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The London Eye Entry Ticket

Name: The London Eye Entry Ticket
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Step into a glass capsule on the London Eye for a slow half-hour ride above the South Bank. Take in 360-degree views across the Thames to Big Ang, the Houses of Parliament, and, on clear days, as far as Windsor.

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Reasons to go

Built as a temporary millennium landmark in 2000, it became a permanent fixture of London's skyline.
It has 32 glass capsules and takes about 30 minutes to complete one rotation.
It sits directly across the Thames from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

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Full description

Opened in 2000 as a millennium landmark, the London Eye was intended as temporary but quickly became one of the most recognizable additions to London's skyline, its 32 glass capsules completing a slow half-hour rotation with views stretching as far as Windsor on a clear day. Positioned directly across the Thames from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, it offers one of the most efficient ways to see central London's landmarks laid out at once, particularly appealing to first-time visitors trying to get oriented.

With a maximum must-see score in this dataset, it remains one of London's busiest attractions, and pre-booked timed tickets are essential to avoid long queues. A single rotation takes about 30 minutes, making it an easy addition to a South Bank day that might also include a Thames river cruise.

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Address

30 The Queen's Walk, London SE1 8XX, UK · Waterloo

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book a timed ticket in advance, as queues without one can run well over an hour
choose a clear day and, if possible, sunset for the best light over the skyline
combine it with a South Bank walk or river cruise, since the pier and Thames path are right alongside it.

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Reviews

Enjoyed the views and London landmarks, found the experience smoothly organised.

Susann, Germany

1/5

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