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Slide 1 of 9, Guests enjoying views from the London Eye capsule over the city skyline.
Guests enjoying views from the London Eye capsule over the city skyline.
30 mins
  • Secure a great-value ride on this iconic landmark, with 360-degree city views as you sit back and keep the option to add extras to your visit.

  • Show your ticket at the entrance, step into a capsule as boarding starts, then relax while a 30-minute rotation carries you smoothly over London.

  • As you climb and descend, see London spread out all around you, with views for photos, conversation and taking in the city from above.

  • Use the time in the sky to talk, watch the city outside and decide what to explore next once your capsule returns you to street level.

  • Upgrade to fast-track or anytime fast-track entry to cut waiting lines, or pick a Magic Pass that saves up to 60% on Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, Shrek's Adventure!, and London Dungeon.

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  • Secure a great-value ride on this iconic landmark, with 360-degree city views as you sit back and keep the option to add extras to your visit.

  • Show your ticket at the entrance, step into a capsule as boarding starts, then relax while a 30-minute rotation carries you smoothly over London.

  • As you climb and descend, see London spread out all around you, with views for photos, conversation and taking in the city from above.

  • Use the time in the sky to talk, watch the city outside and decide what to explore next once your capsule returns you to street level.

  • Upgrade to fast-track or anytime fast-track entry to cut waiting lines, or pick a Magic Pass that saves up to 60% on Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, Shrek's Adventure!, and London Dungeon.

from
£25.38
Slide 1 of 8, London Eye capsule entrance with staff welcoming visitors, view of Thames River.
London Eye capsule entrance with staff welcoming visitors, view of Thames River.
30 mins
  • Make the most of your time in London with pre-booked fast-track access that gets you off the pavement and into the sky in a single smooth step.

  • Arrive with your ticket ready for your reserved 30-minute rotation, glide through with fast-track entry, then board your glass pod without long lines.

  • Your ticket includes entry to the London Eye and a 30-minute ride, giving you an unhurried rotation to take in the skyline from every angle.

  • Watch the city unfold beneath you as you rise above the Thames, spotting landmarks like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and St. Paul's Cathedral.

  • Upgrade your visit with anytime priority access or a glass of champagne served during your ride.

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  • Make the most of your time in London with pre-booked fast-track access that gets you off the pavement and into the sky in a single smooth step.

  • Arrive with your ticket ready for your reserved 30-minute rotation, glide through with fast-track entry, then board your glass pod without long lines.

  • Your ticket includes entry to the London Eye and a 30-minute ride, giving you an unhurried rotation to take in the skyline from every angle.

  • Watch the city unfold beneath you as you rise above the Thames, spotting landmarks like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and St. Paul's Cathedral.

  • Upgrade your visit with anytime priority access or a glass of champagne served during your ride.

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£38.50
Slide 1 of 11, London Eye and Thames River cruise boat near Tower of London.
London Eye and Thames River cruise boat near Tower of London.
Explore at your pace
  • Pair a high-altitude perspective on the London Eye with a water-level journey on a Thames River cruise, covering London’s most famous riverside landmarks in one cost-effective booking.

  • Get pre-booked entry to a climate-controlled capsule for a 30-min rotation on the London Eye, offering 360-degree views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

  • Enjoy a one-way Thames River cruise with live or recorded commentary, allowing flexible boarding from either Westminster, Tower, Greenwich, or London Eye pier.

  • Visit both icons on the same day or split your visits across different dates to suit your itinerary; both sites are located just a 2-minute walk apart at the London Eye Pier.

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  • Pair a high-altitude perspective on the London Eye with a water-level journey on a Thames River cruise, covering London’s most famous riverside landmarks in one cost-effective booking.

  • Get pre-booked entry to a climate-controlled capsule for a 30-min rotation on the London Eye, offering 360-degree views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

  • Enjoy a one-way Thames River cruise with live or recorded commentary, allowing flexible boarding from either Westminster, Tower, Greenwich, or London Eye pier.

  • Visit both icons on the same day or split your visits across different dates to suit your itinerary; both sites are located just a 2-minute walk apart at the London Eye Pier.

from Original price£44.53
£44.13

1% off

Slide 1 of 11, Astronomical clock face at Royal Observatory Greenwich with London Eye and Big Ben in the background.
Astronomical clock face at Royal Observatory Greenwich with London Eye and Big Ben in the background.
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Audio guide
  • At the Royal Observatory Greenwich, cross the Prime Meridian, explore the elegant Octagon Room, admire giant telescopes, and follow fascinating astronomy stories through audio guides.

  • Relax aboard the London Eye during a smooth thirty minute rotation while spotting the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and the winding River Thames.

