaurants.
Inside the mall are stores with a variety of famous global brands
Inside the mall, hosts a wide variety of fashion, retail, tech, and dining brands where visitors can choose from. Indeed, the mall is world-class in itself.
- Fashion and Apparel: Bench, Regatta, For Me, Levi's, Straighforward, BLK Lifestyle & Fashion Boutique
- Shoes and Accessories: Adidas, Sketchers, Converse, Dr. Kong, NCAT
- Tech, Beauty, and Lifestyle: Beyond the Box, BLK Cosmetics, Vision Express, Azta Urban, Salon, Barenaked Body Sugaring Salon
- Dining and Cafes: Botejyu, Toni and Sergio, Ponte Amore, Mitsuyado Sei-Man, Tim Hortons, Buffalo's Wings N' Things, Auntie Anne's Chatime, Caramia Cakes & Gelato
You can view the complete directory and plan your visit through Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.
Accommodations and staycation options near the mall
There are options to stay for accommodation and staycation located right next to or within walking distance of the Venice Grand Canal Mall withing McKinley Hill or a distance of 0.1 to 0.4 kilometers.
- The Venice Luxury Residences: Condominiums directly connected or adjacent to the mall offer individual rental apartments and condotels with kitchenettes, pools, and balconies facing McKinley Hill. Popular choices include LUXE in Venice - The Venice Residences and MaxStays (Max Home and Max Pavilion.
- Viceroy and Morgan Suites: Nearby residential towers in McKinley Hill host managed Condotel in Venice Grand Canal Mall Taguig units and Airbnb-style staycations featuring outdoor pools and apartment-style amenities.
Taken from the second level of the mall
There are other dining options in the mall like a couple or three are fastfood with standard prices same in other locations like KFC Venetian Mall. Also at the second floor is the Jollibee fastfood that most Filipinos love the most. It typically opens daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. In the same floor is also the McDonald's that serves dine-in, take-out, and delivery via Foodpanda or GrabFood.
Gondola rides operates only during Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 11:00 PM. A gondola ride in the evening is even better as lights can help the camera capture best results. It can be more romantic and serene as background music will also be aired all along the place.
To know which restaurant will you dine while in the mall, click this link and see what restaurant will you prefer to dine in case you became hungry after an exhausting stroll in the mall.
Play Areas for Kids
- Kidzooona - an indoor playground which features a ball pit, giant slides, and pretend-play village stations (like mini markets and kitchens) for younger children.
- Superpark Philippines -an amusement park of massive activity offering sports-themed activities, trampolines, digital climbing walls, and game arenas.
- Arcadia Barcade / Play Area - located at the Piazza entrance on the ground floor, it offers interactive arcade games and a soft play area suitable for families and little ones.
- Wii Jump Trampoline Park
HOW TO GET THERE
Step-by-Step Guide (If you are in Makati City)
To go to the Venice Grand Canal Mall from the Ayala MRT Station, take a BGC Bus to Market! Market!, then ride a jeepney or taxi to McKinley Hill.
- Step 1: Go to One Ayala Terminal
a. Exit the MRT Ayala Station and head to the One Ayala transport hub, which
connects directly to the station.
b. Go to the BGC Bus terminal area.
c. Buy a ticket or use a beep card for the West Route or direct route going to
Market! Market!
- Step 2: Ride the Bus to Market! Market
a. Board the BGC Bus and get off at the Market! Market! terminal in Bonifacio
Global City.
- Step 3: Transfer to McKinley Hill
a. From Market! Market!, walk toward the local jeepney bay or transport terminal.
b. Ride a jeepney with the Gate 3 route and tell the driver to drop you off at
McKinley Hill (near the Venice Piazza/Grand Canal area).
c. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or ride-hailing app (Grab) straight from
Market! Market! to the mall for a fast trip.
Alternative (Fastest) Option
- By Taxi / Grab: From the Ayala MRT area or One Ayala, you can hail a direct taxi or Grab car straight to Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley Hill. The ride takes about 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.
