LONDON EYE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
London Eye
Points of Interest & LandmarksObservation Decks & Towers
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Located along the Thames River, this iconic observation wheel offers unobstructed views from its glass pods. During the 30-minute ride, you'll be able to see London's well-known buildings like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and The Shard. On a clear day, you can see up to 25 miles from the top—where Windsor Castle is. Sunset views here are otherworldly, but nightfall views of the twinkling lights are great too. London Eye can be reached easily by taking the Tube to Waterloo station. You might want to buy fast-track passes online in advance to skip the queues. – Tripadvisor
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Rita P
    Lincoln, United Kingdom302 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Eyeing the Capital
    We pre-booked tickets online and were a few minutes early for our time slot, but the staff were happy to let us on following security checks. The views were stunning, and the weather was kind enough to let us see for miles. This is well worth the experience.
    Wow, thanks for the 5* review! We’re so glad you were moved by our iconic 360° views of London. Kind Regards, Jasmine Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 1 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 August 2023
  • kabarnes2023
    Norfolk, United Kingdom4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good experience but pod seemed like too many people
    The queue was extremely long, but as my sons have a nimbus card we were allowed to use the accessibility line which really helped. The staff members we met were all friendly, helpful and polite. I do think they put too many people into a pod, (but can understand why) as wasn't able to move freely round as everyone was crowded in the same area and my children couldn't always see out. However it was a good experience and they enjoyed going so high up.
    We appreciate you taking the time to write this review. We’ll take your feedback on board so that next time you fly with us your experience will be even more amazing. Kind Regards, Jasmine Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 15 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 15 August 2023
  • Deborah D
    London, United Kingdom11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must do, must do in London. What a view.
    We didn't have to queue for too long as pre-booked. Staff were kind and helpful. It was busy but ok. The view from the eye is pretty amazing and this is one of those must do attractions in the United Kingdom. I find the price pretty good for what it is.
    Wow, thanks for the 5* review! We’re so glad you were moved by our iconic 360° views of London. Kind Regards, Jasmine Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 29 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 August 2023
  • Rosa_Family
    London, United Kingdom216 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    1st trip!
    Ist time on the eye, fast queuing system, around 10 people in capsule, Air con, plenty of room. Around 20 mins trip, great views of London. Recommended if you haven't done it.
    Thanks for spending time flying with us. Glad you had fun soaking up the sights of London from the most unique point of view! Please come back again soon! Kind Regards, Helga Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 24 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 September 2023
  • mdr91
    Boston, Massachusetts226 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth doing once
    Well worth doing when the weather cooperates. We were there on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon and had a great view. It was very crowded, but they did a pretty good job of organizing the lines. As others have mentioned, the time on your ticket is the time you are "allowed" to get in line. Because it was so crowded, they were sending different time groups to separate roped off areas to queue. Ultimately that worked well. I was a little jealous of the fast track people, and it may be worth it if you're solo or maybe a couple., but it gets very expensive for a family. I think they say they put 25 people in each pod, but we had 30. It looked like the fast track groups had under 20. Even with 30 people we were able to easily move around the pod and get all of the photos we wanted. We were there on an extremely hot day, and I was concerned that inside the pod would feel like an oven despite the claims of air conditioning. Happy to say that wasn't the case. If you stand on either side of the pod you can be in the direct AC flow, but even at the ends it was cool enough. Within my group, we had one person who is afraid of heights and another who suffers from motion sickness. I'm happy to say neither had any problems on the London Eye. The wheel moves so slowly that motion wasn't a problem (the pods don't move freely), and no problem with the height.
    We appreciate you taking the time to write this review. We’ll take your feedback on board so that next time you fly with us your experience will be even more amazing. Kind Regards, Helga Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 24 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 September 2023
  • Karla D
    Porirua, New Zealand62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth it
    My family, including two teenage daughters, did this on our first day in London and loved it. Great views over the city. An opportunity to see lots of the familiar landmarks and a nice pace too. Wasn’t sure if I should splash out on this but it was well worth it. Recommended.
    It’s so nice to hear you and your family had a great day out on The lastminute.com London Eye. It really is the best attraction for all the family, isn’t it? We hope you’ll bring everyone back to see us again soon! Helga Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 25 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 September 2023
  • Manya G
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent experience , a must do in London
    Easy access, very nice experience, beautiful views.. we had a very good time, reached before time with pre booked tickets. Could access from the faster line and were allowed to enter before time which saved us a lot of time. The pace was good and the sights were spectacular. Number of people per pod was also optimum.
