I wasn't that impressed with the inside ride because like I read before it was pretty expensive, a short ride and pretty expensive! You have to buy your ticket next to Godiva which I think is a nice touch to have chocolate on the ride. Then you have to wait in a somewhat of a long line but it goes quick because the rides are short. If you want a private ride it's about 80 bucks or 40 to ride with strangers. It's fun and my driver did sing some songs in Italian and as you know everyone in Vegas accepts tips.
I didn't do the outside ride but for the price you pay they should let you ride both. I probably wouldn't do it again but I'm glad I can say I've been on the gondola.