London Eye
A ride on the London Eye will give you a fabulous birds-eye view of Central London
The London Eye is a gigantic Ferris wheel with enclosed cabins located on the South Bank of the River Thames across from Westminster Palace.
The London Eye appears somewhat like a fish out of water among the historical London landscape that surrounds it. It's not that London doesn't have lots of modern architecture, but that the London Eye is located in one of the oldest parts of the city right across from the Houses of Parliament. Of course, that is also one of its strengths since there is no other high vantage point this close to Westminster and the South Bank, not even The Shard.
The London Eye is actually very popular with tourists, in fact it is the single most popular non-free tourist attraction in the UK with about 3.5 million riders per year. At 520 feet tall, it is Europe's tallest Ferris wheel and the 2nd tallest in the world. It offers amazing views of the heart of London.
Passengers are carried in large enclosed air-conditioned capsules that are very stable and hold up to 25 people. Passengers can stand and walk around inside the capsules or sit during the ride which takes approximately ½ hour and completes one revolution.
Tickets for the London Eye are available online at a discount from walk-up pricing. There is a multi-tiered pricing system with higher priced tickets allowing you to avoid the long lines.
The London Eye is normally open daily, except on Christmas. Opening times are between 10 AM and 11 AM and closing times range from 6 PM to 9:30 PM depending on the time of year. Hours are subject to change due to special events and annual maintenance.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesLondon Eye Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, UK
Phone: 020 7967 8021
Official Website: London Eye
London Eye Reviews
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out of 5 It was not our first time at the London Eye. The views on a sunny day are gorgeous and the ride is comfortable. I believe the price is quite high but it is one of the top attractions in the city so they take advantage of it.
We went with my baby trolley and since it is foldable, there was no problem.
If you have the chance, I definitely recommend it!
Cristina Sanahuja Iborra - 2 weeks ago
Came to London for my birthday and the London eye was an extra surprise.. It did not disappoint. We paid the extra for the Champagne VIP and it was amazing. We were taken to a waiting room to wait for the flight. Our guide took us down to the eye and we were fast tracked through the queue. The views from the eye are breathtaking and if you love London as much as I do you will love this experience.... 💕💕
Leah Dennison - a month ago
The London Eye is one of London's most sought-after attractions. I queued for approximately 30 minutes and it took approximately half an hour to get around. I recommend buying tickets and booking the tour time in advance online. Employees check the ticket and ask early visitors to leave the line and return only when they give their time. The Ferris wheel cabins don't even stop completely for visitors to enter, but they move very slowly, you almost don't even feel them moving. 25 people can fit inside each capsule, which is air-conditioned.
There is a bench in the middle, but as the ride is short, I recommend standing, moving around the cabin to see the view from all angles.
It was so much fun!!!
Alexandre - 2 months ago
My son and I went on the London Eye and timed it to get a view over London at sunset.
The view was stunning with lots of gorgeous colours and scenery.
The tickets were bought in advance online, and the time we went, there was not much of a queue, so we got on quite quickly.
The rotation of the wheel is very slow and smooth. One complete revolution is supposed to take approximately 30 minutes. Ours took longer as there was a slight technical problem, but it was fixed in due course with no issue. We just got a longer time admiring the views.
There are occasional information announcements about the visible buildings and the history surrounding them.
This was our second time going on the Eye, and it is still very beautiful to see London from that viewpoint.
Sarah H - 2 weeks ago
Impressive, one of the largest Ferris wheels in the world has become an integral part of the London skyline.
The wheel has a height of 135 meters, with 32 glass, air-conditioned capsules completing a full rotation in 30 minutes. The moderate speed allows for the continuous boarding and disembarking of passengers without stopping the wheel.
During the 30-minute ride in a glass capsule, you can admire the extensive panorama of the city. Although the price of this attraction might cause a bit of a shock, I believe it's worth experiencing at least once, as the views are truly unique.
A fantastic vantage point. Amazing experience.
MIRELA GM - 2 months ago
Directions
Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Northern, Bakerloo and Jubilee Lines | Waterloo Station | 5 MInutes |
District and Circle Lines | Embankment Station | 10 Minutes |
How to get to London Eye by Tube
From Waterloo Station just follow the signs for Southbank.
From Embankment Station on the north side exit onto Victoria Embankment and walk south across the Hungerford bridge.
You can also access the London Eye with a number of River Services by getting off at the London Eye-Millennium Pier.
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