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
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
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
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 Kingdom312 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom13 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 Kingdom160 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, Massachusetts159 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 Zealand60 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
    2 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
    65 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
    Indiana304 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, California188 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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GARobert
Singapore, Singapore6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
60min of wait for 30min of ride is no fun. As tickets are sold per time slot, the queue seems engineered to be able to sell more fast track tickets. The owners could do a much better job at being hosts.
Written 9 May 2024
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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, Sophia Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
Written 10 May 2024
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antoaneta d
Oxford, UK52 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
I went for standard ticket for two as it was the cheapest one but I did not expect such a disappointment. Waiting time was acceptable, less than half an hour, the view, cannot complain. The screaming babies, yes, I must complain as you either make sure that baby is comfortable in this kind of environment or you do your best to calm him down.
It was also disgusting to see the staff with fingers inside their nose, with dirty fingernails, dirty work trousers. No disrespect for their nation but it was clear to me they had a fight with the soap and the water and they won.
OMG, do not go to the toilets! That was absolutely disgusting! Go in a bush, anywhere else but not in their toilets, I think they have fired all the cleaners, it cannot be explained how dirty it was.
Overpriced photos and all the items they are selling at the exit.
Written 7 May 2024
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Hi there, Thanks for leaving a review about your trip to the lastminute.com London Eye. Every bit of feedback and any further comments helps us to improve things for your next visit. Kind Regards, Sophia Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
Written 10 May 2024
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connie p
Madison, WI136 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
On past trips to London, I'd avoided the London Eye because it seemed so touristy and crowded. However, we wandered by the Eye on this trip, and it was not busy. On a whim, we bought tickets, and are so glad that we did. The trip is really a fun way to see the city and get one's bearings (it was my husband's first London trip). The commentary was useful, and there is a unique wonder in traveling in a glass pod in the sky. I wouldn't stand in line for this for hours, but if you can manage to do this without much wait, I recommend the experience.
Written 7 May 2024
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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, Sophia Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
Written 10 May 2024
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FN
Montreal, Canada1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Very good experience, I highly recommend. You can see the whole city from the top and the wheel is not really fast so you really have the time to admire the view, talk with your friends and take pictures. The only thing I want to point out is that besides having a view of the whole city, there's nothing else to do... which might make you get bored after 15 minutes of viewing the city.
Written 6 May 2024
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Thanks for the review. Every bit of your feedback is important to us because it helps us to give you and everyone else even better days out in the future. See you soon! Kind Regards, Sophia Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
Written 10 May 2024
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doctor4ever
Wheaton, IL24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
Incredible experience - worth the price to not wait in line. Lovely. Have non alcoholic options too! Great leader. Wonderful day.
Written 6 May 2024
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Wow, thanks for the 5* review! We’re so glad you were moved by our iconic 360° views of London. Kind Regards, Sophia Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
Written 10 May 2024
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travelbug
South Carolina100 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Wonderful, can’t miss tour that is a spectacular view of the entire city. We had the advantage of going with a tour guide who pointed out many iconic sights.
Written 6 May 2024
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Thanks for the review. We hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards, Sophia Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
Written 10 May 2024
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Ellie
Falls Church, VA4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
They are such a thief. I got this ticket in January 2024 for May2024 .
They never emailed us the ticket
When we click on get tickets
The app keep saying we sent the tickets, but they lie.they never sent
I called the tour many times. Nobody ever picked up. Tripadvisor customer service is also very terrible long hold and at the end they don't do any help.
We had to pay double times for the tour again , because until last minute we went there and kept contacting them sending msg on app and all nobody answered. They never send our tickets! Terrible scam
You play with people's life. I had 13.5 hours flight to get to London and went London eye straight from airport just to get there and deal with all these issues!!!
SCAM SCAM SCAM
This is %100 scam
Written 5 May 2024
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Lobsters101
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Had a great time on the London Eye river cruise. Live commentary by Ben was excellent, both informative and entertaining!
Written 5 May 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Ben will be so pleased to hear that they made your trip all the more memorable. We hope we can welcome you back soon! Sophia Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
Written 10 May 2024
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Kristie O
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The advertisement of the ticket times were very misleading. Tickets I purchased were for 3:30 pm and we thought that is when we were going to be on the attraction. However, that time was actually just the time to get in the enormous line.
Written 5 May 2024
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Hi there, Thanks for leaving a review about your trip to the lastminute.com London Eye. I’m sorry to hear your wait to get up in the sky was longer than expected. We’re the most popular paid attraction in London, so sometimes there are lots and lots of people waiting to take flight at the same time. But we do try very hard to stagger time slots by having our guests select a time to join the queue and keep waiting times as short as possible. Kind regards, Sophia Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
Written 10 May 2024
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Colinasita
Philipsburg, St Martin / St Maarten610 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
It was a rainy day when we went on the river cruise. If you’re looking to get good pictures then don’t go on a rainy day. If you’re looking for a relaxing 40 minute cruise with some information from the tour guide then it’s the cruise for you. Our guide was Jordan he was really funny and engaging. Loved his Egypt monument joke!
Written 4 May 2024
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Thanks for the review for our River Cruise! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time cruising down one of the most famous rivers in the world. Kind Regards, Sophia Customer Services Team The lastminute.com London Eye
Written 10 May 2024
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LONDON EYE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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