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London Eye

Name: London Eye
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Discover London from above aboard the South Bank's giant observation wheel. Enjoy a slow 30-minute rotation in a glass capsule, taking in Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, and views stretching to Windsor on clear days.

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Reasons to go

Built for the millennium in 1999-2000, it was originally intended as a temporary structure but became permanent.
It has 32 glass capsules that complete a full rotation in about 30 minutes.
On a clear day the views stretch as far as Windsor.

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Full description

Erected for the millennium in 1999-2000, the London Eye was originally meant as a temporary structure and became one of the city's most enduring landmarks instead, its 32 glass capsules completing a slow half-hour rotation with panoramic views stretching as far as Windsor on a clear day. With over 203,000 reviews and a 4.5 rating, it's one of the most-visited paid attractions in the batch, valued more for the vantage point over Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster than for any historical weight.

It works well as a way to get your bearings early in a London trip or as a scenic evening finish, and the fixed 45-minute duration makes it easy to slot into a busier day.

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Address

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, UK · Waterloo

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book a timed ticket online for a lower price and to avoid the ticket-office queue
go at early_evening for softer light and shorter waits than midday
pair it with a walk along the South Bank to Westminster Bridge afterward.

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Reviews

You can’t come to London and not do the London Eye! Well worth the money.

Elizabeth D, United States

1/5

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