  • Balance sightseeing and history effortlessly by pairing London's most famous observation wheel with the landmark where global timekeeping first took shape.

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  • At the Royal Observatory Greenwich, cross the Prime Meridian, explore the elegant Octagon Room, admire giant telescopes, and follow fascinating astronomy stories through audio guides.

  • Relax aboard the London Eye during a smooth thirty minute rotation while spotting the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and the winding River Thames.

  • Balance sightseeing and history effortlessly by pairing London's most famous observation wheel with the landmark where global timekeeping first took shape.

from Original price£43.38
£41.21

5% off

Slide 1 of 13, London Eye capsule overlooking Thames River and cityscape.
London Eye capsule overlooking Thames River and cityscape.
Explore at your pace
  • One easy booking gives you skyline views, flexible city touring by bus, and a Thames cruise so you can cover key sights without planning stress while saving up to 20%.

  • Start by validating your combo ticket, then head to your reserved London Eye ride, board the cruise, and use your bus pass when it suits your schedule.

  • Enjoy standard entry and a 30-min rotation on the London Eye, a 40-min Thames cruise with an English-speaking guide, and commentary in 7 languages on the bus.

  • Use your hop-on hop-off pass to link the Eye and cruise with city highlights, listening to onboard stories as you ride between riverside and central stops.

  • Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass to match your pace, giving you more or less time on the routes depending on how long you stay in town.

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  • One easy booking gives you skyline views, flexible city touring by bus, and a Thames cruise so you can cover key sights without planning stress while saving up to 20%.

  • Start by validating your combo ticket, then head to your reserved London Eye ride, board the cruise, and use your bus pass when it suits your schedule.

  • Enjoy standard entry and a 30-min rotation on the London Eye, a 40-min Thames cruise with an English-speaking guide, and commentary in 7 languages on the bus.

  • Use your hop-on hop-off pass to link the Eye and cruise with city highlights, listening to onboard stories as you ride between riverside and central stops.

  • Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass to match your pace, giving you more or less time on the routes depending on how long you stay in town.

from Original price£70
£57

19% off

Slide 1 of 9, Guests enjoying champagne inside the London Eye capsule with city views.
Guests enjoying champagne inside the London Eye capsule with city views.
30 mins
  • Step into a sky-high celebration as your pod glides above the Thames, pairing sweeping city views with a special drink for a memorable occasion.

  • Skip the main lines with fast-track entry and exclusive Eye Lounge check-in before your host-led boarding.

  • Enjoy a 30-minute rotation with Moët champagne or a non-alcoholic drink served by a private host during your flight.

  • Enjoy uninterrupted skyline views throughout your ride, watching landmarks unfold in every direction as London stretches out beneath you.

  • Capture photos as the river, bridges, and city rooftops shift below, savouring the calm pace that gives you time to soak in each angle from above.

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  • Step into a sky-high celebration as your pod glides above the Thames, pairing sweeping city views with a special drink for a memorable occasion.

  • Skip the main lines with fast-track entry and exclusive Eye Lounge check-in before your host-led boarding.

  • Enjoy a 30-minute rotation with Moët champagne or a non-alcoholic drink served by a private host during your flight.

  • Enjoy uninterrupted skyline views throughout your ride, watching landmarks unfold in every direction as London stretches out beneath you.

  • Capture photos as the river, bridges, and city rooftops shift below, savouring the calm pace that gives you time to soak in each angle from above.

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£49
Slide 1 of 11, Tower Bridge and London Eye capsule overlooking the Thames in London.
Tower Bridge and London Eye capsule overlooking the Thames in London.
30 mins - 1 hr
  • Unlock the London Eye and Tower Bridge in a single booking and get 5% discount to two centrally located attractions, easily accessible by public transport.

  • Step onto the Glass Floor of Tower Bridge, suspended 42m above the River Thames. Delve into its past in the Victorian Engine Rooms and see the original steam engines.

  • Soar above the city aboard the world-famous London Eye for a 30-min rotation in a glass and take in 360° views of Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace.

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  • Unlock the London Eye and Tower Bridge in a single booking and get 5% discount to two centrally located attractions, easily accessible by public transport.

  • Step onto the Glass Floor of Tower Bridge, suspended 42m above the River Thames. Delve into its past in the Victorian Engine Rooms and see the original steam engines.

  • Soar above the city aboard the world-famous London Eye for a 30-min rotation in a glass and take in 360° views of Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace.

from Original price£41.18
£39.12

5% off

Slide 1 of 11, Tower of London with Union Jack flag and London Eye on the Thames River.
Tower of London with Union Jack flag and London Eye on the Thames River.
Explore at your pace
  • Experience the historic grandeur of the Tower of London and the skyline views from the London Eye, all while enjoying a 8% discount with one combo ticket.

