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London Eye
Leisure

London Eye

location_on London, England schedule 1 hours

Overview

Ride the London Eye on the South Bank and rise 135 metres above the Thames in a glass capsule, watching the city open out around you as the wheel turns. On a clear day you can see up to 40 kilometres, as far as Windsor Castle.

Highlights

  • Westminster: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament just across the river.
  • Landmark spotting: St Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace from above.
  • All-round glass: Capsules with 360-degree views, so you can move about and look in every direction.
  • One full rotation: Around 30 minutes, turning slowly at a gentle pace.

Good to know

  • Time on site: About 1 hour including security and boarding; the ride itself takes around 30 minutes.
  • Activity level: Easy: a short walk to board, then standing or moving about the capsule. Not ideal for anyone uneasy with heights.
  • Pairs well with: The River Thames Cruise or the Tower of London & Crown Jewels.

Facts

History

  • The wheel was designed by architects David Marks and Julia Barfield of Marks Barfield.
  • It opened to the public on 9 March 2000, after a capsule clutch problem delayed paying passengers.
  • More than three million people ride it each year.

Did you know?

  • There are 32 capsules, numbered 1 to 33 with no number 13.
  • Each capsule weighs about 10 tonnes and holds up to 25 people, and it is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel.

Tour manager tips

  • Everyone passes a security check before boarding; large luggage and large rucksacks are not allowed.
  • Arrive for the booked slot and allow extra time at busy periods.
  • The South Bank gets crowded: watch bags and agree a regroup point.

Included in the price

Included

  • Standard entry for one full rotation of about 30 minutes
  • Access to the boarding area
  • All taxes and booking fees

Not included: Fast Track upgrade, private capsule, hotel transfers, food and drinks, gratuities, personal expenses.

Please note: Access depends on the ticket type booked and on the attraction being open on the day of your visit.

Meeting point

London Eye ticket office, County Hall
Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

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Entry fees for museums, monuments and civic sites are set by the authority that runs each one and can change without notice. Figures here are a guide; your final quote confirms them.

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