London Eye Admission Tickets

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Duration

30 minutes

Free Cancellation

Cancel Before 24Hrs to receive free cancellation.

Transfer Included

Meals included

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

Tour Description

The London Eye is London’s giant observation wheel on the South Bank of the Thames and it’s still the easiest way to see the whole city from above without a long hike or a security queue at a tower block. You board a sealed, air-conditioned glass capsule, and over 30 minutes it lifts you 135 metres into the air for a full 360° rotation. From the top, you’re looking straight across the river at the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, with Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and — on a clear day — landmarks up to 40 kilometres away spread out below you. It opened in March 2000 as a temporary millennium project and never came down, because it turned out to be one of the best value viewpoints in the city. Around 3.5 million people ride it every year, making it one of the UK’s most visited paid attractions more popular annually than the Tower of London and Stonehenge combined. Book your London Eye tickets online in advance to lock in your time slot and skip the walk-up ticket office queue entirely.

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Highlights

360° panoramic views from 135 metres one of Europe’s tallest observation wheels
A smooth, 30-minute rotation inside a fully enclosed, climate-controlled glass capsule
Direct views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace
32 capsules in total, one for each of London’s boroughs (there’s no capsule 13 — it’s skipped for luck)
Upgrade to Fast Track entry and cut your queue time by up to 60 minutes
Add a glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne for a more premium ride

Inclusions

One 30-minute rotation on the London Eye
Access to a private, air-conditioned glass capsule shared with other riders
Instant mobile e-ticket no printing needed
Optional upgrades: Fast Track boarding, Flexi Fast Track, or the Champagne Experience

Cancellation Policy

Plans change that’s why every ticket on this page comes with free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled time slot, with a full refund. Cancel through your booking confirmation email or by contacting support.

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Overview Of Activity

You step inside a sleek glass pod, the doors seal and London slowly rises beneath your feet. There’s no rush and no crowding each capsule holds a small group, so you get space to move around, take photos and actually enjoy the ride instead of jostling for a window spot. As the wheel climbs, the Thames curves into view first, followed by Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament directly across the water. Keep looking and you’ll pick out Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and The Shard’s glass spire on the opposite bank. At the very top, on a clear day, visibility stretches for miles across the city. The full rotation takes about 30 minutes, so there’s time to slow down, look properly and let the skyline actually register instead of rushing past it.

Your experience

This is London at its most photogenic, and it works whether you’re visiting solo, as a couple or with the whole family. First-timers get an instant, no-effort orientation to the city you’ll spot half the landmarks you’re planning to visit later that same day. Couples like the quieter capsules in the evening slots. And because the ride is gentle and enclosed, it’s an easy, low-stress activity for kids and older travelers alike.

If you want fewer people in your capsule and a bit of extra polish, the Fast Track and Champagne Experience upgrades are worth it priority boarding means less time standing around and the champagne toast turns a sightseeing stop into more of an occasion.

Operating Hours

Hours vary by season and day of the week, so always confirm your exact time slot at checkout. As a general guide:

Period	Typical Hours
Weekdays (off-peak season)	11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Weekends, summer (May–Sept), school holidays	10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Christmas Day	Closed
Annual maintenance	Closed for approx. 2 weeks each January

Know before you go

Your mobile e-ticket is sent instantly after booking no need to print anything.
Show your ticket on your phone along with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Arrive at least 20–30 minutes before your slot to allow time for security and boarding.
Tickets are date- and time-specific you can’t join the queue outside your booked window.
Children aged 2 and under ride free; children up to around 15 need a child ticket and must be accompanied by an adult.
On very clear days, visibility from the top can stretch up to 40 km cloudy days still offer great close-range city views.

Ticket Redemption Point

Redeem your tickets at the London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom directly on the South Bank, a short walk from Westminster Bridge.

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