London Sights

London Eye

#8 of 1457 things to do in London

#79 of 51500 things to do in Europe

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Not good for: people who don't like heights, Old People

  • Address
  • Transport
    • Waterloo
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 0871 781 3000
  • Price
    • adult/child £18/9.50
  • Hours
    • 10am-8pm

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Lonely Planet review for London Eye

It may seem a bit Mordor-ish to have a giant eye overlooking the city, but the London Eye doesn't actually resemble an eye at all, and, in a city where there's a CCTV camera on every other corner, it's probably only fitting. Originally designed as a temporary structure to celebrate the millennium, the Eye is now a permanent addition to the cityscape, joining Big Ben as one of London's most distinctive landmarks.

This 135m-tall, slow-moving Ferris-wheel-like attraction is the largest of its kind in the world. Passengers ride in an enclosed egg-shaped pod; the wheel takes 30 minutes to rotate completely and offers 25-mile views on a clear day. Visits are preceded by a short '4D' film offering a seagull's view of London, enhanced with bubbles, rain and snow.

Book your ticket online to speed up your wait (you also get a 20% discount), or you can pay an additional £10 to jump the queue. Joint tickets for the London Eye and Madame Tussauds (adult/child £43/31) are available, as is a 40-minute, sightseeing River Cruise with a multilingual commentary.

 

Traveller reviews for London Eye (3)

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    go at the beginning of sunset on a clear day for best views.

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    Simply beautiful.

    sarahsb recommends this,

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    It is indeed pricey for a tour in a big wheel. BUT, the view is so beautiful and it is the perfect opportunity to get the best photo of the landscape of London (for all the amateur or professional photographers out there!). The wait seem long at first, but it really is in fact not that long. Getting in and out of the London eye might be slightly stressful (since there is an entire group trying to get in or out at the same time while the wheel is moving), but it is still one of the most briliant memory I have from London.The best time to try it would definitly be at dusk.

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    lots of experiences all in one!

    tk2010 recommends this,

    The London Eye is lots of things all in one - it is an amazing thing to look at, it's so big! the location is great, the south bank is so nice for just wondering along and admiring the sights, and of course the experience itself of actually going on the Eye is brilliant! the excitement of going so high, the amazing views of the city and the surprising amounts of greenery, and on really clear days you can see for miles around. It's also especially beautiful to go on at dusk/evening, when the grime of the city is replaced by the lovely glitteriness of all the sparkling lights

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