  • Walk through over 1,000 years of royal history at the UNESCO-listed Tower of London, see the Crown Jewels, and explore the Medieval Palace and Tower Green.

  • Hop aboard a climate-controlled glass pod for a 30-min ride 135m high on the world-famous London Eye and soak in panoramic views of London’s skyline.

  • Want to skip the lines? Choose the fast-track upgrade for the London Eye and breeze past the queues, saving up to 60 mins at the queues.

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  • Experience the historic grandeur of the Tower of London and the skyline views from the London Eye, all while enjoying a 8% discount with one combo ticket.

  • Walk through over 1,000 years of royal history at the UNESCO-listed Tower of London, see the Crown Jewels, and explore the Medieval Palace and Tower Green.

  • Hop aboard a climate-controlled glass pod for a 30-min ride 135m high on the world-famous London Eye and soak in panoramic views of London’s skyline.

  • Want to skip the lines? Choose the fast-track upgrade for the London Eye and breeze past the queues, saving up to 60 mins at the queues.

from Original price£72.53
£66.73

8% off

Slide 1 of 11, Paddington Experience forest path and London Eye on the Thames in London.
Paddington Experience forest path and London Eye on the Thames in London.
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  • Join Paddington on his sweetest adventure yet and experience the magic of the Marmalade Festival at the Paddington Bear™ Experience.

  • Start your journey in the cozy hallway of the Browns' home and then zoom through the canopy of the Peruvian jungle as you help Paddington prepare for the party.

  • Take a breathtaking spin on the London Eye, Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel where you can soak up panoramic views of the British capital.

  • Savor the opportunity to spot iconic London landmarks like the River Thames, from a unique vantage point with options to enjoy priority boarding.

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  • Join Paddington on his sweetest adventure yet and experience the magic of the Marmalade Festival at the Paddington Bear™ Experience.

  • Start your journey in the cozy hallway of the Browns' home and then zoom through the canopy of the Peruvian jungle as you help Paddington prepare for the party.

  • Take a breathtaking spin on the London Eye, Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel where you can soak up panoramic views of the British capital.

  • Savor the opportunity to spot iconic London landmarks like the River Thames, from a unique vantage point with options to enjoy priority boarding.

from Original price£69.53
£63.97

8% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Book ahead for skip-the-line access: Avoid long queues and save time by booking your London Eye tickets in advance. Skip-the-line tickets ensure a smooth entry, allowing you to maximize your time enjoying the stunning views. If you have kids, this is even more worth it!

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About London Eye

The London Eye, on the South Bank of the River Thames, offers breathtaking bird's-eye views of London. Opened in 2000 to mark the new millennium, its glass capsules overlook iconic landmarks like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, The Shard, and St Paul's Cathedral.

Great for
Solo Travellers
Couples
Architecture Enthusiasts
First-timers

AddressRiverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, UK
Also known asMillennium Wheel
Year opened1999
Founded byJulia Barfield and David Marks
Visitors per year3500000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The London Eye is the largest cantilevered observation wheel in the world, with a diameter of 394 feet. It is however no longer the largest ferris wheel in the world. That is now Ain Dubai.

Why visit London Eye?

A different perspective

The view from the top of the London Eye means you get a unique perspective on the city's architecture and appreciate the intricate details of its buildings - some old and regal, others modern and sleek. You can even spot London's iconic landmarks, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the River Thames.

Highlights

Plan your visit

Riverside Entrance

Riverside Entrance

Located on the south side of the London Eye, the Riverside entrance is accessible to all visitors, including disabled individuals. It is the primary entrance used by tourists and guides. Look for Entrance A at the time listed on your ticket.

Fast Track Entrance

Fast Track Entrance

Head to Entrance F at the designated time on your ticket, if you have fast-track entry. This entrance is suitable for all visitors, including disabled individuals. The average wait time at the Fast Track entrance is typically shorter compared to the Riverside entrance.

Disabled Access Entrance

Disabled Access Entrance

Dedicated to providing accessibility for disabled visitors, the Disabled Access entrance is located near the Riverside entrance. It allows individuals with disabilities to enter the London Eye with ease. The average wait time at this entrance can vary, but priority is given to disabled visitors to ensure a smooth and efficient entry process.

Champagne Experience Entrance

Champagne Experience Entrance

The Champagne Experience entrance offers a special VIP entry. This entrance is designed for visitors who have booked the Champagne Experience package. With this exclusive entrance, you can enjoy a shorter wait time and be treated to a glass of champagne during your visit.

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What our guests say

Amalia T

Family
Last week
Smooth entry, very kind staff, audio guide included. Fascinating history, amazing details and we even catched a service. It was a wonderful experience for a family of 4, with 2 teenagers.

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