    Thanks so much for the 5* review. Sounds like you really made the most of your trip to London, soaring through the heart of the city! We really hope you can come and visit us again soon. Don’t forget to book on our official website to guarantee entry. Kind Regards, Helga Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 3 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 October 2023
  • Tremors C
    153 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Expense but good view
    Expensive but good view of the city. It moves so slowly you can’t tell you are moving. We did it on the first day of our trip and it gave a nice view of the city. I think slightly overpriced for a 25-30 min ride.
    Hi there, Thanks for leaving a review about your trip to the lastminute.com London Eye. I’m sorry to hear you felt your London Eye experience wasn’t good value for money. We’re proud of our unique moving views of London, and we do our best to offer plenty of affordable ways to experience them. If you can plan your next visit in advance, you’ll find the best offers and discounts on our website. We also offer great value for money packages when you visit more than one of Merlin’s wonderful London attractions. Kind Regards, Jasmine Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 3 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 3 October 2023
  • Tammy S
    Indiana314 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worthwhile Wheel Ride
    We found the London Eye to be a very worthwhile endeavor during our stay in London. From above, the views are stunning, it gives you a better idea for the lay of the land, and it moves slow enough; which makes it not at all scary. My only criticism is... I wish less people were in each pod that goes round. Other than that, great views!!
    Sounds like you had a great time! We always love hearing about your flight through the heart of London. Come back and see us soon! Views this good never get old! Kind Regards, Helga Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 16 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 October 2023
  • LarryGentry
    San Francisco, California178 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Glad I made it to the London Eye this time around
    It was my first time on the London Eye and the views were amazing. I opted for the Fast Track ticket but in mid-September the regular queues seemed manageable. Each car on the London Eye allow you to walk around and see different views with bench seating in the middle. The entire ride was probably around 30 minutes or so.
    So glad to hear you had a fun day out flying through London’s skyline with us! Don’t be a stranger – come back and see us again soon. Check out the special offers on our official website to grab the best deal and experience London’s most iconic views again! Kind Regards, Helga Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
    Written 16 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 15 October 2023
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Victoria S
Paradise, Canada143 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
As a self-identified vertically challenged individual, I like being on the ground. However, my husband absolutely insisted we visit the London Eye. Everyone told me that you could barely feel it moving (which is mostly* true), and that it's nothing like a ferris wheel. I agreed, and while I am glad we went, I parked myself in the middle of the bench and I did not move for the duration of the ride. The pods are large and spacious, holding approx 8-10 people comfortably. We were lucky in that when we arrived, we were the only two in line and managed to get a pod to ourselves although I wouldn't plan for that. All in all, very efficient and worth stopping by!

*the ride occasionally stops to let people on and off. When the wheel comes to a stop, I found the movement very noticeable and it freaked me out a bit. Just keep in mind if you're also a bit nervous with high places!
Written 9 June 2024
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Rebecca L
Louisville, CO2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
Jordan made the tour! Funny and informative - thank you for a great time! I highly recommend to anyone looking for sights and history of the city.
Written 8 June 2024
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Ibukun A
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
The boat tour was really fun. We had a very funny tour guide, Alan, who made sure we had a blast and gave us fun facts about all the London landmarks we could see. Very good experience, planning to return with my parents soon.
Written 8 June 2024
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Ernie
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
Really enjoyed the views from the London Eye! Highly recommend the Champagne Experience at sunset. We did it on the last night of our trip to culminate our time in London.
Written 8 June 2024
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Mark
Houston, TX6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I selected the Eye Lounge experience, which includes the first track option and a glass of champagne. It was an excellent view. The staff were friendly and helpful. Victoria in particular was wonderful.
Written 7 June 2024
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
Very nice experience and very good staff.Special thanks to Jessica who made this experience possible as we had a booking for Tuesday but couldn't go as my wife was not well.She helped in reimbursing the tickets,a very wonderful gesture
Written 7 June 2024
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,393 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
The London Eye is also known as the Millenium Wheel. The Eye is in South London, on the banks of the River Thames. It's England's most popular tourist attraction, if judged by the charged ticket. You certainly get a good view of London. If you judge the Eye by other wheels, it may be smaller -- for example, the Eye in Las Vegas is taller -- but in simple terms of seeing the city, the London Eye is certainly spectacular.
Written 6 June 2024
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Samantha1373
Miami90 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
While I would definitely recommend for anyone who wants to get on the eye to get a fast track ticket - lines go way faster than the regular one and it gives you flexibility on when you can go. I would say that I ended up liking the Sky Garden better and its free.
Written 5 June 2024
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Julie P
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Solo
The London Eye was not built last time was here so decided it was a must do. Did not disappoint? Amazing views and I beat the crowds
Written 5 June 2024
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Tracy P
Sacramento, CA37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great views and access was efficient. Staff were friendly and location was ideal for photography. Great experience and pleasant memories were created.
Written 5 June 2024
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